FBOs at Dubai International OMDB DXB

Airport security

Dubai and the broader UAE currently operate under elevated terrorism and armed conflict risk, with both the U.S. State Department (Level 3: Reconsider Travel) and the UK FCDO retaining advisories reflecting an unpredictable regional security environment driven by ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions. Iranian authorities have publicly threatened to target UAE locations associated with U.S. interests, and aviation authorities including the FAA have issued caution advisories for operators in the region. While the risk of street crime and civil unrest in Dubai itself is assessed as low, the terrorism threat is elevated and indiscriminate, with transportation hubs explicitly identified as potential targets. Dubai International Airport is one of the world's highest-volume international hub airports and is subject to the regulatory authority of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Dubai Police, operating within the UAE's national aviation security programme aligned with international standards. No formal published ICAO Annex 17 tier or equivalent national classification rating for this facility has been identified in available official sources; however, as a major international hub in the UAE, the airport is expected to operate pre-screening at terminal entrances, biometric identity verification including iris scanning, and a licensed digital screener certification system recently introduced for security personnel. Passengers should anticipate possible enhanced screening procedures consistent with the current elevated regional threat environment.

Customs, immigration and regulatory

Hours: H24 — customs and ICP clearance available at all terminals around the clock Customs posts at all three passenger terminals (T1, T2, T3) operate on a 24/7 basis; no prior notice required for charter customs clearance once slot and permit are confirmed; Dubai Free Zone inspection centre hours may differ

Ground corridor

Ground transport risk in Dubai is primarily characterised by traffic congestion and road safety concerns rather than opportunistic street crime, with the main arterial routes — including the Sheikh Zayed Road corridor connecting the airport to the city centre — subject to peak-hour delays; the airport is located approximately 4.6 km from the city centre in the Al Garhoud district, and the immediate airport environs do not present elevated crime risk. Official RTA-regulated taxis dispatched from designated terminal ranks and the Dubai Metro Red Line (direct service to Terminals 1 and 3) are the standard reliable options for most travellers; pre-arranged vehicles with vetted professional drivers are the preferred choice for executive, VIP, and security-sensitive movements. The broader regional security environment — characterised by periodic airspace disruptions and an unpredictable threat of missile or drone activity at short notice — is the primary movement risk consideration, and travellers should maintain a current exit plan, monitor official advisories in real time, and ensure pre-arranged transport is confirmed before travel.

City threat summary

Dubai and the broader UAE currently operate under elevated terrorism and armed conflict risk, with both the U.S. State Department (Level 3: Reconsider Travel) and the UK FCDO retaining advisories reflecting an unpredictable regional security environment driven by ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions. Iranian authorities have publicly threatened to target UAE locations associated with U.S. interests, and aviation authorities including the FAA have issued caution advisories for operators in the region. While the risk of street crime and civil unrest in Dubai itself is assessed as low, the terrorism threat is elevated and indiscriminate, with transportation hubs explicitly identified as potential targets.

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Abu Dhabi OMAD HIGH
• Al Ain OMAL HIGH
• Dubai OMDB HIGH

General

• AD CHART - ICAO (Chart OMDB-AD-2-21)
• STOPBARS AND INTERMEDIATE HLDG PSN (Chart OMDB-AD-2-26)
• AD OBSTACLE CHART - ICAO TYPE A RWY 12R/30L (Chart OMDB-AD-2-31)
• AD OBSTACLE CHART - ICAO TYPE A RWY 12L/30R (Chart OMDB-AD-2-33)
• ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE CHART - ICAO (Chart OMDB-AD-2-51)
• ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE TEXT (Text OMDB-AD-2-51-1)
• ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE TEXT (Text OMDB-AD-2-51-2)
• ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE TEXT (Text OMDB-AD-2-51-3)
• ATC SURVEILLANCE MINIMUM ALTITUDE TEXT (Text OMDB-AD-2-51-4)
• BIRD CONCENTRATION CHART (Chart OMDB-AD-2-85)
• VFR CHART - DUBAI CREEK VFR ROUTES (Chart OMDB-AD-2-91.1)

