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Abu Dhabi International Airport has gone from strength to strength since opening on January 2, 1982. Victor Besa / The National
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An Etihad plane taking off at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Photo: Etihad
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The departures terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport, which recently marked its 40th anniversary. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
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Passengers can take advantage of duty-free shopping at the many shops at the airport. Delores Johnson / The National
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A worker cleans a window at Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Jaime Puebla / The National
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Passengers enjoy the airport's decor and ambience. Delores Johnson / The National
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Abu Dhabi International Airport was first conceived in 1974. Delores Johnson / The National
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An aerial view of the airport. The Mena region’s airline market is the fastest growing in the world. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
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An airport employee at the E-border gate, part of the airport's smart travel system. Christopher Pike / The National
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Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Alamy
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A luxurious VIP terminal is to open at Abu Dhabi International Airport at the end of the year. Silvia Razgova / The National
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Abu Dhabi International Airport has gone from strength to strength since opening on January 2, 1982. Victor Besa / The National
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An Etihad plane taking off at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Photo: Etihad
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The departures terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport, which recently marked its 40th anniversary. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
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Passengers can take advantage of duty-free shopping at the many shops at the airport. Delores Johnson / The National
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A worker cleans a window at Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Jaime Puebla / The National
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Passengers enjoy the airport's decor and ambience. Delores Johnson / The National
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Abu Dhabi International Airport was first conceived in 1974. Delores Johnson / The National
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An aerial view of the airport. The Mena region’s airline market is the fastest growing in the world. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
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An airport employee at the E-border gate, part of the airport's smart travel system. Christopher Pike / The National
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Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Alamy
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A luxurious VIP terminal is to open at Abu Dhabi International Airport at the end of the year. Silvia Razgova / The National
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Abu Dhabi International Airport has gone from strength to strength since opening on January 2, 1982. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi International Airport Q2 passenger levels quadruple on travel resurgence
Exclusive: Airport hired 600 employees this year and will recruit 300 more to handle surge in passengers, executives say
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