Departing

 

Check-in
The Departures Hall offers 221 check-in desks with state-of-the-art 42 inch plasma screen providing bilingual displays of flight information and also guiding passengers to the desired check-in counters. A separate and dedicated check-in facility for Emirates First and Business Class passengers is also available.  
Passport Control & E-gate
All passengers proceeding to passport control need to have their boarding cards and passports in hand. The e-gate facility, newly introduced at Dubai International Airport, is also available here for quick passage. This is an advanced passenger clearance system that considerably accelerates the movement of traffic through electronic screening of passengers' data with the help of a smart card.  

The smart card carries all the relevant information about the holder. In order to obtain the smart card, passengers need to be above 17 years of age. They can register at the DNRD office on the first floor at Dubai International Airport in the Departures Building, Terminal 1.  
Shiekh Rashid Terminal Services
Quite commonly known as the 'Concourse', here one would find the main Dubai Duty Free, foodcourt, banking, internet services, entertainment for children, business facilities, medical care, special needs, airport hotel, postal, lounges, and many more services. more...
Departure Hall Services
This is the area used by both passengers and public to avail services such as ticketing, e-gate registration, Etisalat payment machines, foodcourt, and numerous other services.
Transportation
Taxi Public transport service is very efficient in and around Dubai. Dubai Transport taxis are available 24 hrs a day in the city and at the Arrivals Terminal.  
Airport shuttle service
Available between Terminal 1 and 2.
Bus service
Bus stations are located opposite both terminals. Bus nos 4, 11, 15, 33, 44 connect with Terminal 1 while bus no 2 connects with Terminal 2.Special Dubai International Airport Buses have also been introduced which provides custom-built air-conditioned buses with ample baggage hold.

These buses serve the most popular corridors in the city center with over 80 hotels and furnished apartments within easy walking distance. The bus service targets both residents and tourists.		  
Car Parking
Parking charges
  • Car park A: 10 Dhs/ hr.
  • Car park B: 5 Dhs/ hr.
  • Long term parking rates apply only in Car park B at the rate of 5 Dhs/hr or 120 Dhs/day from day 1 to day 10, 75 Dhs/day from day 11 to day 90.
  • Dhs 1000/- will be charged as a fine if it exceeds the mentioned 90 days with parking charges.
  • And in car park A at the rate of Dhs 10/- per hour and 24 hours charges will be Dhs 240/- for the first day,
  • 2nd day onwards Dhs 200/- per day up to 30 days. Dhs 1000/- will be charged as fine if t exceeds the mentioned 30 days.
  • Season car park pass available, subject to approval.
  • Car park A: Dhs 7,300/year.
  • Car park B: Dhs 4,500/year.


 
Inaugurated on May 1st 1998, to alleviate congestion from Terminal 1, Terminal 2 caters to point to point, scheduled, charter, executive and special interest flights such as Haj.

Situated to the North of Terminal 1, and accessed from Al Towar Road (Galadari roundabout) and Rashidiya, the new spacious single story building is designed to ensure the comfort of passengers.

Spacious and user-friendly with a total area of 12,000 square metres including 9,000 square metres of passenger processing facilities. Capacity for arriving and departing passengers is 500 and 1000 per hour respectively. Transfer of transit passengers between Terminal 1 and 2 takes 10 minutes.
Facilities
  • 22 check-in counters incorporating state-of-the-art processing facilities
  • 1,300 square metres of Dubai Duty Free designed by CIL, internationally renowned experts in the world of duty free shopping.
  • Special bulk purchasing desk at the duty free.
  • Banking facilities, ATM machines and restaurants.
  • One first and business class lounge operated by Asseman Airlines.
Al Majlis
The Al Majlis is a special facility, which opened in 1998, at Dubai International Airport. Passengers using the facility get specialized and personalized service here. The Al Majlis provides for special check-in, immigration and baggage clearance facilities. A passenger can quickly finish the travel formalities and is then escorted to the Sheikh Rashid Terminal either by bus or limousine, whichever is requested for.

Any passenger wishing to use the Al Majlis can do so upon request and pay for the service. The booking for the Al Majlis has to be made 24 hours in advance.		  

VVIP & VIP lounges
These are situated in the centre of the Concourse opposite the Food Court next to Gate 14. Full service from catering to shower facilities, private office to dedicated entrance and exits available.
Transportation
Taxi: Public transport service is very efficient in and around Dubai. Dubai Transport taxis are available 24 hrs a day in the city and at the Arrivals Terminal.