Dubai International Airport
| Continent: Middle East | Country: United Arab Emirates |
| Dubail International Airport | |
| Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| IATA code | DXB |
| ICAO code | OMDB |
| Airport type | Commercial |
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Official Spotting Locations
Terminal 1 - Food Court
There are no official spotting locations, but you can see part of the concourse from the food court above the terminal 1 check in. The view is limited with the concourse blocking out all runway activities and the interesting Terminal 2 area. Pictures can be taken from here without attracting unwanted attention. Good advise is to be descrete anyway.
Other Spotting Locations
Runway 30 approach
You can do landing shots at DXB, but stay in a car and use descretion. RWY12 is usually used in the morning and untill mid day. Theres no really good spot for arrivals or departures and it just aint very safe to hang around RWY12 approach as the area is very busy industrial area and has several police stations. I have done it, but kept shifting position, most with a very limited view of the approach making things even more difficult. Runway 30 arrivals are much safer and easier to catch. as theres a small patch of desert near the villa village of Mirdif which is good and at some distance to nosy people. I have used this spot all my three years there and I know other people are still using it without any hassle. Again use descretion and you should be fine.
Locations to Avoid
Location
It seems that DXB Police is patrolling all areas within a certain distance to the perimeter fence. Stay at a distance when observing or photographing and use descretion. Do not hang around the perimeter fence.
Regular Traffic
Facilities and Transportation
A car is an absolute must.