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Dubai International Airport Terminal 1

Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport is located north of central Dubai in the Al Garhoud district and 4.6 km away from the city centre. It hosts over 100 airlines, and there are multiple shopping areas, lounges and stuff for passengers at Terminal 1 DXB.

Dubai Airport Terminal 1 Location

Terminal 1 DXB is located at D 89, Airport Road in the Al Garhoud District. The map of Dubai Airport Terminal 1 is:

Accessibility of Dubai Airport Terminal 1

The following are the accessibility points of DXB airport T1: 

  • Airport Terminal 1 Metro Station is located near D89 and Level 0
  • DXB T3 is almost 11 minutes away from Dubai Festival City
  • DXB T3 is almost 17 minutes away from Za’abeel 2
  • DXB T3 is almost 12 minutes away from City Centre Mirdif

DXB T3 is almost 23 minutes away from Creek Harbour Public Viewing Deck

Dubai Airport Terminal 1 Levels

Terminal 1 at DXB has 3 main levels. 

  • Departure Floor: The primary floor at Dubai Airport Terminal 1 is for departures
  • Upper Floor: The upper floor at Terminal 1 DXB includes facilities for passengers like lounges and shopping areas 
  • Apron Floor: Apron floor at DXB T1 is for arrivals and other check in services

 

Dubai Airport Terminal 1 Arrivals

Dubai International Airport — Terminal 1 (arrivals) offers a friendly and accommodating environment for passengers. It includes arrivals halls where passengers arrive and then continue their journey to Dubai after exiting. Here is a detailed overview of the arrival flow: 
  • You will follow the signs of immigration and Passport Control at the Arrival hall
  • There are separate lines for UAE nationals / GCC / e-gate / international at immigration and Passport Control checkpoints, from where you will get clearance and will head towards the baggage claim area
  • Smart Kiosks and E-gates are there for registered passengers for quick processing
  • You will see the baggage belts sign from where you can collect your stuff
  • Then you will head to customs, where the green sign means nothing to declare and red means good to declare
  • And after all clearance and check points, you will reach the arrival concourse from where you can head to your destination 
 

Facilities in Arrivals

The following are the facilities available at DXB T1 arrivals: 
  • Immigration / Smart Gates/e-gates
  • Baggage services
  • Lost & Found desk / online lost-item form 
  • Meet & Greet / VIP lounges and paid fast-track
  • Information desks and currency exchange 

Transport options from Arrivals at DXB T1

  • Official airport taxis
  • Metro 
  • Airport buses / RTA buses 
  • Ride-hailing apps / private transfers
  • Hotel shuttles / pre-booked transfers 
  • Car hire desks

Dubai Airport Terminal 1 Departures

Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 (departures) offers a smooth experience to passengers flying out of Dubai. It is designed in such a way that passengers can check in, clear security and board the flight as quickly as possible. Here are the details about Departures at Terminal 1:

  • Follow the signs to the check-in counters for your airline.
  • After check-in, proceed to the security screening area for your baggage and personal items.
  • Once security is cleared, you’ll move to the immigration and passport control section, where UAE nationals, GCC residents, e-gate users, and international passengers have separate lanes.
  • Smart Gates and e-gates are available for registered passengers to expedite passport control.
  • After immigration, you’ll enter the duty-free shopping zone and departure concourse, featuring shops, restaurants, and lounges.
  • Monitors and signage will guide you to your boarding gate, where you’ll await your flight.

Facilities in Departures

The following facilities are available at DXB Terminal 1 departures:
  • Airline check-in counters and baggage drop
  • Security and immigration checkpoints
  • Smart Gates / e-gates for quick processing
  • Duty-Free shopping and retail stores
  • Restaurants, cafés, and snack kiosks
  • Airline lounges and paid VIP lounges
  • Prayer rooms and rest areas
  • Information desks and currency exchange counters

Transport Options to Reach Departures at DXB T1

  • Official Dubai Airport taxis
  • Dubai Metro (direct access via Terminal 1 station)
  • RTA buses 
  • Ride-hailing apps 
  • Hotel shuttles for passengers staying nearby
  • Car parking and valet services for private vehicles

Dubai Terminal 1 Parking Fee

There are two parking lots at Dubai Airport Terminal 1 named: 

  • Premium Parking
  • Economy Parking

Premium Parking at DXB T1

The premium parking area at DXB T1 is also known as car park A, which is just a 2 to 3-minute walk away from the terminal. The parking fee at Premium Parking is:

Duration 

Car Park A (Premium) Fees 

5 minutes 

AED 5 

15 minutes 

AED 15 

30 minutes 

AED 30 

2 hours 

AED 40 

3 hours 

AED 55

4 hours 

AED 65 

1 day 

AED 125 

Additional day 

AED 100 

Economy Parking

Economy Parking at Dubai Airport Terminal 1 is also known as Car Park B. Here is the fee detail: 

 

Duration 

Car Park B (Economy) Fees 

1 hour 

AED 25 

2 hours 

AED 30 

3 hours 

AED 35

4 hours 

AED 45 

1 day 

AED 85 

Additional day 

AED 75 

Terminal 1 Dubai International Airport Services

The services at DXB Terminal 2 are: 

  • ATMs
  • Shopping
  • Business centre
  • Praying rooms
  • car rental desks
  • telecom services
  • baggage services
  • duty-free shopping
  • Currency exchange
  • DXB Family Zone B-gates 
  • VAT refund services at Gate D12 
  • Free Wi-Fi with unlimited connectivity 
  • Sleep ‘n Fly lounge at Concourse D



