High-Speed Hand Dryer Installation at Dubai International Airport (DXB)
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Project Overview
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Item |
Details |
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Project Name |
Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 Restroom Upgrade |
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Location |
Dubai, UAE |
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End Customer |
Dubai Airports Company |
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Distributor Partner |
Al-Futtaim Engineering (UAE) |
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Product Supplied |
Modun MD-898H High-Speed Jet Hand Dryer |
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Quantity |
320 units |
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Installation Date |
March 2024 |
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Project Value |
USD 85,000 |
Challenge
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is one of the world's busiest airports, serving 90+ million passengers annually. Terminal 3 restrooms experience extreme high traffic — over 50,000 uses per day per restroom block. The existing warm-air hand dryers were slow (30-40 second drying time), consumed high energy, and frequently broke down, causing passenger complaints and high maintenance costs.
Drying time too long — passengers bypassed hand drying, compromising hygiene
High energy consumption — 2000W+ per unit, costly for 24/7 operation
Frequent breakdowns — maintenance team overwhelmed with repair requests
Noise level too high — 85dB caused discomfort in the terminal
Solution
Al-Futtaim Engineering, a leading UAE facility management company, selected Modun MD-898H High-Speed Jet Hand Dryers as the replacement solution after a 3-month evaluation of 5 leading brands. The key decision factors were drying speed, energy efficiency, durability, and noise level.
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Requirement |
Modun MD-898H Solution |
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Fast drying |
100 m/s jet air, 10-15 seconds drying time |
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Energy saving |
1800W max, sensor-activated, 80% energy saving vs warm-air dryers |
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Durability |
ABS anti-bacterial housing, tested to 1,000,000 cycles |
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Noise control |
72 dB — 13 dB quieter than previous units |
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Hygiene |
Optional HEPA filter removes 99.9% of bacteria |
Installation & Implementation
320 units were installed across 16 restroom blocks in Terminal 3 over a 2-week period during nighttime (22:00-05:00) to avoid disrupting passenger flow. Modun provided:
Pre-installation site survey and electrical load assessment
Custom mounting bracket design to fit existing wall cutouts
On-site installation supervision by Modun technical team
Staff training on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Results & Benefits
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Metric |
Before (Warm-Air Dryer) |
After (Modun MD-898H) |
Improvement |
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Avg Drying Time |
35 seconds |
12 seconds |
66% reduction |
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Energy Cost per Year |
$320 / unit |
$95 / unit |
70% reduction |
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Noise Level |
85 dB |
72 dB |
13 dB reduction |
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Maintenance Calls / month |
8-12 |
1-2 |
80% reduction |
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Passenger Satisfaction (survey) |
62% |
91% |
29 pp increase |
Client Testimonial
Ahmed Al-Mansoori
Ahmed Al-Mansoori, Facilities Director, Dubai Airports Company
"The Modun hand dryers have transformed the restroom experience at Terminal 3. Our maintenance team reports an 80% reduction in service calls, and passenger feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. The energy savings alone will pay back the investment within 18 months. We are now standardizing Modun hand dryers across all Dubai Airport terminals."
Key Takeaways
High-traffic locations demand fast, durable hand dryers — jet air technology is the proven solution.
Energy efficiency matters — sensor-activated operation saves significant operating cost in 24/7 facilities.
Low noise is critical in airports, hotels, and offices — acoustic design should be prioritized.
Partner with an experienced manufacturer — Modun's technical support ensured smooth installation with zero downtime.
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