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VIP Airport Transfer in Dubai
Facts and prices checked 7 October 2026 · by the Dubai Luxora team · sources
A VIP airport transfer in Dubai costs about AED 250 – 1,000 one way in a luxury car with a chauffeur, or from about AED 800 per hour in a Rolls-Royce. For help inside the terminal — fast track, porter, buggy — the official marhaba service starts from about AED 136. Your driver tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals with a name sign. DXB to Downtown is about 13 km (around 20 minutes); DXB to Dubai Marina is about 35–39 km (30–55 minutes).
At a glance
- Luxury transfer
- AED 250 – 1,000 one way
- Rolls-Royce
- from AED 800 / hour
- Meet & greet
- from AED 136 (marhaba)
- DXB → Marina
- 30 – 55 min
Key facts in 30 seconds
- Luxury car + chauffeur: about AED 250 – 1,000 one way; Rolls-Royce from AED 800/hour.
- marhaba (official) meet & greet from about AED 136: fast track and escort; higher tiers add porter, buggy and lounge.
- Emirates arrives at Terminal 3; flydubai at T2 and T3; many foreign airlines at T1.
- Free waiting is usually 30–60 minutes after landing; flight tracking is standard.
- Child seats on request — UAE rules require them up to age 4.
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Airport transfer prices in Dubai
Typical prices from licensed companies, hotel limousine price lists and official airport services, checked in October 2026.
| Option | Typical price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Airport taxi | starts at about AED 20 – 25, then metered | Queue at arrivals; no meet & greet |
| Hotel limousine (BMW 7 / GMC) | about AED 315 – 400 from DXB | Some hotels charge more from DWC (about AED 600 – 650) |
| Luxury car with chauffeur | about AED 250 – 1,000 one way | Depends on car and hotel location |
| Rolls-Royce with chauffeur | from about AED 800 per hour | Usually 2-hour minimum |
| marhaba meet & greet (inside the terminal) | from about AED 136 | Fast track and escort; higher tiers add porter, buggy, lounge |
| Al Majlis VIP terminal service | on request | Private passport control, security and customs |
Typical Dubai market ranges, checked October 2026. Your written quote confirms the final price, inclusions and VAT before you pay.
Which terminal will you land at?
- Terminal 3 (DXB): Emirates and Qantas.
- Terminal 2 (DXB): flydubai (some flydubai flights also use T3).
- Terminal 1 (DXB): many international airlines, for example British Airways, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air India, IndiGo and Saudia.
- Dubai World Central (DWC): some flydubai and other flights; it is about 33–38 km from Dubai Marina (around 30 minutes).
Send us your flight number and we confirm the terminal and meeting point.
Drive times from DXB
| To | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown / Burj Khalifa | about 13 km | about 20 minutes |
| Dubai Marina / JBR | about 35 – 39 km | about 30 – 55 minutes |
| From DWC to Dubai Marina | about 33 – 38 km | about 30 minutes |
Rush hours (mornings and late afternoons) add time; your driver plans the route.
Two parts of a VIP arrival
1. Inside the terminal: meet & assist
The official marhaba service meets you at the aircraft gate or arrivals hall. Its tiers range from fast track through immigration and security with an escort (Bronze), to a porter (Silver), and a one-to-one service with buggy and lounge (Gold). Meet & greet starts from about AED 136; marhaba Elite includes a chauffeured luxury car. For the highest level, the Al Majlis VIP service at Dubai International offers private passport control, security and customs (price on request).
2. Outside: the car
Your chauffeur waits with a name sign, helps with luggage and drives you to your hotel. Cars range from a Mercedes S-Class or BMW 7 Series to a GMC Yukon for families and a Rolls-Royce for a special arrival.
What is included
- Flight tracking — the driver adjusts to the real landing time.
- Free waiting time — usually 30–60 minutes after landing, depending on the company; extra waiting is charged.
- Meet & greet at arrivals with a name sign, and help with luggage.
- Fixed price agreed in advance; ask whether VAT is included.
Compare: taxi vs hotel car vs luxury chauffeur
An airport taxi starts at about AED 20 – 25 and is metered — good value, but you queue and there is no meet & greet. Hotel limousines often charge about AED 315 – 400 from DXB (more from DWC). A luxury chauffeur costs about AED 250 – 1,000 depending on the car, and a Rolls-Royce from about AED 800 per hour.
Travelling with children
UAE rules require child seats for children up to age 4, and children under 10 or under 145 cm may not sit in the front. Tell us the ages and we ask for the right seats.
How booking works
- Send your flight number, date, passengers, bags, hotel and preferred car.
- We send a fixed written price from a licensed chauffeur company.
- You confirm and pay the company directly; the driver's name and number arrive before landing.
Need a car for the rest of your stay? See our chauffeur service.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a VIP airport transfer in Dubai?
About AED 250 – 1,000 one way in a luxury car with chauffeur, depending on the car and hotel location. A Rolls-Royce costs from about AED 800 per hour, usually with a 2-hour minimum.
What is marhaba at Dubai Airport?
The official meet-and-assist service at DXB and DWC. Tiers include fast track and an escort, a porter, and one-to-one service with a buggy and lounge. Meet & greet starts from about AED 136.
Which terminal does Emirates use in Dubai?
Emirates uses Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB). flydubai uses Terminals 2 and 3; many other airlines use Terminal 1.
How long is the drive from Dubai Airport to Dubai Marina?
About 35–39 km, typically 30–55 minutes depending on traffic. Downtown is about 13 km, around 20 minutes.
What if my flight is delayed?
Chauffeur companies track your flight and adjust. Free waiting is usually 30–60 minutes after landing; extra time may be charged.
How much is a taxi from Dubai Airport?
Airport taxis start at about AED 20 – 25 and then charge by distance. They are cheaper but have no meet & greet.
Sources and how we checked
We checked every price and rule on this page on 7 October 2026, using official sources first, then operator price pages and trusted UAE media. Prices change with season, date and availability, so treat them as typical ranges. Your written quote from the licensed operator is the final price. Found something out of date? Tell us and we will check it.
- Dubai Airports — airlines and terminals — checked Oct 2026
- Dubai Airports — taxi — checked Oct 2026
- Dubai Taxi — airport taxi fares — checked Oct 2026
- marhaba — official DXB meet & greet and transfers — checked Oct 2026
- Emirates — marhaba services explained — 2026
- flydubai — meet and greet (marhaba tiers) — 2026
- Al Majlis VIP — Dubai International — checked Oct 2026
- flydubai — UAE chauffeur service (waiting time) — checked Oct 2026
- Kiwitaxi — Dubai airport to Dubai Marina transfer — checked Oct 2026
- Shangri-La Dubai — hotel limousine prices — checked Oct 2026
- Kempinski The Boulevard — luxury transfer service — checked Oct 2026
- Jumeirah Zabeel Saray — airport transfers — checked Oct 2026
- Mövenpick Downtown — location and airport distance — checked Oct 2026
- airportstaxitransfers — DWC to Dubai Marina — checked Oct 2026
- OneClickDrive — rent a car with driver in Dubai — 2026
- Swvl — luxury chauffeur service in Dubai — 2026
- Rolls Roycers — Rolls-Royce chauffeur service — 2026
- Gulf News — UAE child seat and front-seat rules — Feb 2021
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