Dubai International Airport
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · IATA DXB · ICAO OMDB
Pet relief area & accessibility
Dubai International (DXB) processes pets through the Emirates SkyCargo Animal Hotel at Cargo Mega Terminal, separate from the passenger terminal. UAE law restricts live animals from public passenger areas, so cabin pets are not permitted on Emirates and other UAE-based carriers; service dogs accompanying passengers with disabilities are accommodated on a case-by-case basis with prior approval from the airline and the General Civil Aviation Authority. The Animal Hotel at DXB provides climate-controlled holding, water, food, and exercise yards for pets on layovers or in transit through Dubai.
Travel-day timing & what to expect
Quick reference
| IATA code | DXB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OMDB |
| City | Dubai |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Coordinates | 25.2528, 55.3644 |
Before you fly
Confirm your airline's pet program before you book — every carrier publishes a slightly different cabin carrier limit, in-cabin pet count, and breed-restriction list. Browse the airline pet policies for the carrier you plan to fly, and review the guides library for country-specific import rules and carrier preparation tips. The information on this page is editorial and should be confirmed with the airport's official passenger services desk before travel.