Dubai International Airport -  Helpful Arrival and Transportation Guide for Arriving Passengers to Dubai, U.A.E

Dubai METRO (train) At Dubai Airport

Dubai International Airport to City by Dubai METRO (Subway):

Follow the signs to "METRO Trains" in the Arrival Hall of Dubai Airport Terminal 1 or 3.

Terminal 1 and 3 of Dubai Airport are connected to the City by the Metro RED Line.

Dubai Airport Terminal 2's nearest Metro station is Abu Hail station (Green Line) which is 2km away from Terminal 2.

If you arrive at Dubai Airport Terminal 2, check with the Arrival hall's information counter on getting to other Terminals.

A single ride ticket (or a stored-value NOL card) can be purchased at the Dubai Airport METRO stations.

Take the METRO from Airport and exit at Your station.

Dubai RED Line METRO runs between Rashidya and Jebel Ali, connecting Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 to:

1). Deira City Center,

2). Al Rigga,

3). Dubai Mall/ Burj Khalifa,

4). Mall of Emirates,

5). Dubai Marina,

6). Jumeirah Towers area etc.

Please note that the Dubai Metro is crowded during peak hours.

Dubai METRO is good if your Hotel is within walking distance to the METRO station and you are traveling light without heavy bags.

Exit the Dubai Metro train at the station near your hotel and walk to your hotel.
 
Dubai METRO operates from morning 6 AM till midnight on weekdays (Sun-Thur).

Dubai Airport to City by Public Bus:

Dubai Airport is well connected to the City by RTA Buses.

You will need an NOL card to pay your fare in Dubai Public Buses, run by Road and Transport Authority (RTA).

You will have to purchase NOL Card in advance as RTA Buses are totally cashless, and drivers will not accept cash.

RTA buses arrive and leave from the Bus Stop/Stand opposite Terminal 1,2 and 3 Arrival at Dubai Airport.

RTA buses are a good option for people who either live in Dubai or have been on RTA buses before in Dubai.

Also Available is Private Shared Shuttle (Bus) at Dubai International Airport (DXB) for Transfer to City - US$9.98

Taxi at Dubai International Airport :

Taxis are available at the taxi stands at the Arrival levels of each Terminal at Dubai Airport Terminals.

Fares are metered, and there is an additional Airport surcharge for all trips originating from the Airport
 
Taxi in Dubai accepts cash and credit cards.

Dubai taxi cabs are regulated by the Road and Transport Authority (RTA).

RTA offers three taxi services from the airport - Red roof, Pink roof, and Limousine taxis, all available at the taxi queue.

If you get approached by someone in the arrival hall offering a taxi, avoid them and head towards the marked taxi queue.


Private Car Pickup service at Dubai International Airport:

Arriving Passengers at Dubai International Airport can Pre-book private pickups such as:

Dubai Private Arrival Airport Transfer to Hotel (Hassle Free) - Starting from US$26.00


Dubai Private Arrival Airport Transfer to Any Hotels in UAE - $29.39
from: Viator, A Tripadvisor Company

- Dubai Airport Terminals have multiple Currency Exchange Counters in the Arrival Hall area.

- Avoid Dubai METRO during peak hours if possible as it gets very crowded.

- All passengers arriving and entering Dubai have to go through Immigration and Customs at Dubai Airport.

- If you need a taxi, get one from the official taxi queue, which is safe and reliable.

   If help is needed with a taxi, ask the person in uniform available at the Taxi queue.

- Currently, there are no Shared Shuttles at Dubai Airport that we know of.

Book (Hassle Free) - Private Dubai Airport Transfers (DXB) to Hotel – US$26.00

Buy - 4G SIM Card (DXB Airport Pick Up) – US$10.35

Private Shared Dubai International Airport (DXB) Transfers to City - US$9.98