Dubai International (DXB) boasts brilliant infrastructure and great facilities for a seamless experience. One of the main amenities is the parking space. These spaces are located at different terminals and this article has all the details about parking fees.
Is DXB on the list of busiest airports? Of course and it is almost a no-brainer to predict this. DXB recorded 23.4 million passengers in just the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 1.5% compared to the same period last year.
The month of January alone noted the highest monthly traffic in the history of DXB – handling 8.5 million passengers. There is a huge possibility of the airport reaching the annual magic number of 100 million passengers in the near future.
Indians retained their position as Dubai International’s top destination country at 3 million passengers. Saudi Arabia, the UK, Pakistan, the US and Germany round out the top 5 positions, at 1.9 million, 1.5 million, 1 million, 804,000 and 738,000 people in the same order.
Car parking at Dubai International (DXB): Introduction
The Dubai International airport (DXB) has plenty of parking spaces in front of the terminals. There are three terminals at the airport. Terminal 1 handles all international airlines, except Emirates, flydubai and Qantas.
Terminal 2, on the other hand, is for flydubai and other regional and international airlines. Terminal 3 caters to the needs of passengers flying on flydubai and all Emirates and Qantas flights. The airport is huge but things remain in order all the time.
Parking spaces at DXB are located at a short distance from the entrance of each terminal. Besides, it is also possible to book a space before your flight since there are dozens of spaces designated for patrons.
People of Determination can get a couple of hours of free parking at DXB. For other customers, parking fees apply at the airport, depending on the terminal and parking zone type. Long-term parking is also accessible. Let us get into all the details.
DXB car parking fees for 2025
Just recently, Dubai International airport (DXB) announced discounted parking prices for summer on June 10. The updated prices remained from June 10 to 30 – applicable at Terminal 1 Car Park B, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.
For the current conditions, DXB car parking fees are:
| Terminal | Zone | Walk Time to Terminal | 1 Hour Fee | Daily Fee | Each Add’l Day |
| T1 | Premium (A) | 2–3 mins | AED 15 | AED 125 | AED 100 |
| T1 | Economy (B) | 7–9 mins | AED 25 | AED 85 | AED 75 |
| T2 | Premium (A) | 3–5 mins | AED 30 | AED 125 | AED 100 |
| T2 | Economy (B) | 10–12 mins | AED 15 | AED 70 | AED 50 |
| T3 | All Levels | 2–3 mins | AED 15 | AED 125 | AED 100 |
1. Terminal 1
a. Car Park A – Premium (2-3 minutes to terminal on foot)
| Car Parking Duration | Parking Fees (in Dirhams) |
| 5 minutes | 5 |
| 15 minutes | 15 |
| 30 minutes | 30 |
| Up to 2 hours | 40 |
| 3 hours | 55 |
| 4 hours | 65 |
| 1 day | 125 |
| Each additional day | 100 |
b. Car Park B – Economy (7-9 minutes to terminal on foot)
| Car Parking Duration | Parking Fees (in Dirhams) |
| 1 hour | 25 |
| 2 hours | 30 |
| 3 hours | 35 |
| 4 hours | 45 |
| 1 day | 85 |
| Each additional day | 75 |
2. Terminal 2
a. Car Park A – Premium (3-5 minutes to terminal on foot)
| Car Parking Duration | Parking Fees (in Dirhams) |
| 1 hour | 30 |
| 2 hours | 40 |
| 3 hours | 55 |
| 4 hours | 65 |
| 1 day | 125 |
| Each additional day | 100 |
b. Car Park B – Economy (10-12 minutes to terminal on foot)
| Car Parking Duration | Parking Fees (in Dirhams) |
| 1 hour | 15 |
| 2 hours | 20 |
| 3 hours | 25 |
| 4 hours | 30 |
| 1 day | 70 |
| Each additional day | 50 |
3. Terminal 3
In all levels (2-3 minutes to terminal on foot)
| Car Parking Duration | Parking Fees (in Dirhams) |
| 5 minutes | 5 |
| 15 minutes | 15 |
| 30 minutes | 30 |
| Up to 2 hours | 40 |
| 3 hours | 55 |
| 4 hours | 65 |
| 1 day | 125 |
| Each additional day | 100 |
Some more important facilities at DXB
Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of Dubai International airport (DXB) are firmly connected. You can shift from one terminal to the other on foot in just 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the section of the terminal you are in or you plan to be in.
You can also find Dubai Metro and shuttle buses connecting to both of these terminals. The metro operates from early in the morning until midnight or 1 am on some days. Terminal 2, on the other hand, is a bit of a different case.
If a passenger needs to transfer from Terminal 2 to another terminal at DXB, they need to collect their luggage first and shift next. Passengers making terminal transfers or concourse transfers are recommended to ask for suggestions from the staff.
Looking for touristy information?
Dubai International (DXB) handles millions of passengers each year and a great amount of cargo, too. Visit Dubai is one of the top facilities at the airport. It offers the latest information on all things tourism-related. There is a dedicated kiosk at Terminal 3.
Hotel bookings and VAT claims made easier
There is a Jumeirah Lounge at Terminal 1 and 3, facilitating bookings for accommodation at different Jumeirah Group properties in Dubai. You can come to Planet Payment to claim back Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods purchased in the Emirate.
Extra assistance and backing-related help
dnata assisted passenger at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of DXB is for guests in need of some additional support, including those encountering mobility issues or unaccompanied minors. You can come to Emirates NBD at Terminal 3 for all things banking related.
Tourist SIM in Dubai
Then, there is Etisalat, one of the largest telecommunication corporations in the region. It is present at all of the three terminals at DXB, helping in postpaid and prepaid plans and more. You can get ready-to-use SIM cards from Virgin Mobile, too.
Dubai Duty Free and more
Let’s not forget Dubai Duty Free. It is an enchanting place for tax free shopping in Dubai. Imagine a great collection of items from luxury to daily essentials, all in one place. Plus, you can get your hands on the OG Dubai chocolate by FIX Dessert Chocolatier.
For more details, check out our article about some of the top facilities at DXB.
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