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Sheikh Ahmed and Dr Sheikh Sultan at the opening ceremony.

Dubai South opens new giant VIP Terminal

DUBAI, December 19, 2016

The UAE has opened a 5,600-sq-m VIP Terminal, minutes away from the Al Maktoum International, at Dubai South, the integrated city being built around the largest airport in the making and home to Expo 2020.

The new terminal, said to be the largest purpose built facility in the world, is Dubai’s new and prestigious gateway for VIP travellers, offering hitherto unseen superlative services and connectivity.

Dubai South, is an emerging 145 sq km city situated within the emirate that will ultimately sustain a population of one million.

The hitech facility was inaugurated by Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, advisor to the UAE President HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan.

The terminal is poised to be a game changer in the business aviation sector, offering VIP customers a seamless travel experience, coupled with time and cost efficiencies within a thriving aviation ecosystem, said a statement from Dubai South.

With incomparable experiential retail as a core attraction, the VIP Terminal boasts stylized luxurious interiors, designed to maximise privacy and serenity, while engaging the passengers with specially curated, bespoke high-end shopping products, it stated.

Speaking at the launch, Sheikh Ahmed said: "The launch of the VIP Terminal at Dubai South’s Aviation District is yet another significant step towards realising Dubai’s vision of becoming the aviation capital of the world."

"With the opening of the world’s largest facility for private aviation, Dubai South has raised the bar on luxury travel, redefining the passenger experience. A significant milestone for Dubai South and for aviation industry as a whole, the opening of the VIP Terminal will cement our position in the world of private aviation, bringing us a step closer to becoming the region’s premier aerospace hub, noted Sheikh Ahmed.
 
"The world-class facility is complimented by first-class services and experiences, all adding to an exemplary travel experience," he added.

Inspired by the aerodynamic fluid lines of an aircraft wing, the VIP Terminal façade is an architectural beauty that mirrors the aviation heritage of Dubai South.

The seamless lines of the structure and the logo are replicated in the interiors that are classically designed with luxurious material including solid oak paneling. Louvered screens coated in a special bronze and gold metallic finish, allows the play of light to lend depth, perspective and privacy, said the statement from the company.

The VIP Terminal currently hosts three FBOs including Falcon Aviation, Jetex and Jet Aviation.-TradeArabia News Service




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