Getting a Dubai airport transfer is quite simple — the airport is located close to the city center, taking approximately 15 minutes from the airport to the Burj Khalifa. If you’ve pre-booked your transfer, your driver will meet you after Baggage Claim. The city’s metro service will also do the same journey in 33 minutes or so.

Relative to most of the rest of the world, Dubai’s taxis tend to be less expensive. This is because their rates tend to be controlled by the state, and are made up of a base fare, a per kilometer fare, and other factors such as district.

Booking a Dubai airport transfer in advance is typically a no-brainer, for several reasons — a set fee paid in advance and flight tracking being two of the major ones. With Blacklane’s DUB airport service, not having to worry about hidden costs, gratuity and tips (as they’re included) takes away any headaches after a long trip, and your chauffeur’s ability to track when your flight arrives and adjust their timing accordingly reduces stress if there are delays.

This depends on the country that you are flying back into. As we explain in detail in our Duty Free Shopping Guide, quite often you will be able to buy luxury goods cheaper in Dubai Airport, but will be subject to customs and excise charges on those purchases once you arrive back at your home country. However, there are different limitations and exemptions for various countries and types of purchase, so do your research before you buy.

To put it simply, in Dubai tipping isn’t expected of you, but any tips are welcomed. Traveling with Blacklane, tips and gratuity are already included in your upfront payment, so there’s no need to worry about how much and in what form to tip your driver.