Dubai begins construction on world's largest airport

Construction has officially commenced on a new mega-airport in Dubai, designed to become the largest in the world. The project, which began with a groundbreaking ceremony on September 29, 2026, is projected to reach completion by 2057. Once finished, the terminal is expected to have an annual capacity exceeding 260 million passengers, more than doubling the capacity of the current largest airport.

The massive infrastructure project involves an estimated investment of approximately $35 billion and aims to solidify Dubai's position as a premier global aviation hub. The development is part of a long-term strategy to diversify the emirate's economy beyond oil. The project is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs during its construction phase.

This development coincides with the 66th anniversary of Dubai International Airport (DXB). Since opening in 1960 with a simple sand runway, DXB has grown into the world's busiest international airport, having processed over 1.5 billion passengers since its inception.