Airport · United Arab Emirates
What programme budget was reported for Zayed International Airport's redevelopment?
Zayed International Airport's AED 25 billion redevelopment programme transformed Abu Dhabi's main airport through new terminals, a second runway and supporting infrastructure. The programme began in the mid-2000s and culminated in the opening of the 742,000-square-metre Terminal A in November 2023. Abu Dhabi Airports described the programme as a US$6.8 billion investment; Terminal A's separate main construction contract was AED 10.8 billion.
Reported project cost
AED 25 billion
Approximately $6.8 billion
Cost basis: 2009
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How the cost changed
Budgets, contracts and final costs may cover different stages. Each figure keeps its own year and source.
Reported project cost
2009AED 25 billion
Approximately $6.8 billion
moodiedavittreport.comContract value
2012AED 10.8 billion
Approximately $2.94 billion
thenationalnews.comProject metrics
Key dimensions
- Floor areaAbu Dhabi Media Office / Abu Dhabi Airports
- 742,000 m²
- Annual passengersAbu Dhabi Media Office / Abu Dhabi Airports
- 45,000,000 passengers/year
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