Full Name : Dubai International Airport
Location : The airport is three miles (4km) from Dubai city centre
and 105 miles (170km) from Abu Dhabi.
time zone : GMT +4.
Telephone : Tel: +971 4 216 2525 or 224 5555.
interterminal transfer : There are two terminals, but most major
airlines arrive at Terminal 1. There is an airport shuttle service
available between Terminal 1 and 2.
Transfer to city : Dubai International Airport Buses and public buses
leave regularly for the city centre; the bus stations are located
opposite both terminals. The journey is 15 minutes and it costs
around Dhs 3. There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals
Hall; some also offer a specialised limousine service. Dubai
Transport Taxis are available 24 hours a day at the Arrivals
Terminal, a taxi from the airport to the city centre costs around
Dhs 20.
There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals
Hall, such as Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Thrifty.
Dubai Transport Taxis are available 24 hours a day
at the Arrivals Terminal. A taxi from Dubai International Airport
to the centre of Dubai costs around Dhs 20 and often the final fare
is calculated according to the recorded distance
travelled.
Facilities : Facilities at the airport include the renowned
Dubai Duty Free, a food court, banking, bureaux de change, free
Internet services, entertainment for children, business facilities,
medical care, special needs, an airport hotel, post office and
lounges. Passengers can also use the swimming pool, jacuzzi and
gymnasium, charged on an hourly basis.
Departure tax : None.
Website :
www.dubaiairport.com
