Supplier
Aedas
Dubai International Concourse A (Architect of Record)
Architect of record on world's first A380 concourse.
Aedas acted as architect of record for Dubai International Concourse A, opened January 2013. The 645,000 sqm, 11-level structure serves 20 mppa through 20 contact stands sized for A380 aircraft and was the first concourse in the world purpose-built for the type. Aedas led detailed design and site coordination, with HOK as aviation planner and Arup and Atkins teams on engineering packages.
Dubai International Concourse A (Architect of Record)
terminal · design · architecture
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- terminal design architecture
- Launched
- 2013
- Price tier
- enterprise
- GCC sites
- 1
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Capacity | 20 mppa |
| Area | 645,000 sqm |
| Levels | 11 |
| A380 stands | 20 |
| Opened | January 2013 |
| Role | Architect of Record (with HOK as aviation planner) |
Compatibility
Works with
- Airside-connected to DXB T3 via underground tunnel
- Emirates A380 hub operations
Certifications
Approvals
LEED Gold
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
A380 widebody hub concourse delivery.
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