BA & Dubai
Aug 31, 2021, 1:37 pm
#1156
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: BHX
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 162
Hello All,
A slightly off-topic question (and mods, please feel free to move if there is another home for this): What is the current restaurant / bar situation in Terminal 1 at DXB like? I am travelling with friends, so won't be able to use the Lounge and we'll probably just have drinks and something to eat in the main departure area. The airport website states that only Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts are open. Is that right?? I was hoping for something more substantial than coffee and muffins...
Thanks very much!
A slightly off-topic question (and mods, please feel free to move if there is another home for this): What is the current restaurant / bar situation in Terminal 1 at DXB like? I am travelling with friends, so won't be able to use the Lounge and we'll probably just have drinks and something to eat in the main departure area. The airport website states that only Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts are open. Is that right?? I was hoping for something more substantial than coffee and muffins...
Thanks very much!
Didn't even look for the lounge as the reviews on here were pretty poor, so by all accounts you won't be missing much anyway....
Aug 31, 2021, 2:39 pm
#1158
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York, NY
Programs: AA ExPl, DL PM, UA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Titanium, probably some others
Posts: 4,099
Sep 1, 2021, 2:09 am
#1159
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Munich / London
Programs: BAEC Gold, M&M Frequent Flyer
Posts: 156
We arrived just after a big breakfast at our hotel, so didn't search out a substantial meal - definitely a Costa as we grabbed a drink there and popped into a few of the shops, but I don't recall much else. It was mid-morning and the terminal was exceptionally quiet, only a few flights leaving before the LHR flight. Hopefully someone more alert than me can provide more options for you!
Didn't even look for the lounge as the reviews on here were pretty poor, so by all accounts you won't be missing much anyway....
Didn't even look for the lounge as the reviews on here were pretty poor, so by all accounts you won't be missing much anyway....
Thank you, that helps! A big breakfast at the hotel it is.
Sep 1, 2021, 4:14 am
#1160
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: London, UK
Programs: Virtuoso, FSPP, Hyatt Prive, Hilton Impressario, Marriott Stars/Luminous, Roswood Elite, MO Fan Club
Posts: 560
Sep 1, 2021, 4:16 am
#1162
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: London, UK
Programs: Virtuoso, FSPP, Hyatt Prive, Hilton Impressario, Marriott Stars/Luminous, Roswood Elite, MO Fan Club
Posts: 560
Big breakfast at hotel is definitely the way to go.
The lounge had some hot options and sandwiches. I helped myself to a few cups of Arabic coffee.
I recall a large Pret across the boarding gate. That might be an option. Other options were Costa, camden food co
The lounge had some hot options and sandwiches. I helped myself to a few cups of Arabic coffee.
I recall a large Pret across the boarding gate. That might be an option. Other options were Costa, camden food co
Sep 1, 2021, 4:34 am
#1163
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Chester
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 35
Hi, has anyone flown on BA105 recently and know what food service is in CW? We've booked 19th September which departs at 22:25 and thinking if we should have dinner before hand in the airport. Thanks in advance.
Sep 1, 2021, 6:22 am
#1164
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 12,258
I absolutely would, earliest you’ll be eating the main is 90 mins after take off.. midnight
Sep 1, 2021, 6:30 am
#1165
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,926
Absolutely, jet leg avoidance protocols are the way to go - with an 08:25 arrival getting to sleep at the earliest opportunity would be my goal.
Sep 1, 2021, 8:26 am
#1166
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Chester
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 35
Thank you both, very sensible advice 
After over a year of not flying anywhere I was actually looking forward to plane food and drinking from small airline glasses (I know quite sad). So was looking to see if there was actually going to be a meal service given it's an overnight flight or something like the old sleeper service where it's night cap and lights out?
After over a year of not flying anywhere I was actually looking forward to plane food and drinking from small airline glasses (I know quite sad). So was looking to see if there was actually going to be a meal service given it's an overnight flight or something like the old sleeper service where it's night cap and lights out?
Sep 1, 2021, 8:56 am
#1167
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,926
Thank you both, very sensible advice After over a year of not flying anywhere I was actually looking forward to plane food and drinking from small airline glasses (I know quite sad). So was looking to see if there was actually going to be a meal service given it's an overnight flight or something like the old sleeper service where it's night cap and lights out?
After over a year of not flying anywhere I was actually looking forward to plane food and drinking from small airline glasses (I know quite sad). So was looking to see if there was actually going to be a meal service given it's an overnight flight or something like the old sleeper service where it's night cap and lights out?
Sep 1, 2021, 9:09 am
#1168
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 4,993
Thank you both, very sensible advice After over a year of not flying anywhere I was actually looking forward to plane food and drinking from small airline glasses (I know quite sad). So was looking to see if there was actually going to be a meal service given it's an overnight flight or something like the old sleeper service where it's night cap and lights out?
After over a year of not flying anywhere I was actually looking forward to plane food and drinking from small airline glasses (I know quite sad). So was looking to see if there was actually going to be a meal service given it's an overnight flight or something like the old sleeper service where it's night cap and lights out?Enjoy your trip!
Sep 2, 2021, 4:58 am
#1169
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,328
It's a bit like the JFK sleeper service - food is served ASAP after takeoff and you're asked if you want to be woken for breakfast.
Personally I just want to get as many hours sleep as I possibly can on this service.
Sep 8, 2021, 6:20 am
#1170
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,403
BA normally have a halal meal option on the menu on this route out of LHR but it seems that it’s been given the cut due to Covid.
Have your Covid test result paper ready before you get onto the transit train to immigration as they do a check before you can board.
Never been asked for the health declaration form which the cabin crew give out or the Dubai Covid app installation.
The immigration officer takes a cursory glance at the Covid test paper.
The officer also resigned me up for Smart Gates (said no in December as it was turned off).
Have your Covid test result paper ready before you get onto the transit train to immigration as they do a check before you can board.
Never been asked for the health declaration form which the cabin crew give out or the Dubai Covid app installation.
The immigration officer takes a cursory glance at the Covid test paper.
The officer also resigned me up for Smart Gates (said no in December as it was turned off).