Inside The $3 Billion New Terminal of Abu Dhabi Airport

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2023
  • Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A has opened. I visited the brand new terminal that completely changed the travel experience.
    Covering 742,000 square meters, it is one of the largest airport terminals in the world. The $3 billion building, which is triple the size of the old terminal, is set to double the current airport's capacity and manage up to 45 million passengers per year. It's capable of handling 79 planes at once and 11,000 passengers per hour.
    Stands at the center of the new terminal at Abu Dhabi airport is Sana Al‐Nour, a unique structure and the largest public artwork in the Middle East. The departure area features 12 check-in rows with self check-in counter. There are dedicated check-in areas for Etihad Business and First Class passengers.
    At the airside, I visited the new Etihad Airways First Class and Business Class lounge in Terminal A. The impressive new lounge spans three floors of Terminal A’s. Check out all the lounge features in my video. Etihad’s First Class lounge features restaurant-style dining and private rooms.
    Abu Dhabi International Airport is being renamed as Zayed International Airport, with the official new name to take effect from February 9.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 510

  • @amazingaviation528
    @amazingaviation528 5 місяців тому +130

    Your efforts to bring every latest information regarding aviation industry is priceless Sam!

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  5 місяців тому +13

      Thank you. Really appreciate your recognition. We worked very hard to secure filming and access.

    • @JohnGraham-pc5kc
      @JohnGraham-pc5kc 3 місяці тому

      The terminals actually nothing that impressive p your usual paid advertisement

  • @LearnFinanceEasy
    @LearnFinanceEasy 5 місяців тому +214

    I've flown with Etihadairways a few times and their services have always been exceptional. The one thing I never liked was Abu Dhabi Airport, as it was congested and filled with passengers, making it difficult to find personal space. However that perspective completely changed when I stepped into the newly constructed Terminal A a few days ago. I must say, it's absolutely amazing - vast in size, yet it feels like a VIP lounge accessible to all passengers. This airport has indeed set a new standard in airport excellence, offering travelers a seamless, comfortable, and technologically advanced experience. Great work and many congratulations.

    • @jamilpangcoga3645
      @jamilpangcoga3645 5 місяців тому +2

      My favorite airline 💚💚💚

    • @jko7654
      @jko7654 5 місяців тому

      Can't agree more. The legroom the food quality the service the amenities the entertainment system. and price extremely competitive. I flew from Kul to Rome for less than $600.
      Emirates is another 1 of my fav.

    • @ayaanmirza402
      @ayaanmirza402 5 місяців тому

      Hello Mr. Imran

    • @user-ks2gw2cy2p
      @user-ks2gw2cy2p 5 місяців тому

      Hy listen

    • @DR_1_1
      @DR_1_1 4 місяці тому +1

      True, the older terminal was funny, but a bit too small.
      I don't fly often but transferred in the new Terminal A in the very first days! just 2 months ago now.
      Only complains so far are that it's a bit cold, also the last boarding back to Europe was a bit weird with a staff member continually calling the passengers by "boarding zone", which could be indicated on a display, instead of a loud, struggling employee, or have 4 distinct rows in front of the gate, and opening them one after the other.
      I always fly with Etihad when I have the choice, and was very happy this time again, I just hoped I could fly on their A350's (at some point we were supposed to have a A350 for one leg, but it reverted back to a 100% 787's travel)...

  • @benjaminjoseph8487
    @benjaminjoseph8487 5 місяців тому +40

    Love the unique design of the tower. The airport looks gorgeous

    • @michaelchen6303
      @michaelchen6303 5 місяців тому

      I have flown AirAsia and Jetstar

    • @vkobi8208
      @vkobi8208 5 місяців тому

      @@michaelchen6303 ok

  • @FazulAshar-bj2zx
    @FazulAshar-bj2zx 5 місяців тому +17

    I was working in this project for 2 years.
    Just amazed to see this video, thanks for share it ❤

    • @theancientsancients1769
      @theancientsancients1769 2 місяці тому +1

      Hopefully one day brother you could work in the new Mogadishu airport. After finding more oil 🛢️ than the UAE they plan to build massive modern airport. They will drill this year Inshallah. Abu Dhabi new airport definitely sets a new benchmark mashallah

    • @surpotel8016
      @surpotel8016 Місяць тому

      @@theancientsancients1769 we first need peace in Somalia and not a new airport

  • @ukdavepianoman
    @ukdavepianoman 5 місяців тому +21

    I was there recently. It's a stunning airport. Very spacious and getting through from landing to arrivals was a breeze. Much as I love the old terminals (for nostalgic reasons) this new airport is a huge improvement.

