Dubai International Airport (DXB)
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Further expansion of the recently opened Terminal 3 is under way. A second Metro link is due to open in 2011.
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Driving Directions
The Airport Road runs directly southeast from Dubai city centre on the east side of The Creek (Al-Khor). From locations south of Dubai, cross Al-Khor at Al-Garhoud Bridge and drive north, then turn right at the intersection with Airport Road. Terminal 2 is situated to the north of Terminal 1, accessed from Al Towar Road and Rashidiya.
Public Transport - Road
Bus: A bus service (tel: 800 9090; www.rta.ae) runs to the city centre. Bus stations are situated opposite both Terminal 1 and 2. Local buses 4, 11, 15, 33 and 44 connect with Terminal 1, while bus 2 connects with Terminal 2. Dubai International Airport Buses provide air-conditioned transport into the city centre and more than 80 hotels.
Taxi: Prepaid taxis to the city centre can be booked 24 hours a day in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall.
Public Transport - Rail
Rail: The new Metro link (tel: 800 9090; www.rta.ae) runs frequently between the airport and Dubai city.
Car Parking
Both short-term (Car Park A) and long-term (Car Park B) parking facilities are available. An online booking facility is available.
Information
The DTCM Tourist Kiosk (Department of Tourism and Commerce) (tel: (04) 224 5252; www.dubaitourism.ae), in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall, provides tourist information, maps and tours. The travel desk, situated next to the customs X-ray machines, can arrange hotel reservations. DTCM also opened a tourist info stand in Terminal 3 in September 2009.
Facilities - Shopping
There is comprehensive duty-free shopping at the airport. Dubai Duty Free has a massive array on offer at the Terminal 1 Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse and the ground level of the Departures hall, while Terminal 2 has a special bulk purchasing desk. Terminal 3 also has a large duty-free shopping area.
Disabled Facilities
There are desks dedicated to helping passengers with disabilities (tel: (04) 216 2016) between rows A and B in the Departures hall. Electric carts are available to transport passengers to/from the new Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse, where disabled passengers can access special lounges near gates 9 and 22; a dedicated lounge for disabled travellers is also available in the Arrivals hall. Passengers should request special assistance from their airline prior to travel. Rooms for disabled passengers are available in the Dubai International Airport Hotel.
Facilities - Luggage
There is a baggage relocation system in place, which electronically tags each piece of luggage, in order to make retrieval of lost luggage faster and easier.
Facilities - Food
There are some 25 restaurants, cafés and bars in the Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse. The Food Court is located on the upper level, between gates 13 and 15, with outlets including fast food and international cuisine. An Irish Village is located near gate 23. There are also restaurants in Terminal 2.
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The Dubai International Hotel, a 5-star facility, is located on level three of the Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse; rooms are available on a nightly and hourly base. There is a further 253 room DIH hotel on Levels 5 and 6 in Terminal 3. There are aslo a number of hotels near Dubai International Airport.
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The Dubai International Hotel, a 5-star facility, is located on level three of the Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse of Dubai International Airport; rooms are available on a nightly and hourly base.
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The 115-room Millennium Airport Hotel is a two-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and is close to a range of entertainment options. The hotel has an on-site fitness centre and a beauty salon.
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