Boeing intends to continue building its presence in the Middle East with a focus on partnerships with regional entities, the company said.

The announcement came as the third Boeing Dreamliner touched down Saturday at the Dubai International Airport on the eve of the biennial Dubai Air Show, marking the Middle East debut for the all-new jet.

The plane will be on display from Sunday to Wednesday.

“Dubai is a prominent world venue to showcase the innovations of this airplane,” said Randy Tinseth, vice president of Marketing for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

“Boeing is proud to share the 787 with our customers, partners, employees and other important stakeholders in the Middle East.”

The plane was originally used for flight testing but has been elegantly refurbished to showcase the standard capabilities and features of the 787.

Additional plans for the plane will be announced at a later date.

The 787-8, the first member of the 787 family of jetliners, is a twin-aisle airplane that accommodates 210-250 passengers on routes between 14,200 and 15,200 km — making it the only mid-size airplane capable of long-range routes.

As a result of innovative technologies, the airplane offers unparalleled operating economics, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.

More than 800 787s are on order by more than 50 airlines, a testament to the airplane’s unique capabilities.