United Arab Emirates · Travel: Tickets & Hotels

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Name: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Brand: Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Up to date as of October 16, 2026

dubaiairports.ae is the website of Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB): live departures and arrivals, a SmartGates PreCheck for your passport, booking of the Al Majlis VIP service, transport to the city and live chat.

What it helps with

Skipping the passport queueSmartGates PreCheck tells you before the flight whether your passport can use the automated gates.
Getting from DXB into the cityPages on the Dubai Metro, taxis, buses and car rental from both terminals.
A calmer arrival or departureThe Al Majlis VIP service can be booked online.

About Dubai International Airport (DXB)

The site is run by Dubai Airports in English and Arabic. Flight search shows live departures and arrivals. SmartGates PreCheck links to a passport scan that tells you whether you can use the automated SmartGates at passport control. The Al Majlis VIP service is booked on dxbalmajlis.ae, a car park space can be reserved through the linked mawgif.com page, and the transport pages cover taxis, the Dubai Metro, buses and car rental. Live chat, feedback and lost and found are also online.

Key Features

Flights: Live departures and arrivals with search.
SmartGates PreCheck: Check whether your passport works at the automated gates.
Al Majlis VIP: Book a private VIP terminal service online.
Transport: Taxi, Metro, bus and car rental pages.

How to Get Started

Open dubaiairports.ae and search for your flight.
Run SmartGates PreCheck before you fly.
After landing, open the transport pages to choose the Metro, a taxi or a bus.
Use live chat or lost and found if something goes wrong.

Before you use it

Good to know: SmartGates PreCheck is a passport scan on a linked page; it only says whether the automated gates accept your passport.
Fees: Al Majlis VIP is booked and paid on dxbalmajlis.ae; car park spaces are reserved through mawgif.com.

English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dubai International Airport (DXB) work with a foreign bank card in United Arab Emirates?: Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Dubai International Airport (DXB) available in English?: Yes, Dubai International Airport (DXB) has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Dubai International Airport (DXB)?: No, an international phone number generally works for Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Do I need local ID or residency for Dubai International Airport (DXB)?: No, Dubai International Airport (DXB) doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Dubai International Airport (DXB)?: Web
How much does Dubai International Airport (DXB) cost?: Free website; Al Majlis VIP and parking are paid