Key Quantitative Figures

  • Order classification: Large (value range ₹2,500 to ₹5,000 crore)
  • Project scope: Phase 1 of Al Maktoum International Airport expansion
  • Future airport capacity: 260 million passengers and 12 million tonnes of freight annually upon full development

Dates of Action

  • Press release date: August 20, 2026
  • Regulatory filing date: August 20, 2026
  • Digital signature timestamp: 2026.08.20 09:53:39 +05'30'

Parties Involved

  • Primary contractor: Larsen & Toubro Limited (Transportation Infrastructure business vertical)
  • Consortium partner: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Japan
  • Project developer: Dubai Aviation City Corporation
  • Project implementer: Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects

Project Scope and Responsibilities

Under the Design-and-Build contract, the MHI-L&T consortium will provide turnkey delivery of a fully integrated Automated People Mover (APM) System encompassing:

  • Design, construction, supply, testing, commissioning and operational readiness
  • All associated infrastructure and systems

L&T's specific scope includes design, procurement, delivery and integration of:

  • Guideways
  • DC traction substations
  • Power distribution systems
  • Signalling and telecommunications
  • Onboard communication systems for vehicles
  • Platform screen doors
  • Depot equipment

Strategic Context and Company Positioning

According to Ramkumar S, Executive Vice President & Head – Transportation Infrastructure, L&T, the project features challenging execution milestones, advanced technologies and multiple system interfaces. L&T positions itself as India's leading provider of turnkey Design-Build and EPC solutions for railway and metro projects with end-to-end capabilities spanning design, engineering, procurement, project planning, quality control and execution under a single-point responsibility model.

Current Project Portfolio

The company is currently executing integrated rail systems projects across:

  • Mumbai Metro
  • Dhaka Metro
  • Jakarta MRT networks

Regional Market Context

The disclosure notes that governments across the GCC continue to invest in next-generation mobility infrastructure, urban transit and sustainable transportation solutions, with the region expected to witness substantial growth in railway development over the coming years.

Corporate Background

Larsen & Toubro is described as a USD 32 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, Products and Services, operating across diverse domains and multiple geographies.