DXB · Reviewed 2 August 2026
Dubai Airport arrival guide
A step-by-step DXB international arrival guide covering passport control, baggage, customs, terminals and the public meeting area.
Short answer
Follow the arrival signs from the aircraft to passport control, collect checked baggage, pass customs and continue into the public arrivals area. Keep your terminal and onward pickup point in the same message.
Key facts
- Airport
- DXB · Dubai International
- Terminals
- 1, 2 and 3
- Local time
- Gulf Standard Time · UTC+4
- Final authority
- UAE border and customs officials
Before landing
Keep your passport, valid entry permission and Dubai address accessible. Check the baggage tag and confirm the terminal shown by your airline.
A Fast Track booking helps with guidance but does not replace any document or official decision.
From aircraft to pickup
Complete passport control before entering baggage reclaim. Check the belt display for your flight, then follow the appropriate customs channel.
Only after the controlled arrivals process should you look for a driver, family member or confirmed meet-and-greet instruction.
Frequently asked questions
Which terminal will I arrive at?
It depends on the airline and flight. Confirm the terminal with the airline and live flight information.
Can someone meet me before immigration?
Meeting procedures depend on security access and the confirmed service; follow the final written instruction.
Primary sources
- Dubai Airports — official DXB passenger website
- Dubai Airports — immigration and visas
- Dubai Customs — official information
Editorial method: checked against Dubai Airports, UAE Government, GDRFA, Dubai Customs, RTA and airline sources linked in each guide.