Way too much time and money invested for the terminals to be knocked down in a few years. Considering around 85% of EK traffic is transit, it wouldn't matter too much if the main hub was away from the city. Offer a fast and efficient HST into the city and it's no different to many other major cities round the World. Then use the existing facilities at DXB for all other operators, much as BA do now with T4. EGHQ is another matter but given the planned size of the fleet and number of staff, it would not be inconceivable that in around 5-7 years from now, the current HQ is used for admin/office and managerial use whilst a completely new building is dedicated to front line staff and crew at DWC.
Just my thoughts but who knows what will happen by then. By 2020, the Israelis and the Arabs might be best of buddies, Australia may have started winning something, anything, Egypt may have a Government that lasts more than a month, Indians will stop wobbling their heads, the Pope will be actively involved in 'Bunga Bunga' orgies, England will have won the World cup and finally, we
may have had a year of profit share.
OK, so I admit the last one was unrealistic, but you never know in this place!
