Getting from Dubai InternationalAirport to your destination: Prebooking a taxi can be done in Terminal 1's Arrivals hall.
Special air-conditioned Airport buses accommodating baggage, serve city center's hotel areas located within walking distance from the bus stop.
By Bus: Bus tickets are available at the Airport stations - fares depend on how many zones are traveled. The Nl card can be charged up with credit and offers a discount on standard fares.
- RTA city buses stop opposite of all terminals. For route information open http://dubai-buses.com/index.aspx. As you cannot pay the driver in cash, buy a rechargeable Nol card in advance at the Airport. RTA buses allow 2 pieces of baggage, including your carry-on bag.
By Train:
- The new Red Line of the Dubai Metro has rail stations in Terminals 1 & 3; while
- The Green Line of the Dubai Metro serves Terminal 2 and the north-eastern part of the Airport; it is to be the world's longest driverless metro system. Trains run about every 10 mins, 5:50am-midnight (5:30am on Thursday / 1am on Thurs/Fri) Fridays they start at 1pm. Purchase the rechargeable Nol card in advance at the Airport.
By Water taxis between Buyr Dubai and Deira, across the Dubai Creek.
For more transportation information visit the Roads & Transport Authority site at www.rta.ae.
Special air-conditioned Airport buses accommodating baggage, serve city center's hotel areas located within walking distance from the bus stop.
By Bus: Bus tickets are available at the Airport stations - fares depend on how many zones are traveled. The Nl card can be charged up with credit and offers a discount on standard fares.
- RTA city buses stop opposite of all terminals. For route information open http://dubai-buses.com/index.aspx. As you cannot pay the driver in cash, buy a rechargeable Nol card in advance at the Airport. RTA buses allow 2 pieces of baggage, including your carry-on bag.
By Train:
- The new Red Line of the Dubai Metro has rail stations in Terminals 1 & 3; while
- The Green Line of the Dubai Metro serves Terminal 2 and the north-eastern part of the Airport; it is to be the world's longest driverless metro system. Trains run about every 10 mins, 5:50am-midnight (5:30am on Thursday / 1am on Thurs/Fri) Fridays they start at 1pm. Purchase the rechargeable Nol card in advance at the Airport.
By Water taxis between Buyr Dubai and Deira, across the Dubai Creek.
For more transportation information visit the Roads & Transport Authority site at www.rta.ae.
Tips, Help & Resources
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- Want to know the best way to get to your destination when leaving the airport? There are Dubai taxi services curbside, or you can use airport shuttle buses & vans, or you can even pick up a rental car from DXB outside baggage claim areas, perhaps as a one-way rental and drop it off in town.
- Dubai airport is equipped to handle special-needs persons, and also small medical emergencies that may arise.
- To find which baggage carousel your flight is assigned to, look up your flights' arrival status into DXB airport.
- If you have lost something while in the terminal area, please find the contact info for Dubai International lost & found here.
Find more help here for your journey through the airport