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Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai (DXB) is the Middle East's #1 private jet airport. Home to Emirates Executive + JetAviation + ExecuJet FBOs. Al Maktoum (DWC) is the newer alternative — Dubai's eventual main airport, currently used for private jets during major events. Dubai Airshow (odd years, November) drives massive spike.

Middle East's #1 by movements
Distance to city
5 km / 10 min to downtown Dubai. 25 min to Dubai Marina. Also DWC 45 min drive to downtown.
FBOs
3 terminals
Restrictions
DXB heavily commercial. Slot-controlled. Private jet operators often use DWC (Al Maktoum) for flexibility.
Peak season
Dubai Airshow (November, odd years), Dubai World Cup (March), F1 Abu Dhabi (December — nearby AUH).

FBOs at Dubai International Airport

JetEx Dubai

JetEx (headquartered in Dubai)
🕒 24/7
⭐ High-profile (celebrity terminal)

JetEx is Dubai-headquartered — their DXB terminal is the flagship. Consistently ranked #1 FBO globally by Institute of Business Aviation Excellence.

Aircraft
All aircraft up to BBJ/ACJ
Handling
24/7 + UAE Customs + Immigration
Amenities
Award-winning terminal (JetEx Dubai VIP Terminal)ConciergeFine diningBoardroomsBusiness centreShowersChauffeur carsYacht + villa conciergeHelicopter transfer
jetex.com

Emirates Executive VIP

Emirates Airline (Emirates Executive division)
🕒 24/7
⭐ High-profile (celebrity terminal)

Owned by Emirates airline. Also operates 2 Boeing 777-300ER private jets for charter.

Aircraft
All aircraft up to BBJ/ACJ
Handling
24/7 + UAE Customs
Amenities
Emirates Executive TerminalPassenger loungeFine dining (Emirates catering)Chauffeur carsFast-track immigrationHangar
emirates.com/executive

ExecuJet Middle East (Al Maktoum DWC)

ExecuJet Aviation Group
🕒 24/7
🥷 Discreet (best for privacy)

Located at Al Maktoum (DWC), Dubai's newer airport. Preferred for large aircraft (Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ) + MRO. Less crowded than DXB.

Aircraft
All aircraft up to BBJ/ACJ
Handling
24/7 + UAE Customs
Amenities
Full terminal at Al MaktoumCrew loungePassenger loungeCharter fleetMaintenance (MRO)Hangar
execujet.com

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Frequently asked about DXB

DXB or DWC (Al Maktoum) for Dubai private jets?
DXB has better central location + more FBO options. DWC has more slot availability + longer runways for large aircraft. Most executives use DXB for convenience; heavy jets + charter fleets often prefer DWC.
Best FBO at Dubai?
JetEx Dubai — consistently ranked #1 FBO globally. Award-winning terminal + concierge + Dubai-headquartered means concentrated operations. Emirates Executive is airline-branded + also excellent.
How do I get from DXB to downtown Dubai?
10-15 min drive to downtown/Business Bay. 25 min to Dubai Marina. All FBOs arrange Rolls-Royce Ghost / Bentley Bentayga chauffeur transfers as standard. Metro Red Line direct from DXB Terminal 3.
Dubai Airshow FBO capacity?
November odd years — DWC + DXB both fill. Book 6+ months ahead. Some visitors use Sharjah (SHJ) 30 min north as overflow.
UAE customs at FBO?
Yes — full UAE customs + immigration at all Dubai FBOs. Visa on arrival for most nationalities processed at FBO (5-10 min).