Dubai International Airport to Dubai

Dubai Metro Red Line – Airport Terminal 1 & 3 to Union

Frequent Red Line metro trains run from DXB Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations directly to Union Metro Station in Deira, a major city-centre interchange. Services typically operate from around 05:00 to midnight Monday–Thursday and Saturday, 05:00–01:00 Friday, and 08:00–midnight Sunday; check for holiday or Ramadan variations.

Dubai Metro Red Line – Airport to BurJuman (for Bur Dubai centre)

Red Line trains from DXB also stop at BurJuman Station, a key interchange serving the Bur Dubai central area and connecting to the Green Line. Same operating hours and frequencies as the Red Line generally apply; verify times around public holidays.

Dubai RTA Bus – Airport T3 to Naif Intersection (Deira)

RTA city buses run from Dubai Airport Terminal 3 to Naif Intersection 2 in Deira, a short distance from the traditional city centre and souks. Typical frequency is about every 15 minutes, with travel time around 25–30 minutes depending on traffic.

Dubai Airport Taxi (RTA / Dubai Taxi Corporation)

Official metered airport taxis are available 24/7 outside all DXB terminals, operated by Dubai Taxi Corporation under the RTA. They provide direct door-to-door service to Deira and the wider city, with a higher starting fare from the airport and dynamic pricing at peak times.

App-booked RTA Taxis via S’hail / Careem / Bolt

RTA-licensed taxis can also be booked through official apps such as S’hail, Careem or Bolt for pickup at DXB. These app-based rides use the regulated taxi fleet and fares, offering an alternative to street-hail airport taxis for trips to Deira and other central districts.