Dubai is the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, a coastal metropolis of skyscrapers, malls and desert excursions. Dubai International (DXB) is only about 5 km from the centre and has two Metro Red Line stations, while Al Maktoum International (DWC) lies roughly 37 km to the southwest. Summers are extremely hot, so most visitors travel in the cooler months.
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3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. 95.2 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Dubai Metro Red Line from Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 stations; about 33 minutes from Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station to Terminal 1 | about 33m | AED 3 to 7.50 depending on zones travelled (Nol card) |
23 miles (37 km) from the city centre
US citizens do not need to arrange a visa in advance for stays of up to 30 days, and a free visitor visa is granted on arrival.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry, and have at least one blank page. Emergency passports and passports with an X sex marker are not accepted. Stays beyond 30 days need an extension, which immigration officials may grant at their discretion.
November to March is the most comfortable period, with average highs of roughly 75 to 87 °F. From June to September, highs average 102 to 106 °F.
Busiest: Nov–Mar. Quieter shoulder season: Apr, Oct.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°F (24°C) | 58°F (14°C) |
| Feb | 78°F (26°C) | 60°F (16°C) |
| Mar | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) |
| Apr | 92°F (33°C) | 71°F (22°C) |
| May | 100°F (38°C) | 77°F (25°C) |
| Jun | 104°F (40°C) | 80°F (27°C) |
| Jul | 106°F (41°C) | 86°F (30°C) |
| Aug | 106°F (41°C) | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sep | 102°F (39°C) | 82°F (28°C) |
| Oct | 96°F (36°C) | 75°F (24°C) |
| Nov | 87°F (31°C) | 68°F (20°C) |
| Dec | 79°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) |
Dubai is served by Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Dubai International Airport handled about 95.2 million passengers in 2025.
US citizens do not need to arrange a visa in advance for stays of up to 30 days, and a free visitor visa is granted on arrival. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry, and have at least one blank page. Emergency passports and passports with an X sex marker are not accepted. Stays beyond 30 days need an extension, which immigration officials may grant at their discretion.
November to March is the most comfortable period, with average highs of roughly 75 to 87 °F. From June to September, highs average 102 to 106 °F.
Dubai Metro Red Line from Terminal 1 or Terminal 3 stations; about 33 minutes from Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station to Terminal 1, about 33 minutes, AED 3 to 7.50 depending on zones travelled (Nol card).
Among the cities we cover, Boston (about 0m), Chicago (about 0m), Dallas (about 0m), Houston (about 0m), Los Angeles (about 0m), Miami (about 0m), New York (about 0m), San Francisco (about 0m), Seattle (about 0m) and Washington, D.C. (about 0m) have nonstop service to Dubai as of October 2026.
Dubai uses the UAE dirham (AED).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.