DXB Airport Transfer
Terminal 1 handles flydubai, Air India, Oman Air, Gulf Air, and many regional carriers. Your driver tracks the flight, waits in the arrivals hall with your name board, and has the vehicle ready at the exit - the same professional service as Terminal 3.
| Destination | BMW 7 Series | GMC Yukon | Mercedes Vito |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Dubai | AED 180-220 | AED 220-270 | AED 250-310 |
| DIFC | AED 180-220 | AED 220-270 | AED 250-310 |
| Business Bay | AED 170-210 | AED 210-260 | AED 240-300 |
| Dubai Marina | AED 220-270 | AED 270-330 | AED 300-370 |
| Jumeirah | AED 190-240 | AED 240-290 | AED 270-340 |
| Abu Dhabi | AED 800-1,100 | AED 1,000-1,400 | AED 1,100-1,500 |
Common Questions
Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 handles a range of airlines including flydubai (the UAE's low-cost carrier), Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, Vistara (Air India merger), Oman Air, Air Arabia, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Gulf Air (Bahrain), Kuwait Airways, and numerous smaller regional and international carriers. Terminal 1 is connected to Terminal 3 by the airside people mover (Sky Train), accessible before passport control.
DXB Terminal 1 arrivals meet-and-greet area is on Level 1 of the terminal, accessible from the arrivals exit. Private chauffeur drivers hold name boards in the designated meeting area immediately after passengers exit customs. The terminal is smaller and typically less congested than Terminal 3, making the meet-and-greet experience more manageable. Your driver will be positioned at the arrivals exit with your name displayed.
No. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are separate terminals at Dubai International Airport. Terminal 3 is the Emirates Airlines terminal (the largest). Terminal 1 handles other carriers. They are connected airside but are separate buildings with separate vehicle access, arrivals areas, and meeting points. Always confirm which terminal your airline uses before booking a driver pickup. If you provide your flight number at booking, Gulf Chauffeur will confirm the correct terminal.
DXB Terminal 1 to central Dubai areas: Downtown/DIFC 20-30 minutes (non-peak), 35-55 minutes (peak). Dubai Marina 40-55 minutes (non-peak), 65-80 minutes (peak). Business Bay 20-30 minutes (non-peak), 35-55 minutes (peak). The routes from T1 and T3 are similar (they are in the same airport complex), with T1 slightly closer to the older Deira and Bur Dubai districts.
DXB Terminal 1 rates are similar to Terminal 3: Downtown/DIFC in a BMW 7 Series AED 180-220; Dubai Marina AED 220-270; Business Bay AED 170-210; Abu Dhabi AED 800-1,100. The terminal of departure does not significantly affect the rate as both terminals are within the same airport complex.
DXB Terminal 1 Pickup
Provide your flight number, destination, and group size. Name board in arrivals, 90-minute free wait.