It has launched an unprecedented airport project aimed at creating the world's largest capacity airport upon its completion, according to a recent announcement made by its ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
This base will not only be for air travel, but will serve as a whole new city.
The estimated cost of Al Maktoum International Airport is around $34.85 billion.
The airport will be estimated to have the capacity to accommodate 260 million passengers annually.
The project aims to create a global leader in Dubai's air transport sector.
