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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.
Transfer to the city: Dubai Transport taxis are available 24 hours a day at the Arrivals Terminal. Buses leave regularly for the city centre; the bus stations are located opposite both terminals. The journey is 15 minutes and it costs around 3 dirhams.
Car rental: There are 15 car rental firms available in the Arrivals Hall, such as Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Thrifty. Some also offer a specialised limousine service.
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.
Parking:
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.dubaiairport.com
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Location: The airport is 20 miles (32km) east of Abu Dhabi.Time: GMT +4.
Contacts: (0)2 575 7500 (Main switchboard).
Transfer between terminals: Abu Dhabi Airport has a city terminal where passengers can check in up to 12 hours before a flight, and then be shuttled to the actual airport. The 3 terminals at the airport are within walking distance of each other.
Transfer to the city: Taxis are readily available (rates are fixed for trips to the city centre). Bus 901 goes to the city and stops outside Arrivals at terminal 1 and 2. It operates on an hourly basis, 24-hours a day and a single ticket costs 3 dirhams.
Car rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Thrifty, Avis, Budget and Europcar.
Facilities: The City Terminal offers a business centre with Internet access; showers; ATMs; a duty free shop; restaurants and a VIP lounge. First class and business class passengers can use the terminal for free; economy class passenger fees range from 25 to 70 dirhams. Facilities at the airport itself include duty free shops, a meet and assist service, a VIP lounge, pharmacy, medical service, ATMs, bureaux de change, restaurants and cafés, a business centre and post office. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking:
Departure Tax: 30 dirhams.