Dubai International Airport (DXB) serves over 85 million passengers a year — the world's busiest international hub by passenger numbers. For Georgian travelers DXB serves two purposes: a transit point to Asia, Australia and beyond (Emirates and flydubai fly TBS–DXB daily), and a destination in its own right. This guide covers terminals, transit visas, duty-free and all the practical details.
Terminals: T1, T2, T3
- T3 — Emirates exclusive terminal; largest Airside in the world; 180+ shops; check in 3 hours early
- T2 — flydubai hub; handles most TBS–DXB flights; Connect Lounge for transit passengers
- T1 — Lufthansa, British Airways, Qatar Airways; free Internal Shuttle to T3 (15 min)
- T1↔T3 Shuttle every 15 min; T2 to T1/T3 requires exiting Airside or taking a separate bus
Moving from T2 to T3 or T1 requires exiting Airside and going through immigration again. Allow at least 3 hours for connections between different terminals.
Transit at DXB
Georgian passport holders can transit DXB airside for up to 24 hours without a visa. To visit the city you need a 48-hour or 96-hour Dubai Transit Visa, available at the Visa Counter in Arrivals.
- Airside Transit — no visa required; up to 24 hours; Airside zone only
- 48-hour Dubai Transit Visa — $10; city, Burj Khalifa, malls
- 96-hour Dubai Transit Visa — $20; Palm Jumeirah, Desert Safari
- flydubai Connect Lounge (T2) — approx. $11; shower, food and Wi-Fi; ideal for overnight waits
Duty-Free and Shopping
Dubai Duty Free is one of the world's largest. Spirits, perfume, electronics and gold are typically 20-40% cheaper than in Europe. UAE entry allowance: 4 bottles of alcohol. Keep your receipt.
- T3 Airside Mall — 150+ shops: Tiffany, Apple Store, Cartier; gold 10-15% below European prices
- T2 Departure Hall — electronics, travel accessories; less luxury, more accessible pricing
Perfume and cosmetics at DXB Duty Free run 25-35% below European prices. Arrivals Duty Free is in T1 and T3 — you can shop on arrival too.
Practical Information
- Wi-Fi: UAE_Airports — free, approx. 50 Mbps; 3-hour sessions, easy to renew
- Currency: AED; 1 AED ≈ $0.27; ATM in all terminals
- SIM/eSIM: Etisalat or du kiosks at Arrivals; from 30 AED; AviaEsim also covers UAE
- Metro Red Line to city: 35-40 min; 8.5 AED (~$2.30); Downtown Dubai, Burj Khalifa stop
- Taxi: RTA metered $20-27 to city centre; Careem app — same price, easier to book
Search TBS-DXB flights and browse the price calendar on Travel365. Other airport guides: Kutaisi KUT, Tbilisi TBS, Batumi BUS and Istanbul IST.
TBS to DXB Flights in 2026
Emirates operates a direct TBS–DXB service in approximately 4 hours 15 minutes, landing at T3. flydubai connects to T2 in about 4 hours 20 minutes. Economy fares from Tbilisi range from $110-200 during off-peak periods. November through March (18-28°C) is ideal for visiting Dubai itself; June to October (35-45°C) suits indoor activities — Mall of the Emirates, Aquaventure, Ski Dubai. Use the Travel365 price calendar to find the cheapest departure dates. The full Tbilisi to Dubai travel guide is also on Travel365.
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