Ground and taxi

• AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART - ICAO APRONS Alpha, Bravo, Delta, Foxtrot, Sierra (Chart OMDB-AD-2-22A)
• AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART - ICAO APRONS Echo, Golf, Hotel, Quebec (Chart OMDB-AD-2-22B)
• AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART- ICAO APRONS Charlie (Chart OMDB-AD-2-22C)
• HOT SPOT - JET BLAST (Chart OMDB-AD-2-24)
• TAXIWAYS COMPATIBILITY CHART (Chart OMDB-AD-2-25)
• LOW VIS TAXI RTE ARR RWY 30L (Chart OMDB-AD-2-27)
• LOW VIS TAXI RTE ARR RWY 12L (Chart OMDB-AD-2-28)
• LOW VIS TAXI RTE DEP RWY 30R (Chart OMDB-AD-2-29)
• LOW VIS TAXI RTE DEP RWY 12R (Chart OMDB-AD-2-30)

Departures (SID)

• SID CHART - ICAO RWY 12 L/R RNAV1 ANVIX 5G, DAVMO 4G, EMERU 2G, IVURO 1G, KUTLI 4G, MIROT 3G, NABIX 3G, RIDAP 3G, SENPA 3G (Chart OMDB-AD-2-41)
• SID CHART - ICAO RWY 30 L/R RNAV1 ANVIX 7F, DAVMO 4F, EMERU 2F, IVURO 1F, KUTLI 4F, MIROT 3F, NABIX 3F, RIDAP 2F, SENPA 2F (Chart OMDB-AD-2-42)
• STANDARD DEPARTURE CHART - OMNI DIRECTIONAL DEPARTURE (Chart OMDB-AD-2-48)

Arrivals (STAR)

• STAR CHART - ICAO RWY 12 L/R RNAV1 DATOB 1E, IMPED 3B, IMPED 3E , LORID 1E, PUVAL 5B, PUVAL 2E, VUTEB 3B, VUTEB 3E (Chart OMDB-AD-2-43)
• STAR CHART - ICAO RWY 30 L/R RNAV1 DATOB 4C, DATOB 4D, IMPED 3C, LORID 4C, LORID 4D, PUVAL 5C, PUVAL 3D, VUTEB 4C, VUTEB 4D (Chart OMDB-AD-2-44)

Approach

• PRECISION APPROACH TERRAIN CHART - ICAO RWY 30R (Chart OMDB-AD-2-36)
• PRECISION APPROACH TERRAIN CHART - ICAO RWY 12L (Chart OMDB-AD-2-38)
• PRECISION APPROACH TERRAIN CHART - ICAO RWY 30L (Chart OMDB-AD-2-39)
• PRECISION APPROACH TERRAIN CHART - ICAO RWY 12R (Chart OMDB-AD-2-40)
• IAC - ICAO RWY 30L ILS CAT A-DL (Chart OMDB-AD-2-61)
• IAC - ICAO RWY 12R ILS CAT A-DL (Chart OMDB-AD-2-62)
• IAC - ICAO RWY 30R ILS CAT A-DL (Chart OMDB-AD-2-65)
• IAC - ICAO RWY 12L ILS CAT A-DL (Chart OMDB-AD-2-66)
• IAC - ICAO RNP RWY 12L CAT A-DL (Chart OMDB-AD-2-69)
• IAC - ICAO RNP RWY 30R CAT A-DL (Chart OMDB-AD-2-70)
• IAC - ICAO RNP RWY 30L CAT A-DL (Chart OMDB-AD-2-71)
• IAC - ICAO RNP RWY 12R CAT A-DL (Chart OMDB-AD-2-72)
• DUBAI CREEK VISUAL REPORTING POINTS (VRP) (Chart OMDB-AD-2-91.2)