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ubai-based Emirates Airline will commence dailyA380 flights to Mumbai from July 21. The airline, the largest A380 operator in the world will be the second carrier to fly the superjumbo to Mumbai.

he new airport is part of the greater Dubai World Central development and is conveniently located close to Jebel Ali Free Zone and Jebel Ali Port. Griffiths said the proximity to the free zone and port is incredibly important to the freight operators.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports have been rated the best in the Middle East in a survey conducted by an online travel website.

Dubai World Central, the emirate's second airport, is to open for passenger flights from October 26 with two carriers operating, following repeated delays, Dubai Airports said Wednesday. Dubai World Central, launched at the height of Dubai's rapid economic growth, is touted to become the world's largest airport when completed, with an annual capacity of 160 million passenger.

The proposed purple line of Dubai Metro that would link the Dubai International airport with Al Maktoum airport in Jebel Ali is still in the pipeline, according to the Chairman of RTA. Al Tayer said that RTA is keen on implementing all the proposed infrastructure projects and once the government gives a go ahead on the purple line, the work on the implementation of the plan would start.