Dubai International Airport (DXB) Information

(Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE)



Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Hotel photoDubai International Airport is increasing in size each year. Today, nearly 51 million passengers use the airport annually, making it the 14th busiest in the world. The facility is the largest and most significant gateway into the United Arab Emirates and was originally built in the 1930s. However, today it is one of the globe's most modern transport structures.

There are three passenger terminals. Terminals 1 and 3 are connected to each other via a transit lounge, while Terminal 2 is found on the other side of the facility's premises. Shuttle buses operate between the terminals. Next to Terminal 2 is the stand-alone Executive Terminal.

Emirates Airlines is by far the most significant airline at Dubai's airport, with more than three-dozen routes on offer. Flydubai and Dubai Royal Air Wing also use the facility as their hub. Passengers can reach almost every continent on the planet from the UAE's busiest gateway.


Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Address: Airport Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 224555
Lying just 5 km / 3 miles to the south-east of downtown, Dubai International Airport is within easy reach of the city. It rests upon the D89, which intersects with the E11. This expressway makes it easy for drivers to leave the terminal and reach other towns around the city, including Ajman, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) Guide

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Cars

Driving to and from this facility is convenient for passengers. The Airport Road not only connects to the city centre, but it also intersects with Expressway 11, which travels north to south through the metropolis. Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 all offer ample parking spaces, as well as valet parking service.

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Buses

There are bus stations located just outside the exits of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The airport offers special buses that provide easy and quick services to the inner city. The buses usually serve the busiest tourist areas of the city, so many of the best hotels in Dubai are linked to the airport through the bus service.

Trains

The city's Metro has been connecting the terminals since 2009 and has become a popular means of travel. However, passengers are only allowed to take two pieces of luggage onto the trains. The Metro runs from the terminals every ten minutes and travels to ten stations across the downtown area of the city.

Taxis

Travelling by taxi into the centre of the city is the most common transportation option for passengers. The Dubai Transport Corporation supplies metered taxi cabs at the airport. Drivers are usually courteous and fair, so tourists can rest assured that they will get to where they are going with no fuss when taking a taxi.