Al Maktoum International Airport

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Алексей Ш.

Level 14 Local Expert

The airport is small and deserted. Which, in principle, is not bad in some ways. There are practically no queues, all inspections are fast, and passport control is automated. If the destination is in the south of Dubai, it is quite convenient. There is a duty-free service, but not much.

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Бороздина Дарья

Level 21 Local Expert

A large and empty car, as many wrote here. See the photo) Positive: intuitive, clean, quiet, comfortable in air temperature, there are drinking fountains (take an empty bottle). Cons: there are few employees at the counters and at customs, few cafes where you can have a snack, no lounge. It's still far away, you can see on the map: it's 50 km from Sharjah, but so far we've been driving from the hotel for 2.5 hours). Keep in mind when choosing a flight (for example, Ural aircrafts fly here on tours, which delayed our departure from Moscow Time at 1.30, and back at 2.30).

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Lavender C.

Level 5 Local Expert

I liked the airport, check-in and passport control are fast. A clean, small airport. There is a mac and a coffee shop, there are few shops (if someone needs duty free). The staff is friendly, they speak English and will prompt you. The only negative, in my opinion, is boarding a plane through a bus, rather than a corridor. You get on the bus and they take you to the plane, but you don't have to wait for the buses, everything is fast

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Ширшова Варвара

Level 13 Local Expert

The airport is very small, but there are not many people there either. Everything is comfortable, accessible, clean, there is a small shop and several places where you can have a snack. A big plus is that the queues pass quickly enough, because everything is automated.

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лариса сироткина

Level 14 Local Expert

A good modern airport. Passport control is automatic. The small bottle of water was not taken away. The waiting room is comfortable. There are few people. Russian-speaking girls (similar to Kazakh girls) work in the shopsThe air conditioner is working. It's better to have a blouse. It took 15 minutes to check in for the flight. There is a lot of choice in Duty Free

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kelsonik

Level 12 Local Expert

It's a very cool airport, small, essentially one-story, and as free as possible (at least when we were there). There is a huge empty parking lot in front of him, there is practically no traffic nearby. When we took off, there was 1 person in the queue at check-in, 0 at passport control, 0 at scanning, as a result, it took 5 minutes from entering the airport to the waiting room. There is a Smart Gate framework at passport control, such as it should be convenient and fast, but this is if they work, which does not happen for everyone for unknown reasons. In the waiting area there is a McDuck with adequate lunch prices and a coffee shop. The toilets are cool in Dubai and there are quite a lot of them. In fact, the only disadvantage of a small airport is the lack of sleeves, buses are transported to and from the plane. You can get from the airport to the metro by bus F55, runs according to the schedule (there is one in Yandex Maps) once every 15-20 minutes, it is paid with a Nol transport card. Both times the bus was half empty. It seems like it's not far away, but the bus wanders through all sorts of local back streets, picking up people, as a result, it takes about 40 minutes in time. Of course, it would be absolutely wonderful if the metro was extended to this airport.

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Алексей Чвало

Level 8 Local Expert

A new, modern airport. The check is very fast, including the quick passage of the migration service using biometrics, if you have already crossed the border using this passport. But the airport is small, so it's a small duty-free service, if that's important to someone.

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семиренская светлана

Level 19 Local Expert

Convenient airport, spacious. Everything passed quickly. You can immediately exchange dollars for dirhams. The course is almost like in the city. There is a duty free. If you need alcohol, you can buy it. Large parking lot. The staff is very loyal. There are McDonald's and other cafes in the departure area.

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Сычев Максим

Level 8 Local Expert

I was very pleased with passport control, where they scanned my passport in 20 seconds and enclosed an envelope with a compliment, which turned out to contain a free SIM card linked to my passport and 40GB of traffic for 24 hours. It is clear that it is so convenient for them to track visiting guests, but it is also pleasant for guests not to think about communication methods and roaming overpayments. In addition, a little later we discovered that in Dubai and Yandex.Go works with a link to Russian cards - it's not cheap, but it works.

