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Al Bateen Executive Airport's infrastructure is being transformed through a comprehensive Masterplan that will define executive aviation in the region for decades to come.

Infrastructure Overview

A Masterplan that will define
executive aviation for decades

Al Bateen Executive Airport's infrastructure is being transformed through a comprehensive programme of capital investment, completed works, and landmark forthcoming developments.

Completed in 2025

C1 Apron Expansion
Increased stand capacity, improved turnaround efficiency, and a landmark 65-metre wing-shaped shading structure — 3,200 sq m of high-performance fabric over 300 tonnes of steel.
Sheikh Zayed Terminal
Elevated luxury, enhanced passenger flow, and a refined architectural identity befitting the airport's heritage and ambitions.

Handling Services

Abu Dhabi's first vertiport for eVTOL aircraft
Bombardier Service Centre
New commercial duty-free retail
Expanded Freezone incentive framework

The vertiport at Al Bateen

Anchored by Abu Dhabi Airports as lead investor, integrating eVTOL operations into the airport's digital ecosystem and creating a truly multimodal hub.

Smart systems managed by Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre will ensure seamless digital and physical connectivity between the vertiport, terminal, and the city's transport network.

Advanced Air Mobility

Smart aviation technology at the forefront

AZI is at the forefront of Abu Dhabi's vision for an innovation-driven, knowledge-based economy, and is committed to adopting and scaling the technologies that will define the future of executive air travel.

AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support
AI-powered concierge and trip management platform — personalised, anticipatory service for passengers and operators
Digital slot management and pre-arrival coordination tools for streamlined operator communications
Advanced biometric and fast-track passenger processing in the Sheikh Zayed Terminal
Real-time apron management systems for optimised aircraft sequencing and turnaround efficiency

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Bombardier Service Centre

A landmark facility for executive aviation in the Middle East

The Bombardier Service Centre at Al Bateen is on track to open in the second half of 2027, accommodating the full Bombardier portfolio — Learjet, Challenger, and Global 8000 families.

This development is part of Abu Dhabi Airports' broader Masterplan to elevate AZI as the region's premier hub for business aviation, creating approximately 100 highly skilled aerospace jobs in the capital.

55,000 sq ft dedicated hangar
Dedicated parts depot
Scheduled and unscheduled heavy maintenance
Aircraft modifications
AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support

Opening soon

Second Half of 2026

New Duty-Free Retail

Curated luxury, within the terminal

Al Bateen Executive Airport is introducing curated luxury retail within the terminal, offering discerning passengers access to premium international brands and exclusive Abu Dhabi products.

The new commercial duty-free offering will be designed to complement the elevated passenger experience at AZI, thoughtfully curated for travellers who value quality, provenance, and the finest expressions of UAE hospitality and culture.

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Sustainability & ESG

Sustainability woven into how we build and operate

Our ESG commitment is guided by Abu Dhabi Airports' broader sustainability strategy and the UAE's national net-zero ambitions. Those who travel through AZI expect their aviation partners to share their commitment to a sustainable future — and we are committed to meeting that expectation.

Energy efficiency across terminal and airside operations, with a focus on reducing carbon intensity per aircraft movement
Sustainable procurement across catering, handling, and facilities management
Water conservation measures throughout the airport campus
Green building principles applied to all capital projects, including the Sheikh Zayed Terminal refurbishment and the forthcoming Bombardier Service Centre
SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) adoption: supporting the industry's transition to lower-emission operations

Net Zero

The arrival of Abu Dhabi's first vertiport at AZI is a landmark step. eVTOL aircraft produce significantly fewer emissions than traditional transport, central to the UAE's green mobility strategy.

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Prime Location

At the heart of Abu Dhabi

Positioned moments from the city's most iconic destinations, Al Bateen offers unmatched convenience for the world's most discerning travellers.

5 Mins

To Adnoc

15 Mins

To Yas Island

55 Mins

To Dubai

AZI

IATA Code

OMAD

ICAO Code

200

Hectares Area

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Upcoming products and services

Al Bateen Executive Airport's infrastructure is being transformed through a comprehensive Masterplan that will define executive aviation in the region for decades to come.

A Masterplan that will define executive aviation for decades

C1 Apron Expansion

Sheikh Zayed Terminal

Abu Dhabi's first vertiport for eVTOL aircraft

Bombardier Service Centre

New commercial duty-free retail

Expanded Freezone incentive framework

Smart aviation technology at the forefront

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A landmark facility for executive aviation in the Middle East

Second Half of 2026

Curated luxury, within the terminal

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Sustainability woven into how we build and operate

Net Zero

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At the heart of Abu Dhabi

5 Mins

15 Mins

55 Mins

AZI

OMAD

200

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Smart aviation technology at the forefront

Curated luxury, within the terminal

Sustainability woven into how we build and operate

Net Zero

At the heart of Abu Dhabi

5 Mins

15 Mins

55 Mins

AZI

OMAD

200

A Masterplan that will define
executive aviation for decades