Dubai International Airport is situated about 2.5 miles from the centre of the city of Dubai and is currently the main airport for the city, although a new airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, is under construction as part of the Dubai World Central development project.
Dubai International Airport has two runways, three passenger terminals and two concourses, and is used for both domestic and international flights. A fourth terminal and a third concourse are also being planned. Many international airlines operate flights to Dubai.
Terminal 1 is mainly used for international flights. It’s linked to Concourse 1, where you’ll find a range of shops and restaurants, and the 5-star Dubai International Hotel. There are also business lounges, a health club and a children’s play area in Concourse 1.
Terminal 2 is mainly used for domestic flights and flights to other destinations within the Persian Gulf area, whilst Terminal 3 is used exclusively by Emirates. Terminal 3 is connected to Concourse 2, which is again purely for Emirates passengers, and includes restaurants, lounges and shops.
There are taxi ranks outside of each of the terminals. Shuttle buses operate to and from the airport to a number of hotels and you can also catch a bus to the centre of Dubai. There are both long-stay and short-stay car parks at the airport.
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