Maps and directions

How to find us

The University of Birmingham Dubai campus is located in the Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) zone, which spreads over an area of 129,000,000 square feet (12,000,000 m2). It is located approximately 20km from Dubai city center. 

Our campus is 15-30 minutes from Dubai International Airport and 30 minutes from EXPO City, the home of COP28 in December 2023.

University of Birmingham Dubai,
Dubai International Academic City
P.O Box 341799, Dubai, UAE

Public transport

You can use public transportation to travel to the campus, either by bus (route 366, 320) or by taxi. The metro does not reach yet the DIAC zone. 

For more information, you may visit the RTA website.  RTA has a call centre for queries which is open 24/7 and can be reached through this toll-free number 8009090.

Car park

Car parking services are part of the Campus Services team who are responsible for the management of campus car parking.

The university car parking facility has 550 car parking spaces.

Students will need car parking access cards to be able to use the car parking. 

Find out more about the process and apply for a campus car permit

Find your way around campus

Download a floor map of the university

From the airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

DIAC is 15-30 minutes drive away from Dubai International Airport depending on traffic. 

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

DIAC is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes drive away from Abu Dhabi International Airport depending on traffic.