Customs officer, Hassan, catches a smuggler hiding illegal prescription medication. And, Nizel must prepare a cash cargo of $20 million headed for Heathrow airport. S3/Ep10
Aircraft engineer, Leigh, gets an urgent call to attend to a 777-300 aircraft with a hydraulic leak. And, Hassan finds fake passports on a passenger travelling suspiciously light. S3/Ep9
The airport must protect its passengers, crew - and Dubai. Services manager, Mel, is alerted to a possible Ebola case. And, Ian installs giant decal stickers on an A380 fuselage. S3/Ep8
Dubai Airport handles 57 million passengers and 344,000 flights each year. The 60,000 staff handle everything from emergency landings to intercepting drug smugglers. S3/Ep7
Dubai Airport handles 57 million passengers and 344,000 flights each year. The 60,000 staff handle everything from emergency landings to intercepting drug smugglers. S3/Ep6
Rain in the desert threatens serious damage. A passenger falls critically ill mid-flight and an anxious tour guide struggles to get her group to the right concourse in time. S3/Ep5
Engineers undertake an extremely dangerous performance test on a plane's engines. And, a medical emergency sees an aircraft returning to gate before take-off. S3/Ep4
As holidays approach, the airport staff brace themselves for an onslaught of travellers. And customs officers are suspicious of a passenger lurking in the baggage hall for 24 hours. S3/Ep3
Tension is in the air as the airports multi-billion-dollar expansion project hangs by a thread. And, heightened security measures anger passengers, stranded for over 48 hours. S3/Ep2
An airspace emergency shuts down the airport. Two drunken newlyweds give staff a headache, and customs officers stop a smuggler risking his life trafficking drugs. S3/Ep1
After 80 days of construction, engineers repair a fault and finally re-open the airport's second runway. And, catering staff rush to prepare meals for over 100 daily flights. S2/Ep10
There's a medical emergency as an aircraft lands with a seriously ill passenger on board. Meanwhile, customs officers intercept a passenger travelling with raw diamonds. S2/Ep9
Customs officials suspect two travellers of smuggling contraband in their luggage. Meanwhile, pilots undergo their final training in order to fly A380 aircraft. S2/Ep8
Airline engineers undertake an unprecedented refurbishment project their oldest aircraft. And, immigration officials discover a traveller using a forged passport. S2/Ep7
Tensions rise as staff must decide whether to call back a plane experiencing a problem with its hydraulic system. And, pilots train at the airport's flight training facilities. S2/Ep6
Immigration staff are pushed to the limit as eight flights all arrive at the airport within ten minutes. And, construction crews are on a deadline to complete a runway. S2/Ep5
Construction crews are on site to repair and rebuild one of the world's busiest runways, in just 80 days. And, customs discover a hidden compartment in a passenger's luggage. S2/Ep4
Customs officials intercept a passenger attempting to smuggle drugs while travelling. And, engineers are under pressure when an aircraft's computer fails to start. S2/Ep3
Fire crews are on the scene when a 777 aircraft has smoke coming from its landing gear. And, customs officers intercept a smuggled shipment of oud. S2/Ep2
An A380 aircraft is on final approach to the airport after a sudden engine failure, triggering emergency protocols. And, customs discover live snakes in checked baggage. S2/Ep1
An A380 aircraft is on final approach to the airport after a sudden engine failure, triggering emergency protocols. And, customs discover live snakes in checked baggage. S2/Ep1
Customer service officer Arti Mehra checks in a busy shopper with 10 televisions and a grieving couple with excess luggage. Mian deals with an aircraft with a dodgy brake. S1/Ep10
Gate supervisor Mustapha Bourouche attempts to handle passengers with excess hand luggage. Plus, he ensures aircrafts leave on time and helps a couple who've missed their flight. S1/Ep9
With the new terminal opening any day now Site Manager Dejan deals with last minute preparations in the 'first class' lounge. And, the inaugural departure to Heathrow is immanent. S1/Ep8
Time is running out for Chief Executive Paul Griffiths to complete the A380's only terminal. And, David is under pressure as VIP passengers arrive at the airport. S1/Ep7
