Special Assistance

Dubai Airport Special Assistance

Dubai Airport Special Assistance

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Extends wheelchair services to support departing passengers, available from the curbside (exclusively at Terminal 3) or check-in counters (accessible at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) up to their respective boarding gates. Customers can make a service request either during the ticket booking process or directly at the dedicated airline check-in counter. For arriving passengers who have pre-booked assistance, it is important to introduce themselves to the attendants at the arrival gate.

The dnata team is both trained and certified to deliver assistance in accordance with US standards, specifically the Air Carrier Access Act. They may employ various equipment, such as wheelchairs, leg support, infant belts, and buggy cars, to cater to passengers’ needs. In cases where a customer needs to check in their personal wheelchair, it will be appropriately tagged, and a dnata wheelchair will be provided for the duration of their journey through the airport.

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Suitable wheelchairs

dnata provides STAXI with an undercarriage baggage compartment (Dimensions: Width – 27”, Length – 39”), along with conventional wheelchairs available in three sizes (Width – 18”, 22”, 24”).

Locations

Departures

Terminal 3 Economy: Customers can use the special handling people of determination counter next to the Emirates ticketing desk, or any dedicated Emirates counter near curbside entrance 1.

Terminal 3 First & Business: Customers can use the curbside assistance service for First/Business Class or any dedicated Emirates counter.

Terminal 1: Customers can use the special handling people of determination lounge located at area 4 or any dedicated airline counter.

Terminal 2: Customers can use the special handling people of determination desk located near counter 52 or any dedicated airline counter.

Arrivals

Customers that have booked the service should head to the arrival gates or remote arrival entry points.

Cost

Services are free for people of determination.
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Customers with physical impairments will receive complimentary parking for two hours in all terminals at DXB. Free parking is available at DWC for all passengers. 

Terminal 1
LocationSpaces for PODs
A (A1, A2, A4)16
A (A3)4
A (A5)0
B2
C0

Terminal 2

LocationSpaces for PODs
Supergate B1 (Shaded parking)0
Supergate B2 (non-shaded parking)0
Departure A26
Arrival A114
Staff C2
Staff B2

Terminal 3

LocationSpaces for PODs
L116
L215
L312
L2 (Staff parking) – OOG2
L2-  GTO limos and hotel buses0

Contact

 0563775801 – Duty Officer, available 24/7

0564917008 

0551980507

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Dubai Customs has specially designated counters with staff trained to assist individuals with physical impairments, facilitating POD (People of Determination) customers in making customs declarations in both Arrivals and Departures. Passengers can obtain the required clearance for the transportation of goods within and outside the Emirate of Dubai and schedule a customs inspection for their items.

Locations

The dedicated counters can be found in Arrivals and Departures in all terminals at DXB and DWC, with signage throughout.

Contact

Landline: 00971 441 76882

Duty officer: 00971 565 088482

Terms and Conditions

Commercial goods which are held by the passengers should be appropriate for customs duty and VAT.

Some goods, such as cash and certain commercial goods, must be declared.

Documents must be provided and submitted to the customs authorities (invoice/packing list/no objection letter if requested).

Smart Mobile App

iDeclare is a smart mobile app that links with a declaration system allowing POD customers to securely submit a customs declaration on-the-go. This provide a quick and secure transfer of information to the passengers on customs rules and regulations, helping to reduce waiting times. The app can also take a photo of any goods and automatically provide a description of the items.

iDeclare can be downloaded from the App Store 

More Information

Please visit Dubai Customs’ FAQ page for more information -Click Here

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People of Determination (PODs) can receive assistance at immigration checkpoints through GDRFA’s dedicated counters, where staff are qualified to handle physical and hearing impairments. In Departures, customers using wheelchairs will be escorted directly through the lane by an attendant. For Arrivals, airport staff will provide support, and signs will guide customers to the designated lane.

Location

Arrivals and Departures at all terminals in DXB and DWC.