Smoking Area - Dubai Airport Terminal 3

Smoking at Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Smoking at Dubai International Airport (DXB) is only permitted at designated places, normally located in areas after security and before the security checkpoint. But many reviewers complained about the smell of smoke throughout the terminals. According to

Daniel Yoon, a local guide, said there was a constant smell of smoke.

Smoking Areas at DXB

The travellers appreciate the effort of Dubai Airport in adding the designated places with proper ventilation for smokers. But it still needs to be managed properly. There are the following smoking areas at DXB airport:

Terminal 3 Smoking Areas

The DXB Terminal 3 Smoking areas are at Gates:

A23 (some passengers state it is closed)

B27

C23

Anindya Sundar Patra has attached the image of Winston Smoking Lounge from a few months back that clearly shows that lounges at terminal 3 also offer dedicated smoking areas.

Terminal 2 Smoking Areas

The DXB Terminal 2 Smoking areas are at Gates:

Departure Gates

Kevin A Drake shares that Marhaba Lounge is for a quick break and smoking.

Terminal 1 Smoking Areas

The DXB Terminal 1 Smoking areas are at the Gates:

D11-12

Winston branded room ( at Gate 1)

D12-D13 (Camel Lounge)

D22

Garden Terrace Bar

Lucie Rozínková mentions that she likes smoking areas at Gates D11-12.

Details about Smoking at Dubai International Airport

If you are travelling to DXB airport and are a regular smoker, here are the details you must remember:

There are designated areas marked where you can smoke at DXB.
These smoking lounges have the best ventilation systems to prevent smoke from moving out.
Still, more ventilation systems or dedicated smoking lounges are required, as many people who do not smoke find it uncomfortable at lounges because of the smell.
Passengers are not allowed to carry e-cigarettes at Dubai Airport inside terminals.

FAQs About Smoking at Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Below are the answers to frequently asked questions about smoking at Dubai International Airport (DXB):

Q: Is there any smoking area in Dubai Airport?

A: Yes, there are dedicated smoking areas at Dubai Airport at each terminal. You can also book a lounge like Marhaba Lounges or Plaza Premium Lounge if you want a dedicated smoking area.

Q: Can you smoke after going through DXB airport security?

A: Yes, you can smoke after going through airport security at Dubai Airport in dedicated lounges and areas.

Q: Can you smoke after check-in at the DXB airport?

A: Yes, you can smoke after check-in at the Dubai Airport in the designated areas.

Q: Can tourists smoke cigarettes in Dubai?

A: Yes, you can smoke cigarettes in Dubai, but there are specific public areas where smoking is prohibited, and a fine will also be charged against you. But there are licensed shisha cafés and outdoor smoking areas at Dubai that you can use for smoking.