Dubai is undoubtedly one of the major centers of the global airline industry. Yet, as gigantic as the current airport is, it pales in comparison to what the new Al-Maktoum (DWC) airport could become if the current expansion plans are realized to its full potential.
On this article for CNN I look at the current state of the DWC airport project, which, while active, is only operating at a tiny fraction of its capacity. Speaking with Dubai Airports senior management and other industry experts, I also present the strategic rationale behind this project and how it fits in Dubai’s ambitious urban development plans.
Last but not least, the article also looks at Dubai’s Al-Maktoum (DWC) airport in the broader context of the Middle East and the other airport expansion projects that are taking place in the region.
