Dubai International Airport to Dubai
Trains, buses, private transfers and taxis compared.
Dubai International Airport sits about 5 km from Dubai. Every option below is priced in AUD so you can compare it against what a taxi would cost you at home.
| Option | Price (AUD) | Journey time | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Metro Red line Cheapest Stations inside Terminals 1 and 3. Buy a Nol card at the gate. Closed for part of Friday morning. |
~$3 | 25 – 45 min | Every 5 min | Direct |
| Official RTA taxi Popular Metered, regulated and cheap by Australian standards. |
~$25 | 15 – 40 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
| Careem / Uber Slightly pricier than an RTA taxi but you can pay by card in-app. |
~$30 | 15 – 40 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
| Private transfer Meet and greet at arrivals; sensible for a long stopover with luggage. |
~$60 | 15 – 40 min | 24/7 | Door-to-door |
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Cheapest option: Dubai Metro Red line at around $3. Fastest: Dubai Metro Red line.
Other airports in United Arab Emirates
Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi — 30 km from the centre
Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai — 45 km from the centre
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