Tariq Al Futtaim Invests in State-of-the-Art Private Jet Hangars at Dubai South

Tariq Al Futtaim is investing in state-of-the-art private jet hangars at the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai South. The investment is being delivered through Jet Park Investment, a subsidiary of Tariq Al Futtaim. The facility, managed and operated by Empire Aviation, will serve as a dedicated parking, logistics and light maintenance hub supporting private jets.

The investment addresses critical infrastructure capacity in the region's business aviation sector, where demand has consistently outpaced available hangar space. Dubai South's strategic location adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport (OMDW) positions the facility to serve both based aircraft and transient operations across the Middle East.

L-R Abdelraouf Al Taher, Managing Director of Jet Park Investment; and Tahnoon Saif, CEO of Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub.

The hangars will provide end-to-end ground logistics, parts handling and light maintenance services, delivering high aircraft availability, rapid turnaround times and compliance with international aviation standards. Empire Aviation will operate the facility to accommodate both its managed fleet and third-party operators requiring premium hangar services in Dubai.

The investment aligns with Dubai's strategy to position Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central as the emirate's primary aviation gateway. As DWC prepares for expanded operations, supporting infrastructure for business aviation becomes essential to accommodate the sector's growth and maintain Dubai's competitive position as a regional hub.

Business aviation has emerged as critical infrastructure for the Middle East's corporate sector, serving a region that connects European, African and Asian markets. The UAE's concentration of multinational headquarters, family offices and international business activity drives sustained demand for private jet operations and supporting facilities.