Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central): project updates, contractors & tenders
AiroSignal tracked 22 opportunities at Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central) over the past 12 months, and 22 are still active. They break down into 22 project and funding signals. The most recent project signal, from 16 Jul 2026, is "Al Maktoum International Airport · automated people mover system" (phase: design, owner: Al Maktoum International Airport).
- Active
- 22
- Tenders & notices
- 0
- Projects & funding
- 22
- Contracts awarded
- 0
- Last update
- 16 Jul 2026
Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central) at a glance
- Passengers
- 1.10 million (2024)
- Operator
- Dubai Airports Company
- Opened
- 2010
- Runways
- 2, longest 12/30 at 4,500 m (14,764 ft)
- IATA / ICAO
- DWC / OMDW
- Elevation
- 114 ft (35 m)
Airport facts: Wikidata (CC0) and OurAirports (public domain).
What is being bought at Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central)
Based on the 22 opportunities AiroSignal tracked here in the past 12 months.
Main themes
- Construction · 3
- Passenger experience · 2
- Finance and investment · 2
- Infrastructure · 1
Recurring buyers
- Emirates · 3 items
Largest known value
$55bn
Dubai International Airport & Al Maktoum · $55bn expansion pipeline
Funding signalUpcoming projects & funding
Project, funding and policy signals at Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central), newest first.
- Project signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · automated people mover system
Phase: Design · Owner: Al Maktoum International Airport
- Funding signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · $35bn expansion heavy equipment procurement
$35B · Phase: Procurement · Owner: Al Maktoum International Airport
- Funding signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · $15bn construction contracts & phase-one development
$15bn · Phase: Construction · Owner: Dubai Airports
- Project signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · expansion project to 2032
Phase: Announced · Owner: Al Maktoum International Airport
- Project signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · 2032 terminal expansion
Phase: Announced · Owner: Al Maktoum International Airport
- Project signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · AED13bn expansion (opening 2032, 260m passengers)
AED13 billion · Phase: Construction · Owner: Al Maktoum International Airport
- Funding signal
Dubai International Airport & Al Maktoum · $55bn expansion pipeline
$55bn · Phase: Funded · Owner: Dubai
- Project signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · Phase 1 expansion (AED13bn contracts)
AED13bn · Phase: Construction · Owner: Dubai
- Project signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · major expansion to world's largest aviation hub by 2032
Phase: Announced · Owner: Al Maktoum International Airport
- Project signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · Phase 1 expansion (2032 opening, 260M passengers)
Phase: Announced · Owner: Al Maktoum International Airport
- Funding signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · $3.5bn expansion with active contracts
$3.5 billion · Phase: Construction · Owner: Dubai World Central
- Project signal
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport · phase-one expansion construction
Phase: Construction · Owner: Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport
- Funding signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · $15bn expansion projects (2026)
$14.98 billion · Phase: Funded · Owner: Dubai
- Project signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · expansion project reaffirmation
Phase: Announced · Owner: Dubai
- Project signal
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) · expansion project
Phase: Announced · Owner: Dubai
- Funding signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · 2026 expansion & Dubai South development
- Project signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · expansion project labour recruitment
Phase: Construction · Owner: Al Maktoum International Airport
- Project signal
Dubai International Airport · planned 2035 closure and transition to Al Maktoum as primary aviation hub
Phase: Announced · Owner: Dubai International Airport
- Funding signal
Dubai World Central · Emirates $5.1bn MRO facility construction
$5.1bn · Phase: Construction · Owner: Emirates Group
- Funding signal
Al Maktoum International Airport · $5.1bn MRO facility construction
$5.1 billion · Phase: Construction · Owner: Emirates
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Questions about Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central)
Is Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central) currently tendering?
No open or upcoming tender or notice is listed for Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central) right now. AiroSignal does track 22 project and funding signals there that can point to future procurement.
How long is the runway at Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central)?
Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central) has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, is 4,500 m (14,764 ft) long, with an asphalt surface. Other runways: 13/31 at 1,838 m.
How many passengers does Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central) handle?
Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central) handled about 1.10 million passengers in 2024.
What projects are planned at Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central)?
AiroSignal has tracked 22 project and funding signals at Al Maktoum International (Dubai World Central) in the past 12 months. The most recent are: "Al Maktoum International Airport · automated people mover system" (phase: design), "Al Maktoum International Airport · $35bn expansion heavy equipment procurement" (phase: procurement) and "Al Maktoum International Airport · $15bn construction contracts & phase-one development" (phase: construction).
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