DAEP - Dubai South: Al Maktoum International Airport Expansion: Strategic Plan Phase 1: Terminal Superstructure Works

General Information
Owner Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects
Masterplan Project (Parent Profile) DAEP – Dubai South: Al Maktoum International Airport Expansion: Strategic Plan Phase 1 – Dubai
Location Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, UAE
Status --
Sector Transport, Terminal, Airport
Contract Type Build
Onshore/Offshore Onshore
Greenfield/Brownfield Greenfield
Progress 0
Estimated Budget Value ---
Contract Value 0
Net Value $0m
Award Date December 2026
Completion Date April 2029
Last Updated On June 2026
ProjectId (Old, New) 559825, 559825


Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) is undertaking the construction of the terminal superstructure of the Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South, Dubai, the UAE.

Phase 1 of the expansion encompasses the construction of the West Terminal Building plus Concourse 1, forming the superstructure works that sit above the foundations and basement level. These works are part of the broader modernization and expansion strategy for Al Maktoum International Airport (also known as Dubai World Central) to significantly increase its capacity and functionality. The terminal superstructure work forms part of the Al Maktoum International Airport expansion program under DAEP.

The US$14,500 million project includes the following:

A. West Terminal and Concourse 1:

1. Construction of five terminal buildings housing more than 400 aircraft gates

2. Construction of Concourse 1 connected to passenger terminals

3. Construction of departure area

4. Construction of immigration hall

5. Construction of a lounge

6. Construction of restaurants

7. Construction of associated facilities

B.Superstructure Works: Concourse 2:

1. Construction of Concourse 2, comprising 100 aircraft contact gates for various codes

2. Construction of lounges

3. Construction of restaurants

4. Construction of retail outlets

5. Construction of associated facilities

C. Concourse 3:

1. Construction of Concourse 3 comprising 100 aircraft contact gates for various codes

2. Construction of lounges

3. Construction of restaurants

4. Construction of retail outlets

5. Construction of associated facilities

Second Section

17 June 2026

The main contract is expected to be awarded by the end of 2026 (Source: MEED)

01 April 2026

The following companies have submitted the main contract bids for the project: ALEC, Webuild, China State Construction Engineering Corporation, Innovo, and China Harbour Engineering Company.

20 February 2026

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) has issued the main contract tender, and the bid submission deadline is on March 23, 2026, for the West Terminal and Concourse 1, Concourse 2, and Concourse 3 packages. (Source: MEED)