  • @omhoogmetjay
    @omhoogmetjay 5 місяців тому +6

    Always enjoyed your content Sam. Way to go sir!

  • @flyingpedal
    @flyingpedal 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks again for sharing your passion Sam

  • @1996ukhti
    @1996ukhti 5 місяців тому +1

    Such a great review been waiting for the longest time for review if the new terminal!!

  • @AlanLawSydney
    @AlanLawSydney 5 місяців тому +1

    Another great video, Sam. I can’t wait to visit this new airport! 👍

  • @chiang_paul
    @chiang_paul 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the video

  • @GameSki36
    @GameSki36 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic video, with great information. Thank you Sam for all your videos!

  • @aarnililja5599
    @aarnililja5599 5 місяців тому +1

    Very great video Sam! You're the best.

  • @Emirates_A380
    @Emirates_A380 5 місяців тому

    Sam thanks another great video🙌

  • @feliperehbein4032
    @feliperehbein4032 5 місяців тому

    I love your work,thanks!!!!!!

  • @pranabgemini
    @pranabgemini 5 місяців тому +3

    An architectural masterpiece coupled with technology. Thanks Sam, as usual short and crisp video.

  • @mujeebqadri
    @mujeebqadri 5 місяців тому +26

    Amazing vlog like always ! Love your vlogs as you never criticize airlines or crew as some other vloggers do and just embarrass and try to find faults and flaws ! The editing is always crisp and you are caring towards the crew ! They are very informative and this one has motivated me to take Etihad while traveling from usa to Asia ! Have to check out the new terminal 👍 thanks Sam 🙏for these wonderful vlogs

    • @thehypetraveler8114
      @thehypetraveler8114 5 місяців тому +4

      He promotes airlines so much that even the UAE gave him citizenship.

    • @neverlookback1244
      @neverlookback1244 5 місяців тому +1

      @@thehypetraveler8114what he has UAE citizenship

  • @AbdulKhan-kj5mk
    @AbdulKhan-kj5mk 5 місяців тому

    Hi Sam... what an another excellent video on Abu Dhabi airport new terminal

  • @foodlover2236
    @foodlover2236 5 місяців тому

    Hello Sam. Thanks for another awesome upload !
    Flew through Abu Dhabi a few months ago before they opened this new terminal. Sorry to have missed it.
    I suppose next time.

  • @AviXation
    @AviXation 5 місяців тому +10

    The new terminal look great also keep up the good work Sam! I love your videos!

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  5 місяців тому

      Thank you very much!

  • @magellanmax
    @magellanmax 5 місяців тому

    Excellent video, well done Sam! 👍🏾

  • @fadhilmatic3326
    @fadhilmatic3326 5 місяців тому

    This vlog & the background music from both intro & the ending part really satisfies me & I'd like to travel there one fine day! ❤️

  • @ronaldcuieii8639
    @ronaldcuieii8639 5 місяців тому

    Hey Sam, very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome airplane vlog sam see you next week

  • @tariq96
    @tariq96 5 місяців тому

    I really love this new Terminal in Abu Dhabi!
    Sam you are the best to show us the superb video!♡♡♡

  • @MarianCvirik
    @MarianCvirik 5 місяців тому

    Hallo Sam! Great airport terminal, very nice! All your videos are so amazing 👍

  • @Fummels
    @Fummels 5 місяців тому +1

    Eyyyy love your videos

  • @jerrygabriel2308
    @jerrygabriel2308 5 місяців тому +5

    What a breath taking facility! Thank you, Sam, for consistently providing us with the latest in aviation splendor from around the world!!!

