The Impact of Tourism on the Route Development Process Presented by Anita Mehra Vice President - Marketing & Corporate Comms Dubai Airports

Dubai Aviation Pre - 90’s First “Creek” landing in 30’s Started Operations, September 30, 1960  10,000 passengers yearly 70’s  13,400 m² terminal building  28-meter control tower  9 airlines, 20 destinations 1983  Dubai Duty Free opened in  New arrivals terminal built  47 airlines serving 94 destinations

1 st May T2 Opened to alleviate congestion at T T3 was completed Dubai International has three terminals and two concourses handling 60 million passengers annually airlines serving 210 destinations Opening concourse 3 bringing capacity up to 75 million. (top 10 in the world) Aviation 90’s - Present

The phenomenal growth of the Dubai’s tourism industry in general and hospitality sector in particular proves its popularity as a preferred year round business and leisure destination.  Strategic location  World-class infrastructure  State of the art telecommunications  Political and Economic Stability  Extensive Foreign Trade Network  World-class tourist and business destination  High quality of life, excellent Living conditions  Highly developed Transport infrastructure  Safe Environment  Natural Assets  Sophisticated Financial and service centres  Top international Exhibition and conference venue Why Dubai? The Facts

Dubai has counterbalanced its oil income with tourism by investing in activities, promotions and events Dubai Airshow – world 6 th largest Race to Dubai – golf world’s richest Dubai World Cup – world’s richest Dubai Sports City – Olympic bid Dubai Shopping Festival Rugby World Cup 7’s Dubai Tennis Championship Why Dubai? – A Solid Events Platform

Consistent Positive Growth Trend 9,418,000 35,454 Source: World Travel & Tourism Council 40,000 Hotel rooms estimated by million tourists predicted by 2015

Tourist Attractions Atlantis Dubai Sports City Rugby 7’s Dubailand Dubai AirshowDubai World Cup Why Dubai? Leisure Attractions Dubai Waterfront The World The Palm

Connecting the world to Dubai Over 2/3 of the world’s population lives within 8 hours flight from Dubai. 1/3 within 4 hrs 8hrs 4hrs

DXB Remains the Largest Airport in the Region Seats offered in DEC08, Source: OAG JED RUH DOH AUH DXB BAH KWI MCT

An Economic Driving Force GDP forecast for 2009 is expected to be 4.6% Dubai World Central will fuel airport growth Continued investment in developing airport infrastructure at Dubai International and Dubai World Central Transport investment is a major growth factor for economic expansion At an investment of $7.6 billion, the launch of Sept 09 Dubai Metro confirms Dubai's infrastructure commitment An Economic Driving Force

Started operations in  1st in the world in sales turnover  US$ 1.1 Billion sales  21 Million Sales transactions a year  US$ 5,542 - Average spend per sq.ft.  15,000 m² of retail space (T1/T2/T3) Dubai Duty Free

Dubai World Central

Jebal Ali 10Km Dubai International Airport 40Km Al Ain 135Km Emirates road Hatta/ Oman 105 Km Dubai outer circle bypass road Access routes and City Proximity Dubai World Central (140 km2) Abu Dhabi Airport 60Km

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International 160m passengers final capacity World class facility 12 million tonnes annual cargo capacity 5 Runways (Multiple approach on four runways simultaniously with redundancy of fifth runway)

DWC phase 1: The Beginnings of an Iconic Hub First phase of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International to be operational June 2010 Passenger terminal building for million annual passengers and General Aviation 1st runway built (Code F, 4.5 Km long), capable of handling 747/A380 aircraft 64 Aircraft stands (10 Code F) Fire Station (main plus 2 satellite) Fuel Farm (3 tanks) Aircraft maintainance facilities Accomodation for staff available nearby

99% of people entering Dubai do so through Dubai International, a push/pull strategy is always in play All government bodies are strategically aligned to Dubai 2015 strategy, allowing synergy to play a large role The experience offered at the airport is critical in promoting Dubai’s international image Investments in Dubai International and Dubai World Central ensure successful future of attracting new airlines and tourism into 2020 Conclusion