IIFA Utsavam 2024: Stars gather for South Indian cinema's biggest night in Abu Dhabi; as it happened
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Currently serving more than 25 scheduled airlines, the extended facility will increase capacity from three to five million passengers a year.
“Terminal 2 has seen tremendous growth over the past decade of its operation, due to its popularity as a convenient and flexible gateway for customers travelling into and out of Dubai,” Griffiths said.
“This make-over has given a fantastic boost to the facility, a new lease of life and a freshness that’s sure to ensure more customer satisfaction
and comfort.”
The terminal building now boasts a bold red façade, with clearly defined entrances for Arrivals and Departures and a wide drop-off area running between the terminal and the covered car parking beyond.
Queuing time has been speeded up for departing passengers with the extension of the Check-in area where counters have been increased
from 22 to 36.
The Boarding section has been transformed into a spacious seating area, lit by natural light, with a Marhaba Lounge and children’s play area opening shortly. The new open boarding gates allow several flights to board simultaneously, improving both passenger and aircraft movement.
Passengers can choose from a range of dining options, including the Hatam Iranian Restaurant, McDonald’s, Costa Coffee, Baskin Robbins Ice-cream and Tropicana Juice bar. The Dubai Duty Free shopping area covers 1,400 square metres in Departures and 50 square metres in Arrivals and carries a wide range of international brands.
The 3, 437 square metre extension includes a larger Arrivals hall where the finishing touches are being put to new counters for car rental and currency exchange outlets.
For transiting passengers, a shuttle service runs between the terminals, with a journey time of 20 minutes approximately to Terminal 1 and 30 minutes to Terminal 3.
“Terminal 2’s location at the north side of the airfield at Dubai International helps to give the impression of an ‘airport within an airport’, with its main road access, covered car parking and user-friendly terminal,” added Griffiths. “I am confident that the revitalised décor and comfortable surroundings, along with the extended facilities will encourage more airlines to use Terminal 2.”
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