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Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Location: The airport is three miles (4km) from Dubai city centre and 105 miles (170km) from Abu Dhabi.

Time: GMT +4.

Contacts: Tel: +971 4 216 2525 or 224 5555.

Transfer between terminals: There are two terminals, but most major airlines arrive at Terminal 1. There is an airport shuttle service available between Terminal 1 and 2.

Getting to the 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.

Car rental: There are car rental firms available in the Arrivals Hall, such as Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis: 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

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