Zayed International Airport

Zayed International Airport

The UAE’s second largest airport and one of the world’s fastest growing airport hubs. The proud home of the state-of-the-art Terminal A, one of the largest airport terminals in the world.

• The airport is now connected to over 120 passenger destinations.
• AUH is the first airport in the region to receive 3 ISO and OHSAS certifications.
• The new terminal at Zayed International Airport will be the first in the world to include all nine biometric touchpoints.

The airport is now connected to over 120 global passenger destinations served by more than 30 airlines. The new terminal is now officially open to the public, with the capability to handle up to 45 million passengers per year.

Read more about Zayed International Airport by visiting the official airport website.

The New Terminal At Zayed International Airport

• One of the largest airport terminals in the world, able to process 11,00o passengers per hour
• It will be the first in the world to include all nine biometric touchpoints
• Advanced baggage handling systems capable of handling 19,200 bags per hour
• 163 food and beverage and retail outlets spanning 35,000m2, with options to suit all tastes
• Home to Sana Al Noor art installation, one of the largest public environmental art features in the Middle East.

The new terminal prioritises the passenger experience, facilitating a streamlined service from door to destination. Global travellers can now experience this state-of-the art new terminal. A gateway to Abu Dhabi, and the world, over 30 international airlines operates from the terminal. As the first terminal in the world to incorporate all nine biometric airport touch points, it uses a range of biometric solutions to deliver a quick and efficient journey.

The new terminal has been designed with an X-shape to improve operational efficiency and passenger flow. It features four themed piers inspired by Abu Dhabi’s desert, sea, city, and oasis landscapes. The new terminal drastically reduces water consumption by 45%, whilst 7,500 solar panels power a 3MW plant that saves 5,300 tons of carbon dioxide annually. It has also been fitted with Advanced Surface Movement Control System, the first of its kind in the Middle East, to allow planes to land quickly and safely during low-visibility weather conditions.

Next Generation Airport

Across Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi Airports has implemented several initiatives that combine great design and technology to ensure all passengers experience world-class levels of service and comfort whilst visiting the capital’s airport.

Examples of such innovations include the introduction of:

• Smart Travel System:

The ‘Smart Travel’ system at AUH involves 5-steps:

• Self Check-In
• Self Bag Drop
• E-Registration
• E-Border Gate
• Self Boarding

These processes have enhanced the passenger experience by decreasing processing times at the airport by 70%, meaning less time in queues and more time for travellers to enjoy the airport’s retail, leisure and food & beverage facilities.

Key Airport Features

• US Pre-clearance Facility:

The US pre-clearance facility was opened at AUH in early 2014 and won an Abu Dhabi Award for Excellence in Government Performance in the Projects Category. The facility is the first of its kind in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, and one of the few worldwide.

The pre-clearance facility allows passengers travelling to the US to complete US immigration, customs and security clearances before arriving there. Passengers travelling to such destinations as New York, Washington, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on flights operated by Etihad Airways, can take advantage of this unique service and avoid lengthy queues upon arrival in America.

• Sana Al Noor art installation

Located in Zayed International Airport, the breathtaking Sana Al Noor stands at 22 metres tall and is one of the largest public environmental art features in the Middle East. Situated between Arrivals and Departures, it contains 1,632 individuals curved ‘leaves’ of glass and its traditional burjeel design directs air and light between the departures and arrivals levels, improving daylighting and saving energy through naural ventilation techniques.

Key Entities

Abu Dhabi Duty Free

Established in 1984, Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) is responsible for managing all retail, F&B and service operations within our facilities, reaching millions of passengers who arrive, depart or transit through our airports every year.