Dubai Airport Parking: Rates, Terminals & Tips (2026)

Dubai Airport Parking Overview

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has dedicated multi-storey car parks at each terminal. Parking is managed by Dubai Airports and rates vary depending on the terminal, duration, and whether you want short-term, long-term, or valet parking.

All car parks accept cash and card payment at the exit barriers. You can also pre-book parking online through the Dubai Airports website for a small discount on long-stay rates. The car parks are open 24/7 and connected to the terminals via covered walkways.

Terminal 3 Parking Charges

Terminal 3 serves Emirates flights and is the busiest terminal at DXB. Parking is available in the multi-storey car park directly connected to the terminal.

First hour costs AED 20, with each additional hour at AED 10. The maximum daily rate is AED 200. Weekly long-stay rates are around AED 700.

The short-term car park is on the upper levels closest to departures. For pickups, use the arrivals level or the free 15-minute waiting zone. Valet parking is available at approximately AED 250/day and includes car washing on request.

Terminal 1 Parking Charges

Terminal 1 handles most international airlines other than Emirates.

First hour costs AED 20, with each additional hour at AED 10. Maximum daily rate is AED 200. Weekly long-stay rates are around AED 700.

The car park is connected to the terminal via the arrivals hall on the ground floor. Follow signs for short-stay or long-stay depending on your duration. Pre-booking is recommended during peak travel seasons like December and March.

Terminal 2 Parking Charges

Terminal 2 mostly serves flydubai and budget carriers. It is smaller than Terminals 1 and 3 but still has a dedicated car park.

First hour costs AED 15, with each additional hour at AED 10. Maximum daily rate is AED 150. Weekly long-stay rates are around AED 500.

Terminal 2 is located separately from Terminals 1 and 3, so make sure you are heading to the right terminal before parking.

Money-Saving Tips

If you are dropping someone off, use the free 15-minute waiting zone at arrivals instead of parking. For short waits, the first hour costs AED 15-20 which is reasonable.

For longer stays, compare the airport parking rate against leaving your car elsewhere and taking a taxi. An Uber from Dubai Marina to DXB costs roughly AED 50-70 each way, which is cheaper than a week of airport parking at AED 700.

Pre-booking online through the Dubai Airports website sometimes gives discounts on long-stay rates. And if you are renting a car, consider a company like LuxeClub that offers airport delivery and collection — skip parking entirely and have the car waiting for you at arrivals.