Emirates Airlines has signed an agreement with Dubai Investments Park for a new purpose-built Cabin Crew Village. The deal was signed to acquire the land for the project.
The New Cabin Crew Village
The agreement was signed by Ali Mubarak Al Soori, Emirates’ Chief Procurement & Facilities Officer and Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman & CEO.
Meanwhile, 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, Dubai Investments Park, in addition to senior executives from both organisations, were also present during the signing.
The village will accomodate up to 12,000 cabin crew members.The project is set to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
“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”. Said Omar Al Mesmar, Genral Manager of Dubai Investment Park.
Moreover, the village will have 20 contemporary residential buildings, with 19 floors. Including new two and three-bedroom units designed for crew comfort and convenience.
The Design and Project Plan
The crew village will be designed as a complete lifestyle destination, with a range of amenities which will support the residents’ health and wellbeing.
The village will also feature a multi-purpose hub with a selection of retail outlets, restaurants and food markets. In addition to this, there will also be modern fitness facilities, clinics and dedicated public spaces and parks.
To ensure a healthy lifestyle for the residents, the project will be embraced with walking trails, resort-style pools, landscape grounds and green spaces all around the village.
Ali Mubarak Al Soori, Emirates’ Chief Procurement & Facilities Officer said:
“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.”
Located between Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central, the Emirates Crew Village is positioned to support the airline’s long-term operational plans and move to Al Maktoum International Airport.
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