Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai International Airport is the main airport for Dubai and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), serving over 240 destinations and 88.2 million passengers annually.
Dubai Airport
Air India operations
Services and amenities
Full-service dining
Internet lounge
Nursing room
Facilitation for passengers with disabilities or those who require assistance
Duty-free shopping
Pet relief facilities
Prayer room
Medical clinic with doctors and nurses
Nap rooms
Smoking area/lounge
Paid shower facilities
Massage centre or foot massage chairs
Children’s play area
Free Wi-Fi
Self-check-in kiosks and self-baggage drop
- Available
Transfer desks
- Located in the central area of 'D' concourse, behind the duty-free shop.
Connectivity between the airport and city
- Metro from 0600 to 2300 hours
- 24x7 airport taxis
- Public buses to select city destinations are available 24x7
- Car rentals in the arrival hall
Good to know
- Please be wary of any non-licensed taxis at the arrival hall.
- DXB is around 14 kilometres from downtown Dubai.
Minimum layover time
- For flights within T1: 90 minutes
- For inter-terminal connectivity: 3 hours
Airport hotels
Resolution desk for baggage issues
Passengers with lost or damaged baggage can head to the Arrival Baggage Handling office.
Cell phone zones/Waiting lots
A waiting zone is available for people arriving to pick up passengers from the airport.
Places to visit nearby
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Burj Khalifa
11 km
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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
11 km
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Museum of The Future
9 km
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Dubai Mall
15 km
Airport FAQs
You can use unlimited, free, high-speed Wi-Fi at DXB by selecting the “DXB Free Wi-Fi” network on your phone.
Guests arriving and departing from DXB Terminal 3 can go through passport control promptly using the enhanced Smart Gates that feature a new contactless process. Register for the Smart Gates to pass through by looking at the green light 2 without scanning any documents.
You can call DXB at any time by dialling +971 4 224 5555.