Al Maktoum International Airport 1 article

Al Maktoum International Airport, code DWC, is the Dubai South airport operated by Dubai Airports. It handles cargo and passenger activity and forms the aviation anchor of the wider Dubai World Central area, with long-term expansion planned around a much larger airport and logistics ecosystem.

Its Dubai relevance is different from DXB: DWC is closely tied to freight, Dubai South, aviation development and future airport-capacity planning. Travellers and businesses therefore need to distinguish day-to-day terminal operations from the broader airport masterplan and surrounding logistics infrastructure.

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Dubai Airports sets sights on 100 million passengers with Al Maktoum move

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has confirmed plans to shift Dubai's main aviation hub to Al Maktoum International, aiming for 100 million annual passengers by 2027 and a future capacity of 260 million. Technology will play a central role in reshaping the passenger experience.

September 12, 2026, 9:16 PM