Construction Review Online
Jefther A
05 October 2026
Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal has moved from a delayed construction project into a major operating aviation hub at Zayed International Airport. The terminal opened commercially in November 2023 before receiving its official Zayed International Airport identity in February 2024. The transformation now supports Abu Dhabi’s growing passenger demand while creating additional capacity for future aviation and logistics development.
The terminal originally faced a six-year delay after construction began in 2012. The project initially targeted completion in 2017, but operational and construction challenges pushed delivery significantly beyond that deadline. Construction Review Online previously reported the delayed project ahead of its planned opening.
The completed facility now forms the centrepiece of Abu Dhabi’s airport infrastructure. It has an annual capacity of 45 million passengers and can process 11,000 passengers hourly...
