Everything You Need To Know About Dubai’s Largest Airport Under Construction admin, April 29, 2024 The airport will accommodate 400 aircraft gates to facilitate smooth operations. All operations at Dubai International Airport will eventually be shifted to Al Maktoum International Airport in the upcoming years, as announced by the emirate’s ruler. The ruler said that they are building an entire city “around the airport in Dubai South” which will host the world’s leading companies in the logistics and air transport sectors”, and would demand housing for a million people. He added, “We are building a new project for future generations, ensuring continuous and stable development for our children and their children in turn. Dubai will be the world’s airport, its port, its urban hub, and its new global center.” City: Dubai