DXB layover during night
Aug 26, 2013 | 3:50 am
#1
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DXB layover during night
We are flying out to Penang from Manchester over Christmas and flying first time ever with Emirates - unfortunately only Economy.
On our return journey we land at DXB @ 22.30 but don't leave until 03.00 - will there be anything open or because these night flights are common will it be operations as normal. Just thinking of looking to get a quick bite to eat or do a bit of shopping, or is there any decent lounges worth us 'buying' into?
Thanks in advance.
On our return journey we land at DXB @ 22.30 but don't leave until 03.00 - will there be anything open or because these night flights are common will it be operations as normal. Just thinking of looking to get a quick bite to eat or do a bit of shopping, or is there any decent lounges worth us 'buying' into?
Thanks in advance.
Aug 26, 2013 | 5:33 am
#3
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As noted above, the sun never sets on T3...
In DXB T3 there is the Marhaba lounge, to which you can buy into (or free with some credit cards, but it's a very specific list, or Priority Pass). Admission is $48/person otherwise. It's OK - free wifi, light bites, drinks. Not sure if it's worth $48 given the other options in DXB.
https://www.marhabaservices.com/source/lounge.aspx
In DXB T3 there is the Marhaba lounge, to which you can buy into (or free with some credit cards, but it's a very specific list, or Priority Pass). Admission is $48/person otherwise. It's OK - free wifi, light bites, drinks. Not sure if it's worth $48 given the other options in DXB.
https://www.marhabaservices.com/source/lounge.aspx
Last edited by extramileage; Aug 26, 2013 at 5:53 am
Aug 26, 2013 | 11:46 am
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That time of evening/night is one of the peaks in passenger travel. It will be like a Saturday shopping in Manchester city centre... busy, busy. Lots of shopping opportunities and places to eat. You certainly won't be stuck for things to do.
Aug 26, 2013 | 9:29 pm
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3.5 hrs in DXB will be fine IMHO.. lots of opportunities to shop , splurge etc..and from my experience in DXB, the duty free prices are very competitive in many items.. specially if compared to Europe..
Aug 27, 2013 | 7:24 am
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Aug 27, 2013 | 9:00 am
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Aug 27, 2013 | 10:17 am
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