How to spend time on Dubai International Airport?

Top 12 best things to do at Dubai Airport while you wait for your flight
  1. Relax in the Zen Gardens ?? ...
  2. Take a nap in a sleep 'n fly pod. ...
  3. Take a complimentary shower ?? ...
  4. Get a massage. ...
  5. Shop 'til you drop ?? ...
  6. Contact your friends or the office. ...
  7. Eat & drink in the lounge at Dubai Airport. ...
  8. Go for a swim or a workout.




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10 Things to 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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If you have a 5-9 hours layover in Dubai, probably the best you can do is book this highly-rated private layover sightseeing tour. This private tour with airport transfers brings you to the most famous places in Dubai, such as Burj Khalifa and Burj Al-Arab. It also already includes the Burj Khalifa ticket.

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10 Things to do on a layover at Dubai Airport
  • Eat. With dozens of dining options, you'll undoubtedly find something yummy to eat. ...
  • Relax in an airport lounge. ...
  • Shop. ...
  • Go sightseeing. ...
  • Freshen up with a shower. ...
  • Unwind at the spa. ...
  • Relax or work out at the Health Club. ...
  • Stop by the indoor gardens.


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How to Spend 8 Hours in Dubai During A Layover
  • 4.1 Take the Metro to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall station.
  • 4.2 Have a Coffee at Dubai Mall.
  • 4.3 Visit the Aquarium at Dubai Mall.
  • 4.4 Climb Up Burj Khalifa.
  • 4.5 Admire the Fountains.
  • 4.6 Go to the Beach and See Burj Al Arab From the Outside.


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If you do not qualify for the Dubai Visa on Arrival, you are required to apply for a transit visa when traveling through Dubai. Furthermore, if your layover exceeds 8 hours and you intend to exit the airport, a transit visa is necessary.

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How long does a layover need to be to leave the airport? Because layovers are your choice, you can leave whenever you like, but seasoned travelers, including McGee, seldom leave airports for less than six hours. After all, airports themselves aren't usually in bustling, interesting areas.

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If you do not qualify for the Dubai Visa on Arrival, you are required to apply for a transit visa when traveling through Dubai. Furthermore, if your layover exceeds 8 hours and you intend to exit the airport, a transit visa is necessary.

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Personal travel of 30 days or less: A U.S. citizen with a regular passport may obtain a no fee visitor visa upon arrival. Stays longer than 30 days: Visitors on a 30-day visa may request a visa extension, which is at the discretion of immigration officials.

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6 Hours Dubai Layover
  • Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
  • Jumeirah beach with the Burj Al Arab, Dubai's most famous landmark.
  • A shop in the Gold Souk.
  • The aquarium at Dubai Mall.


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Emirates provides complimentary hotel accommodation for layovers up to a maximum of 2 nights. This means that if your layover is longer than 2 nights, you will need to arrange your own accommodation for the additional nights.

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You must apply for a transit visa for Dubai/UAE if you're not eligible for Dubai Visa On Arrival. Additionally, if your layover is longer than 8 hours, and you plan on leaving the airport, you need a transit visa.

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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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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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Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai access cost The cost to buy access to the Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai depends on whether you're traveling in economy class or business class: If traveling in economy, access costs $250 for Skywards members or $300 for non-Skywards members.

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If you have an excessive layover time you may be wondering: Can I leave the airport between connecting flights? The short answer is yes. It is possible to exit and reenter the airport.

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Showers – Showers are available in the Gym and lounges [ see Airport Lounges above ]. There are also free shower facilities at the following locations: Terminal 3, between Gates B13 and B19. If you are using the facilities at the Be Relax Spa (Terminal 3, near Gate A1), you can also use their shower facilities.

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