Case Study: Dubai International Airport, Concourse 3 - Dubai, UAE

Project:

Dubai International Airport, Concourse 3 - Dubai, UAE

Client:

Dubai Civil Aviation

Supplied Products:

UNGLAZED GRES PORCELLANATO TILES: Unglazed tiles have a rougher

surface than smooth, glazed tiles. The rougher surface allows for better
traction when walking so that unglazed tiles offer better slip resistance.
Unglazed Gres Porcellanato tiles are highly durable and particularly suitable
for use on commercial floors.
GLAZED GRES PORCELLANATO WALL TILES: liquid glass is applied to tiles and
then heated with fire to create a glazed surface. Glazed tiles are shiny and
can be made in a variety of colours. Glazed tiles are non-porous and
therefore highly stain resistant.
GLAZED CERAMIC WALL TILES: As with Glazed Gres Porcellanato Wall Tiles,
liquid glass is applied to ceramic tiles and then heated with fire to create a
glazed surface. Glazed ceramic tiles can be made in a variety of colours, with
matt, satin, shiny or highly polished finishes available. Glazed tiles are nonporous and therefore highly stain resistant.

Supplied Quantity:

150,000 Sq.m

Estimated Project Value:

$1.7 billion

Background
Dubai International Airport is considered to be one of the busiest international airports in the world.
As the rapid growth continues, the airport will increase capacity to accommodate 70 million and
then 100 million passengers a year by 2016 and 2025 respectively. As part of this expansion plan, the

Case Study: Dubai International Airport, Concourse 3 - Dubai, UAE

third concourse was completed in 2012 and was designed exclusively to handle the Emirates A380
Superjumbo fleet.
Scope
This large-scale project required world-class design, equipment and accessories to match the already
luxurious standards set by Dubai International Airport. Encompassing 11 floors with 50 airline
counters, an 11,000 square metre retail area, a 32 room five-star hotel, a 170 room four-star hotel,
two restaurants and two food courts. RAK Ceramics supplied a range of tiles to meet the needs of
such a large-scale, project. Tiles chosen were selected for their durability, superior breakage
strength and aesthetics.
Results
Being a fast-track project, RAK Ceramics committed to dedicating a whole production line to
manufacture the tiles. By doing so, RAK Ceramics ensured that the production process would be
smooth, timely and maintain the high quality associated with our products. The client was extremely
satisfied and RAK Ceramics is proud to add Concourse Three, Dubai International Airport to their
growing list of high profile projects.