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Anastasia Tamagocha

Level 12 Local Expert

Brand new, clean and not a big airport near Dubai! There are no queues from check-in to boarding - everything is fast! There are cafes and Macs and duty free! Comfortable recreation areas!

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Сергей Гуреев

Level 13 Local Expert

the building requires renovation, insufficient navigation, few shops and a very peculiar business lounge (there is practically no service, there are not enough places). On the plus side, digital solutions speed up the process when passing through customs (but they don't always work))

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Иван Д.

Level 10 Local Expert

Very far from the city. If you take public transport from the center, you will have to make several transfers. If you take a taxi, then prepare from 4,500 to 6,500 rubles. It is spacious inside, there are many check-in counters, there are automatic passport control counters. After the passport control area, there is a small duty free with a wide assortment. There are several cafes, McDonald's. You can take food with you on the flight if you suddenly fly to Moscow. You even need to take it. Necessarily. 5.5 hours in victory without power, it's still an adventure.

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Надежда Пазухина

Level 10 Local Expert

Very comfortable, small - this is a big plus, there are no huge queues, it is equipped with electronic passport control, which increases the passability of passengers, and screening is also very convenient. Wi-Fi is elementary, detects and immediately connects, no need to register and other problems, arrived, a second to connect and you're in touch. Upon arrival, they give you a SIM card for free, leaving the airport again with the Internet. Very comfortable, clean, friendly staff!

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Артур

Level 13 Local Expert

I give 4 stars that there is no transport accessibility, it's fine only by taxi, but by bus F55, it takes a very long time to drive, it takes a lot of time and only at the end it gets to the airport, about 50+ minutes, you need to do it directly from the expo2020 metro terminal station to the airport, then you would have reached it in 20 minutes or maybe I'll finish the metro to the airport.

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Алексей Корсунов

Level 14 Local Expert

The airport is very economy class, but there are Dutch free and McDonald's, and McDonald's is very good, and not expensive, as it happens at other airports, as I know it takes a long time to get by public transport, and so in general, pretty fast passes and check-in, very calm environment

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Alleko Alex

Level 16 Local Expert

It's a great airport, everything is very well and conveniently arranged. Friendly staff, no queues. A full-fledged duty-free store. Several restaurants and cafes. Only positive emotions from the visit.

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Лилия Киселенко

Level 8 Local Expert

The terminal is spacious and air-conditioned. All the stages passed quickly, Utair aircraft flew. We easily found the Taxi company's counter and quickly arranged it. The toilets are clean, shops and cafes, a comfortable waiting area.

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Mukhomarina

Level 3 Local Expert

If we talk about the speed of service, then everything is very fast, the airport is not big, there were no queues anywhere more than 15-20 minutes. Duty free is also compact, but it has everything you need. The waiting room is great, lots of chairs, carpet underfoot, everything is very comfortable. From the center of Dubai at 11 p.m. we reached the airport in an hour. The price was 150 dirhams. If you consider that more budget flights from Moscow arrive at this airport, then the cost of plane tickets plus the cost of a taxi from the airport to Dubai is still much more economical than arriving at the airport in the city itself.

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Виктория

Level 25 Local Expert

A large, half-empty airport. Very quickly after the plane, the passport was checked (by the face recognition system) for literally 5 minutes!) check the luggage during the flight so that it fits in the box) after the plane, you can go to the city by public transport, namely by bus, but at the same time there is nowhere nearby to buy a card (travel card), so you can only pay for it by filling up a travel card in a vending machine near the bus or already with a pre-filled travel card. The taxi from the airport to the Mall of Emirates left at 140 dirhams (at night and very early in the morning at 6 o'clock).

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Алексей З

Level 13 Local Expert

The airport is convenient, everything is well organized, the signs and designations are intuitive, even for an illiterate person, passport control is automated, the staff is qualified and attentive, there are plenty of sanitary facilities, everything is clean everywhere. I carried 1.5 liters of water on board, bought outside the airport, no one said a word to me.

