Dubai's New Airport: Gateway to Expansion
Dubai's New Airport and 'Aerotropolis': Jobs and Opportunities
Dubai is continually expanding and developing, and now under a monumental new project, a completely new airport is being built that will transform not only aviation but the entire region. The new passenger terminal, valued at Dh128 billion, at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) Airport will not only take over operations from the current Dubai International Airport but also facilitate the development of an entirely new urban center, known as an 'aerotropolis' or airport city. This project will not only expand the transportation network but also create thousands of new jobs and opportunities for a million residents.
The airport as an economic engine
The new airport in Dubai South and the urban center developing around it could provide a significant economic boost to Dubai. According to project leaders, once the airport is fully operational, the area could become a key hub for regional development. The CEO of Dubai South Properties stated that the airport will not only advance aviation but also encourage the development of new real estate, offices, retail units, hospitals, and other social infrastructure.
The Dubai South area currently has approximately 25,000 residents, but this number could increase to a million following the airport's opening. During the area's development, special attention is given to residential zones, offering various property options: villas, townhouses, apartments, and even luxury residences. Developers indicate that there is already enormous interest in available properties, and many projects have completely sold out.
Booming residential zones and real estate market
Several significant residential parks and real estate developments have already been implemented or are ongoing in Dubai South. Projects like The Pulse Apartments, The Pulse Villas, The Pulse Beachfront, South Bay, South Living, and Sakany have all been highly successful and have sold out their properties. The first phase of The Pulse Beachfront, consisting of 288 apartments, was recently completed, with an additional 500 units expected to be built by the first half of 2025. The South Living project has already sold out, with construction started.
Developers are also collaborating with international partners. For instance, through an agreement with BT Properties, Asia's largest private real estate developer, more residential parks and community areas will be built in the area. These projects will not only expand housing options but also enrich community life with facilities like parks, sports fields, and community centers.
Transportation network and logistics hub
Dubai South is not only famous for its residential areas but also for becoming a hub of logistics and transportation. Spanning 145 square kilometers, it is Dubai's largest development project, focusing extensively on aviation and logistics. The area boasts a multimodal transportation infrastructure connecting air, land, and sea transport. This makes the area a crucial link not just for the region but for global trade as well.
Developers claim the area could create up to 500,000 jobs, opening vast opportunities for both local and international workforce. The airport and the urban center forming around it will create new opportunities not only in transport and logistics sectors but also in healthcare, education, trade, and the entertainment industry.
The hub of the future
The Dubai South and the new airport project are integral to developing not just Dubai but the entire region. The area will become a dynamic, multifunctional city where housing, work, and entertainment can be accessed in one place. The project will not only result in economic growth but also create a new urban lifestyle where modern technology and sustainability go hand in hand.
The Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport and the urban center developing around it offer not just a new airport but the creation of an entirely new lifestyle. Upon project completion, Dubai will once again prove that the city of the future can be more than dreams; it can be reality.
