Planning has begun on the proposed facilities expansion of Airport Expo Dubai – the purpose-built exhibition site for the Dubai air show – in the UAE.

“Initial plans to further develop facilities including creating more car parking space, possible expansion of one or both of the two exhibition halls and the creation of an on-site conference centre, have begun,” said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, president, Department of Civil Aviation, Government of Dubai and chairman of the Emirates Group.
“The additional facilities will help cope with the increased demand for the Dubai air show and ensure it lifts its ranking among the top four aerospace exhibitions in the world,” he says.
Airport Expo Dubai has already been hailed by the international aerospace industry as a world-class venue. The improved facilities will further raise the bar on excellence in exhibitor and visitor servicing, he said.
Leading airport consultant Dar Al Handasah has confirmed its participation at the Airport Build & Supply Exhibition, taking place from June 7 to 9.
Dar Al Handasah will be seeking subcontractors for the Dubai International Airport’s $4.2 billion expansion project.
Dar Al Handasah is also involved in a $540 million renovation project for airports in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh, part of the Egyptian Airports Company’s overall development plan for all 21 airports in the country.
A record number of the world’s leading airport and aviation suppliers will be descending on Dubai for the exhibition to capitalise on billions of dollars worth of airport development programmes in the region.