As an economy class passenger flying LHR-DXB-DEL, I can imagine 7hrs at DXB is going to be pretty painful.

Is there any pay lounges? If not, what else is there to do?

I am contemplating getting rid of my night in a hotel in Dubai to save on costs, which means staying at the airport in transit instead.

My flight lands at DXB around 8.45am and my flight to DEL leaves around 15.15. There is an earlier flight to DEL but that's only an A330, and I specifically want a 777, so it's not an option.

Advice please.