- Getting between Dubai's terminalsTerminals 1 and 3 are linked inside the secure area, so you can connect between them without immigration. Terminal 2 is on the other side of the airfield and has its own airside transfer, so allow an hour or more. Landside, a taxi is the simple answer.Read →
- Layovers at Dubai: sleep airside, rest nearby or go outUnder about six hours, stay inside and rest airside. From six to ten hours, a pod or a short block inside the secure area is the lowest-risk bed. Past ten hours, a landside hotel costs less and a day in Dubai is possible, if you are allowed to enter.Read →
- Best hotels near Dubai AirportFor a gap where you cannot leave the airport, Sleepover is the airside option. For a late arrival or an early flight, Grand Mercure Dubai City says its free shuttle runs 24/7. ibis Styles is our pick on price, and Element is the pick for families.Read →
- From Dubai Airport to your hotelMost airport hotels run a free shuttle to Terminals 1 and 3, so use it if the hours suit. If not, a metered taxi starts at Dh25. The Metro serves Terminals 1 and 3 but not Terminal 2.Read →