If you’re planning a trip to the Dubai Airshow 2025, getting to the venue is easier than you might think. Whether you’re coming from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or flying in from elsewhere, Dubai World Central (DWC) is well connected, and this year, the RTA is making the journey even smoother.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out free shuttle buses for all Airshow visitors from November 17 to 21, running directly from Expo 2020 Metro Station to the Airshow site at Al Maktoum International Airport. No parking stress, no long walks, just hop on and go.

The 19th edition of the Dubai Airshow, held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, takes place at its purpose-built venue at Dubai World Central. Though the location is easily accessible from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, remember: the Airshow is not open to the general public, and entry is limited to registered attendees during official hours.

How to Get to the Airshow

Free RTA Shuttles

• Route: Expo Metro Station → Dubai Airshow Site / SkyView
• Operating hours: 7am–7pm daily (extended to 9pm on November 18)

Visitor Parking

• Park at Al Maktoum Airport and take the Park and Ride shuttles to the venue.
• Operating hours: 7am–7pm (extended to 9pm on November 18)

Exhibitor Parking

• On-site parking with loop shuttles to the exhibition halls.

By Metro

• Nearest stop: Expo Metro Station
• Continuous shuttle buses from the station to the venue.

By Taxi/e-hail

• Dedicated drop-off/pick-up zones available.
• 20% off up to four rides during the event (max Dh15 per trip).

What’s Happening at the Airshow

This year’s theme, The Future is Here, promises the biggest edition in the event’s history, with:

• Over 1,500 exhibitors (including 440 first-time participants)
• Dubai Airshow-first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
•  Inspiration Zone to bring together early-stage founders, visionary startups, and bold thinkers to test ideas, pitch innovations, and connect with industry leaders
• For the first time, eVTOL aircraft will join the flying display 
•  dedicated night-time sessions designed to inspire new ways for the industry to connect and collaborate
• Wellness Zone offers a space to recharge and reset amid the excitement of the show
• Major Space Conference featuring 50 astronauts and global space leaders
• New experiences include Party on the Runway on Monday at Skydive Dubai, and Airshow After Dark on Tuesday, with live entertainment and a drone show, while the event stays open until 9 pm. 

From cutting-edge aircraft displays to next-gen aerospace tech, it’s set to be an unmissable week for aviation enthusiasts and industry insiders.