Emirates Cabin Crew Village At Dubai Investments Park To House Up To 12,000 Crew

Emirates Airline has agreed a major land deal at Dubai Investments Park for a purpose-built Cabin Crew Village, creating a large residential hub that is planned to house up to 12,000 cabin crew members under a long-term lease arrangement.

The multi-billion-dirham project is designed as a mixed-use neighbourhood, combining high-rise housing with services and amenities. Emirates aims to provide a consolidated base that supports daily life, work schedules and long-term growth plans linked to Al Maktoum International.

The Cabin Crew Village is planned to include 20 modern residential towers, each with 19 floors. The buildings will contain a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with layouts and shared areas shaped around crew comfort, privacy and convenience.

Plans outline a walkable community with essential retail, leisure facilities and shared social spaces. Emirates expects these features to strengthen links among residents while also reducing travel time to core services for crew who operate demanding shift patterns.

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."

Project delivery is scheduled in stages. Groundbreaking is planned for the second quarter of 2026, and Emirates currently expects the first phase to be finished in 2029, aligning with future operational shifts within Dubai’s wider aviation infrastructure.

The agreement has been signed by senior leaders from both organisations. Ali Mubarak Al Soori represented Emirates, while the document was co-signed by Khalid Bin Kalban, Vice Chairman & CEO of Dubai Investments, owner of Dubai Investments Park.

Witnesses included Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer; Abdulaziz Bin Yagub Al Serkal, CEO Glass LLC, Dubai Investments; and Omar Al Mesmar, General Manager of Dubai Investments Park, alongside other executives based in the UAE.

Omar Al Mesmar, General Manager of Dubai Investments Park, commented, "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."

The Cabin Crew Village at Dubai Investments Park is expected to strengthen Emirates’ long-term presence in Dubai, support the move towards Al Maktoum International, and add a sizeable residential community within a master-planned district that already hosts businesses, industry and services.

With inputs from WAM