How to spend 13 hours at Dubai airport?

Here are 10 things you can do on a layover at Dubai Airport.
  1. Eat. With dozens of dining options, you'll undoubtedly find something yummy to eat. ...
  2. Relax in an airport lounge. ...
  3. Shop. ...
  4. Go sightseeing. ...
  5. Freshen up with a shower. ...
  6. Unwind at the spa. ...
  7. Relax or work out at the Health Club. ...
  8. Stop by the indoor gardens.




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Dubai International Hotel is a full-scale transit hotel in Terminal 3 (all concourses), offering rooms in 6-, 12-, and 18-hour packages. Other hotels are located within a quick two-minute drive of the airport, with free shuttle service.

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What to do during a long layover
  • Escape the airport on your own to explore the city.
  • Take an organized tour of the city.
  • Book yourself into a transfer hotel.
  • Try out the local cuisine.
  • Indulge in the comfort food you've been avoiding.
  • Take a shower.
  • Phone a friend.
  • Find a meditation room.


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Customers who are not members of Emirates Skywards and are traveling in Economy Class on an Emirates flight can pay to enter Emirates Lounges at Dubai International airport. The fees per adult for four hours of lounge access at Dubai International are on the paid lounge access page.

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Whether you have an overnight stopover, or just a few hours to refresh and relax, you'll be able to get plenty of undisturbed shut eye in Dubai International. From comfortable cabins to five-star suites, there's a sleep option to suit your timings and budget.

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Transit visas for 48 hours are issued free of charge to passengers transiting through the UAE's airports. You need to apply for the visa in advance through a UAE-based airline. This visa is not extendable, nor renewable.

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So if you find yourself in the same position, rest assured it is possible to have a fabulous time during a 15 hour layover in Dubai.
  1. Fly Dubai.
  2. Burj Khalifa.
  3. Tour of Dubai on the hop on hop off bus.
  4. Sights of Dubai.
  5. Views from the Burj Khalifa.
  6. Dubai at sunset.
  7. Dubai fountains.


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Those with Economy Class and Business Class Special tickets have to pay to enter the Emirates lounges. Business Class Saver, Flex and Flex Plus travellers can access the Emirates business class lounge for free. Lucky enough to be flying Emirates first class? You can use the First Class Lounge.

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Lounge access is complimentary or discounted for you and your guest depending on your Emirates Skywards membership and class of travel. You can also enjoy paid access to our lounges in Dubai and selected lounges worldwide.

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Bottom line. The Marhaba Lounge Dubai Airport Terminal 3 Concourse B is a great option for Priority Pass members. The lounge has a variety of seating arrangements, the food & drink selection is pretty good, and the lounge just generally feels fresh.

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Entry to the Emirates Lounge is complimentary for Emirates Skywards Platinum, Gold and Silver members who are traveling onward in any cabin class on Emirates flights.

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You'll find our lounges in international airports across six continents, including our A380 hub in Dubai. ???????Emirates Lounge access is exclusive to customers flying in First Class or Business Class.

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You'll find our lounges in international airports across six continents, including our A380 hub in Dubai. ???????Emirates Lounge access is exclusive to customers flying in First Class or Business Class.

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What to do during a long layover
  • Escape the airport on your own to explore the city.
  • Take an organized tour of the city.
  • Book yourself into a transfer hotel.
  • Try out the local cuisine.
  • Indulge in the comfort food you've been avoiding.
  • Take a shower.
  • Phone a friend.
  • Find a meditation room.


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Airport lounge access requires a membership, day pass or qualifying airline ticket. Business and first-class passengers often get free access to airline lounges, as do elite members and some U.S. military personnel. The access policy varies by airline.

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