How to Make the Best of Your Short Transit Period at Dubai International Airpo
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Oct 29, 2009, 2:09:44 PM10/29/09
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If you are going to be in Dubai in transit or on a layover for a few
hours, it's better to stay in the airport than to venture out to see
the city for a number of reasons. At the top of the list is the
fact that the roads in Dubai are notorious for heavy traffic, and if
you are caught in a traffic jam it might become very difficult to get
back to your terminal in time for your next flight. Since the
airport handles a lot of flight traffic, the crowds at the airport
terminals are usually high, which makes it tougher to get to your gate
on time.
Lounges
There are many dedicated lounges for various international airlines
like the British Airlines, KLM, Star Alliance, Air France and Gulf
Air. Emirates has separate lounges for Business Class and First
Class travelers. In addition to this, you can pay to use the
Marhaba Lounge, which is an Arabian-themed waiting room that offers
buffet food and drinks. The cost for this lounge is US dollars
24 for four hours. If you want a place to sleep in and take a
shower, you can book yourself a room in the five-star Dubai
International Hotel.
Food and drinks
If you have booked your ticket on the Emirates and your transit time
is more than 3 hours, you are entitled to a free meal at Safar
Restaurant in Dubai Airport. If you find this place too crowded,
there are lots of other options for your dining pleasure. The
Irish Village Pub at Gate 22 is an Irish-themed restaurant with open
tables and lots of Guinness gear. This place is open 24 hours a
day. The Fast Food Court between Gate 13 and 15 has a lot of
fast food outlets with continental, Lebanese, Indian and Italian
options. The Wings Bar above Gate 22 is a good, quiet place for
drinks, and it offers a fie view of departing planes. The
Seafood Bar is a small eatery famous for its smoked salmon, sushi and
caviar. There are lots of other snack stops everywhere in the
airport.
Shopping
Indulge in Dubai's favorite activity - shopping. The duty-free
shopping center in Dubai airport's Sheik Rashid Terminal is huge and
has many products. The best bargains are said to be in
cigarettes, alcohol and jewelry. You can also buy perfumes,
tobacco, gold, electronics, fashion wear, food and spices. If
you're on a budget, just browse through the shops set in an Arabian-
themed mall to while away the time. There's even a raffle held every
hour.
Other services
If you are traveling with children, take them to the Airport's
entertainment center, where they can have fun playing games. There's
also a mother's lounge attached nearby.
There are two fully equipped business centers with ISD phones, faxes,
internet-connected work stations and secretarial services to cater to
your business needs which is an equivalent service to many business
hotels in Dubai.
The airport is fully wireless-enabled, so you can use your laptops
anywhere in there. There are also pay-to-use computers, with
internet access, where you can spend your time browsing and sending e-
mail. There are also pay phones located all over the airport.
The La Femme beauty salon is located near Gate 18. You can have
a traditional Arabic henna tattoo done on your hands.
Smoking is prohibited in the Dubai airport. However, there are
smoker's zones in the Sheikh Rashid's terminal, also known as "the
concourse where you can have a quick puff."
The G Force Gym at the Dubai International Airport is a good place to
fight off your jet lag and to stretch your muscles. You can also
use the swimming pool, jacuzzi, billiards table or get a quick massage
done there. There are four prayer rooms in the concourse and arrival
terminals of the airport, two for men and two for women.
There are several facilities for passengers with special needs.
Any passenger with special needs can avail of personalized services by
just making a request in advance. Try to get to know the layout of the
airport before you depart on your trip, so that you make the best use
of your transit time in Dubai.
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hours, it's better to stay in the airport than to venture out to see
the city for a number of reasons. At the top of the list is the
fact that the roads in Dubai are notorious for heavy traffic, and if
you are caught in a traffic jam it might become very difficult to get
back to your terminal in time for your next flight. Since the
airport handles a lot of flight traffic, the crowds at the airport
terminals are usually high, which makes it tougher to get to your gate
on time.
Lounges
There are many dedicated lounges for various international airlines
like the British Airlines, KLM, Star Alliance, Air France and Gulf
Air. Emirates has separate lounges for Business Class and First
Class travelers. In addition to this, you can pay to use the
Marhaba Lounge, which is an Arabian-themed waiting room that offers
buffet food and drinks. The cost for this lounge is US dollars
24 for four hours. If you want a place to sleep in and take a
shower, you can book yourself a room in the five-star Dubai
International Hotel.
Food and drinks
If you have booked your ticket on the Emirates and your transit time
is more than 3 hours, you are entitled to a free meal at Safar
Restaurant in Dubai Airport. If you find this place too crowded,
there are lots of other options for your dining pleasure. The
Irish Village Pub at Gate 22 is an Irish-themed restaurant with open
tables and lots of Guinness gear. This place is open 24 hours a
day. The Fast Food Court between Gate 13 and 15 has a lot of
fast food outlets with continental, Lebanese, Indian and Italian
options. The Wings Bar above Gate 22 is a good, quiet place for
drinks, and it offers a fie view of departing planes. The
Seafood Bar is a small eatery famous for its smoked salmon, sushi and
caviar. There are lots of other snack stops everywhere in the
airport.
Shopping
Indulge in Dubai's favorite activity - shopping. The duty-free
shopping center in Dubai airport's Sheik Rashid Terminal is huge and
has many products. The best bargains are said to be in
cigarettes, alcohol and jewelry. You can also buy perfumes,
tobacco, gold, electronics, fashion wear, food and spices. If
you're on a budget, just browse through the shops set in an Arabian-
themed mall to while away the time. There's even a raffle held every
hour.
Other services
If you are traveling with children, take them to the Airport's
entertainment center, where they can have fun playing games. There's
also a mother's lounge attached nearby.
There are two fully equipped business centers with ISD phones, faxes,
internet-connected work stations and secretarial services to cater to
your business needs which is an equivalent service to many business
hotels in Dubai.
The airport is fully wireless-enabled, so you can use your laptops
anywhere in there. There are also pay-to-use computers, with
internet access, where you can spend your time browsing and sending e-
mail. There are also pay phones located all over the airport.
The La Femme beauty salon is located near Gate 18. You can have
a traditional Arabic henna tattoo done on your hands.
Smoking is prohibited in the Dubai airport. However, there are
smoker's zones in the Sheikh Rashid's terminal, also known as "the
concourse where you can have a quick puff."
The G Force Gym at the Dubai International Airport is a good place to
fight off your jet lag and to stretch your muscles. You can also
use the swimming pool, jacuzzi, billiards table or get a quick massage
done there. There are four prayer rooms in the concourse and arrival
terminals of the airport, two for men and two for women.
There are several facilities for passengers with special needs.
Any passenger with special needs can avail of personalized services by
just making a request in advance. Try to get to know the layout of the
airport before you depart on your trip, so that you make the best use
of your transit time in Dubai.
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