Airport guides

Practical, honest advice for arriving in the UAE — airports, getting around, and what to expect on day one.

Airport guides Child car seat rules in the UAE: a guide for families What UAE traffic rules say about child seats and the front seat, why taxis rarely carry a seat, and how to book free child seats with your transfer. 3 min read Airport guides How many suitcases fit? Choosing your transfer vehicle How many passengers and large suitcases fit in a sedan, SUV, minivan and minibus, and what to do with strollers, golf bags and other large items. 3 min read Airport guides Dubai layover guide: what to do in 6, 10 or 24 hours How much time you really have on a Dubai stopover, whether you can leave the airport, and a realistic plan for 6, 10 and 24 hours. 3 min read Airport guides Dubai Airport taxi fares vs Careem, Uber and transfers What an airport taxi from DXB costs, how the meter works, and when a ride-hailing app, the metro or a pre-booked transfer is the better choice. 3 min read Airport guides Dubai Airport arrivals guide: Terminals 1, 2 and 3 Which terminal your flight uses at DXB, what happens between the aircraft door and the arrivals hall, and how to get into the city from each terminal. 3 min read Airport guides How to get from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabi Every way to travel from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Abu Dhabi compared: private transfer, taxi, bus and airline coach, with travel times and costs. 3 min read Airport guides DXB or DWC? Dubai’s two airports explained Dubai has two airports about 65 km apart. How DXB and Al Maktoum (DWC) differ, how far each is from the main hotel areas, and how to travel between them. 2 min read Airport guides Abu Dhabi Airport arrivals guide (Zayed International) What to expect when you land at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport: Terminal A, how long arrivals take, and how to reach Yas Island, the city and Dubai. 2 min read Airport guides First time in Dubai: 15 things to know before you land Visas, money, dress, alcohol, the weekend, transport and the small rules that surprise first-time visitors to Dubai, in one short list. 4 min read

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