Major global hub with direct road and metro access to key districts across the city.
United Arab Emirates · DXB
Dubai
Skyline views, desert escapes, beach clubs and one of the world’s busiest global hubs — plan a Dubai journey with the practical details in one place.
Example departureLHRLondon Heathrow
ArrivalDXBDubai International
Know before you go
Main airportDubai International (DXB)
Local currencyAED · UAE dirham
LanguagesArabic · English
Best travel windowNovember – March
Time zoneGulf Standard Time
Trip characterCity · Beach · Premium
Dubai, without the guesswork.
A useful first look at arrival, local money, climate and the practical details that shape the first day of your trip.
Cards are widely accepted, while cash remains useful for smaller purchases and local transport.
English is widely used across hotels, airports, restaurants and visitor services.
Cooler temperatures make city walks, beaches and outdoor experiences more comfortable.
Dubai operates on UTC+4 year-round, without daylight-saving clock changes.
Well suited to stopovers, shopping trips, business travel, resort stays and desert experiences.
Explore Dubai
Three sides of the city.
Combine the skyline with waterfront time and one experience beyond the city centre so the trip feels balanced.
Skyline
Downtown Dubai
Modern architecture, city views and easy access to major attractions around the Burj Khalifa district.
Waterfront
Dubai Marina
Promenades, dining and evening skyline views along one of the city’s best-known waterfront areas.
Beyond the city
Desert Evening
Swap the skyline for open dunes and a quieter sunset experience outside central Dubai.
Arrival planning
From DXB to your first hour in Dubai.
Keep the arrival simple: confirm the terminal, have your hotel or destination details ready and know how you plan to leave the airport.
Confirm terminal details before travel
Use Flight Status close to departure time for the latest itinerary information available in the current AERIS project.
Choose metro, taxi or transfer
Dubai International is connected to the city by road and metro. Travel time varies significantly by district and traffic.
Check your baggage allowance
Review your selected fare and any extra baggage in the AERIS Baggage Centre before reaching the airport.
Keep the booking reference accessible
Save or print the AERIS itinerary summary so your route, booking reference and passenger details are easy to reach.