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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 10:32 pm
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mrtdxb
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: Skywards Plat, Etihad Gold, Aerosvit Gold, Virgin Silver, AA lifetime Gold, Sirius Gold
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Originally Posted by gpicur
UAPremierExec,

If you are not inclined to leave the airport, try the gym and pool at Gate 17. Take the escalator upstairs to the Airport Hotel. You will NOT have to leave the secured area and thus not have to go thru security after your workout/swim. Once in the lobby of the Airport Hotel, go to the front desk and tell them that you want to use the gym/pool. It will cost you 70 UAE Dirhams ($19) for two hours and they will NOT be watching the clock closely. There is a very nice gym, heated swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna. You can use them all! This is a great way to de-compress and get refreshed for your next flight. Don't forget your swim suit and work out shorts. Plenty of towels are provided. Have a great flight.

PS: From your FT handle I would have thought you were a loyal UA FF. What happened ?? Are you going to be coming back to UA in 2012 ?
I second EGT in voting this as the POM - I had no idea this was possible and I have lived here in Dubai for 6 years. Thanks.
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