Dubai Airport taxi service
After a long flight to the United Arab Emirates, all you want to do is get to your hotel as quickly and seamlessly as possible, so you can begin relaxing and exploring. To avoid any stressful hiccups during your transfer, why not take a reliable, door-to-door Dubai Airport taxi service?
You can grab a metered taxi from the Dubai Airport taxi rank 24 hours a day. Taking a taxi is the quickest way to travel, so you can reach the city center of Dubai in just 20 minutes and the journey time to Abu Dhabi will be around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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What's the Dubai Airport taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUBAI AIRPORT TO DUBAI CITY | 15 € | 15 € | 20 MIN |
| DUBAI AIRPORT TO DUBAI WORLD CENTRAL AIRPORT (DWC) | 50 € | 50 € | 45 MIN |
| DUBAI AIRPORT TO ABU DHABI | 84 € | 84 € | 1 H 30 MIN |
| DUBAI AIRPORT TO DUBAI MARINA | 20 € | 20 € | 22 MIN |
| DUBAI AIRPORT TO HATTA | 68 € | 68 € | 1 H 20 MIN |
| DUBAI AIRPORT TO JUMEIRAH BEACH | 15 € | 15 € | 20 MIN |
| DUBAI AIRPORT TO RAS AL-KHAIMAH | 80 € | 80 € | 1 H 10 MIN |
| DUBAI AIRPORT TO SHARJAH | 18 € | 18 € | 25 MIN |
Dubai Airport taxi fare
The local taxi drivers use a taximeter to calculate fares. This means that your Dubai Airport taxi fare will be determined by the time it takes to reach your destination and the distance traveled.
There’s a starting fare of €6 (AED 25) for taking a taxi from Dubai Airport, and then a price per km of €0.53 (AED 2.19). There is no nighttime surcharge for rides originating from the airport.
For example, taking a taxi from Dubai Airport to the city center of Dubai costs around €15 (AED 65) for 4 passengers. You can also take a taxi to the popular city of Abu Dhabi, which is located around 150 km from the airport. The journey to Abu Dhabi will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and you’ll pay around €84 (AED 350).
To avoid watching the taximeter climb higher and the uncertainty of surcharges and hidden costs, you can pre-book your Dubai Airport taxi with Welcome Pickups. We offer all-inclusive pricing, so you will know the final cost before you even land in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Where do I find a taxi at Dubai Airport?
Catching a cab from the Dubai Airport taxi ranks is easy, no matter what time of day you land. There’s a taxi rank located outside of the Arrivals Hall of all three terminals at Dubai Airport and they are open 24/7.
Simply follow the taxi signs from inside the terminal and they will lead you out of the exit and towards the rank. If you have any issues finding the taxi ranks, you can ask a member of the “May I Help You” team inside the airport. If you haven’t pre-booked your ride, make sure you use taxis from the official airport taxi ranks, easily identified by their cream color.
*Please note that during peak travel times, you can expect a wait of up to 15 minutes for a taxi from Dubai Airport.
To avoid those wait times and enjoy a fully personalized transfer, with English-speaking drivers and guaranteed on-time pickups, you can pre-book your Dubai Airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.
Useful tips for getting a Dubai Airport taxi
- Dubai Airport taxi drivers will use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your journey. To get an accurate estimate of your fare, you can check our Dubai Airport taxi fare table at the top of this page.
- Ensure your driver resets and switches on their taximeter before you begin your journey.
- A surcharge of €6 (AED 25) will be automatically added to your fare for all journeys originating at the airport.
- You can make sure you’re using a licensed taxi by checking for the ID inside the car and a clear taxi number on the outside of the vehicle.
- Expect longer wait times and possibly increased fares during busy periods, such as 08:00–10:00, 17:00–19:00, and weekends.
- Not all Dubai Airport taxi drivers speak English. Pre-booking your ride can guarantee an English-speaking driver for your convenience.
- While many Dubai taxis accept card payments, it's advisable to confirm with the driver beforehand, as some may prefer cash.
- Airport taxis in Dubai can typically accommodate up to 4 passengers and 3 pieces of luggage.
- Taxis with pink accents are operated by female drivers.
- In the case of lost belongings or if you wish to make a complaint, be sure to ask for a receipt at the end of your journey.
- Tipping your taxi driver in Dubai is a common practice. You can round up your fare to add a tip.
- To ensure your driver is taking the correct and most direct route, you can track your journey on Google Maps.
- Pre-booking your Dubai Airport taxi will guarantee on-time pickups, all-inclusive competitive fares and 24-hour customer support.
How to get from Dubai Airport to your hotel
Starting off your time in Dubai with a stressful journey just isn’t the way to go. Taking the Red Line Metro from Dubai Airport to your hotel in the city center is the cheapest way to travel but it’s not the most convenient.
You will have to adhere to the strict luggage policies and once you reach the metro station in the city center, you will either have a long walk to your hotel or need to pay for a local taxi.
That’s why taking a fast and reliable Dubai Airport taxi is the best way to travel. You can enjoy a private journey directly from the airport to the door of your hotel, so all you have to think about is how you’re going to enjoy your first day in Dubai.
