Al Maktoum International Airport
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Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport is set to get the world’s largest airport automated people mover (APM), with a 50km network connecting nine stations across the vast airport site.

The contract has been awarded by Dubai Aviation City Corporation to a consortium comprising Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), its Dubai-based subsidiary MHI Mobility Engineering Services (MHI-MESC), and Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T).

According to MHI, construction of the APM system is scheduled for completion in December 2031, ahead of the airport’s planned opening in 2032. The system will comprise 165 automated vehicles and connect terminals and major facilities across the airport.

Source: https://www.constructionweekonline.com/news/dubais-al-maktoum-airport-to-get-worlds-largest-50km-automated-people-mover

Al Maktoum Airport August 2026 Update:



Source: https://eos.com/landviewer/

From the satellite imagery I can see that the second runway is taking shape even more now, and the terminal base is starting to show up. Looking forward to see where the other remaining runways will be placed.



Source: https://eos.com

I’m surprised to see how quick they have started.

They also mention that the current workforce is around 9,000 and set to increase to 120,000 during peak construction activity.

It took a while for Google Maps to update. If you want to see the latest coverage I recommend using ArcGIS.

Al Maktoum Airport is on track to open in 2032.






Source: https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubais-al-maktoum-airport-expansion-on-track-for-2032-launch-1.500574719

Yes, it looks like some shuffling has begun at Al Maktoum Airport.






Source: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LDEz2jTSZkGfZd799

From what I can see the second runway is under construction.

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/noorain-alam-458775166_dubaisouth-dubai2040-urbanplanning-activity-7394648422684749824--fd3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAB6DHsBsgu64x-WrdiBOoYM2GEXkUcAt_w