Emirates Airline has signed an agreement with Dubai Investments Park to acquire land for a Cabin Crew Village that will house up to 12,000 cabin crew members.
The development represents a multi-billion-dirham investment and will be delivered through a long-term lease arrangement. Groundbreaking is planned for the second quarter of 2026, with the first phase expected to be completed in 2029.
Ali Mubarak Al Soori, Emirates’ Chief Procurement & Facilities Officer, and Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman & CEO of Dubai Investments, signed the agreement. The signing took place in the presence of Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer; Abdulaziz Bin Yagub Al Serkal, CEO Glass LLC, Dubai Investments; Omar Al Mesmar, General Manager of Dubai Investments Park, and senior executives from both organisations.
Emirates signs multi-billion Dirham deal for 12,000-capacity Cabin Crew Village in Dubai
The Cabin Crew Village will consist of 20 residential buildings, each rising 19 floors. The buildings will offer a mix of one, two and three-bedroom units.
“Our cabin crew are central to the experience Emirates delivers to customers. This investment is part of our broader commitment to supporting their wellbeing by offering living spaces designed around their needs and lifestyles. The Cabin Crew Village will provide everything our crew need within a single, thoughtfully planned development, with convenient access to everyday essentials, leisure facilities and communal spaces that foster a strong sense of community. The Cabin Crew Village also represents a strategic investment in Emirates’ future, supporting our transition plans to Al Maktoum International and continued growth in the years ahead,” Ali Mubarak Al Soori, Emirates’ Chief Procurement & Facilities Officer said in a statement.
The development will feature a multi-purpose hub with retail outlets, restaurants and food concepts. The village will also include fitness facilities, clinics, and public spaces and parks.
Emirates signs deal for Crew Village between Dubai International and Al Maktoum Airports
Walking trails, resort-style pools, landscaped grounds and green spaces will be woven throughout the development. Each building will have its own facilities.
The Emirates Crew Village is located equidistant between Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central. The location has been chosen to support the airline’s operational plans and move to Al Maktoum International Airport.
“Dubai Investments Park has evolved into a destination where global enterprises can bring ambitious projects to life within a fully integrated and future-ready environment. DIP’s collaboration with Emirates reflects the confidence that leading organisations place in its infrastructure and regulatory ecosystem and further reinforces its position as a hub for visionary investment. This development will enrich DIP’s dynamic community, supporting Dubai’s continued rise as a global centre for business and opportunity. DIP remains committed to enabling partnerships that create meaningful, long-term value for the emirate,” Omar Al Mesmar, General Manager of Dubai Investments Park added.
