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Construction of Concourse 3 at Terminal 3 of Dubai International AirportDubai International Airport
is on schedule and will be completed by the end of 2012.As Terminal 3 marks it first anniversary today, Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said: "Emirates Terminal 3's success has given it iconic status in the aviation industry.
"The next phase of its development, Concourse 3, will build on that reputation by offering the world's first dedicated A380 airside facility when it is completed at the end of 2012," he said
Terminal 3 was opened in four phases to ensure a smooth operational transition and the convenience and comfort of customers. Some 8,000 volunteers were involved in operational trials conducted to test processes and equipment.
"The growth and development of Dubai city and its airport are closely linked. Emirates Terminal 3 has played a central role in supporting Dubai 's economic progress, and has bolstered the city's image as an emerging global aviation hub," said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation AuthorityDubai Civil Aviation Authority
and Chairman of Dubai Airports.During its first year of operations, Terminal 3 has handled more than 96,000 flight departures and arrivals and about 16.1 million passengers, 1.32 million of whom have enjoyed the variety of facilities available through Marhaba services and Emirates First and Business Class Lounges. More than 18.7 million pieces of luggage have been processed by the baggage system, which is one of the longest and deepest of underground systems in the world.
Terminal 3 was designed by French architect Paul Andreu. The underground terminal is located beneath the taxiways and aprons effectively bringing it closer to the boarding gates. The terminal is the world's largest but its design coupled with the latest people transportation solutions such as travelators effectively shorten the distance from kerbside to the aircraft.
The recent opening of the Emirates Terminal 3 Metro station also makes it more easily accessible.
The retail experience at the terminal is also garnering global recognition. Dubai Duty Free, which operates 8,000 square metres of retail space in Terminal 3, has noted that 55 per cent of its business is derived from Terminal 3 passengers. The operation, which reported sales of $1.1 billion (Dh12.12bn) in 2008 making it the largest single duty free operation in the world, is expecting to end this year with four per cent increase in sales.
Recently, the Airport Council International ranked Dubai International AirportDubai International Airport
as the world's fifth busiest airport in terms of passengers and fourth busiest for global air cargo volumes. "The projected growth in 2010 is likely to see Dubai rise in those rankings," said the airport company. Also, Dubai International AirportDubai International Airport
left behind Hong Kong International Airport in terms of passenger numbers for the first time in June this year, according to a recent report by Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. By Nina Varghese
© Emirates Business 24/7 2009
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