Dubai Airports conducted an operational trial involving 1,200 residents to test the readiness of the passenger terminal building at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central, which opens later this month.
Updated: October 14, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: ‘World’s largest airport’ in trial run
The front gate of Al Maktoum International Airport. Courtesy Dubai Airports
A staff directs a volunteer during the operational trial run of Al Maktoum International Airport. Courtesy Dubai Airports
Volunteers arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport. Courtesy Dubai Airports
Al Maktoum International Airport will being to handle passengers from October 27, with Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways and Hungary’s Wizz Air the first airlines to use the facility. Courtesy Dubai Airports
The departure area of Al Maktoum International Airport. The passenger terminal will initially be able to handle 7 million passengers a year. Courtesy Dubai Airports
Passengers waiting area at Al Maktoum International Airport. Courtesy Dubai Airports
Volunteers at the duty free section of Al Maktoum International Airport. Courtesy Dubai Airports