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Dubai International Airport was the world’s fastest-growing airport in 2007 measured by passenger throughput, handling 34 million flyers. The airport will open its new Terminal this year and another facility for the A380 in 2009. Dubai is one of the world’s great shopping centers and DIA boasts 5,400 square meters of retail. Emirates, the Dubai-based carrier, have a hub there. Arriving passengers who need to collect the original visa permit at the airport can do so at the specially designated desks at the end of the Arrivals tunnel before taking the escalators to passport control desks.

Public transport service is very efficient in and around Dubai. Dubai Transport taxis are available 24 hrs a day in the city and at the Arrivals Terminal. Airport shuttle service is available between Terminal 1 and 2. Bus stations are located opposite to both terminals. Special Dubai International Airport Buses have also been introduced which provides custom-built air-conditioned buses with ample baggage hold. These buses serve the most popular corridors in the city center with over 80 hotels and furnished apartments within easy walking distance. The bus service targets both residents and tourists.Bus stations are located opposite both terminals. Bus no 4, 11, 15, 33, 44 connect with Terminal 1 while bus no 2 connects with Terminal 2. Special Dubai International Airport Buses have also been introduced which provides custom-built air-conditioned buses with ample baggage hold.

Inaugurated on May 1st 1998, to alleviate congestion from Terminal 1, Terminal 2 caters to point to point, scheduled, charter, executive and special interest flights such as hajj. Situated to the North of Terminal 1, and accessed from Al Tower Road (Galadari roundabout) and Rashidiya, the new spacious single story building is designed to ensure the comfort of passengers. Spacious and user-friendly with a total area of 12,000 square meters including 9,000 square meters of passenger processing facilities. Capacity for arriving and departing passengers is 500 and 1000 per hour respectively. Transfer of transit passengers between Terminal 1 and 2 takes 10 minutes. With 78 deluxe 5 star rooms, 6 junior suites, 2 royal suites, Dubai International Hotel is located on the third level of the Sheikh Rashid Terminal and offers a fantastic view of the runway and the Dubai Duty Free. Deluxe single room costs as per the time slot are US $ 51/hour from 8:00 pm - 3:00am and US $ 41/hour from 4:00 am - 7:00 pm while Double rooms costs as per the time slot are US $ 62/hour from 8:00 pm - 3:00am and US $ 52/hour from 4:00 am - 7:00 pm.All rooms are fitted out with TVs, mini Bars, luxurious bathrooms and a safe. Rooms are also available on an hourly basis.
Facilities
Duty Free Shops
Dubai Duty Free is celebrating its silver anniversary this year, and the multi-awarded airport retail operator is marking its 25th year with record-setting sales figures, exciting promotions, prestigious sports sponsorships, and aggressive multi-billion dollar expansion programs at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central. Opening its doors on December 20th 1983, the global mega brand hit the ground running, raking in US$20 million in first full-year revenues.The retail operator has since enjoyed unstoppable success. In 2008, Dubai Duty Free is again on target for another record year. Sales are running around 30% ahead of last year's, and the airport retailer is well on track to breach the US$1 billion-mark. Half year sales in 2008 have now reached Dhs 1.9 billion ($537 million) representing a 31% increase over the same period in the previous year. Dubai Duty Free's strategy has always been to keep it simple and to provide travelers with a first class retail experience where they have a great range of products, including new and exclusive launches, and an enjoyable customer experience.

The airport retailer's staff, who are amongst the best trained retail staff in the world, play a huge role in this.Dubai Duty Free also owes its success to its visionary leader, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports. Under his direction and creative leadership, Dubai Duty Free continues to soar to new heights. Dubai Duty Free opened for business on December 20th 1983. First year sales reached US$20 million (Dhs70 million). Sales in 2004 represent a 2, 400% increase over the first full year of business. Some of the facilities are listed down.Connect, Business Center,G-Force, Health Club,Banking,Dining,Entertainment(Women's Lounge & Children's Play Area),Internet Services:,Lounges,Medical Center,Prayer Room,Postal,Shopping,Special Needs,(Electric carts are available for transporting passengers to and from the new Concourse).

Car Parking
DCA provides vehicle parking services to companies and individuals registered with DCA. The enhanced e-services parking system is user-friendly and offer a speedy process and clear tracking of status for both internal and external users (customers).To apply for airport terminal 1 and 2 and staff parking cards. Parking charges,Car park A: 10 Dhs/ hr.Car park B: 5 Dhs/ hr.Long term parking rates apply only in Car park B at the rate of 5 Dhs/hr or 120 Dhs/day from day 1 to day 10, 75 Dhs/day from day 11 to day 90.Dhs 1000/- will be charged as a fine if it exceeds the mentioned 90 days with parking charges.And in car park A at the rate of Dhs 10/- per hour and 24 hours charges will be Dhs 240/- for the first day,2nd day onwards Dhs 200/- per day up to 30 days. Dhs 1000/- will be charged as fine if t exceeds the mentioned 30 days.Season car park passes available, subject to approval. Car park A: Dhs 7,300/year. Car park B: Dhs 4,500/year.

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