Dubai Airshow 2025 visitor guide: Free shuttle buses, taxi discounts, parking tips and more

Dubai: Planning your visit to Dubai Airshow 2025? Whether you’re travelling from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or beyond, reaching the Dubai World Central (DWC) venue is easy.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering free shuttle buses for visitors attending Dubai Airshow 2025, running from November 17 to 21.

Shuttles will run from Expo 2020 Metro Station straight to the Airshow site at Al Maktoum International Airport, making travel smooth and hassle-free.

The 19th edition of Dubai Airshow, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, takes place at its purpose-built venue at Dubai World Central (DWC).

The site is easily accessible from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but please note that it is not open to the public and is accessible only during designated hours.

Getting to Dubai Airshow 2025

Plan your journey in advance to ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Multiple transport options are available for visitors, exhibitors, and SkyView attendees.

Visitor parking

All visitors must park at Al Maktoum Airport, with dedicated Park & Ride shuttles running continuously to the Airshow Site.

• Shuttle route: Al Maktoum Airport → Dubai Airshow Site / SkyView

• Operating hours: 7:00 am– 7:00 pm daily (extended to 9:00 pm on 18 November)

Exhibitor parking

Dedicated exhibitor parking is available onsite, with loop shuttles connecting the parking area to exhibition halls.

• Shuttle route: Exhibitor Parking → Airshow Site

• Operating hours: 7:00 am– 7:00 pm daily (extended to 9:00 PM on 18 November)

By Dubai Metro

The nearest station is Expo Metro Station, with continuous shuttle service to the Dubai Airshow Site and SkyView entrances.

• Shuttle route: Expo Metro → Dubai Airshow Site / SkyView

• Operating hours: 7:00 am– 7:00 pm daily (extended to 9:00 pm on 18 November)

By Taxi

Designated drop-off and pick-up zones are available for RTA taxis, e-hail services, and limousines.

By e-hail services

Visitors can enjoy 20% off up to four trips (max Dh15 per trip) during the event.

• Pick-up locations: Uber / Careem designated points

• Promo codes: Uber – AIRSHOW2025 | Careem – 2025AIRSHOW

Event highlights

Held under the theme ‘The Future is Here’, Dubai Airshow 2025 is set to be the largest in its history:

• 1,500+ exhibitors, including 440 first-timers

• 148,000 trade visitors expected

• 490 delegations from 115 countries

• 21 country pavilions, with Morocco joining for the first time

• 98 chalets and an additional 8,000 sqm of exhibition space

• Over 120 start-ups and 50 investors

The two-day Space Conference will feature 50+ astronauts, scientists, and industry leaders discussing responsible space use, emerging technologies, and the future of exploration.

Travel tip: Plan your transport ahead, use the dedicated shuttles, and note that site access is limited to official Airshow hours.