DXB Layover Tips

[Pierre_a]

Greetings all,

I have a 12 hour layover coming up at DXB. A necessary addition in order to secure EK F into MEL from LHR.

Does the group recommend the dxb international hotel or is it worth venturing out for a better hotel?

I have no interest in visiting Dubai, rather want to relax in comfort and maybe use a gym. Ideal plan may be to stay up on overnight flight into dxb (BA club world old style) and rest up ready to enjoy the F flight to maximum possible extent.

Many thanks for any recommendations.

 

[Cruise Luxury]

I am in the Dubai International Hotel camp for 12 hours, especially when you have lounge access either side.

Ps. The last time I was in EK Dubai F lounge (several years ago) they had Torbreck Run Rig on the counter. It was 8am and I had a 10am flight…best breakfast ever.

 

[drcam]

I am wondering is it possible to go to the city (eg Dubai Mall, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa) with a nine hour layover in Dubai. Bearing in mind I will probably want to have a bite at the lounge coming back for my connecting flight to Europe.

Do you know if the Dubai Metro gets anywhere near the airport?

Many thanks

 

[AIRwin]

Yes I've taken the Dubai Metro from Terminal 3 to the Dubai Mall during a similar layover. It was in summer and HOT! What month will you be there?

 

[drcam]

Late May. I expect it to be HOT. Is there aircon on the Dubai metro? When do the shops open in town?

 

[AIRwin]

Late May. I expect it to be HOT. Is there aircon on the Dubai metro? When do the shops open in town?

I was there again in early May and it was already HOT but not steamy. At least there is aircon everywhere. I think most shops in the mall open at 10 am at the earliest.

 

[drcam]

Sorry to post again but just realised that by choosing the right destination in Europe I can actually in theory get a 22 hour stopover in DXB (God knows if this will actually work though) by getting an early morning (eg 0430) flight from DXB to AMS/CDG/FRA.

A few questions:

- Does the lounge in DXB stay open all night?
- Are there any good museums in Dubai worth a visit?
- Are certain parts of Dubai prettier at night?
- Do you still get a proper meal on an early morning flight into Europe?
- Are there "sleeper pods" in the F or J lounge in Dubai like the ones they have in SIN and DOH so you can sleep for a few hours?

 

[AIRwin]

Sorry it's me again and pretty much yes to all the questions - my favourite EK lounge is Concourse A where I've slept in the quiet room

 

[drcam]

When you say you've slept in the quiet room, is there a bed (or at least a stretcher-like device) that you can sleep on?

 

[AIRwin]

When you say you've slept in the quiet room, is there a bed (or at least a stretcher-like device) that you can sleep on?

Yes there are even blankets, eye shades and ear plugs provided