Originally Posted by
Pandor
Travelling in J and have an 8.5 hour connection time in DXB on my way to the UK. I Arrive in Dubai circa 6am so planning on showering and having breakfast in the lounge prior to leaving the airport for a few hours. British passport holder and hoping to have bags chcked all the way through to my final destination.
1) How long before my afternoon flight do I need to arrive back at DXB?
2) Is there a smoking area in the lounge?
3) Is there a facility in the Business Class Lounge to leave baggage safely and securely? Would rather not have my carry-on with me while wandering around Dubai. I know there's a facility at arrivals but I recall having to pay for that.
And erm, I am SO EXCITED to be travelling in J from NZ to the UK on the A380!
Thanks
1) If you have your onward boarding pass then you can cut it down to 1hour before departure - the premium security/immigration lane is usually empty and you can be through it in 3 minutes
2) Yes
3) No - but after you pass through customs, instead of turning right to Chauffeur drive, turn left and follow the economy class passengers, go right down to the end past the taxi rank towards the Dubai Immigration office and you'll see a Baggage Service center - they can store your baggage for you for a nominal fee (c. 20AED per piece).
I would honestly skip the J lounge breakfast and go into Dubai for a decent one then come back for a shower, change, lunch then your onward flight.