Dubai International Airport ground transport
Dubai International is the world's busiest international airport, just east of the old city centre. Terminals 1 and 3 connect directly to the Red Line metro for a fast, cheap ride on a Nol card, while metered RTA taxis (with a fixed airport surcharge) and pre-booked transfers cover the resort districts door-to-door. Note the metro isn't 24-hour and starts late on Sundays, and Terminal 2 has no metro. Fares here are converted to euros at about 1 EUR ≈ 3.95 AED. This guide compares price, time and frequency for every popular destination.
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Every option compared
Bus, tram, taxi, private transfer and car hire — side by side, not just the ones that pay us.
Real prices & times
Indicative fares, journey times and how often each service runs — so there are no surprises at arrivals.
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