# Dubai Airport Transfer Guide (DWC) How to get from Dubai World Central (Al Maktoum) into Dubai: taxis with the AED 25 starting fare, buses F55 and N55, and pre-booked transfers. **Airport:** DWC **City:** Dubai **Country:** United Arab Emirates **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dwc **Last updated:** 2026-10-27 Prices and transport schedules in this editorial guide are indicative. Confirm current public transport fares with the operator. Current transfer prices, availability and terms are shown in the live booking flow. ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Dubai World Central (DWC), also called Al Maktoum International, publishes three ground options on its official pages: taxis, two airport bus lines and a pre-booked private transfer. The taxi page states that "the starting fare from the airport is AED 25" and refers you to the official taxi operator's website for the metre rates. The bus page lists line F55 to EXPO Metro Station and line N55 to the Ibn Battuta bus and metro stations, each running every 30 minutes. A pre-booked private transfer is the door-to-door option; use the quote tool on this page for your route. The airport website also has a metro page that we did not read, so this guide says nothing about metro services. The official pages we read do not give a distance or journey time to the city centre; where this guide gives one, it is labelled as an estimate from our own route database. ### What actually happens after landing The airport pages we read tell you how to find a taxi and which bus lines exist. They do not describe the arrivals hall, immigration, baggage reclaim or waiting times, so this guide does not either, and we found no official statement on them. What the taxi page says is practical: follow the official taxi stands at the terminals or ask the airport staff. Decide before you land which option you will use, and tell your transfer provider if your flight changes. ### Transport options explained honestly **Taxi:** the official taxi stands are signed at the terminals, and the airport staff can point you to them. The airport page states a starting fare of AED 25 from the airport. For the metre rates it refers to the official taxi operator's website, and it gives no figure or date for them, so we give none. We found no official fixed tariff to the city centre or to Dubai Marina. **Bus F55:** runs between the airport and EXPO Metro Station, every 30 minutes according to the airport's bus page. **Bus N55:** runs between the airport and the Ibn Battuta bus and metro stations, every 30 minutes according to the airport's bus page. The bus page does not publish ticket prices or first and last departure times, so we give none. It also does not say whether either line runs at night; the N55 label might suggest a night line, but the page does not say so, and we have not verified it. Do not assume it. **Metro:** the airport website has a metro page that we did not read, so we say nothing about it here. Check that page for current details. **Pre-booked private transfer:** it goes to your accommodation at a price confirmed when you book. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the driver meets you as stated in your booking confirmation. ### Realistic pricing expectations The only official taxi figure we found is the starting fare of AED 25 from the airport. It is a starting fare, not a price for a journey: the metre rate decides the total, and the airport page sends you to the official taxi operator's website for it without giving a number. We do not estimate a taxi total for you. For a pre-booked transfer, a fixed live price is shown by the quote tool. The live price to Dubai Marina is from EUR 38. The live price to Downtown Dubai is from EUR 38. Our route database estimates about 23 km and 35 minutes to Dubai Marina, and about 35 km and 53 minutes to Downtown Dubai. Prices depend on the destination and the vehicle, so use the quote tool on this page for your exact route. We give no bus fare because the airport bus page shows none. ### Late night arrivals The airport pages we read publish no night timetable for lines F55 and N55 and no taxi operating hours, so do not assume that a bus or a taxi will be waiting after a late landing. The bus page lists a 30-minute frequency but no first or last departure. We could not verify whether N55 is a night line, so treat it as unconfirmed. If your flight lands late, the safest plan is a pre-booked transfer confirmed before you fly. Give your flight number and address at booking, and check your booking confirmation for how delays are handled. ### Families and luggage We found no official family information on the airport's transport pages and no official statement on child seats in taxis. If you need a child seat, request it at booking, give the child's age and weight, and confirm it in your booking confirmation. With several bags or a stroller, tell your provider the group size and luggage count at booking so that the vehicle is large enough. ### Where you meet the driver The taxi page tells you to follow the official taxi stands at the terminals or to ask the staff; it does not give a more precise location, so we do not either. The bus page names the destinations of lines F55 and N55 but not the stop positions. For a pre-booked transfer, the meeting point and driver details are in your booking confirmation. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, follow the instructions there. Keep your booking confirmation open on your phone while you walk out. ### Decision helper **Take a taxi if:** you want to leave straight away and accept that the final fare follows the metre. The airport states a starting fare of AED 25, and the metre rates are on the official taxi operator's website. **Take bus F55 if:** you are going to EXPO Metro Station and can wait for a bus that runs every 30 minutes. Check the ticket price yourself, because the airport page shows none. **Take bus N55 if:** you are going to the Ibn Battuta stations, with the same 30-minute frequency and the same lack of published fares. **Book a private transfer if:** you have a group, children or heavy luggage, arrive late, or want the price confirmed before you fly. ## Summary Dubai World Central is served by taxis with a published starting fare of AED 25, bus lines F55 and N55 running every 30 minutes, and pre-booked transfers. Choose the option that fits your luggage and arrival time, remember that the airport publishes no bus fares or night timetable, and confirm the metre rates with the official taxi operator. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Dubai Airports, DWC taxi page, section "From DXB or DWC" > "Fare information" (official airport operator page, read 2026-10-27): https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/transport/taxi - Dubai Airports, DWC bus page (official airport operator page, read 2026-10-27): https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/transport/bus ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: How do I get from Dubai World Central (DWC) to the city?** The airport pages list taxis and two bus lines, F55 to EXPO Metro Station and N55 to the Ibn Battuta stations. A pre-booked private transfer is the door-to-door option. **Q: What is the taxi starting fare at DWC?** The official airport page states: "The starting fare from the airport is AED 25". For the metre rates it refers to the official taxi operator's website, with no figure or date. **Q: Is there a fixed taxi fare to Dubai Marina or the city centre?** We found no official fixed tariff on the airport pages. Only the starting fare of AED 25 is published; the metre decides the rest. **Q: How often do the DWC buses run?** Lines F55 and N55 each run every 30 minutes, according to the airport's bus page. **Q: Where do buses F55 and N55 go?** F55 runs between the airport and EXPO Metro Station. N55 runs between the airport and the Ibn Battuta bus and metro stations. **Q: How much is the bus ticket and when is the last bus?** The airport bus page does not publish ticket prices or first and last departure times, so we give none. **Q: Is bus N55 a night bus?** We could not verify it. The airport page does not say that N55 is a night line, so do not assume it. **Q: What does a pre-booked transfer to Dubai Marina cost?** The live price to Dubai Marina is from EUR 38. Our route database estimates about 23 km and 35 minutes. Use the quote tool on this page for your exact route and vehicle. **Q: What does a pre-booked transfer to Downtown Dubai cost?** The live price to Downtown Dubai is from EUR 38. Our route database estimates about 35 km and 53 minutes. Use the quote tool on this page for your exact route. **Q: Can I get a child seat?** No official statement on child seats in taxis was found. If you need one, request it when you book a transfer, give the child's age and weight, and confirm it in your booking confirmation. ## Arriving at Dubai World Central Late at Night **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dwc/late-night Late arrivals at DWC need a plan, because the airport's pages publish little about night services. ## What the airport publishes The airport's bus page lists line F55 to EXPO Metro Station and line N55 to the Ibn Battuta bus and metro stations, each running every 30 minutes. It gives no first or last departure, so we cannot tell you when the last bus leaves. The taxi page states a starting fare of AED 25 from the airport and does not publish taxi operating hours. ## What is not published We found no official night timetable for the buses and no statement on how many taxis wait at night. The name N55 might suggest a night line, but the airport page does not say so and we could not verify it, so do not assume that it runs after a late landing. Check the current timetable for your date before you rely on any bus. The airport website also has a metro page that we did not read, so we say nothing about the metro at night. ## Taxis at night The taxi page tells you to follow the official taxi stands at the terminals or to ask the staff. The starting fare is AED 25; the rest of the fare follows the metre, and the airport page refers to the official taxi operator's website for the metre rates without giving figures. We found no information about a night supplement, so we do not mention one. Confirm how the fare works before you get in. ## Pre-booked transfers A pre-booked transfer is arranged before you fly. Give your flight number and address at booking, and check your booking confirmation for where to meet and how delays are handled. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the driver meets you as stated there. The live price to Dubai Marina is from EUR 38. Use the quote tool on this page for other destinations. ## The bottom line At night, choose the arrangement you confirmed in advance over one you hope will be available. Keep your phone charged and your address saved. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Dubai Airports, DWC taxi page, section "From DXB or DWC" > "Fare information" (official airport operator page, read 2026-10-27): https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/transport/taxi - Dubai Airports, DWC bus page (official airport operator page, read 2026-10-27): https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/transport/bus ## Dubai World Central: Taxi or Pre-booked Transfer **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dwc/taxi-vs-transfer Both options take you to your accommodation. The difference is how much you know before you travel. ## The taxi The airport's taxi page states: "The starting fare from the airport is AED 25". That is the only taxi figure on the page. For the metre rates it refers you to the official taxi operator's website and gives no figure or date, so we do not estimate a total. We found no official fixed tariff to the city centre, to Downtown Dubai or to Dubai Marina. The page tells you to follow the official taxi stands at the terminals or ask the staff. ## Pre-booked private transfer A pre-booked transfer is arranged before you fly, and the price is confirmed at booking. The live price to Dubai Marina is from EUR 38. The live price to Downtown Dubai is from EUR 38. Use the quote tool on this page for other destinations, because the price depends on the route and the vehicle. Check your booking confirmation for the meeting point and for how flight delays are handled. