Dubai: Dubai Airports has unveiled the new design of its Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at Dubai International (DXB), transforming one of the airport's most recognisable landmarks into an expression of national pride at Dubai's global front door.
According to Emirates News Agency, the tower now places the UAE flag at the heart of the airport, visible to every guest arriving at and departing from the city. The unveiling was marked by a special ceremonial airside event, featuring a Dubai Police parade with the ATC tower as its backdrop.
Senior leaders from Dubai Airports, operational teams, and oneDXB partners attended the occasion, which celebrated the collaboration, precision, and shared purpose behind DXB's daily operations. Majed Al Joker, COO of Dubai Airports, stated that the ATC tower is one of the most important and symbolic structures at DXB. He emphasized its role in making thousands of critical decisions daily to ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft, guests, and operations through Dubai, highlighting aviation as a fundamental pillar of the UAE's economy.
From a single runway in 1960, DXB has grown into the world's busiest international airport. The 89-meter ATC tower, operational post-expansion since 2000, is central to the rhythm of its daily operation. Every arrival, departure, and aircraft movement depends on the close coordination between airside teams, airlines, ground handlers, safety teams, service partners, and the wider oneDXB community.
The structure features a unique buttressed center column and arched wings, resembling a futuristic avian sculpture. At the top, a sophisticated multilevel control center forms the tower's defining feature, where Dubai Air Navigation Services operates to ensure the smooth running of the world's busiest international airport.