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Сергей Рыжов

Level 19 Local Expert

A good new airport, duty-free shops were in the process of opening, but there was still one. There were very few people at the airport, so the check-in and other procedures were completed instantly. The waiting areas are equipped with comfortable chairs, and there are cafes for snacks. There is a designated smoking area.

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Кирилл Ююкин

Level 5 Local Expert

Nice small modern airport. Employees work fast. There is no queue. Dachshunds are processed quickly. The cash was quickly received. Duty free is too small, well, OK. There is no sleeve to the plane, it transports the bus to the ramp - this is one of the disadvantages. But in general, it's a good new clean one.

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ольга спирина

Level 5 Local Expert

It's a great airport. Yes, he's not pompous. Without fountains, etc. It is only being equipped. But there aren't many people. You can quickly register, go through customs and inspection. Already in the area after the inspection there are shops, a pharmacy, a currency exchange office, however, not very profitable. You can have a snack on the second floor. There are many waiting areas. A small disadvantage is the remoteness. But not critical.

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Владислав Р.

Level 9 Local Expert

There are few people here and everything is fast. The system is very convenient for departure. I put my passport in, looked at the camera, and walked through. That's when you arrive. There is no subway here. You can get to the metro by bus right next to the exit to the EXPO2020 station. Rides for 30-40 minutes. Buy a Silver card for buses and metro 25 dirhams near the exit in the store. The cafes in the departure area are all new and quiet. Everyone is very polite.

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wadim post

Level 9 Local Expert

A clean, spacious and tidy port. An increase has been made - by 2030, they promise that it will grow 20 times. The entire South Dubai area is planned to be intensively built up with residential real estate, malls, outlets and other amenities. There is a DU communication office in the lobby between arrival and departure, you can buy a SIM card if it is not free enough. The strangeness. There are many toilets in the departure area, but they are all closed. The nearest toilet is in the arrivals area. Everyone rushes there in droves. The water in the vending machines is affordable - local brands for 3 dirhams. After passing the border, there is one large Duty-Free store with perfumes, alcohol, watches, a local pastry shop and dried fruits; there is a small showcase with gold. There is a McDonald's and a small cafe on the second floor.

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Дарья Сагайко

Level 15 Local Expert

Excellent airport, sparsely populated, fast baggage collection and passport control. There is a bus from the airport to the Expo 2020 metro (you can buy a card at the store at the airport exit)

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Валерий Качин

Level 6 Local Expert

Few people and fast check-in and boarding processes. There are no queues. A little Duty free. On the edge of Dubai, closer to Abu Dhabi. Take an official taxi, it's much cheaper.

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Tatiana Eroshcheva

Level 9 Local Expert

Clean, sparsely populated - these are the advantages. Then there are the disadvantages. There were only smart -gates at passport control. Something went wrong with me. They searched and checked for 40 minutes. I wasn't the only one. And the explanation is simple: the system didn't work well in computers. It's at an international airport!... And the workers there are in flip-flops, almost in slates... The business lounge is so-so... Omelette...

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Илья А.

Level 8 Local Expert

A small airport in 30-40 minutes from Dubai Marina. There were few queues. There is a very small duty-free zone and, while waiting for departure, there are only 2-3 options where you can eat and drink. In general, it is convenient, you can safely fly through it.

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Мария Влади

Level 7 Local Expert

We passed through passport control very quickly. A separate queue has been set up for the second and subsequent visits to Dubai. At the first visit, the retina of the eye is scanned. When leaving Dubai, you need to scan your passport and look at the window where the eye scan takes place - passport control is completed independently without the participation of a passport officer. There is free Wi-Fi and clean toilets at the airport. You can get from the airport to the city by city bus, having previously purchased a Nol card at the airport exit store.

