Dubai Taxi (meter) taxi
- Pick-up
- Taxi rank outside arrivals (T1, T3)
- Goes to
- Door to door
- Time
- 15–35 min
- Payment
- Card or cash
DXB → Dubai
Dubai International Airport to Dubai
The quickest way from Dubai International to Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall is usually the Dubai Taxi (meter) (15–35 min). The cheapest is the Dubai Metro Red Line. Landing late, use Dubai Taxi (meter).
- DXBArrivalsTaxi rank outside arrivals (T1, T3)
- Dubai Taxi (meter) · 15–35 min
- Door to doorRTA-licensed taxis
- Onward to the centre
- Burj Khalifa / Dubai MallDubai
Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall is 11 km (7 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.
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Best option by situation
- Cheapest
- Dubai Metro Red Line
- Fastest
- Dubai Taxi (meter)
- Arriving late
- Dubai Taxi (meter)
- With kids
- Dubai Taxi (meter)
- Heavy luggage
- Dubai Taxi (meter)
Every option compared
| Option | From → to | Time | Price | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Taxi (meter) RTA-licensed taxis | Taxi rank outside arrivals (T1, T3) → Door to door | 15–35 min | Varies | On demand |
| Dubai Metro Red Line RTA | Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 metro stations → Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Downtown | 25–35 min | Varies | On demand |
Step by step
Dubai Metro Red Line metro
- Pick-up
- Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 metro stations
- Goes to
- Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall, Downtown
- Time
- 25–35 min
- Payment
- Nol card from machines or counters
- Luggage
- Two pieces of luggage per passenger; large suitcases can be refused
Dubai International airport guide →
Sources
- dubaiairport.com — Dubai Metro Red Line and taxis at DXB
- en.wikipedia.org — terminals, operator and official website, checked 2026-09-25
- dubaiairport.com — taxis at DXB
- rta.ae — Red Line airport stations and luggage rules
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