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Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal 1 Extension

Sector

Airport

Client

Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA)

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Completion

2022

The Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal 1 Extension is a significant infrastructure development aimed at enhancing the capacity and functionality of the airport. As part of its ongoing expansion efforts, the project involves the extension of the terminal building, offering increased space for passenger handling, improved services, and an overall upgrade to the airport's facilities. The extension is designed to accommodate the growing number of air travellers in the region and to support Abu Dhabi's ambition to remain a global aviation hub.

Design Confidence played a vital role in this project, providing expert engineering and advisory services that were integral to the development's success. The company's involvement focused on critical areas such as fire and life safety, environmental comfort, and building performance, ensuring that the extended terminal met both international standards and local regulations. Design Confidence's engineers were responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and offering guidance on innovative solutions that aligned with the project’s sustainability goals.

Design Confidence's expertise was crucial in enhancing the terminal's safety features, including advanced fire protection systems and emergency evacuation protocols, which are essential for a high-traffic, public-facing environment like an airport. Its role also extended to advising on the integration of state-of-the-art engineering technologies, ensuring operational efficiency while maintaining passenger comfort and safety.