The American University in Dubai is situated next to Media City, Internet City, the Palm Island and the five star beach resorts area. It is 15 minutes from the heart of Dubai's financial and commercial centre and 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

The Engineering Building which was inaugurated in 2002 is equipped with the latest technology and caters to the needs of the Electrical, Civil and Computer Engineering students. It also contains a myriad of computer laboratories which are at the disposal of Information Technology and Engineering students.  This building also houses the offices of the Center for Executive Programs and Professional Services

The Arts Building contains in addition to the computer labs several rooms that are equipped for and used by both Interior Design and Visual Communication students, in addition to a photo studio and a dark room.  Business classes and many liberal course sessions are conducted in the Business School.

The main administration building houses all the administrative offices, and t he University's main auditorium is housed within the main administration building and has a capacity for an audience of 900 guests. It is fully equipped with the latest sound and light systems. AUD's 11,706 sq. ft library is also located in the main administration building.

Student Residence Halls are located in the northwest corner of the AUD campus and have a capacity to house 536 students. They are within 2-5 minutes' walking distance from the academic buildings, library, computer labs, cafeteria, grocery shop and the outdoor sports facilities. Each residence hall has a laundry room, a study area, a TV lounge, and a fully equipped kitchen and dining room. Campus satellite television service is provided in each lounge. High-speed Internet connections are standard in each room of all four residence halls. A separate female gym and male gym are available for use by housing residents. This complete fitness facility is provided free to students living in the residence halls.

The campus outdoor facility includes basketball, tennis & volleyball courts, a soccer field and a swimming pool. The University is currently in the process of reviewing the design of an indoor sports facilities, food court and student center.