The answer is its connectivity. Over the next decade or so, Dubai South aims to be easily accessible by road, rail, sea and air. Moreover, while the project is part of a long-term strategic masterplan, it also ties in with the World Expo 2020 that will be hosted at Dubai South. The event is projected to attract around 25 million visitors, of which around 70% are anticipated to be from overseas.
Al Maktoum International Airport is expected to play a critical role in transiting this surge of foreign visitors. In fact, Emirates, the global airline, has said that if the required facilities at the new airport are completed in time, it may well move operations across from Dubai International in time for the Expo.
Given that Emirates is already flying to over 140 destinations across six continents, this will boost the appeal of Dubai South for firms looking for a hub to serve the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa and Asia.
Another scheme planned to improve Dubai South’s connectivity with the rest of Dubai is the construction of ‘Route 2020’. This partly comprises the extension of the existing metro’s red line
