Originally Posted by
Raffles
Note that if you're on the 2am, Dubai airport departures is far less exciting than you may imagine, with a BA lounge that is too small by quite a way. Far better to have a meal out and head to the airport as late as possible.
I'll second this, with the exception of the lounge, which I was not eligible to use when there. The public seating areas are also insufficient for the usual passenger flow. This is not a flight I would wish on anyone.
As Lux mentioned there are three security checkpoints, although I think only the second one applies the liquid restrictions.