Yes, Dubai International Airport (DXB) has ventilated indoor smoking rooms after security in all three terminals — you can light up without leaving the secure zone at the world’s busiest international hub.
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Smoking Area at Dubai International Airport - DXB
Smoking Rooms by Terminal
Every terminal at DXB has ventilated indoor smoking rooms after security, in the gate areas. There are no outdoor airside terraces — all the airside smoking is indoors. Outdoor smoking is only available landside, at the kerbside areas outside each terminal.
Terminal 1 (Concourse D)
Terminal 1 handles international long-haul carriers outside the Emirates network (such as British Airways and Lufthansa) and feeds Concourse D (the D Gates), reached airside from Terminal 3 by a short airport-train ride. Dubai Airports’ own map lists three smoking lounges in Terminal 1: one on the D Gates departures level and two on the D Gates arrivals level.
- Departures, D Gates — travellers describe a Camel-branded room on the main floor between Gates D12 and D13 and a Winston-branded room upstairs near Gate D1, reached by following the “Airport lounges” signs
- Arrivals, D Gates — two smoking lounges on the operator’s map for arriving passengers
The operator’s map shows one departures lounge and travellers describe two departures rooms; the airside signs are the best guide to the room in use.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 (the F Gates) is a standalone building on the far side of the airfield, serving regional and international flights. It is not connected airside to Terminals 1 and 3.
- Two smoking lounges in the main terminal on Dubai Airports’ own map, in the departures and boarding-gate area
- A smoking point inside the T2 Marhaba Lounge for paid-lounge guests
Terminal 3 (Concourses A, B, C)
Terminal 3, used mainly by Emirates and also by flydubai, United and Air Canada, is one of the largest airport buildings in the world, split across three concourses, all connected airside. Dubai Airports’ own map lists eight smoking lounges here, seven in departures across the A, B and C gates and one at C Gates arrivals; travellers describe five of them by gate.
- Concourse A (the world’s first purpose-built A380 concourse, Emirates only): a smoking room near Gate A2.
- Concourse B (Emirates main concourse, also United and Air Canada): a Winston smoking room near Gates B3/B7, and a Ploom smoking room on the top floor near Gates B25/B27, next to the Hard Rock Cafe.
- Concourse C (older Emirates gates and partner airlines): smoking rooms near Gates C9 and C23.
Summary
| Location | Terminal | Type | Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Gates departures, one lounge on the operator’s map (travellers describe rooms at Gates D12/D13 and D1), and two D Gates arrivals lounges | T1 (Concourse D) | Indoor | After security; arrivals |
| Main terminal, two lounges on the operator’s map | T2 | Indoor | After security |
| Gate A2 | T3 (Concourse A) | Indoor | After security |
| Gates B3/B7 and B25/B27 | T3 (Concourse B) | Indoor | After security |
| Gates C9 and C23 | T3 (Concourse C) | Indoor | After security |
| C Gates arrivals lounge on the operator’s map | T3 (Concourse C) | Indoor | Arrivals |
| Kerbside areas outside the terminals | All | Outdoor | Landside |
Lounges with Smoking Rooms
If you would rather smoke with food, drinks and seating, several paid lounges at DXB have a dedicated smoking room inside:
- Marhaba Lounges — in Terminals 1, 2 and 3
- Plaza Premium Lounge — Terminal 3, Concourse A
- Ahlan Business Class Lounges — Terminal 1 (Concourse D) and Terminal 3 (Concourses B and C)
- Emirates premium-cabin lounges — Terminal 3, for eligible First and Business passengers
Vaping at Dubai Airport
E-cigarettes and vapes have been legal in the UAE since April 2019 under federal regulation, and the gates, lounges and general terminal are vape-free like any other smoke-free space. Dubai Airports publishes no separate vaping rule for its smoking rooms, so ask staff at the door before you use one. Carry your device and spare batteries in your carry-on, never in checked baggage.
Connecting at DXB: A Smoker’s Tip
Terminals 1 and 3 are joined airside, so if you are connecting between them you can reach a smoking room in either by the short airport train without clearing immigration — handy on a long layover. Terminal 2 sits across the airfield on its own and is not airside-connected; for a connection between Terminal 2 and Terminal 1 or 3, ask your airline how the transfer works before you plan a smoke.
More Airport Guides
Dubai International has indoor smoking rooms in every terminal. Singapore Changi Airport has outdoor gardens and terraces in the transit area, and Istanbul Airport has open-air smoking terraces and balconies after security.
For UAE airport smoking rules, vaping rules, and other general info, see our UAE smoking guide.