Dubai Airport Arrivals — Live Flight Status

The live arrivals board above shows all incoming flights to Dubai International Airport (DXB) today across all three terminals. Data is sourced directly from the official Dubai Airports system and refreshes every 60 seconds. Each row shows the scheduled arrival time, actual arrival time, origin city, flight number, airline, terminal, baggage belt number and real-time flight status.

If you are meeting someone at Dubai Airport arrivals, search by their flight number, airline name or origin city using the search bar above. The board updates automatically — no need to reload the page. You can also filter by terminal to focus on Terminal 1, Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 arrivals only.

Which Terminal Are Dubai Airport Arrivals In?

Dubai International Airport has three terminals — Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. Each terminal has its own arrivals hall, immigration area, baggage reclaim and ground transport connections. The terminal for your arriving flight is shown on the live arrivals board above.

If you are unsure which terminal your flight arrives into, check the arrivals board above — the terminal column shows T1, T2 or T3 for every flight.

Baggage Claim at Dubai Airport

Baggage reclaim at Dubai International Airport is located immediately after immigration and customs in each terminal. The baggage belt number for your flight is shown on the live arrivals board above and updates automatically once the flight lands and baggage loading begins.

• Baggage belts are clearly numbered and shown on screens throughout each arrivals hall
• Allow 20 to 45 minutes from landing for bags to appear on the belt at DXB
• Emirates flights at Terminal 3 can take longer during busy periods due to high passenger volumes
• Bags Delivered status on the board means all luggage from that flight is now on the belt
• Priority baggage tags — often given to Business and First Class passengers — typically appear first
• If your bag does not arrive, report it immediately at the lost and found desk in the baggage hall before leaving the airport
• Dubai Airport operates a 24-hour baggage tracing service — keep your bag tag receipt

Meeting Arriving Passengers at Dubai Airport

Each of the three terminals at Dubai International Airport has a dedicated arrivals meeting point outside the customs exit. Passengers exit into the arrivals hall after clearing immigration, customs and baggage claim. The public meet-and-greet area is free to access.

• Meet-and-greet areas are located on the ground floor outside customs in each terminal
• Free seating and waiting areas are available in all three arrivals halls
• Cafes, restaurants and shops are available in the arrivals area of all terminals
• Terminal 3 arrivals hall is one of the largest in the world — allow time to find your meeting point
• Name board services and premium meet-and-greet are available through airport concierge services
• Check the arrivals board above before leaving home to avoid waiting for delayed flights
• Short-term pick-up zones are immediately outside each terminal exit

Immigration and Customs at Dubai Airport

After landing at Dubai International Airport, all passengers proceed through passport control (immigration) before collecting baggage and clearing customs. Dubai Airport immigration is open 24 hours and generally operates efficiently, though queues can be long during peak arrival waves in the early morning hours.

• UAE nationals and GCC passport holders use dedicated priority immigration lanes
• Residents registered for UAE Smart Gates (eGate) can use automated passport control — significantly faster
• Visitors from most Western countries, GCC states and many Asian countries are eligible for a free UAE visa on arrival valid for 30 days
• Some nationalities require a pre-arranged UAE visa — check requirements at the UAE GDRFA website before travelling
• Dubai Customs allows reasonable personal duty-free allowances — declare goods above limits at the red channel
• Carrying certain medications into the UAE requires prior approval — check with the UAE Ministry of Health
• Alcohol allowance for non-Muslim arrivals is 4 litres of spirits or wine

Transport from Dubai Airport After Arrival

Dubai International Airport is extremely well connected to the city and wider UAE. The Dubai Metro Red Line is the fastest and most affordable option for most destinations. Taxis, ride-hailing apps and buses are all available 24 hours directly from the arrivals exits of all three terminals.

Top Arrival Routes into Dubai Airport

Dubai International Airport receives flights from virtually every major city in the world. As the hub for Emirates — the world’s largest long-haul airline — DXB sees daily arrivals from London, New York, Sydney, Singapore, Mumbai, Karachi, Cairo, Nairobi, Frankfurt, Paris and hundreds more destinations. In the Gulf region, frequent arrivals connect Dubai to Doha, Muscat, Kuwait, Riyadh, Bahrain, Beirut and Amman.

The live arrivals board above shows every flight arriving at DXB today from all airlines across all three terminals. Use the search bar to find any specific flight instantly by flight number, city or airline name.

Dubai Airport Arrivals — Frequently Asked Questions