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
Website	http://www.dubaiairport.com
Overview map	Google Maps
Communications
Tower
Ground	{{{atcground}}}
Clearance
Approach
ATIS

122.800

Other 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 discrete anyway.

• AirTeamImages.com sample photo: [1]

• AirTeamImages.com sample photo: [2]

Runway 30 approach

You can do landing shots at DXB, but stay in a car and use discretion. RWY12 is usually used in the morning and until mid day. There is no really good spot for arrivals or departures and it just isn't 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 discretion and you should be fine.

• AirTeamImages.com sample photo: [3]

• AirTeamImages.com sample photo: [4]

Locations to Avoid

Perimeter Fence

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 discretion. Do not hang around the perimeter fence.

Facilities and Transportation

A car is an absolute must especially if you venture out during the summer (which should be avoided - its too hot). Even in the autumn and spring the air conditioner is a dear friend. The spots are also difficult (if not impossible) to reach by public transportation.