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

3. 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 1983 1986  New arrivals terminal built  47 airlines serving 94 destinations

4. 1 st May 1998- T2 Opened to alleviate congestion at T1. 2009- T3 was completed 2009- Dubai International has three terminals and two concourses handling 60 million passengers annually 2009- 125 airlines serving 210 destinations 2013- Opening concourse 3 bringing capacity up to 75 million. (top 10 in the world) Aviation 90’s - Present

5. 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

6. 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

7. Consistent Positive Growth Trend 9,418,000 35,454 Source: World Travel & Tourism Council 40,000 Hotel rooms estimated by 2010 15 million tourists predicted by 2015

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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. Started operations in 1983 2009  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

13. Dubai World Central

14. 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

15. 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)

16. 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 5.0-7.0 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

17. 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