A promise of soundproof rooms, comfy beds, private bathroom and an on-site restaurant. Note airport shuttle is charged but you can get a short taxi, minimum flagfall 12AED.
As we mentioned above, SOME passengers with Emirates who have an unavoidable connection time between 10 to 24 hours are eligible for accommodation, meals and ground transportation courtesy of Emirates.
Are you changing flights in Dubai and will have your bags with you during a stopover? There are storage lockers available at Terminals 1 and 3. If you have the option to check your bags all the way through I strongly suggest you use this and just take a small day bag with you for a stopover.
This is difficult to answer as it really depends on your tolerance for heat and how much you enjoy indoor spaces! Daytime temperatures in the peak of summer can hit 50c F. For most, this is beyond pleasant and being outdoors for any length of time is frankly hideous.
If you do leave the airport you will likely find yourself jumping from one air-conditioned building to the next. Desert safaris do still run in the summer but at a reduced number and some activities will be cancelled. Evenings are still very hot and sticky still.
You can see our complete guide to tackling Dubai in the Summer here. If you are transiting through the airport you will likely see little outward change as transiting passengers are exempt from fasting. Do note though many of the staff will still be observing Ramadan. To enter the UAE as a tourist you will need a tourist visa. These can be issued at the airport free for those holding passports from the GCC, Western Europe, North America, Australasia and the Far East — we give you a complete run-through of who is eligible for visa on arrival here.
Other nationalities can apply in advance through their airline or at the airport but charges may apply. There is nothing cheap and direct, however, so here are all your airport transfer options.
Your ticket for either Emirates of Etihad airlines will allow you to book through to your final destination in the UAE. We give you a complete run-through of how the free airline buses work here , but summarised for you:. Please check in advance eligibility requirements in order to cross the border.
You can see the schedule here. You can organise a baggage transfer with Emirates for AED but by this point, you may as well have paid for a metered taxi. And vice versa if you are flying with Etihad and leaving from Dubai, you can get the Etihad free shuttle service, leaving from Etihad Travel Mall , in Downtown Dubai. Click here for the current schedule.
The journey in either direction Dubai to Abu Dhabi takes about 1 hour 25 minutes but for arrivals, you will likely be booked on a service at least 1 hour after your landing time. Departures they will suggest catching the service listed at least 4 hours before your departure. Neither, unfortunately, work as a well-oiled machine and conveniently dropping you at each others airport! If you are flying any other airline than Emirates and Etihad you cannot get the free bus, and to get each others transfer services you will still need connecting taxies or other transport.
Refer here for the full list of countries. UAE Nationals, children under the age of 12 and passengers with moderate to severe disabilities are exempt from pre-departure PCR test requirements. Departing from Dubai. Before travel, check with your airline for specific details relevant to your country of arrival as regulations change frequently.
Before travel, transit customers must check with their airline and their final destination for specific requirements around the presentation of negative COVID PCR test certificates. Transiting customers arriving from selected countries are required to present a negative COVID 19 PCR test certificate, for details on these countries customers must check with their airline.
In order to maintain public safety all passengers departing from DXB are reminded to adhere to the following guidelines:. Precautionary measures have been implemented throughout the airport to maintain the health and safety of our customers and staff. These measures include hand sanitiser stations around the airport, protective plexiglass at check-in and immigration counters, thermal and temperature screening, social distancing markers and increased levels of cleaning and sanitisation in compliance with international standards set out by the relevant authorities.
Dubai airport has some peak hours for planes arriving at the airport and departing, so you really wouldn't want to be caught in this; as the immigration will take time as will be the departure from Dubai. And if you have friends who will pick you up from the airport, then that's a bonus save since you won't have to wait in the queue for a cab and have them take you around.
Are you just meeting friends or are you intending to see some sights too? Perhaps if you share your schedule, people on the forum might be able to help you plan it. You may 'queue' for a cab at the airport, but there's literally an endless stream of taxis. It's just a matter of people before you getting into their taxi.
There are lanes of taxis operating simultaneously, it's very organized and efficient. With the runway refurbishment there are less aircraft landing at DXB , hence the queues are shorter. However, I would calculate around an hour to leave the airport. And you should be back around 2 hours before your flight leaves. That leaves you with roughly 4 hours incl. Thanks everyone - it all went very smoothly and I had a lovely, but brief visit to Dubai!
Do you simply complete the usual immigration and customs forms or are there forms specific to transit passengers? Do you need to apply for a transit visa, is a fee payable, is there any restriction on re-entry to the airport, etc?
Other than the Expo, over the balmy winter months, there are all kinds of big festivals here, from film to literature to jazz. You can still find traditional souks where you can haggle over textiles and spices. Head to the Al Shindagha Museum to understand how this city developed into the futuristic place it is today. The Dubai Mall is the second-largest in the world, a fact which is bound to get any fashionistas raring to pay it a visit.
If shopping sounds like the perfect way for you to relax between flights, look no further. If you book a flight with a long stopover in Dubai, why not spend one of your nights in Dubai out amongst the sand dunes? Discover what life was once like for the inhabitants of this harshly beautiful area but with a dash of luxury thrown in.
Not sure where to start your hotel search? Dukes The Palm is home to the iconic Dukes Bar plus it also has its own private beach for the ultimate relaxing getaway.
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