Customer service officer Arti assists a German couple who missed their flight and need to get home. And, project directors are in the final push to open a new terminal. S1/Ep6
An incoming flight bursts a tyre on landing. Air traffic controller Tess needs to make a quick decision to maintain safety on the runway and have it checked for debris. S1/Ep5
An unprecedented look behind the scenes of one of the world's fastest growing airports - from air traffic control handling emergency landings to customs tackling drug smugglers. S1/Ep4
The inaugural departure for a flight to Melbourne is threatened with delay when paperwork for a firearms shipment goes missing. And, a missing engine slows down repairs. S1/Ep3
A major section of the baggage conveyor belt has shut down due to a faulty motor. Technicians will need to replace the motor if the airport is to handle the afternoon rush. S1/Ep2
The air traffic control team responds to a medical emergency on board a turbulence-hit flight diverted to Dubai. Plus, engineers give a $208m Airbus A330 a major assessment. S1/Ep1
Rain in the desert threatens serious damage. A passenger falls critically ill mid-flight and an anxious tour guide struggles to get her group to the right concourse in time. S3/Ep5
Dubai Airport handles 57 million passengers and 344,000 flights each year. The 60,000 staff handle everything from emergency landings to intercepting drug smugglers. S3/Ep4
As holidays approach, the airport staff brace themselves for an onslaught of travellers. And customs officers are suspicious of a passenger lurking in the baggage hall for 24 hours. S3/Ep3
Tension is in the air as the airports multi-billion-dollar expansion project hangs by a thread. And, heightened security measures anger passengers, stranded for over 48 hours. S3/Ep2
An airspace emergency shuts down the airport. Two drunken newlyweds give staff a headache, and customs officers stop a smuggler risking his life trafficking drugs. S3/Ep1
After 80 days of construction, engineers repair a fault and finally re-open the airport's second runway. And, catering staff rush to prepare meals for over 100 daily flights. S2/Ep10
There's a medical emergency as an aircraft lands with a seriously ill passenger on board. Meanwhile, customs officers intercept a passenger travelling with raw diamonds. S2/Ep9
Customs officials suspect two travellers of smuggling contraband in their luggage. Meanwhile, pilots undergo their final training in order to fly A380 aircraft. S2/Ep8
Airline engineers undertake an unprecedented refurbishment project their oldest aircraft. And, immigration officials discover a traveller using a forged passport. S2/Ep7
Tensions rise as staff must decide whether to call back a plane experiencing a problem with its hydraulic system. And, pilots train at the airport's flight training facilities. S2/Ep6
Fire crews are on the scene when a 777 aircraft has smoke coming from its landing gear. And, customs officers intercept a smuggled shipment of oud. S2/Ep2
Dubai Airport handles 57 million passengers and 344,000 flights each year. The 60,000 staff handle everything from emergency landings to intercepting drug smugglers. S2/Ep1
Customer service officer Arti Mehra checks in a busy shopper with 10 televisions and a grieving couple with excess luggage. Mian deals with an aircraft with a dodgy brake. S1/Ep10
Gate supervisor Mustapha Bourouche attempts to handle passengers with excess hand luggage. Plus, he ensures aircrafts leave on time and helps a couple who've missed their flight. S1/Ep9
With the new terminal opening any day now Site Manager Dejan deals with last minute preparations in the 'first class' lounge. And, the inaugural departure to Heathrow is immanent. S1/Ep8
Time is running out for Chief Executive Paul Griffiths to complete the A380 only terminal. And, David is under pressure as VIP passengers arrive at the airport. S1/Ep7
Customer service officer Arti assists a German couple who missed their flight and need to get home. And, project directors are in the final push to open a new terminal. S1/Ep6
An incoming flight bursts a tyre on landing. Air traffic controller Tess needs to make a quick decision to maintain safety on the runway and have it checked for debris. S1/Ep5
Go behind the scenes at one of the busiest air travel hubs in the world and discover how its 90,000 staff ensures the safety of a staggering 57 million passengers every year. S1/Ep4