If you’re flying to or from Dubai in the next six weeks, double-check the airport and terminal you’ll be using because Dubai International Airport (DXB) will be closing one of its runways for maintenance.
Here’s all you need to know about the Dubai International Airport renovations and how they can disrupt your journey.
Which runway is undergoing renovations?
The Northern Runway at DXB is being repaired as part of the Northern Runway Rehabilitation (NRR) project, which runs from May 9 to June 22. More than 1,000 flights will be rerouted to and from Dubai World Central each week (DWC).
In 2019, the Southern runway was closed for similar refurbishment work.
Which flights are likely to be impacted?
The following aircraft will be rerouted to DWC, according to Dubai Airports:
- flydubai
- IndiGo
- Israir Airlines
- SmartLynx Airlines
- Belavia
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Gulf Air
- Air India Express
- Arkia Israeli Airlines
- Luxair
- El Al Israel Airlines
- SkyUp Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Smartwings
- SpiceJet
- Aeroflot
- Ural Airlines
- flynas
“Any guests due to fly in to or out of Dubai during this closure period are advised to reconfirm flight details, including departure and arrival airports, with the respective airline before commencing their journey,” Dubai Airports said in a statement.
Directions to Dubai World Central
Dubai Airports is providing complimentary bus service between all terminals at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central throughout the redevelopment (DWC).
Dubai Airports has also partnered with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to make the transit from DWC more convenient. RTA cabs flagged from DWC will no longer be charged the Dh30 flag fall fare, according to Dubai Airports. Also, if you order an Uber through their app, you can save money by using the discount code (DWC2022) for your trip.
If you’re driving to DWC, either Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) or Emirates Road will bring you there (E611).
Arriving at DWC from E311
Follow signs for Dubai World Central when going from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. After passing through the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), turn left at the next roundabout to get to DWC.
Follow signs for DWC in the direction of Abu Dhabi to Dubai, and after passing Dubai Industrial City on your right, take a right at the next roundabout. You’ll be on the route that leads straight to DWC.
According to Dubai Airport, free parking is available for passengers at DWC.
Arriving at DWC from E611
Simply follow the signs for Dubai World Central when driving from Dubai to Abu Dhabi. You will find an exit for Dubai World Central – Exit 13 after passing Dubai Investment Park 2 on your right. You will arrive at DWC if you take the exit.
After passing through Dubai Industrial City on your left, take Exit 12 in the direction of Abu Dhabi to Dubai. You will be on the route to DWC once you take the exit.
According to Dubai Airport, free parking is available for passengers at DWC.