  • @andreewhangz1105
    @andreewhangz1105 5 місяців тому +2

    Hi Sam. I love your content. You never cease to amaze me. Your quality of work is exceptional. And you up the ante with each new video. Although you produce a very high quality of work, you step it up a notch with each new video. I love it. Thank you for another great content. Cheers from Papua New Guinea.

  • @rogerrees9845
    @rogerrees9845 5 місяців тому

    Another interesting documentary....Sam's honest views... thank you... Roger... Pembrokeshire UK

  • @akhlaqVblogs
    @akhlaqVblogs 5 місяців тому

    lovely. Thanks Sam

  • @ikeaseoche6631
    @ikeaseoche6631 5 місяців тому +2

    Very good episode ❤

  • @robbysebala5389
    @robbysebala5389 5 місяців тому

    Mahalo, Sam! Yet another fantastic dream come true in Abu Dhabi!

  • @rezwan9329
    @rezwan9329 5 місяців тому

    Love the colour palette. Very nice taste

  • @rmd4209
    @rmd4209 5 місяців тому +1

    Amazing video Sam. Really nice to see the new terminal A at Abu Dhabi airport. 😍😍

    • @rmd4209
      @rmd4209 Місяць тому

      @@AM55866 Please translate 🤣

  • @clarkmadrosen1780
    @clarkmadrosen1780 5 місяців тому

    Amazing. Thanks 😊😊😊

  • @ErnestOmar10
    @ErnestOmar10 5 місяців тому

    Long awaited video
    Am glad to be working here

  • @LeSnifPGM
    @LeSnifPGM 2 місяці тому

    very qualitative !

  • @raisa_cherry33
    @raisa_cherry33 5 місяців тому +2

    Never been to Abu Dhabi,though my dad used to work there around the 70s.This new terminal looks great.
    Thank you for sharing your experience and showing us around :)

  • @ShakilSaki
    @ShakilSaki 5 місяців тому

    Amazing vlog

  • @myintmyatlwin.electronsbts8538
    @myintmyatlwin.electronsbts8538 5 місяців тому

    Hi sam Very good video thank you for sharing amazing video how u make everyday good keep it up good work and i hope see u one time.

  • @MrH786
    @MrH786 5 місяців тому

    Great job Sam! +1 like

  • @zahirparkar894
    @zahirparkar894 5 місяців тому

    Looking forward to have experience 1st time of this terminal looking great see you on11 Dec
    Thanks sam

  • @bernardtan3639
    @bernardtan3639 5 місяців тому +9

    Hi! Sam. What a majestic airport indeed. Hope to get a chance to patronize this fantastic airport and lounge soon. Thank You for sharing this interesting video👍🏻

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  5 місяців тому +2

      Please do!

  • @deborahhardy9527
    @deborahhardy9527 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video Sam, very informative, especially as we're going to be enjoying that Business Class lounge in a couple of weeks time! Do you know if there's a terminal map available yet?

  • @teazerfemi
    @teazerfemi 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks a million fantastic Sam Chui, Wow such an exquisite terminal 😘

  • @victorpatiu8491
    @victorpatiu8491 5 місяців тому +1

    very elegant/sleek and futuristic , fantastic

  • @jpgcne
    @jpgcne 5 місяців тому +1

    So love the airport videos like going back 4 years to the new Beijing Daxing or Istanbul. Much obliged sir 🙏

  • @ramkaranpal3461
    @ramkaranpal3461 5 місяців тому

    Hi Sam, I love your vlogs.

  • @theaviationchannel555
    @theaviationchannel555 5 місяців тому

    Amazing job 👏 Sam ❤
    Love From The Aviation Channel

  • @wagnerbejaranocarvalho9971
    @wagnerbejaranocarvalho9971 5 місяців тому

    Good afternoon Sam Chuí, I have no words to describe your spectacular work, as always, you bring us information and the certainty that we will have another great video about world aviation and climate

  • @AleksandarGospic
    @AleksandarGospic 5 місяців тому

    Looks amazing 😍

  • @mahmoodsoleja9068
    @mahmoodsoleja9068 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful ! 🌟

  • @brionhannan1204
    @brionhannan1204 5 місяців тому +1

    Very beautiful!