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Анна Мешавкина

Level 6 Local Expert

It was in early May 2025. The airport is compact and brand new - not all the outlets have opened yet. There aren't many people at all. There are a lot of empty seats, respectively. There is a currency exchange, there is a place to have a snack and buy water, but without much choice. The duty free is small. They arrive an hour later than at major airports, so they didn't get very bored. All in all, it's a brand new, pleasant, compact airport. 🩷

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Виктор Мелихов

Level 9 Local Expert

It's a great airport. Spacious, comfortable, clean, bright. There aren't many people. Customs clearance is automatic. No queues! There's plenty of room for everyone. Everything is very convenient and comfortable. The impressions are pleasant. I really liked it! Well, but the dutik is not the best, that the prices, that the choice did not go in. In Moscow, duttfree was much more interesting in terms of choice and prices 😍🎈😻

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Наталия Пирогова

Level 6 Local Expert

There are very few people. We had a flight at 13:50. The check-in and inspection took place faster than ever in my life. There are a few shops, McDonald's, Costa on the second floor by excavator. There is a drinking fountain where you can fill a bottle with water. It is located in a recess to the left of the entrance to the women's bathroom. This toilet is opposite the car, at the end of the row of shops. Or you can buy water from a vending machine for 3 dirhams 0.5 liters. Union Pay RSHB does not accept cards. One of the disadvantages of the airport is that the metro does not reach here. We took a taxi. Take the ones with the RTA symbol on the side. According to the counter. We got 90 dirhams to Dubai Marina. You can take the F55 bus to the Expo 2020 metro station, then to your station. There are only two branches, red and green.

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Иванка Янина

Level 8 Local Expert

Overall, I really liked this airport. What exactly: pleasant and helpful staff, few people, no queues, compact, fast, to / from Marina go quickly (30-40 min) and inexpensive by taxi. You can get there by public transport bus + metro. The bus runs according to the schedule from the stop next to the exit from the airport, and the subway is a minute walk from disembarkation from the bus. The bus schedule can be viewed in Google maps - everything is clear. There are 2 cafes and a small DFree in the departure area. But the delivery to/from the plane is by bus.

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Наталья 5

Level 11 Local Expert

The cozy airport always passed quickly. It is convenient to return the free taxis, Everything is clean, the staff is friendly. Duty free is awesome

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Максим Я.

Level 5 Local Expert

A small airport, especially after the main one. There is no metro, there is rarely a bus, but there is a night bus. Taxi 100-120 dirhams to Barsha Heights and 90-100 back. There are few flights, so it is quite free. There is a taxi stand, somewhere in front of 200 check-in counters. There are automatic border crossing stands, for those who are in Dubai again, they save time, if those who did not try to pass there for the first time, it would be even faster. Baggage collection is slow. The Dutik is very small both on arrival and on departure. Cosmetics, if you need it very little, alcohol and tobacco are available, but it is easier to buy in Russia. The business hall is small, the food is rather Indian-style, there is alcohol. An hour before departure, they open the gate and start to drive everyone into it - do not see it, there is not even a toilet in this septic tank. The manager in the business hall shouted "all aboard" and literally kicked her out of the hall. Calmly let it pass by.

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Лариса К.

Level 8 Local Expert

The impressions are not bad . I had a transfer from the hotel to the Airport. The driver included a waltz from the Nutcracker opera, a dance with Khachaturian's Sabres. The airport staff will meet and escort you directly to the right counter. Only Pakistanis worked at the check-in desks, they do not know Russian. I tried to get information in English on how to return the money if the baggage was paid for, but in fact it was hand luggage - I did not understand. The waiting room is large. Departure is delayed by 1 hour. The duty-free shop is very modest. I bought a box of dates with fillers .

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Светлана Шишкина

Level 8 Local Expert

Spacious halls, comfortable waiting areas, friendly staff. We checked in for the flight quickly, with the whole family in one row. Passport control and pre-flight inspection were also carried out promptly.

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Исмоилов

Level 11 Local Expert

I was satisfied with the service at the airport. Cleanliness, order, clear navigation in several languages. We were pleasantly surprised by the availability of comfortable chairs, charging stations and cafes with reasonable prices. And free wi-fi, arrival and departure passed without delay.

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Сомина Ольга

Level 3 Local Expert

Pros: there aren't many people, we passed the check-in very quickly, and also back, it was clean. Minus: it's a long way from Sharjah, we went there for a vacation. There are big traffic jams towards Sharjah in the evening.

