One of the most exciting thing to happen in Doha in 2014 is the opening of the New Airport which is not just a new version of the old airport where even the public clocks work well
( 6 years ago my mom was shocked to see a public clock not working properly at the airport when she arrived )
but it is a huge facility with futuristic /modern technology
when ? within half year
Some Facts
driverless trains will carry 6 000 passangers per hour inside the airport
making transfer will be fast - 30-minute minimum connect time expected
Airport City spreads over 10 square kilometres
where estimated 200,000 people are expected to live and work
50 million passengers per year expected
1.4m tonnes of cargo per year
7,600 parking stalls for vehicles
69,000sqm Catering Facility can serve over 90,000 meals per day
19,500 bags per hour will be handled by the baggage handling system
luxurious facilities like spa, gym, squash courts and a swimming pool as well as a transit hotel
source
Monday, January 20, 2014
New Airport in Doha - what to expect and when
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New Airport in Doha
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Doha, Qatar
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