Dubai International Airport is impressive, no doubt about it, and it has also grown and changed immensely since my initial arrival in 1998. It's huge, it's tacky, it's badly layed-out, it's designed to make you walk for miles in the hope that you'll buy something, and it's actually pretty cool if you don't have to stop-over too often. The initial wonder & amazement wears-off quickly, especially if you're waiting at passport control queues for over 1 hour!
VISAS:
Visit visas are issued to individuals intending to stay over 30 days in the United Arab Emirates. GCC nationals (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar & Saudi Arabia) do not need visas.
The list below contains further countries that automatically obtain a free 60-day visa on arrival at an airport:
1. Hong Kong
2. Ice land
3. South Korea
4. United States
5. Japan
6. Australia
7. Malaysia
8. New Zealand
9. Brunei
10. Norway
11. United Kingdom
12. Ireland
13. France
14. Portugal
15. Italy
16. Monaco
17. Germany
18. Vatican
19. Holland
20. Liechtenstein
21. Belgium
22. Singapore
23. Luxembourg
24. San Marion
25. Switzerland
26. Greece
27. Austria
28. Andorra
29. Spain
30. Sweden
31. Denmark
32. Finland
>> All others must apply for a visit visa BEFORE you arrive at Dubai airport.
UPDATE JULY 2008: new visa laws have been implemented from 29th July onwards. Please check the local news for updates: http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/07/25/10231692.html
>> Check this link for essential regulations before travelling to the UAE: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tp/137842/
Click here for Flight Information Schedules: http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/English/MainMenu/Flight+Information/
Updated Dec 4, 2011
Phone: +971-4-224 5555
Website: http://www.dubaiairport.com/
I flew from Kuwait City International, Airport to Dubai Internatonal Airport. The Dubai International Airport is closest to downtown Dubai If you fly into Abu Dabi Airport, you wil lbe a considerable distance from downtown Dubai. The price was affordable and the Boeing Airbus was a most comfortable ride, roundtrip. The flight attendants were very professional and the most attentive and beautiful. The meals were great. I am very impressed with Emirates.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: 2144444
Love this airport. This place is a huge transportation hub yet everything runs smoothly from check in to security and to boarding. I have nothing bad to say about it and that surprises me. I also enjoy how they have palm trees, plants , flowers and little garden oasis areas throughout the airport. These little touches make it feel less like an airport and a bit more human.
The airport also has plenty of things to keep you entertained while waiting for a flight. There is extensive shopping; everything you could imagine is for sale here. Food options are plentiful from quick serve restaurants to bars, sit down meals and private lounges.
During a long layover Liz and I relaxed in the Diners Club Lounge and did some duty free shopping. Time does fly when you're having fun.
Updated Mar 15, 2011
Website: http://www.dubaiairport.com/
Emirates by far is the best airline I have flow to date. Liz and I flew Emirates from London To Dubai and then onward to the Seychelles. The airline was ontime, the FA's were friendly and attentive, the food was good and the personal entertainment systems had great selections of movies and TV shows. Our flights with Emirates were very pleasurable and I can't wait to fly them again.
Updated Mar 15, 2011
Website: http://www.dubaiairport.com/
IMPORTANT UPDATE October 2008: The brand new Terminal 3 (known under its nickname "the baguette") is opening on 14th October, and will handly Emirates Airlines flight exclusively.
If you will be travelling on Emirates Airlines, remember that you will be arriving/leaving from Emirates' very own new TERMINAL 3.
LUGGAGE STORAGE:
You can store your bags at Dubai International Airport, Terminal 1.
Go to the "Arrivals" area, next to the taxi stand. There you will see an office called "DNATA Baggage Services". Price is 10 Dirhams (approx. 3 US Dollars) per bag for 12 hours.
For more information, call this number & ask for "Baggage Service":
Tel: +971 - 4 - 224 5555.
WHILST YOU'RE WAITING...
TIP: sit closely to any of the first class lounges (on the floor if you have to) and take advantage of the lounge's WiFi Internet ;-)
--> News Article, Gulf News Aug. 2006:
"Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) launched free wireless Internet service at Dubai Int'l Airport. The service allows passengers free access to internet on their laptops, PDAs & smart phones. Passenger can assess the system in select areas in both the Arrivals and Departures areas. The service is being expanded, and should be available through the entire airport by the end of the year 2006 & beginning 2007."
TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR FLIGHT INQUERIES:
Call +971-4-206 6666 to find-out about scheduled departures & arrivals.
UPDATE 2008: Short-Term PARKING now costs a ridiculous Dhs 20 per hour!
VIRTUAL TOUR:
Most of you will probably be looking for the infamous Duty Free area. Others maybe for the Irish Pub (at Gate 23). Prepare before your trip & have a look at the website's virtual airport map:
http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/English/MainMenu/Airport+Guide/Virtual+Tour-Terminal+Maps/
They also have some pretty useful "Travel Tips" to first-time visitors to the United Arab Emirates (i.e. distances, currency, emergency numbers, etc.) Click here: http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/English/MainMenu/Traveler+Tools/Travel+Tips/
Updated Sep 14, 2010
Phone: +971-4-216 2525
Website: http://www.dubaiairport.com/
If you are thinking about saving money by splitting out your trip, you make take the Tigerairways flight from Singapore to either Chennai or Bangalore, then the Airarabia flight from Chennai or Bangaore to Sharjah. Sharjah is the Emirate next to Dubai, you may take the taxi from there.
Written Mar 2, 2010
Website: http://www.dubaiairport.com/
Hi,
You are not mention that regarding for hotel and personal Allowance (money) or but you mention only trip according to my information i go through this site http://awayholidays.co.uk/dubai/ and get the information for Hotel & Flight but in case of personal Allowance (money) i can't suggest you because it is totally depends upon you.
thanks
Written Jan 19, 2010
Website: http://awayholidays.co.uk/dubai/
The Dubai International Airport is located south of Deira, in the Al Garhoud district, 4 km southeast of Dubai.
In 2008, Dubai International Airport was the 20th busiest airport in the world and, with over 35 million international passengers, the 6th busiest international airport in the world, in terms of international passenger traffic.
You can watch my 3 min 44 sec HD Video Moscow Dubai flight part 3 with Dalali Hay Wadi – Groupe Salah,
2 min 19 sec HD Video Dubai airport Sharjah evening ride with Ame Laarouss – Noujoum Saf,
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You can watch my high resolution photo of Dubai on the Google Earth according to the following coordinates 25° 15' 10.81" N 55° 21' 11.82" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Al Maktoum International Airport.
Written Dec 7, 2009
Website: http://www.dubaiairport.com/
Left Baggage facility is available 24 hours in Dubai International Airport (terminal 3) and it is located after clearing customs at the arrival hall beside entrance 1. The cost as follows:
20 Dirhams per 12 hours for a standard size baggage.
25 Dirhams per 12 hours for oversize baggage.
source: Maryam Abdulrahman, custoner feedback officer
Maryam.Abdulrahman@dubaiairports.ae
Written Nov 15, 2008
Website: http://www.dubaiairport.com/
Dubai airport is overcrowded and haphazard. I reached 2 hours before my flight departure and actually almost just about made it to the gate before the scheduled departure. The queue for security screening was unbearably long. The flight check-in counter was longer. The immigration line was not any better. Once I'm through, there seems like a mad rush by everyone to get to their gates. Especially for gates which are like miles away. Not a nice airport to travel. At least, not until they are done with their expansion works.
Written Jun 25, 2008
Website: http://www.dubaiairport.com/
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