The prestigious contract has been awarded to a new joint venture between National Aviation Services (NAS) and Airport Dimensions
Abu Dhabi Airports has awarded the Midfield Terminal Building’s (MTB) lounge construction and management contract to a joint venture between National Aviation Services (NAS) and Airport Dimensions, which combines NAS’ regional operational experience and Airport Dimensions’ expertise in managing passengers’ needs at international airports.
Spanning over 3,500sqm, the new lounge will allow customers to enjoy premium lounge services, in line with Abu Dhabi Airports’ renowned Arabian hospitality and delivering a seamless and comfortable passenger experience.
The lounge will be located at the heart of the new Midfield Terminal, offering access to independent travelers, regardless of the airline they are traveling with or the class of their ticket. It is accessible to passengers who are departing or transiting through Abu Dhabi International Airport, forming a significant part of the airport’s world-class facilities.
“Our partnership with NAS and Airport Dimensions represents an exciting development for the future passengers of the Midfield Terminal, as the new lounge will provide an unparalleled customer experience for those travelling through Abu Dhabi International Airport,” remarked Bryan Thompson, CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports.
“NAS’ operations within the Middle East mean that its regional knowledge will be invaluable in bringing this project to completion, whilst Airport Dimensions’ extensive expertise in airport lounge design and management will help to create a lounge that leaves passengers refreshed,” he added.
Abu Dhabi Airports’ partnership with NAS and Airport Dimensions to develop and operate the new lounge represents Airport Dimensions’ first project in the MENA region, adding to its global portfolio of 22 lounges.
Airport Dimensions manages lounges in some of the world’s busiest airports, including London Heathrow and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.
NAS currently operates 40 lounges across Africa, Middle East and Asia, including the VIP Terminal with ‘meet-and-assist’ services at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Abu Dhabi Airports signs MoU with Beijing Daxing International Airport
Agreement facilitates exchange of best practices and enables future collaboration
In the presence of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Hamad Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Airports, Bryan Thompson, CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yao Yabo, President of Beijing Daxing International Airport (BDIA), establishing a framework for the sharing of best practices and the exploration of potential opportunities for future collaboration.
The MoU was recently signed at the BDIA Management Center in Beijing, China
The signing of the memorandum follows the opening of the Beijing Daxing International Airport and ahead of the opening of the Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
Both parties agreed to establish mechanisms for interactive contact and the exchange of knowledge and best practices, alongside sharing ideas on developing their airports and advancing the wider aviation industry.
Also present on the occasion were Tareq Abdul Raheem Al Hosani, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports; Tony Douglas, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group, and Ahmed Al Qubaisi, Senior Vice President, Government, International and Communications of Etihad Aviation Group.
“The Chinese tourism and business market is important to the economy of Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. Abu Dhabi is a popular destination for Chinese travellers, and tourist numbers are continuing to increase year on year,” commented Thompson on this occasion.
