Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has awarded ALEC the Dubai International Airport Expansion - Phase II worth in excess of 4 billion dirhams. The contract duration is approx. 2 and half years with a built up area of 528 000m2

The third concourse was included in the Dubai Airport extension programme to accommodate the increased number of passengers from the new A380 superjumbo. It will have 20 contact gates, of which 18 will be for the A380. It is a fully airside structure and is connected to Terminal 3 via an automated people mover in addition to vehicular and baggage handling systems utility tunnels.

Encased in its elliptical shape are 2 rectangular volumes that hold both 4 and 5 star hotels. The first and business class lounges are located on 2 separate levels below the hotel, including arrival and departure floors and a duty free area.