Map of Dubai Al Maktoum (DWC) – gates and terminals

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), also known as Dubai World Central is a major international airport in the United Arab Emirates. It is located in the port town of Jebel Ali, approximately 37 kilometres (23 mi) southwest of Dubai, the nation’s capital and its most populous city.

The airport is the focal point of Dubai South, a planned economic zone that will feature residential, commercial and logistics activities. The airport is currently undergoing a major expansion project to become the largest airport in the world. While it is not currently finished construction, by the time the current expansion project is complete, expected by 2030, the revamped Dubai World Central is set to replace the current Dubai International Airport.

Dubai World Central Airport: Terminal and gate map

The airport consists of a single passenger terminal building. The departures check-in and ticketing area is located to the right side of the main entrance area at the front of the terminal building.

Past the check-in area is the baggage loading area for passengers to check their luggage with airlines before boarding the plane. Once cleared through the check-in and baggage areas, passengers will head to the centrally located passport and security control area. From here, the Departures boarding area is located to the north side of the three-winged terminal building.

The Arrivals Hall is located on the west side of the terminal building. This is on the left side when facing the front of the terminal building from the exterior. Baggage claim stations can be found to the left side of the airport, opposite the check-in and ticketing areas. There is also a passport control and customs zone located adjacent to the baggage claim stations.

You can view our map at the top of this page to see a visual representation of the terminal’s three-winged layout and the location of its pick-up and drop-off areas, along with the security checkpoint area to the right of the main entrance.

Dining, shops and hotels at Dubai World Central Airport

The airport has many dining options and shops for travelers to choose from and explore.

Restaurants at Dubai World Central include popular cafes, fast food chains, local gourmet cuisine, international and regional speciality menus, sandwiches, pizza, and licensed pubs and establishments.

There are also many shops for visitors to explore at the airport. These include the latest in apparel, perfumes, beauty and accessories, travel essentials, gifts and souvenirs, the latest in electronics, speciality retailers and duty-free shopping outlets.

The airport also features a hotel on-site, The Dubai International Hotel. In addition, there are several lounges for passengers to relax and unwind at, as well as a beauty spa and wellness centre.

Find transportation from the airport: Metro, bus, taxi, rental cars, parking

Metro: The Dubai Metro runs rail services directly from the airport. The service connects to many stations and popular tourist attractions throughout the city.

Bus: Bus services operate from dedicated stands outside of the Arrivals area. Services are offered throughout many parts of the city.

Taxi: Taxi ranks offer cab services on a 24/7 basis. Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) can be identified by their cream colour. Taxis with pink trim are those indicating they are driven by a female driver.

Car rentals: Several car rental companies operate at the airport. Their service counters can be found located next to the Arrivals area.

Parking: The airport offers both premium and economy parking lot options. Guests can book their parking spot in advance of arriving at the airport.