Dubai International’s Terminal 1 and Concourse D are scheduled to reopen on 24th June, announced Dubai Airports. The facilities had been closed on 25th March 2020 following the DXB’s operations’ partial in order to control the spread of COVID-19. 

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports welcomed the Terminal 1 reopening calling it a crucial step in line with travel demand growth anticipated in coming months. He said, "Dubai’s aviation sector has been at the forefront of a global campaign to restore vital international air services with the opening of quarantine-free travel corridors between the UAE and multiple countries around the world.”

"This move signals our confidence that the outlook for the rest of the year and beyond is one of optimism, as well as being a clear indication of Dubai’s intent to lead the aviation industry to enable social and economic world recovery. This reopening is a collaborative effort of the many stakeholders involved in the operation of the world’s largest international airport and we are delighted to be able to make this important step towards the restoration of full airport operations."

The reopening will ease gradual return of over 40 international carriers that are currently operating at Terminals 2 and 3 at DXB. 

Dubai Airports has advised all passengers to confirm their departure and arrival terminal with the airline before arriving at the airport. This is because transition will be carried out in multiple stages. Relocation is panned to be completed by the end of June. 

The $1.2 billion Concourse D was opened in February 2016. It is linked to Terminal 1 by an airport train, and both these facilities offer world-class service to 18 million passengers annually.

WAM