emirates7 - Airports across the UAE are strengthening their global leadership in sustainability and innovation through ambitious initiatives aimed at boosting environmental efficiency and enhancing the passenger experience.
In 2024, the UAE reaffirmed its position as a premier global aviation hub by investing in infrastructure, expanding clean energy initiatives, and prioritizing sustainability-focused projects. These efforts include the increased use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and environmentally friendly ground operations.
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport stands as a testament to this commitment. Awarded a prestigious 3 Pearl Estidama rating during construction, the airport adhered to rigorous environmental standards in its design and development, making it one of the largest buildings in the UAE to achieve this distinction.
Covering 480,000 square meters of thoughtfully designed green spaces, the project sets a new benchmark for sustainable landscaping in the region, further cementing Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a center of innovation and environmental leadership.
Zayed International Airport also earned the title of "Best Airport at Arrivals Globally" from Airports Council International (ACI) World in 2024, while Abu Dhabi Airports secured the "Airport Operator of the Year" award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2024.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) received global recognition for its carbon emission reduction efforts, attaining Level 4 "Transformation" accreditation from ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme. As of September 2024, DXB ranked among the top 5 percent of participating airports worldwide to reach this milestone.
A major announcement in 2024 was the AED128 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport’s passenger terminal, which is set to become the world’s largest, with a capacity of 260 million passengers and 400 aircraft gates. This expansion reflects Dubai’s vision for global leadership in aviation, with passenger traffic in the UAE expected to grow by over 4 percent.
In October 2024, Dubai Airports unveiled the world’s largest rooftop solar panel installation at an airport, supplying 6.5 percent of DXB’s energy needs and 20 percent of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International’s (DWC) energy consumption through 62,904 solar panels installed across both facilities.
Sharjah Airport continues to prioritize environmental sustainability, renewing its carbon-neutral accreditation under ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. The airport remains committed to advancing integrated strategies focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and innovative policies to enhance its environmental impact.
In 2024, the UAE reaffirmed its position as a premier global aviation hub by investing in infrastructure, expanding clean energy initiatives, and prioritizing sustainability-focused projects. These efforts include the increased use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and environmentally friendly ground operations.
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport stands as a testament to this commitment. Awarded a prestigious 3 Pearl Estidama rating during construction, the airport adhered to rigorous environmental standards in its design and development, making it one of the largest buildings in the UAE to achieve this distinction.
Covering 480,000 square meters of thoughtfully designed green spaces, the project sets a new benchmark for sustainable landscaping in the region, further cementing Abu Dhabi’s reputation as a center of innovation and environmental leadership.
Zayed International Airport also earned the title of "Best Airport at Arrivals Globally" from Airports Council International (ACI) World in 2024, while Abu Dhabi Airports secured the "Airport Operator of the Year" award at the Aviation Achievement Awards 2024.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) received global recognition for its carbon emission reduction efforts, attaining Level 4 "Transformation" accreditation from ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme. As of September 2024, DXB ranked among the top 5 percent of participating airports worldwide to reach this milestone.
A major announcement in 2024 was the AED128 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport’s passenger terminal, which is set to become the world’s largest, with a capacity of 260 million passengers and 400 aircraft gates. This expansion reflects Dubai’s vision for global leadership in aviation, with passenger traffic in the UAE expected to grow by over 4 percent.
In October 2024, Dubai Airports unveiled the world’s largest rooftop solar panel installation at an airport, supplying 6.5 percent of DXB’s energy needs and 20 percent of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International’s (DWC) energy consumption through 62,904 solar panels installed across both facilities.
Sharjah Airport continues to prioritize environmental sustainability, renewing its carbon-neutral accreditation under ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. The airport remains committed to advancing integrated strategies focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and innovative policies to enhance its environmental impact.