National Geographic Ultimate Airport Dubai

Yesterday I posted about Travel Channel’s Hotel Impossible, a show I recently came across that I’ve become a bit addicted to. In the comments section reader elsie asked if I’ve seen the National Geographic show about Dubai Airport.

I hadn’t, though quickly found it on YouTube. The show was filmed in 2012, and there are 10 episodes so far. It’s absolutely fascinating, and covers every aspect of airport operations from the passenger experience, to cargo, to the new A380 terminal, to what it’s like to be an employee there.

So if you didn’t have plans for this weekend, you do now. 😉

Here are the full episodes:

Episode 1:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiTtUcaQqK4

Episode 2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-_4I9G00Pw

Episode 3:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLEkIsL1goo

Episode 4:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvhdY8Ny5Ug

Episode 5:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IePMz1brRHc

Episode 6:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHy-J13zoaM

Episode 7:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luhDDO8d13U

Episode 8:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyoAgpxjYoQ

Episode 9:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU3WkmRDWW8

Episode 10:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwDKvWZgINY

Anyone else see this show? I’m only through the first two episodes and I have a hard time pacing myself!

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JN Guest

Hi Lucky, the show is back with season 2, and I believe that at least 2 first episodes were already aired. I've been trying to watch it online/download it, but didn't manage (the ones on youtube are actually season 1 and not 2). Do you have any idea where I can find it? Thanks for help.

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SG Member

Damn, I was making my way through the series but looks like they're not available anymore. Gotta hunt em down

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Andrew M Guest

Hey Lucky, Have you seen the Frontier Airlines Undercover Boss? It is excellent!

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AJB Guest

Somehow this show made me even happier flying Emirates. Especially as I fly between SYD-DXB and onwards and am often met at the gate to be rushed off to the next flight. I can imagine the silly grin on my face if it was someone from the show. Perhaps you need an Emirates flight so you can binge watch all the episodes, currently on ICE. And if you like Ultimate Airports, checkout the Emirates podcast--I always listen to it on the plane, not sure it's available anywhere else.

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Bryce Guest

Ben~ How common is an airport curfew, such as the 11 PM curfew in Sydney referenced in Episode 1? Bryce

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