Dubai is set to revolutionize airport transit with the development of the world’s largest automated people mover (APM) system at Al Maktoum International Airport. The project has been awarded to a consortium led by Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, its local subsidiary MHI Mobility Engineering Services, and the Indian construction giant Larsen and Toubro. Spanning a massive 50 kilometers and featuring nine individual stations, this ambitious network will completely dwarf current industry leaders, such as the systems found at Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta airports, signaling Dubai's commitment to setting a new global standard in aviation infrastructure.

The construction is a cornerstone of Dubai’s long-term strategy to transform Al Maktoum International into the world's premier aviation hub, with the full system slated for completion by December 2031 ahead of the airport's 2032 opening. While Mitsubishi will focus on the intricate engineering of the 165 transit vehicles and advanced signaling technology, Larsen and Toubro will manage the extensive on-site construction and subsystem integration. Once operational, the airport aims to process an astounding 260 million passengers annually, utilizing this massive APM network to ensure seamless connectivity, reduced travel times, and high-efficiency operations across the vast terminal complex.