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the driver meets you as stated there. ## How to choose **Choose the taxi if:** you want to leave straight away and are happy to pay the metre fare after the AED 25 start. **Choose a pre-booked transfer if:** you want the price settled before you fly, you arrive late, you travel with children or many bags, or you are a group. Request a child seat at booking and give the child's age and weight, because no official statement on child seats in taxis was found. ## The buses Line F55 goes to EXPO Metro Station and line N55 to the Ibn Battuta stations, each every 30 minutes. The airport page publishes no fares and no first or last departure, so we give none. Check these yourself if a bus is your plan. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Dubai Airports, DWC taxi page, section "From DXB or DWC" > "Fare information" (official airport operator page, read 2026-10-27): https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/transport/taxi - Dubai Airports, DWC bus page (official airport operator page, read 2026-10-27): https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/transport/bus ## Dubai World Central with Children and Family **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dwc/family-and-kids The ride from the airport comes at the end of a tiring journey. Our route database estimates about 23 km and 35 minutes to Dubai Marina and about 35 km and 53 minutes to Downtown Dubai, and real journey times can differ, so plan for a margin. ## At the airport The airport's transport pages that we read give no family-specific information such as baby rooms or play areas, so none are described here. They do not describe the arrivals hall either. ## Getting to your accommodation with children **Taxi:** follow the official taxi stands at the terminals or ask the staff. The airport states a starting fare of AED 25, and the rest follows the metre; the airport page sends you to the official taxi operator's website for the rates and gives no figures. We found no official statement on child seats in taxis. **Airport buses:** line F55 goes to EXPO Metro Station and line N55 to the Ibn Battuta stations, each every 30 minutes. The airport page publishes no fares or first and last departures. With a stroller and bags, think about how you will manage a bus and a change at a station. **Pre-booked transfer:** the vehicle goes to your door. You can ask for a larger vehicle for strollers and luggage. The live price to Dubai Marina is from EUR 38. Check your booking confirmation for the meeting point, and use the quote tool on this page for other destinations. ## Child seats No official statement on child seat rules or availability in taxis was found. If you need a seat, request it when you book a transfer and give the child's age and weight, then confirm it in your booking confirmation. Do not assume a taxi will have one. ## Practical points Carry water, snacks and any medicine in your hand luggage. Keep passports and your accommodation address within reach. If one adult can stay with the bags while the other finds the driver, arrivals go more smoothly. ## The bottom line With young children, a ride that goes straight to your accommodation is usually the calmer way to end a long journey. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Dubai Airports, DWC taxi page, section "From DXB or DWC" > "Fare information" (official airport operator page, read 2026-10-27): https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/transport/taxi - Dubai Airports, DWC bus page (official airport operator page, read 2026-10-27): https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/transport/bus ## Cost from Dubai World Central to the City **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dwc/cost-to-city This page gives the figures that are published and says plainly where none exist. ## The taxi starting fare The airport's taxi page states: "The starting fare from the airport is AED 25". It publishes no other taxi figure. For the metre rates it refers to the official taxi operator's website without giving a number or a date, and we found no official fixed tariff to the city centre, so we do not estimate a taxi total. The final fare depends on the metre, the route and the traffic. ## Airport buses Line F55 (to EXPO Metro Station) and line N55 (to the Ibn Battuta bus and metro stations) each run every 30 minutes. The airport bus page publishes no ticket prices and no first or last departure, so we give none. The airport website has a metro page that we did not read, so we say nothing about metro fares. ## Pre-booked private transfer The live price to Dubai Marina is from EUR 38. The live price to Downtown Dubai is from EUR 38. Our route database estimates about 23 km and 35 minutes to Dubai Marina, and about 35 km and 53 minutes to Downtown Dubai. Prices depend on the destination and the vehicle, so use the quote tool on this page for your exact route. The price is confirmed when you book. ## What to add up Compare the total for your whole group and your luggage, and the time, not only the fare for one person. A taxi fare is per ride, not per passenger, so it can be good value for a group. If you pay in a foreign currency, exchange rates and card fees apply, so ask your bank before you travel. ## The bottom line Agree how the fare works before you get in, and remember that AED 25 is only where the taxi fare starts. A pre-booked transfer has its price confirmed in advance. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Dubai Airports, DWC taxi page, section "From DXB or DWC" > "Fare information" (official airport operator page, read 2026-10-27): https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/transport/taxi - Dubai Airports, DWC bus page (official airport operator page, read 2026-10-27): https://dwc.dubaiairports.ae/transport/bus ## Published Guide Pages - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dwc - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dwc/late-night - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dwc/taxi-vs-transfer - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dwc/family-and-kids - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dwc/cost-to-city ## Booking and Support Search: https://www.airporttransferportal.com/search?airport=DWC Airport Transfer Portal is a marketplace; local operators fulfil the transfer. 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