Dubai International’s latest expansion, the construction of Concourse D in Terminal 1 is opening for its first flight on Wednesday 24th Feb.

I could preview this brand new and shiny Terminal which increases capacity at the Dubai airport to 90 million passengers a year and bringing big photo gallery for you to enjoy.

A train connecting Concourse D with Concourse C in Terminal 1 is already operating and 17 gates will accommodate over 100 airlines.

A total of $7.8 billion has been invested in expanding Dubai International.

In my opinion, it is a huge improvement compare to old Terminal 1. Its airy layout offers unobstructed views at the aircrafts taking off, amazing selection of F&B outlets, enough seating by the gates and charging stations for your gadgets. The shopping areas are enormous.

My only comments pointing towards the Gate corridors, as they feel a bit “warehousy”  (because of the ceiling ) and also, it wasn’t easy to find the way out.

I guess few extra signages will fix this and hopefully all the visitors will apppreciate this new gateway to Dubai.

Enjoy the video & photos

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Main Departure Hall

Sitting area

USB chargers

Shopping

You will not miss your flight

View from the other side

Relaxing area

Escalator towards “restaurant” floor

Noodles or flight ?

Lifts and stairs from the main floor

New restaurant concept

Restaurant corridor

If you need some panadol

For the lucky ones

Some fast food

Shopping

Floor Plan

Charging stations

Enough seating at the gates

Free water fountain

Washroom signage

Easy to see

Connecting Train

Train leaving the terminal

Inside the passenger train

Security clearance

Some more comfy seating

Comfortable seating area

What’s this ?

Train Station Platform

You can watch planes taking off

Airy and bright

Drinks vending machines

View from the main floor

Day light ceiling

Here it is …

Shopping corridor

and more shopping

Don’t forget to check the timing 🙂

Inside the washrooms

Termina will welcome first passengers soon

Seating areas at the gate

Gate Corridor

Gate corridor and warehouse style ceiling