Dubai has begun construction on a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International at a cost of Dh128 billion ($34.8 billion) as part of the emirate's efforts to boost airport capacity to meet growing travel demand. Here's everything you need to know about the building and how it will impact the future of travel in Dubai. Dubai Airports Insight from Paul Griffiths Reporting by Deena Kamel Yousef, Aarti Nagraj #Travel #Dubai #Aviation #TravelDemand #Airport #DXB
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