Early arrival, late check-out, or a few hours to explore before a night flight? Luggage storage solves the problem of carrying your bags around Dubai. The most reliable option is the official short-term storage at Dubai International (DXB), open 24 hours in all three terminals. This guide covers the airport options and prices published by Dubai Airports, checked on 20 October 2026, plus alternatives in the city.
Luggage storage at DXB
| Terminal | Operator and location | Price per item (up to 12 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | dnata Baggage Services, Arrivals level, near Boots pharmacy and Etisalat | AED 40 standard; AED 50 non-standard or valuable |
| Terminal 2 | dnata | AED 40 standard; AED 50 non-standard or valuable |
| Terminal 3 | Emirates Left Luggage, Arrivals level near Exit 1, behind Boots | AED 35 standard; AED 40 non-standard or valuable |
Source: Dubai Airports baggage information. Dubai Airports says short-term storage is available 24 hours a day in all three terminals. A standard bag is up to 21 x 24 x 11 inches in all three terminals; larger bags are charged at the non-standard rate. Prices can change; check the official page before you travel.
Other baggage services at DXB
- Emirates baggage delivery: Dubai Airports says Emirates offers delivery to an address in the UAE at the Terminal 3 arrivals baggage counter near Exit 1, with up to 4 bags from AED 200 to AED 250 and extra bags at AED 10 each.
- Porters: from AED 30 at Terminals 1 and 2 and at DWC (rising with time), and AED 40 (regular) or AED 100 (flat-bed) at Terminal 3.
- Trolleys: free.
- Oversized baggage at check-in: bags over 90 cm long, 75 cm high and 60 cm wide, or without a flat surface, are checked in at the airline counter and then dropped at the oversized baggage counter.
When airport storage makes sense
- A long layover when you want to go into the city. See our layover and transit visa guide.
- Arriving hours before hotel check-in and wanting to explore first.
- Checking out in the morning with a late-night flight.
- Leaving a large bag while you take a short side trip, for example to Hatta or Abu Dhabi.
Luggage storage in the city
Most hotels will hold bags for guests before check-in and after check-out, often free of charge. Ask at reception, and get a ticket for each bag. If your new hotel is different from your old one, ask whether you can drop bags early. Some holiday rentals do not have a reception, so check with your host in advance.
Using your driver as luggage storage
On departure day, an hourly chauffeur booking can replace storage altogether: you check out, load your bags into the car, spend the afternoon at a mall, the beach or a final sight, and the driver takes you to the airport in the evening. Your bags stay in the locked vehicle with the driver. The same works on arrival day. Our car with driver page explains how it works, and for lots of bags an MPV or Sprinter minibus has more space.
Tips
- Keep passports, medication, chargers and valuables with you, not in stored bags.
- Photograph your bags and storage tickets.
- Check the closing time if you use city storage; the DXB counters are 24 hours.
- Allow time to collect bags before check-in for your flight.
- Read our Dubai Airport terminals guide to find the right terminal.
Airport storage step by step
- Find the storage counter on the Arrivals level of your terminal (see the table above).
- Keep valuables, passports and medication with you.
- Hand over your bag and keep the receipt.
- Check the time limit and price for your bag type.
- Return in good time before your flight and collect your bags.
- Go to check-in with your bags.
The official page prices storage per item for up to 12 hours, so check the charge for longer periods at the counter.
Storage on a layover
If you want to leave the airport on a layover, check first whether you are eligible to enter the UAE; our visa on arrival guide and layover guide explain the rules. Checked bags on a through ticket usually go straight to your next flight, so you only need storage for hand luggage. Allow plenty of time to return and go through security again.
Big groups and lots of bags
Groups, sports teams and families with prams and car seats can have a lot of luggage. Rather than splitting bags between storage counters and taxis, a larger vehicle may be simpler. A Sprinter minibus carries a group and its luggage together. Tell us the number and size of bags when you request a quote.
Oversized items
Golf bags, bikes, prams and other large items need planning. When you fly, Dubai Airports says bags larger than 90 x 75 x 60 cm are checked in at the airline counter and then dropped at the oversized baggage counter, so allow extra time. Check your vehicle has room: an SUV or MPV takes more than a sedan.
Hand luggage on day trips
Even when your main bags are stored, keep a small day bag with essentials: passport, phone charger, medication, water and a light layer for air-conditioned malls and museums. If you are spending the day with a driver, anything you do not need can stay in the car. Keep valuables with you at all times.
Request a quote
Use our quote request form, or email info@belgraviatransfers.com, with your flight, hotel, passengers and the number of bags. We reply with availability and a quote. Nothing is booked until you accept.
Frequently asked questions
Is there luggage storage at Dubai Airport?
Yes. Dubai Airports says short-term storage is available 24 hours a day in Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
How much is luggage storage at DXB?
Dubai Airports lists AED 40 per standard item and AED 50 per non-standard or valuable item for up to 12 hours at Terminals 1 and 2, and AED 35 and AED 40 at Terminal 3.
Where is left luggage in DXB Terminal 3?
Emirates Left Luggage is on the Arrivals level near Exit 1, behind Boots.
Can I store luggage in Dubai city?
Most hotels hold bags for guests before check-in and after check-out. Ask at reception.
Can a driver keep our bags for the day?
Ask about this when you request a quote. With an hourly booking the driver waits or returns at an agreed time.
Facts on this page were checked against the sources linked above on 20 October 2026. Dates, prices and opening hours can change, so confirm them with the official source before you travel.
