UAE: Luxury Private Airport

A luxury new private airport hangar to be used for “very, very important guests” has been completed at Dubai World Central.

DC Aviation Al Futtaim (DCAF) – a joint venture between Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group and Germany’s DC Aviation – announced on Monday the purpose-built integrated hangar facility with lounge and office areas was almost ready for operation.

The facility includes a 5700sqm state-of-the-art hangar and a 1300sqm luxury lounge area designed to host VVIP customers, with shower areas, a conference room, covered parking and “exquisite five-star finishing”.

DCAF said it would provide aircraft management, fixed-base operations, aircraft maintenance services and business jet chartering to local, regional and international clients. It would operate 24/7 to provide immediate response to requests.

“Our decision to invest in DWC stems from our confidence in the significant role this new airport will play in complementing and enhancing the success of Dubai’s aviation industry,” DCAF general manager Holger Ostheimer said.

“Being the first business aviation player to set up its facility at DWC is a major milestone for us and we feel privileged to become a partner in the continuous progress of the UAE’s expanding aviation industry.

“Through our unique facilities, our clients will benefit from our comprehensive suite of services across aircraft management, FBO, maintenance and business jet charter.”

DWC, near Jebel Ali, also is home to the emirate’s new Al Maktoum International Airport, which is expected to begin commercial passenger services on October 27.