The opening of Qatar’s much-awaited Hamad International Airport (HIA) will not only enhance the country’s position as a global gateway, but the stunning facility will be part of the City life too.
In the planned surrounding HIA Airport City, spread across the sprawling 10km2, an estimated 200,000 people are expected to live and work. Perhaps, this is the first serious effort anywhere in the world that offers an interface between an international airport and the City it serves. Unlike other international airports, the HIA has been positioned as an integral part of the city.
The HIA and the Airport City are located on what is principally reclaimed land along the coastline of Doha, directly adjacent to the heart of the city. The Airport City is planned to bring visitors and residents together in the middle of Qatar’s capital not just for the purpose of transit, but to optimise the cultural and commercial opportunities presented by an international airport at the centre of the Gulf region.
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