Transfer to/from - Dubai airport (DXB)
Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Dubai airport (DXB)
Transportation
Ride-sharing
Once you arrive at the airport, you can request an Uber vehicle through the company’s app. Pick-up points may vary without prior notice, so it is advisable to follow the instructions on your mobile phone to meet your driver.Bus
There are several RTA services (Tel +971 800 9090 / 4605 1414) departing from in front of the terminals. They are an economical alternative but mainly suitable for local residents and people familiar with the city, as the network is very extensive. Cash payments are not accepted, so to use the service, you must purchase a Nol card in advance.
- Sky Bus: travels to various major hotels in the city
- 13B: to Gold Souq and Al Qusais
- 24: Al Nahda, International City
- 31: to Etisalat and Oud Al Mateena
- 32C: Al Qusais, Al Satwa
- 33: to Al Ghubaiba and Al Qusais
- 43: to Abu Hail and Gold Souq
- 44: Al Ghubaiba, Al Rashidiya
- C01: Union Metro Station, Al Satwa
- C26: Al Wasl Park, Al Qusais
- F27: to Al Nahda
- F55: to Ibn Battuta and Dubai World Central Airport
- N55: Ibn Battuta, Al Ghubaiba
Metro
The Dubai Metro Red Line (Tel +971 800 9090 / 4605 1414) departs every 10 minutes from the Arrivals level of Terminals 1 and 3, between 5:00 am (8:00 am on Sundays) and 0:00 am (1:00 am on Fridays). The journey time to the city centre is 10-20 min., with intermediate stops including Al Rigga, BurJuman, World Trade Centre, Emirates Towers, Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Al Khail, Jabal Ali, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Dubai Investment Park, and Ibn Battuta.Most stations have connections to buses and taxi ranks. Tickets can be purchased at airport stations, and payment can also be made using a Nol card.
Rent a Car
Taxi
Dubai Taxi Corporation vehicles (Tel +971 800 88088) are available 24 hours a day outside the terminals, distinguishable by their cream colour. Those with a pink stripe are driven by women. The journey to the city takes approximately 10-15 minutes.Latest updates: March 27, 2025
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