  • @franciskundukulangara7923
    @franciskundukulangara7923 5 місяців тому +8

    The new terminal looks comparatively small, yet cute and cozy... I love Etihad... I love Abu Dhabi❤

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  5 місяців тому +2

      It is huge at the airside but I hope it refresh the experience as old terminal was out of capacity.

  • @bertrandrichemond1988
    @bertrandrichemond1988 5 місяців тому +1

    Greetings from the Seychelles Islands 🇸🇨😎. Awesome vlogs 🎉

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  5 місяців тому +1

      Glad you like them!

  • @STREAMIOX
    @STREAMIOX Місяць тому +1

    Nice Video And Nice Airport

  • @skyaviationjal
    @skyaviationjal 5 місяців тому

    i realy love your chanel

  • @CarlosQuesadaR
    @CarlosQuesadaR 3 місяці тому

    Amazing!

  • @HulkSith89
    @HulkSith89 Місяць тому

    That piece looks like a big funnel cloud from a twister. So very cool.

  • @_zeranom
    @_zeranom 5 місяців тому

    Just one word to say: Wow 😮 ! That’s simple amazing 🤩 For seeing and enjoying all, you need definitely a lot of time. Thx for showing us this new terminal. Spectacular

  • @haskenwazirinkano
    @haskenwazirinkano 5 місяців тому

    Good job same we all love etihad 🎉anytime from Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • @abhisheksinghal94
    @abhisheksinghal94 5 місяців тому

    The airlines and airports from UAE & qatar are just amazing, be it emirates or qatar or etihad, flew all 3, loved all 3

  • @krishneelpillai5418
    @krishneelpillai5418 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi sam your video's are awesome

    • @SamChui
      @SamChui  5 місяців тому

      Glad you like them!

  • @mohamedbhamjee1856
    @mohamedbhamjee1856 5 місяців тому

    Hi Sam this is definitely new experience being through the old terminal many times definitely going to fly Etihad again 🛫

    • @theaviationchannel555
      @theaviationchannel555 5 місяців тому

      Check out The Aviation Channel for more aviation content and planespotting
      Regards from The Aviation Channel

  • @nurrizadjatmiko21
    @nurrizadjatmiko21 5 місяців тому +6

    Very wonderful terminal in my opinion. Yes i too watch Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 and the movie scene at the new terminal is totally awesome👍. Very nice👍video, sir.

  • @ClearedAsFiled
    @ClearedAsFiled 2 місяці тому

    That control tower is sic.......soooo cool...

  • @davidsolis6691
    @davidsolis6691 5 місяців тому

    Wow! Maybe I will fly Etihad Airlines just to visit that terminal. Fantastic!! Looks like a great place to visit. Great video! Thanks Sam!!

  • @Littlemiathedreamer1590
    @Littlemiathedreamer1590 5 місяців тому

    Thank you..

  • @Stick2Web
    @Stick2Web 5 місяців тому +4

    I just left that airport after the Formula 1 races ! It is an amazing airport !! Very easy flow from Check- In, Security, and Boarding! The Pearl Lounge is very nice as well !

  • @kevinfacey6975
    @kevinfacey6975 5 місяців тому +2

    That is a great looking terminal .

  • @mike-ulove2travel
    @mike-ulove2travel 5 місяців тому +15

    Hello Sam, what a great video. Abu Dhabi’s airport is magnificent. Very spacious and very well maintained. Thanks again for sharing. 👍🏽😎

  • @fahmanfalulur2201
    @fahmanfalulur2201 5 місяців тому

    I‘ve just been there last week and it was indeed a pleasant layover.

  • @Noneblue39
    @Noneblue39 5 місяців тому

    Magnificent new airport!

