Public trials carried out at new Dubai terminal

A major public trial has been carried out at Dubai International Airport's new Terminal 3 facility.

Some 2,200 people from across the United Arab Emirates participated in the trial after operating company Dubai Airports issued a request for volunteers.

The first major operational test of the new terminal was designed to simulate typical airport operating scenarios.

Volunteers were asked to move around the facility as if they were travelling to various destinations and officials assessed traffic flow, the efficiency of way-finding signage and other practical aspects.

Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths said the public response to the trial had been "overwhelming" and thanked the people who took part.

He added: "These trials will prepare us as much as possible to ensure that we meet the needs of our customers when our new terminal opens."

The new facility is set to boost Dubai Airport's annual capacity to around 60 million passengers.

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