Officials at the Abu Dhabi International Airport have registered in their 10 millionth passengers and the good thing is that it has been done in a period of just 1 year.

Surprisingly, the passenger was a three-year-old Dana Al Malki who came to the airport with her family coming back from Chicago and was on board for Etihad Airways. To celebrate the arrival of the especial passenger, the airport gave her and her family a grand welcome.

Dana was given many a gifts. One of most important one in the list was a crystal replica of the airport's iconic air traffic control tower.

On the occasion, Ahmad Al Haddabi, senior vice president of airports operations said that it was a fantastic milestone for the airport and its entire staff. 2010 is the year when all those who are working will remember. He also gave especial thanks to the other teams like police, immigration, passport control and airlines, working in sync with the airport staff.

Meanwhile, the little 10 millionth passenger was also given Abu Dhabi Duty Free voucher along with a complimentary departure ticket.