This project involves providing the total exterior building envelope to the new airport terminal totalling 60,000m2, split into approximately 50,000m2 of aluminium composite cladding and 10,000m2 of conventional curtain walling.

The structure is 800m long and has 5 levels. The cladding consists of 4mm composite aluminium panels set on aluminium grid. The primary seal is by a silicone seal and backer rod whilst secondary drainage is provided via a pressure equalised gutter system in the aluminium grid. The curtain wall and skylights are conventional grid systems, set to the curve of the roof. Each cladding panel is insulated with mineral wool encapsulated with a steel back-pan.

There are 27 fixed bridges with no two are alike. They consist of steel frames clad with 3mm solid aluminium panels with insulated back pans, structural glazed IGU's to the vision areas. The complex interface between each section of the bridge was accomplished with the use of specially formed polystyrons templates.

External Envelope and Cleaning & Washing System – Concourse 2

Client: Dubai Civil Aviation

Consultant: Dar Al Handasah

Award Date: August 2004

Building Type: Concourse

Building Length: Approx. 1 KM

Major Scope:

1. 6m Thick Aluminium Composite Cladding AL-CLAD (Mitsubishi, Of WorkJapan)
2. Structural Standing Seam Metal Roofing
3. Tension Wall Glazing System
4. Skylights, Passenger Boarding Bridges, etc.
   

The Dubai government has committed to a major expansion plan of the Dubai International Airport and its affiliated divisions. The new expansion programme of the Dubai International Airport (Phase 2) is due to cost $2.5 billion and was begun by the Department of Civil Aviation in 2002. It includes the construction of Terminal 3, concourse 2 and concourse 3, and a Mega Cargo Terminal. Construction work for Terminal 3, concourse 2 and concourse 3 is scheduled for completion by 2006. The Cargo Mega Terminal will be constructed in phases and is due to be completed by 2018. By 2006, Dubai International Airport will have the ability to cater for nearly 60 million passengers a year; its present capacity is 22 million.

Contract No. AX059 - Concourse 2, Terminal 3 & Car

Client: Dubai Civil Aviation

Consultant: Dar Al Handasah

Main Contractor: Al Habtoor Murray Roberts Takenaka JV

Award Date: July 2005

Building Type: Concourse, Terminal & Car Park

Building Length: Approx. 1 KM

Major Scope of Work:

1. AL ABBAR Standard Curtain Wall, Doors, Windows, Louvres, Frameless Glazing, Paneling
   
2. 4mm Thick Aluminium Composite Cladding AL-CLAD (Mitsubishi, Japan)
   
3. 4mm Thick Stainless Steel Composite Cladding AL-CLAD (Mitsubishi, Japan)
   
4. AL ABBAR Standard Stainless Steel Glazed Balustrade
   
5. AL ABBAR Standard Glass Panel
   
6. AL ABBAR Standard Back illuminated Glazed Boxes
   
7. Automatic Sliding Doors 147 Nos. & Automatic Swing Doors 46 Nos.