Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Dubai, UAE
Overview
The world's busiest international airport by passenger volume. Emirates hub with exceptional facilities, the world-famous Dubai Duty Free, and 3 terminals.
Terminals
Terminal 1 (international), Terminal 2 (budget/regional), Terminal 3 (Emirates exclusive — stunning)
Transport to city center
Dubai Metro Red Line: 35 min to Union Station, AED 7-9. Taxis: AED 50-70 to Downtown Dubai. No Uber from T1/T2 — RTA taxis only.
Lounges
Emirates First/Business Lounges in T3 are world-class. Marhaba Lounge (pay-per-use). Multiple airline-specific lounges.
Travel tips
T3 is a destination in itself. Duty Free is famous for gold jewelry and electronics. Allow 2+ hours for connections between terminals.