Dubai International Airport (DXB)
The world's premier international passenger hub & global gateway connecting East and West.
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Airport Quick Facts
Airport Overview
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the primary international airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and stands as the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic. Located in the Al Garhoud district just 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east of central Dubai, DXB processes over 87 million global travelers annually across three expansive passenger terminals.
As the primary mega-hub for Emirates and flydubai, the airport seamlessly bridges flight corridors between Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australasia. Terminals 1 and 3 are situated along the southern boundary with direct underground connections to the Dubai Metro Red Line, while Terminal 2 occupies the northern perimeter serving regional point-to-point routes.
General Contact & Operations
Airport Terminals & Amenities
Terminal 1 (Sheikh Rashid Terminal)
Airlines HubHandles the majority of foreign international airlines operating into Dubai. Passengers clear check-in and security before boarding an automated people mover train to Concourse D for departures.
Terminal 2
Airlines HubLocated on the northern side of the airfield opposite Terminals 1 and 3. Serves scheduled low-cost carriers, regional charter flights, and point-to-point services across the Middle East, South Asia, and Central Asia.
Terminal 3
Airlines HubOne of the largest buildings by floor area in the world, dedicated exclusively to Emirates and alliance partner Qantas. Encompasses Concourses A, B, and C, featuring multi-level duty-free zones and direct A380 upper-deck boarding.
Ground Transportation & Transit
VIP Airport Lounges
Emirates First & Business Lounges (Terminal 3 Concourses A, B, C)
Direct gate boarding, gourmet buffet and à la carte dining, private showers, quiet relaxation pods, champagne bar, cigar lounge
Marhaba Lounges (Terminals 1, 2, 3)
Hot buffet dining, complimentary beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi, flight display screens, shower facilities
Ahlan Business Class Lounge (Terminal 1 Concourse D)
Express spa massage treatments, international culinary stations, premium beverages, quiet zone
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a connecting ticket with your baggage checked through, follow signs for International Flight Connections to board the free airside inter-terminal transfer bus. If self-connecting, you must clear immigration, collect your luggage, and take an RTA taxi or the Dubai Metro around the airport perimeter.