Dubai Airport's Terminal 1 welcomes first passengers in around 15 months

The terminal was closed since March 2020 with the outbreak of the pandemic. The facility has been home to over 65 international carriers, which will return to the terminal in phases over the next few weeks

- Syed Shayaan Bakht

DUBAI

The Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 1 and Concourse D on Thursday opened its doors to passengers and travellers for the first time after one and a half years.

Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, welcomed the re-opening of Terminal 1- Dubai International Airport and said it was an important step to accommodate the increasing number of flights and passengers in the coming period.

Musabih reaffirmed customs’ readiness to deal with the passenger and cargo traffic and to provide passengers with an outstanding experience, cementing Dubai’s position as a preferred hub for trade and tourism.

Dr. Abdullah Busnad, Executive Director of Customs Inspection Division at Dubai Customs, accompanied Ahmed Musabih in his visit to Terminal 1. They were received by Ibrahim Kamali, Director of Passenger Operations Department, and Khalid Ahmed, Senior Manager, Passenger Operations Department, Terminal 1.

Musabih gave directions for easier passenger traffic in the world’s busiest airport and ordered all services and smart procedures be provided in the terminal consolidating Dubai’s strategic role in leading recovery and tourism activity worldwide.