It is expected to welcome 260 million passengers every year and features elements designed to make travel as smooth as possible.
The airport claims it will get rid of queuing, as bags may be dropped off before travellers reach the terminal.
This will mean that passengers will not need to repeat the security and customs processes.
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths labelled this a “no red lights” concept while speaking to Khaleej Times.
Another way customer experience in the airport will be made smoother is via an ‘integrated underground Automated People Mover system’ that eliminates the need to walk from one side of the huge airport to another.
This will include a multi-track train, with 14 stations to transport passengers from terminals to concourses.
Collecting baggage is also expected to be a faster process, as the new system will be able to process tens of thousands of bags in under 60 minutes.
Bags are also due to be available within minutes, meaning waiting for luggage post flight will no longer be a worry.
These advanced features will be made possible with automated travel systems, AI security check and robot staff.
These robots will carry out tasks including baggage handling and may even deal with customer service issues.
According to information published by Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP), the infrastructure developer for Dubai’s aviation sector, plans for DWC include “a new era of smart airport systems and passenger-centric facilities, taking travellers to worldwide destinations in the most awe-inspiring and comfortable way possible”.
The expansion also includes five parallel runways and up to 400 aircraft gates.
Once the development has finished at Al Maktoum International Airport the nearby Dubai International Airport will close.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) will permanently shut its doors in 2035, according to reports.
All operations that run through the busy travel hub will be transferred to the Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
