At the Dubai International Airport there is a dedicated desk for visitors with special needs located between Rows A and B of the Departure Hall. The airport has made available several electric carts for transporting passengers to and from the new concourse. Within the concourse near the gates 9 and 22, exclusive lounges for the special needs tourists have also been created.

For unaccompanied minors and disabled passengers, personalized services are also available upon request. Visitor passes to departure lounges are also issued to people who escort them. For details please contact the Emirates Airlines office at 04-2061192 for passengers flying to Dubai. For transit passengers please contact 04-2164617 and further information is also available on 04-2164615

Wheelchairs: All wheelchair requests must be added to the Passenger Name Record as WCHR-WHEELCHAIR*R for RAMP when a wheelchair is required to cover the distance to and from the aircraft and across the ramp. WCHS-WHEELCHAIR* for STEPS when a wheelchair is required to cover the distance to or from the aircraft and across the ramp. WCHS-WHEELCHAIR*C For CABIN SEAT when a wheelchair is required to and from the aircraft and to and from the cabin seat.

All airlines involved in the passengers itinerary must be advised when a passenger is taking their own wheelchair. The policy for wheelchair passengers accompanied by able-bodied helpers is currently under review and the reservation desk in Dubai can be contacted for further details.

An increasing number of public areas have access and facilities for people with disabilities including ramps and nearby parking spaces and at entrances to shopping centres. A number of city’s leading hotels and hotel apartments also have specially adapted rooms and facilities. A majority of the city’s inbound operators also accommodate special needs tourists.

Source : GoDubai