About Dubai–International Airport

Dubai International Airport is the main airport in Dubai, UAE. The airport is one of the busiest airports in the world by passenger traffic, as well as for cargo.

Dubai International has more Airbus A380 and Boeing 777s aircraft flying from the airport than any other airport in the world. Because of this, the airport has the highest number of average passenger per flight in the world.

The airport is a hub for Emirates and flydubai, that both offer international flights from Dubai airport to all over the world.

Dubai International was built in the 1960s with the inaugural flight flying in 1996. The airport has undergone three major expansions since, with the opening of Terminal 2 in 1998, the opening of Terminal 3 ten years later, in 2008 and the opening of Concourse D (attached to Terminal 1) in 2016.

What is the airport code for Dubai International Airport?

The airport code for Dubai International Airport is DXB.

Facilities

The airport has an award-winning concessions program, featuring more than 300 commercial venues to meet all passenger’s shopping, dining and service needs.

Facilities Include:

Unlimited free high-speed WiFi

Currency exchange

Business centre

Baby care rooms

Baggage storage

Prayer rooms

Smoking lounges

Car hire

Showers

Emergency and medical services

Home check-in

VAT refund

Dining

Shopping

Lounges Include:

Al Majlis Lounge

• Flat-screen TVs & WiFi
• Customised menu and drinks
• BMW transportation from lounge terminal and departure gate
• Duty-free shopping area with a personal assistant
• VIP parking
• Prayer rooms
• Personal assistance for airport procedures

Dubai International Business Class

• High-speed WiFi
• Spacious luggage area
• Showers
• Sleeping room
• Smoking room

Dubai International First Class

• Luggage area
• Work stations
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Smoking room
• Quiet room

Marhaba Lounge

• Refreshments
• Bar
• Working area
• Relaxation area

Ahlan Lounge

• Food and drink
• Bar
• WiFi
• TV screens
• Smoking area
• Newspapers & magazines
• Spa (additional cost)

Emirates First & Business Class Lounge

• Gourmet dining
• Bar
• Entertainment

British Airways Lounge

• Food and drink
• Business centre
• TV screens
• Lockers

Lufthansa Lounge

• Buffet
• TV screens
• Bar

Sky Team Lounge

• Refreshments
• Bar
• TV screens
• Newspapers & magazines
• Showers

Gulf Air Lounge

• Buffet
• Business services
• Showers

Book Lounge Passes for Dubai International Airport

Did you know that you can buy lounge passes for Dubai International Airport with Alternative Airlines? You can purchase them for Ahlan Business Class Lounge at Terminal 1 Concourse D, Marhaba Lounge at Terminal 3 Concourse C, Terminal 1, Concourse D, Terminal 3 Concourse A, Terminal 3 Concourse B, Terminal 2, and Ahlan Lounge at B.

Terminals

Dubai International is split into three terminals. All numbered chronologically — Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Terminal 2 is a standalone building. Whereas Termina 1 and Terminal 3 have concourses attached to the terminal. Each terminal facilitates a mix of international and domestic traffic.

Terminal 1

Terminal 1 is the original terminal of Dubai International. The terminal is attached to Concourse D (originally planned to be Terminal 4) which dramatically increased the capacity of the airport when it was built it was opened in 2016. The Terminal facilitates a number of different global airlines. With the opening of Concourse D, all airlines that flew out of Concourse A, B and C moved to Terminal 1 to allow Emirates to take over the other Concourses.

Terminal 2

Terminal 2 opened in 1998 and mainly facilitates flights to countries of southern and western Asia. The Terminal is also where flydubai is based. The Terminal underwent its first major refurbishment in 2010, where all facilities were improved and more space was created to better handle passenger traffic.

Terminal 3

Terminal 3 is the largest and newest terminal at Dubai International. The terminal was opened in 2016 and upon opening was the largest airport in the world by floor space. The terminal is attached to Concourse A, B and C.

The airport is partly underground and has multiple levels with an extensive selection of restaurants, lounges and other shopping opportunities,

Originally, Terminal 3 was used exclusively by Emirates. However, it is now used both by Emirates and Qantas, who have a codeshare agreement.

Concourse A, B and C all have three–five-star hotels within their respective buildings.