The Dubai International Airport is home to three main terminals which link one gate to the next, allowing passengers to reach departure and arrival areas easily. Terminal 2 offers ease of travel for both national and international flights to and from Dubai.
If tourists or expats are heading to Dubai Airport Terminal 2 in between their flights, it is important to know what it offers. We aim to enlighten travellers on the terminal’s levels, access prices, amenities and lounges.
What Is Dubai International Airport Terminal 2?
The Terminal 2 in the Dubai International Airport is responsible for handling budget airlines. With over 50 airlines safeguarded by the professionals at terminal 2, it can handle anything from chartered, special interest, regional and international flights easily.
Here is all that there is to know about Terminal 2 Dubai.
Internal Map
The internal map of terminal 2 in Dubai offers a clear look into how the terminal is laid out, presented clearly as follows:
- Toilets
- Customer Service Kiosks
- Phone Booth
- Middle Area
- ATMs
- Main Hub
Terminal Levels
There are four levels in Terminal 2, each serving a different purpose, as listed as follows:
- Level 1: Main arrival area in Dubai Airport terminal 2.
- Level 2: Boarding area, including eateries, shopping areas, and lounges.
- Level 3: Departure area, including check-in counters and service kiosks.
- Level 4: Second arrival area.
Shopping Directory
Terminal 2 at Dubai Airport offers a variety of dining facilities, shopping services and ways to relax. They are listed below as follows.
Dining
- Subway
- Mcdonald’s
- Jones the Grocer
- Starbucks
- KFC
- Krispy Kreme
- Costa
Shopping
- Dubai Duty-Free
- Pharmacy
- Fragrances & Cosmetics
- Liquor & Tobacco
- Gifts from Dubai
- Confectionary
- Watches
Relax
- Marhaba Service in Dubai Terminal 2
Services
- Dnata Visa Services: Visa services
- Yelo: Car rental company
- Autostrad: Competitive car rental company
- Etisalat: Telecommunication
- Du: Telecom operator
- Virgin Mobile: Customised mobile plans
- Avis: Car rental service
- Dollar: Car rental option
- Hertz: Car rental service
- National: Car rental company
- Thrifty: Car rental
- Demoshield: Bag wrapping
Marhaba Lounge
The Marhaba Lounge is an exclusive lounge only accessible through a fee payment. It offers immense ambience, the best cuisines, friendly staff and great amenities. The details for the Marhaba lounge are listed as follows:
- Location: By the food court on level 1 in terminal 2.
- Entry Conditions: Max 6-hour stay, open 24 hours; children under 2 enter for free.
- Marhaba Amenities: International cuisines, comfortable ambience and seating, magazines, bathrooms, fast WiFi, smoking area, flight information and beverage bar.
- Price: AED 184 (2 hours), AED 369 (4 hours), and AED 554 (6 hours).
How to Gain Access to Terminal 2
The Priority Pass offers access to the terminal 2 lounges where passengers can take advantage of the amenities offered at a fee. Three pass options exist whose prices are mentioned here:
- Standard: AED 363.63 (Fit for the occasional traveller) and AED 128.55 (Guest fee).
- Standard Plus: AED 1,208.4 (Fit for the regular traveller) and AED 128.55 (Guest fee).
- Prestige: AED 1,722.63 (Fit for the recurrent traveller) and AED 128.55 (Guest fee).
Amenities Available
Similar to the Terminal 1 in Dubai Airport, Terminal 2 offers passengers several amenities that allow them to relax, recharge their devices, fuel up for the next flight, offer prayers, smoke and feel energised after a long journey. Here are the different amenities listed below:
- ATMs: Perfect to withdraw cash for future shopping and emergencies.
- Currency Exchange Counters: Allows passengers to exchange international currency with companies like Travelex.
- Baby Care Room: Required for mothers or fathers travelling.
- Car Rental Kiosks: Kiosks to rent a car from Hertz, Avis, Sixt, and more and get more inquiries.
- Prayer Room: Needed for Muslims looking to perform obligatory prayers for religious reasons.
- Smoking Areas: Dedicated smoking areas where smoking is allowed, and other passengers are not irritated by the smell.
- WiFi: The fast WiFi allows travellers to post on social media and catch up with loved ones.
- Medical Help: It is available for the disabled or passengers who require medical assistance.
Get in Touch
These are the main ways to get in touch with the customer service at T2:
- Live Chat: Start a live chat through the Dubai Airport website to get answers to any queries
- Contact Information: +971 4 2245555
FAQs
Yes! Dedicated smoking areas are located at several points throughout Terminal 2, which allows passengers to smoke without becoming a menace to other travellers. The Marhaba lounge also offers smoking points which are covered and prevent the smoke from coming out.
The minimum stay at the Marhaba lounges is 2 hours, while the maximum time limit is 6 hours. After 6 hours, passengers are required to head out of the lounges and travel towards their departure gates in Terminal 2 at Dubai Airport.
Yes! Here are some of the best places to visit in Dubai after heading out of the airport:
– Burj Khalifa
– Global Village
– Dubai Miracle Garden
– The Dubai Mall
– Dubai Opera
– Kite Beach
– Green Planet
– Ain Dubai
– The Dubai Fountain
– Etihad Museum
The Priority Pass is only worth it for investors and business professionals or anyone who flies through DXB terminal 2 frequently. The main reason for that is the high prices. A Standard pass costs AED 363.63, which does not fit everyone’s budget. The pass does offer guest visits.
That’s all there is to know about Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport. Knowing the amenities it offers, pricing, lounge availability, and contact information can help streamline the flight process and ease your mind before departing for the next flight.
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