Restaurants and Cafes in Dubai Airport Terminal 1

There are several restaurants and Cafes at DXB airport T1, here is the list: 

  • Food Court
  • Costa Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • O’Briens
  • Brioche Dorée
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Pret A Manger
  • The Irish Pub
  • McGettigan’s
  • Flour + Stone
  • Giraffe World Kitchen
  • Jones the Grocer Express
  • The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
  • THE DAILY DXB urban street food
  • The Noodle House
  • The Draft House
  • Sawa (Lebanese street-food)
  • Masale / The Taste of India
  • Marrybrown
  • McDonald’s
  • KFC
  • Roti Bhai

 

Shops in Dubai Airport Terminal 1

The Shops at Dubai Airport Terminal 1 are: 
  • Boots
  • Spinneys
  • Burberry
  • Chanel
  • Gucci
  • Tiffany & Co.
  • Virgin Mobile
  • Mont Blanc
  • Hertz
  • Garrett Popcorn Shops
  • Costa Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • Michael Kors
  • Butlers Chocolate Café
  • Le Clos (wines & spirits)
  • Candylicious / Confectionery shop
  • Gifts from Dubai (souvenirs)
  • News & Books (newsstand / bookshop)
  • Electronics / Gadgets shop
  • Fragrances & Cosmetics shop
  • Gold & Jewellery (multiple outlets)
  • Watches shop / watch boutiques
  • Sunglasses / eyewear shop
  • Sports & Leisure / sports apparel shop
  • Liquor & Tobacco (duty-free counters)
  • Fashion / clothing boutiques (various brands)
  • Travel accessories / luggage shop
  • Telecom / SIM & accessories kiosks
  • IQOS Boutique at Dubai Duty Free
  • Gift & gourmet food (dates, chocolates, specialty foods)
There is also a dedicated cafe of Terminal 1 DXB, but you can also visit other restaurants and cafes at Terminal 1.

Lounges in Dubai Airport Terminal 1

There are several lounges at Dubai Terminal 2 with access to food. Here are a few lounges at Dubai Airport Terminal 1: 

  • Marhaba Lounges 
  • Ahlan Lounges
  • Sky Team Lounge

 

Flights at Dubai Airport Terminal 1

  • AEGEAN
  • Aeroflot Russian Airlines
  • Air Algerie
  • Air Astana
  • Air Baltic
  • Air Blue
  • Air China
  • Air France
  • Air India
  • Air Peace
  • Air Sial
  • Arkia Airlines
  • Azerbaijan Airlines
  • Batik Air
  • Belavia Airlines
  • Biman Bangladesh Airlines
  • British Airways
  • Cathay Pacific Airways
  • Cebu Pacific Air
  • Chanchangi Airlines
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • China Southern Airlines
  • Condor
  • Cyprus Airways
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Drukair
  • Egypt Air
  • EL AL Israel Airlines
  • Equatorial Congo Airlines
  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Eurowings
  • Finnair
  • FitsAir
  • Fly Baghdad Airlines
  • flyadeal
  • FlyNas
  • FLYONE
  • Go First
  • Gulf Air
  • Hainan Airlines
  • IndiGo Airlines
  • Iran Air
  • Israir Air
  • ITA Airways
  • Jazeera Airways
  • Jet Airways
  • Kam Air
  • Kenya Airways

 

  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  • Korean Air
  • Kuwait Airways
  • Libyan Airlines
  • LOT Polish Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • Lux Air
  • Mahan Air
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Middle East Airlines
  • Oman Air
  • Pakistan International Airlines
  • Pegasus Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • Royal Air Maroc
  • Royal Brunei Airlines
  • Royal Jordanian
  • S7 Airlines
  • Safi Airways
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines
  • Serene Air
  • Shaheen Air International
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Smartwings
  • SpiceJet
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • Sun Express
  • Swiss International Air Lines
  • Syrian Arab Airlines
  • TAAG Angola Airlines
  • Tarom
  • Thai Airways
  • Transavia France
  • Tunis Air
  • Turkish Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • Ukraine International Airlines
  • US-Bangla Airlines
  • Ural Airlines
  • Uzbekistan Airways
  • Virgin Atlantic Airways
  • Vistara
  • Yemenia – Yemen Airways

These airlines operate across major international and regional routes, connecting destinations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

Most serve both domestic markets in their home countries and global hubs for business, tourism, and cargo transport.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dubai Airport Terminal 1

Which airlines use Terminal 1 in Dubai Airport?

Dubai airport terminal 1 operates several airlines and the famous ones include British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines.

Dubai Airport Terminal 1 provides a variety of amenities for travelers, including popular shops like Dubai Duty Free and high-end brand stores. There are plenty of dining options, comfortable lounges such as the marhaba Lounge and sleep ’n fly, along with spaces for relaxation and entertainment like gaming zones, children’s play areas, and shower facilities.

Yes, there are several lounges at Dubai Terminal 1.

Yes, you can buy lounge access at Dubai Airport, even if you are flying economy.

Lounge access at Dubai Airport usually costs between $44 and $300, depending on the lounge and access level. The Emirates lounges are pricier, while options like the Marhaba Lounge start around $100 for four hours, and some lounges offer short stays from $44.

Yes, Economy Class Passengers can use the lounge. 

The facilities at Dubai airport terminal 1 including lounges, restaurants, shops and shopping. 

You can sleep at Dubai Airport’s Terminal 1 in the Sleep n Fly lounge located in Concourse D

Final Thoughts

Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 is located on the north side of Dubai airport. It mostly operates the international flights of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

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