DXB - Dubai

This large airport serves as the gateway to the city itself but also operates as a hub for multiple long-haul destinations. In 2023 there were 87 million passengers. The airport's website can be found here www.dubaiairports.ae

Parking

There is a fairly easy structure for parking at Dubai.

Terminal 1 - Car Park A Premium (three minutes walk to the terminal, AED125 day one, AED100 thereafter), Car Park B Economy (nine minutes walk to the terminal, AED85 day one, AED75 thereafter)

Terminal 2 - Car Park A Premium (five minutes walk to the terminal, AED125 day one, AED100 thereafter), Car Park B Economy (twelve minutes walk to the terminal, AED70 day one, AED750 thereafter)

Terminal 3 - All Levels (three minutes walk to the terminal, AED125 day one, AED100 thereafter)

Parking can be booked via the official portal (external to the main airport website) here www.mawgif.com/dxbbooking

Drop Off 

The closest car parks all offer short-duration rates.

Terminal 1 - Car Park A Premium - AED5 for up to five minutes, AED15 for up to fifteen minutes, AED30 for up to thirty minutes.

Terminal 1 - Car Park B Economy - AED25 for up to one hour

Terminal 2 - Car Park A Premium - AED30 for up to one hour

Terminal 2 - Car Park B Economy - AED15 for up to oine hour

Terminal 3 - All Levels - AED5 for up to five minutes, AED15 for up to fifteen minutes, AED30 for up to thirty minutes.

Security

Further details can be found here www.dubaiairports.ae/security

Restaurants and Bars

There are a range of places across the terminals.

Terminal 1 - Brioche Doree, Costa, The Daily DXB, The Draft House, KFC, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, Krispy Kreme, McDonald's, Marrybrown, Masale The Taste Of India, The Noodle House, O'Briens, Pret a Manger, Starbucks

Terminal 2 - Costa, Jones The Grocer, KFC, Krispy Kreme, McDonald's, Starbucks, Subway

Terminal 3 - Asian Street Kitchen, Bottega, Burger King, Cadiz Ahlan Lounge, Cho Gao, Comptoir Libanais, Costa, The Daily DXB, Delizie, Desi Lunch Box, L'Eclair de Genie, Flour + Stone, Food Plus, Food Village, The Gallery, Get Your Fix, Giraffe, Grabb'it, The Hangar, Hard Rock Cafe, Heineken, Jack's Bar And Grill, Jones The Grocer, M&M, McDonald's, O'Briens, O'Regan's, Paper Cafe, Paul, Pret a Manger, S34, Shake Shack, Sky Bar, The Sports Shack, Starbucks, Subway, Tranzeet, Treehouse Juicery, Veranda Cafe

Shops

There are shops across the terminals and full details can be found here www.dubaiairports.ae/while-youre-here/shopping-directory Do note that some of these are sections within Duty Free.

Terminal 1 - Boots, Burberry, Le Clos, Confectionary, Dubai Duty Free, Electronics, Fashion, Fragrances & Cosmetics, Gifts From Dubai, Gold & Jewellery, Liquor & Tobacco, News & Books, Spinneys, Sports & Leisure, Sunglasses, Tiffany & Co., Watches

Terminal 2 - Confectionary, Dubai Duty Free, Fragrances & Cosmetics, Gifts From Dubai, Liquor & Tobacco, Pharmacy, Watches

Terminal 3 - Adidas Store, Bath & Bodyworks, Boots, Carrefour Market, Chanel, Le Clos, Confectionary, Dubai Duty Free, Electronics, Emirates Store, Fashion, Fortnum & Mason, Fragrances & Cosmetics, Game Space Gaming Lounge, Gifts From Dubai, Gold & Jewellery, Gucci, H&M, Hard Rock Cafe Rock Shop, Hermes, Jo Malone, Lego, Liquor & Tobacco, Longchamp, The Macallan Boutique, News & Books, Pangaia, Pharmacy, La Rosist Rose, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sports & Leisure, Sunglasses, Victoria's Secret Pink, Watches

Lounges 

There are lounges in all terminals. Prices are not shown on the airport's website and online sources give conflicting information.