  • @STREAMIOX
    @STREAMIOX Місяць тому +1

    Good Job

  • @sajalrahman007
    @sajalrahman007 5 місяців тому

    Sam you are great... Take love from Bangladesh🇧🇩

  • @meitywakkari1584
    @meitywakkari1584 Місяць тому

    Congratulations for the New Airport..Abu Dhabi...The new Terminal very Beautiful...I like it...🎉🥂
    💯❤

  • @gurumurthyanjanappa7898
    @gurumurthyanjanappa7898 5 місяців тому

    Excellent

  • @acthj
    @acthj 5 місяців тому +12

    Incredible coverage of the passenger journey Sam!! It was an honour to have worked on the commercial planning and interior design of T1. Seeing our design of the Jewellery ribbon, sunglasses spectrum, icons ‘egg’ stores and luxury pods with my own eyes and how precise they are to our vision is truly spectacular.

  • @paulkazzer
    @paulkazzer 5 місяців тому

    A very elegant lounge with a more human scale than it’s mid east competitors. A great video report. Thanks Sam.

  • @meynarddude
    @meynarddude 5 місяців тому

    finally! long overdue!

  • @donstravelsandrants.
    @donstravelsandrants. 5 місяців тому

    Wow 😯. It's a beautiful modern airport.👍😊💙🇮🇪🇦🇪

  • @JosephPeter-cb1nt
    @JosephPeter-cb1nt 5 місяців тому

    Very nice thanks from kochi.

  • @aburushdi3778
    @aburushdi3778 5 місяців тому

    Awesome ❤

  • @sebinamuwanga
    @sebinamuwanga 5 місяців тому

    C'est magnifique!

  • @autopilotairborne
    @autopilotairborne 5 місяців тому +6

    Now that's what is called a world class airport with first class service! Direct boarding from lounge... Whoa !
    Amazing showcase Sam, wish it was a bit longer... :)

    • @theaviationchannel555
      @theaviationchannel555 5 місяців тому +1

      Check out The Aviation Channel for more aviation content and planespotting
      Regards from The Aviation Channel

    • @airlinesarefun
      @airlinesarefun 5 місяців тому +1

      Emirates do this at DXB and Heathrow

    • @wisehippo3072
      @wisehippo3072 5 місяців тому +1

      You can also board directly from the British Airways lounge in Boston.

  • @Vicomobile
    @Vicomobile 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow.. Amazing.. this is The best Airport

    • @theaviationchannel555
      @theaviationchannel555 5 місяців тому

      True 👍
      You can also check out The Aviation Channel for planespotting and more aviation

  • @TheRareVideosXL
    @TheRareVideosXL 5 місяців тому

    This is awesome.

  • @mohammadislam2652
    @mohammadislam2652 5 місяців тому

    Hey Sam chui Nice video Lounge Vip Terminal New Airport Modern Luxury Design it's Good 👍

  • @margaretkaufman1144
    @margaretkaufman1144 5 місяців тому +2

    Sooo modern!!!!❤❤❤

  • @AsifKhan-mg9vl
    @AsifKhan-mg9vl 5 місяців тому

    amazing looking airport

  • @sjishah
    @sjishah 4 місяці тому +1

    I was there on 27 December 2023. Great place to visit.

  • @humaidalblooshi6659
    @humaidalblooshi6659 2 місяці тому

    Zayed airport 😍new airport with new name with new beginning ❤على بركة الله

  • @ramnaren1
    @ramnaren1 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank You Sam

  • @dolorbxidieh5243
    @dolorbxidieh5243 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic…

  • @issei806
    @issei806 4 дні тому

    So much great for the beautiful airline

  • @dvm0303
    @dvm0303 Місяць тому

    this is the reason why I chose Etihad in my recent trip. To see new terminal and experience the other premium lounge... amazing airport... so elegant and grand...

  • @russellwilson6193
    @russellwilson6193 5 місяців тому

    It's so beautiful, very modern, it's like out of this world

  • @sharadsheth5285
    @sharadsheth5285 Місяць тому

    Flew by Etihad in March of this year. I like the most about new terminal is separate entrance for Business and First class passengers. Lounge is spacious and exceptionally good. Terminal itself is very spacious. We also flew by Etihad last year and can see vast difference between old terminal and new terminal A.

  • @lean_sumek
    @lean_sumek 5 місяців тому +2

    مُمتاز❤❤❤❤

  • @PlaneSpottingSingapore
    @PlaneSpottingSingapore 5 місяців тому +2

    Awesome! I'm going there in less than 3 weeks!