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Наталья Пучкова

Level 11 Local Expert

The airport is small, or rather it is huge, but it is all transport, and the part that accepts charters is small. They take buses from the plane, the air conditioner is working in the building itself, and those who are chanting the retina for the first time (everyone is very friendly and friendly). There is a currency exchange at the airport - the exchange rate is good, there is a shop next to the currency exchange where you can buy a bus and subway card, a silver card costs 25 dirhams - 19 dirhams remains in the card account for the train. There is a 55 bus from the airport to EXPO 2020, and then a subway to Dubai.

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Natalia90094

Level 15 Local Expert

An ordinary airport, no frills. One small business room, which is constantly full. Therefore, VK goes to McDonald's, which has a price tag like in a restaurant, but not fast food))) There are several exchangers where you can exchange dirhams back to dollars or rubles at a favorable exchange rate. It takes 30-40 minutes to get to the airport by taxi. I understand that package tourists do not arrive at this airport. This one is intended for those who buy tickets on their own. The package carriers fly either to Sharjah or to DBX.

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Man truth

Level 11 Local Expert

The airport is relatively small, in general everything is fast, and baggage check-in and passport control. Of the disadvantages, there was only one personal security checkpoint and there was a crowd of people in this place, they didn't "dig up" the volume of water with them, everyone had 0.5, everyone was allowed through ... Duty free is small at the moment, but some departments are still under construction.

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Ирина Кл.

Level 5 Local Expert

The new airport is sparsely populated, there is a dutik and a currency exchange. Minus -it's far from Dubai, the taxi cost 150 USD on the meter. I flew to Moscow on October 26, the inspection and control passed so quickly that the interesting man did not have time to ask for a phone number. It's a pity ((

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Dr. LyudMila

Level 19 Local Expert

In my opinion, it's a very strange airport. It's small. We got from Dubai Marina to it in about 40-60 minutes by taxi. We flew on a regular Aeroflot flight. There is no such possibility to register online, I had to stand in line for more than an hour to check in, then most of the registered passengers went to the only business lounge, a queue formed at the door, and there were half-empty plates and a non-working coffee machine on the buffet. There was no teletrap to the plane, they took us on two buses in the heat. DutyFree is quite modest, the selection of products is not very large. I didn't like this airport.

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Надежда Львова

Level 17 Local Expert

A small, compact airport. Registration is fast, navigation is very native, passport control is automatic, and screening is very fast. Duty-free is small, but, in general, you can buy souvenirs, sweets, cosmetics. There is a McDonald's and a coffee shop on the second floor. There aren't many people, it's calm and quiet. Boarding via buses.

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Светлана Горн

Level 14 Local Expert

This is the second airport in Dubai, the one that is smaller. If you don't understand English, there are employees who speak Russian. The airport is clean, navigation is clear even in English. There are small cafeterias, Dutch fries. Comfortable seats in the waiting areas. Places for charging phones with adapted sockets.

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Юлия

Level 30 Local Expert

A huge, empty airport. At the same time, there are few seats in the check-in area. There are many duty-free boutiques. A comfortable waiting room. But the business lounge leaves much to be desired. On arrival, you will be greeted by Arabs in national clothes. Only three racks were working. But surprisingly, the queue passes quickly. They give you local SIM cards for free.

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Светлана Светлана

Level 5 Local Expert

It is very convenient that the airport is located next to the Vnukovo Airport metro station.It was clean, cozy, courteous staff, lots of shops, cafes and fast food restaurants, and the waiting time for the plane's departure flew by quickly. We were satisfied

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Вероника Джабарова

Level 10 Local Expert

This airport is noticeably inferior to Dubai International Airport in terms of beauty and comfort. It's much simpler, not impressed at all. The duty free is small.The common space is empty, not filled with anything.Maybe for now.There are only two food outlets - McDonald's and Costa. The area in front of the exit to the plane is small, there may not be enough seats for everyone.One big plus is that it's clean, just like everywhere else in Dubai.

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