Airport information
Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at Zayed International Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Picking someone up
Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.
Picking upPermittedFor pick-ups at arrivals, use the Short Stay Car Park directly opposite AUH. Vehicles should not be left unattended at any time: Abu Dhabi Police will tow any unattended vehicle at the owner's expense.
Parking facts (walking time, height, charging, booking): Short Stay Car Park
Dropping someone off
Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.
Dropping offPermittedFree within 10 minutes.You can drop off friends and family directly in front of the departures area; there is no charge for the first 10 minutes. Vehicles should not be left unattended at any time: Abu Dhabi Police will tow any unattended vehicle at the owner's expense. Accessible drop-off spaces are located on the departures level.
This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.
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Rates and temporary rules change; the airport publishes them itself. We deliberately do not copy them.
