Hyderabad, May 1 -- Dubai International Airport (DXB) is expected to shut down completely once its operations are transferred to Al Maktoum International (DWC) within the next 10 years.

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths told Khaleej Times that the airport's proximity to the city makes it uneconomical to continue both operations.

He said that after moving its operations to DWC, most of the DXB's assets will be outdated over the next decade, and instead of implementing an expensive asset replacement program, it would be more prudent to close.

This come after an announcement of design approval for a new 128 billion Dirhams passenger terminal at DWC, which will be the largest in the world when fully operational.

The completion of the proj...