Quick answer: Book a Dubai airport transfer around your passengers and luggage, not seat count alone. Send the airport, terminal, flight number, Dubai arrival date, destination and bag count. Include children's ages and any child-seat requests. Ask for the confirmed vehicle, pickup instructions, waiting allowance and full quote.

This checklist is for a private transfer request. If you are still choosing between public transport, a taxi and a booked vehicle, start with our guide to getting from Dubai airport to your hotel.

Check DXB or DWC before requesting a price

Dubai International Airport uses the code DXB. Al Maktoum International Airport uses DWC. Copy the airport from your flight booking instead of writing only “Dubai airport.” Include the terminal when it appears on your flight information.

A journey between the two airports is a separate transfer. Dubai Airports advises travellers changing between DXB and DWC to allow enough time for the road journey and airport procedures. Follow your airline’s connection guidance and check the airport’s official transfer information before arranging a connection.

Send the local arrival date and flight number

Use the date and scheduled arrival time shown for Dubai. A flight leaving home late at night can arrive on the following calendar day. Include the flight number so the pickup team can check which arrival you mean.

Ask how delays are handled, when waiting time starts and how much waiting is included. Landing time is different from the time you will reach the pickup point after passport control and baggage collection. Your quote should explain any additional waiting charge and how to contact the team if you are delayed.

Choose the vehicle around luggage as well as passengers

A passenger-capacity label does not guarantee space for every bag. State the number of large suitcases, cabin bags and any pushchair, wheelchair or oversized item. Send dimensions if an item is unusually large.

Irha accepts requests for private sedans, SUVs, MPVs, minibuses and coaches through our Dubai airport transfers and private transport page. The options are vehicle classes. A particular make or model is confirmed separately when available, so choose the space you need rather than relying on an example name.

For children, send their ages and request the required seats before booking. Tell us about accessibility needs in enough detail to check boarding and luggage storage. These arrangements must be confirmed with the vehicle, rather than left for the driver to solve at the airport.

Will a seven-seat vehicle fit seven people and luggage?

Not necessarily. Passenger capacity and luggage space are separate limits. Seven guests with large suitcases can need a different vehicle from seven guests with small bags. A stroller or wheelchair also changes the space required.

Send one bag list for the whole group. For example: four adults, two children, four large suitcases, two cabin bags and one folded stroller. This is an enquiry example, not a capacity promise. Our team must confirm the vehicle that can accommodate the group.

Can I request a child seat for an airport transfer?

Yes. Include each child's age and the seat you need when requesting the transfer. Ask us to confirm availability for your vehicle and date. A note in the enquiry form does not reserve a seat until the team confirms it.

Keep the confirmation with your pickup details. If the vehicle or flight changes, check the seat arrangements again before travel.

Can I book a Dubai airport transfer to Abu Dhabi?

You can request a private UAE journey through Irha's transport quote form. Specify DXB or DWC, the terminal, flight details and the full Abu Dhabi address. Ask for the complete route price and waiting terms. An airport transfer does not include a sightseeing itinerary unless you agree one.

If you want an Abu Dhabi sightseeing day from your Dubai hotel instead, compare our shared and private Abu Dhabi tour guide. Airport pickup and a hotel-based day tour solve different travel needs.

Confirm the pickup point and complete destination

Ask where you will meet, what identifying details you should look for and which contact method to use. A terminal exit, a meeting area and a hotel pickup point can require different instructions. Keep the confirmed directions available offline.

For the destination, use the hotel’s full name and address. For a holiday apartment, include the building name and location. If you need more than one drop-off, list every stop so the route and price can be checked together.

Check the full quote before you commit

  • Airport, terminal, flight number, date and local arrival time.
  • Vehicle class, passengers, luggage and confirmed child-seat requests.
  • Meeting point, contact details and delay procedure.
  • Waiting allowance, tolls, parking and any additional stops.
  • Return journey, cancellation conditions and the complete price.

For a return transfer, provide the departure flight and hotel address separately. Ask the team to confirm the pickup time against your airline’s check-in requirements and the expected journey. A sightseeing stop before a flight needs its own realistic time allowance.

A transfer request you can copy

I would like a private airport transfer. Airport and terminal: __. Flight number: __. Dubai arrival date and time: __. Destination and address: __. Adults and children’s ages: __. Large suitcases and cabin bags: __. Child-seat or accessibility requirements: __. Additional stops or return journey: __. Please confirm the vehicle class, meeting point, waiting allowance, cancellation terms and full price.

Request my private transfer quote with these details. Sending the form sends a quote request. Our team confirms availability, pickup arrangements and the price before you commit. If you also need sightseeing days, use the custom UAE trip planner to plan tours and transfers together.

Updated 8 November 2026. Package details checked against Irha's published service pages. Confirm availability and the agreed arrangements for your travel date.