Live Aircraft Tracker — Dubai

Free real-time radar showing every airliner, military jet, helicopter, and private plane within 50 nautical miles of Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Powered by the volunteer-run ADS-B network, no signup, your position never leaves your browser.

📡Open Dubai radar

About the Dubai airspace

DXB is Emirates' fortress hub and the world's busiest airport for international passenger traffic. The radar shows Emirates' fleet of more than 100 Airbus A380-800s and a similar number of Boeing 777-300ERs operating a six-continent network with hourly waves.

Major airports near Dubai

Frequent operators over Dubai

Emirates, flydubai, plus a long tail of regional, cargo, and international carriers. Every detected aircraft links to its full reference page in our 5,400+ vehicle gallery — tap a marker to see specs, photos, operators, and history for that aircraft type.

Frequently asked questions

How many aircraft are usually overhead in Dubai?

The exact number depends on the time of day, weather, and operational tempo. Dubai typically sees a steady mix of airline, military, and general-aviation traffic. Tap the green CTA above to see what is in the air right now.

Which airlines fly over Dubai?

The dominant operators in the Dubai area include Emirates, flydubai, plus a long tail of regional, cargo, and international carriers. The radar identifies each flight by its callsign and registration.

Is the Dubai aircraft radar free?

Yes — completely free with no signup or paywall. Your location is requested in the browser only to centre the radar; it is never sent to our servers.

How accurate is the live aircraft data over Dubai?

Aircraft positions come directly from ADS-B transponder broadcasts received by the volunteer-run ADSB.lol and adsb.fi feeder networks. Positions refresh every 10 seconds; between refreshes, markers are dead-reckoned forward from each aircraft's heading and ground speed.

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Live data: adsb.lol, OpenSky Network. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap. Your geolocation stays in your browser.