According to urban master developer Dubai South on Twitter, Dubai will eventually have the largest airport in the world together with a residential alternative and a free zone that is conducive to business. Dubai South is the largest single urban master plan in Dubai, covering an area of 145 square kilometres, and centred on an aviation and logistics ecosystem that, when completely operational, would host the largest airport in the world. It also includes a multi-modal transportation infrastructure that connects land, air, and sea.
By 2050, Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South could be able to handle 255 million people annually, making it the biggest airport in the world. In a recent tweet, Dubai South stated: "#DubaiSouth will house the biggest airport in the world once construction is complete, as well as a multi-modal transit system combining air, land, and sea. It will offer a variety of housing alternatives in addition to the benefits of a business-friendly free zone.