Dubai’s ambitions soar higher with the announcement of a new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, a move anticipated to reverberate across the real estate landscape. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, unveiled plans for the terminal, backed by a massive investment of Dh128 billion ($34.8 billion), set to elevate the airport’s capacity to an unprecedented 260 million passengers.
Analysts and property developers are abuzz with excitement, foreseeing a surge in demand for both residential and commercial properties in Dubai South and its environs. Prathyusha Gurrapu from Cushman & Wakefield Core predicts that the development will catalyze growth in residential, commercial, hospitality, and industrial sectors, breathing new life into areas like Expo City Dubai.
Dubai South is poised for transformation, with plans for an entire city to flourish around the expanded airport over the next decade. The prospect of housing a million people underscores the city’s vision for sustained growth and prosperity.
The first phase of the project, slated for completion within a decade, promises to accommodate 150 million passengers annually. Seamless public transport links, including metro and bus services, will enhance accessibility, while the airport’s capacity to handle 12 million tonnes of cargo annually heralds opportunities for logistics and air transport sectors.
Simone Dobson, COO of Chestertons Mena, highlights the ripple effects on residential and commercial real estate. Affordable properties are expected to witness increased popularity, driven by the migration of airport employees from Dubai International Airport to Dubai World Central. Additionally, demand for commercial, industrial, and warehousing space is poised to surge, fueled by airport-related businesses.
While immediate price impacts may not be imminent, Haider Tuaima, from ValuStrat, anticipates an uptick in demand over time. The announcement has already spurred new developments along key roads like Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road, with residential communities such as Discovery Gardens and Al Furjan set to witness heightened demand.
Dubai’s property market is buoyed by government initiatives and economic diversification efforts, underpinning its resilience and attractiveness to investors. Fibha Ahmed, VP of property sales at Bayut and Dubizzle, expects the project to amplify investment in the emirate, driving appreciation in property values and attracting interest from investors in neighboring areas like Al Furjan and Jebel Ali.
As Dubai’s skyline evolves, fueled by ambitious projects like the Al Maktoum Airport expansion, the city reaffirms its position as a global hub for commerce, innovation, and opportunity. For more information, visit Hanok International and explore the latest listings today!
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