Abu Dhabi Airports’ executive management recently took a team from the General Authority for the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones – affiliated to the Supreme National Security Council of Abu Dhabi – on a tour of the Midfield Terminal Building currently under construction and expected to be completed this year.

 

When finished Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) will have significantly increased its passenger capacity and it believes that its annual traffic will exceed 45 million within the next ten years.

 

The group spent an hour and half walking around the 742,000sq m structure, starting in the baggage reclaim hall, which will house ten carousels.

 

At the centre of the terminal, the group saw how the hotel and office areas are taking shape, under the 18 steel arches supporting the roof structure, the largest of which is 180m wide and 52m high.

 

They also moved further into the building to see the spaces allocated for duty free and food and beverage, and one of the four piers that is nearing completion.

 

Acting CEO Abdul Majeed Al Khoori commented: “We are working hand in hand with various entities to achieve our aspired goals; and inviting our partners from the General Authority for the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones today to witness the progress made in the construction and the fit out, strengthens the sense of partnership as we get ready to operate this magnificent piece infrastructure together.”