Terminal 1 - Unaccompanied minors, open 24 hours, concourse D

Terminal 1 - Marhaba, open 24 hours, Arrivals Exit

Terminal 1 - Ahlan First Class, open 24 hours, Concourse D Upper Level (for first-class passengers that do not have access to an airline lounge)

Terminal 1 - Ahlan Business Class, open 24 hours, Concourse D Upper Level (for business class passengers that do not have access to an airline lounge)

Terminal 2 - Marhaba, open 24 hours, Departures

Terminal 3 - Marhaba, open 24 hours, at Terminal -3 Arrivals, Arrivals, Concourse A near A2, Concourse B near B23, Concourse C near C25 and Check-in

Terminal 3 - Ahlan Business Class, open 24 hours, Terminal -3 (for business class passengers that do not have access to an airline lounge)

Terminal 3 - Their Patio, open 24 hours, Arrivals

Terminal 3 - Unaccompanied minors, open 24 hours, Departures

Terminal 3 - Emirates, open 24 hours, at Terminal -3, Concourse C and Concourse B

Terminal 3 - Al Majlis, open 24 hours, Departures

Terminal 3 - Plaza Premium, open 24 hours, Concourse A Level 4 near A2

Other relaxation areas

Game Space (Terminal 3) open 24 hours, B Gates near B27

DXB Family Zone (Terminal 3) open 24 hours, Concourse B near B28

Dubai International Hotel (Terminal 3) is available for short stays.

sleep 'n fly (Terminals 1 and 3) is available for short stays and showers.

G Force Health Club (Terminal 3) offers a gym, pool and sauna.

Be Relax spa (Terminals 1 and 3) offer spa treatments as do Xpress Spa (Terminal 3), Timeless Spa (Terminal 3) and World of Wellness (Terminal 3)

Assistance 

It is generally recommended that you make contact with your airline or tour operator 48 hours before travel. Extensive details of the assistance available can be found here www.dubaiairports.ae/people-of-determination

Hotels 

There are a number of hotels at the airport and many more within fairly short distances.

On site

Dubai International (short stay and overnight)

Sleep 'n Fly (short stay)

Nearby (southwest)

Aloft

Element

Flora Inn

Grand Mercure

Holiday Inn Express

Ibis Styles

Le Meridien

Millennium

Movenpick Grand Al Bustan

Premier Inn

North side

Al Bustan

Dubai Grand by Fortune

Fortune Plaza

Hampton by Hilton

Time Grand Plaza

For hotels near the airport just click on the image below.

Shuttles

There are no identified shuttles. See the Terminal Transfers section for links between terminals.

Immigration

For any information about visas for United Arab Emirates you should only refer to the official government information to ensure you are checking the most up to date information www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en

Reclaim

In the reclaim area check the boards for which carousel you need to attend.

Customs 

For any information about bringing things into United Arab Emirates you should only refer to the official government information www.dubaicustoms.gov.ae/en/CustomsInformation/Pages/PassengerGuide.aspx

Taxis 

Dubai taxis are cream in colour. If the taxi has a pink trim it has a female driver.

There is an official rank at each terminal and the Guest Experience Ambassadors can help you find them.

There is a standing AED25 charge for being at the airport, then each km is charged at AED1.97 per km. Taxis from DWC only have an AED5 pick up charge at present.

Buses and Coaches 

Stands are opposite the terminals. You must pay using a prepaid Nol card. Most routes head into the city.

Rail and Trams 

The airport has two Metro stations, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Both of these are on the Red line, the main/longer line in Dubai.

The Metro runs from 0500-0000 Monday to Thursday, and Saturday, 0500-0100 Friday, 0800-0000 Sunday. The trains are about every five minutes at peak times.

You can take the Red line the length of Dubai and change to the Green line at Union or Khalid Bin Al Waleed.

You need a prepaid Nol card before going through a barrier. There are machines and staffed counters at the airport stations. The transport network is managed using the RTA Dubai app that allows you to manage the Nol card balance.

On the Metro you will find a Gold class carriage that costs a premium. In addition, there are carriages for women and children only.

Routes 

The airport site does not display a list of destinations but you can find out more about the airlines present here www.dubaiairports.ae/before-you-fly/which-terminal/airline-directory

Maps 

The airport map has various filters and can be found here www.dubaiairports.ae/vg-map

Terminal Transfer 

Most transfers at Dubai do not require a change (presuming a through ticket).

Terminal 1 - D Gates - these can be reached via the airport train

Terminal 3 - B Gates and C Gates require a short walk, A Gates can be reached via the airport train

Any other transfers will require you to visit the transfer desk and if you require further help you can approach one of the Guest Experience Ambassadors.

Car Hire 

There are hire points in all terminals, with location in arrivals.

Terminal 1 - Autostrad, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, National, Sixt, Thrifty, Yelo

Terminal 2 - Autostrad, Avis, Dollar, Hertz, National, Thrifty, Yelo

Terminal 3 - Autostrad, Avis, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, National, Sixt, Thrifty