In line with the airport’s large-scale expansion plans, the terminal’s passenger capacity was increased to accommodate a continuous rise in traveller numbers.

Design concept

While modern and simple, the overall design reflects the region’s Arabic culture. The following design features were introduced:

• New lighting concepts
• Landscaped gardens to integrate calming, natural elements
• Stylish and contemporary interior design to create a restful ambience

Enhanced passenger journey

The project saw the introduction of many new elements which added further convenience and comfort to the passenger journey, including:

• Advanced technologies
• Improved signage and way-finding features
• A 100% increase in seating capacity
• Upgrades to our world-class airport lounges and Airport Hotel, including refurbishments of all finishes and fittings
• A large new selection of international and local retail and food and beverage outlets, creating a spectacular range of choice
• Additional foreign exchange counters and ATMs
• A 20% increase in security facilities
• 12 new check-in counters
• Additional immigration and passport control counters
• Additional E-Gates

Award-winning project

The refurbishment project won the “GCC Commercial Project of the Year” at the Construction Week Awards, an acknowledgment of our efficiency in delivering a turnkey capacity solution for the capital’s airport while maintaining quality passenger service.