Dubai Connect worth it for 6h 40m?
Jan 26, 2015, 5:33 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Dubai Connect worth it for 6h 40m?
Hi,
Been offered Dubai Connect for a 6hr 40 min connection in Dubai on business class (connection times 00:35 - 07:14). Was wondering if worth it given immigration and security queues as well as airport/hotel transfer times (all x2).
Maybe the lounge is good enough (1st time through Dubai) ?
Thanks for any info.
Been offered Dubai Connect for a 6hr 40 min connection in Dubai on business class (connection times 00:35 - 07:14). Was wondering if worth it given immigration and security queues as well as airport/hotel transfer times (all x2).
Maybe the lounge is good enough (1st time through Dubai) ?
Thanks for any info.
Jan 26, 2015, 6:09 am
#3
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: YVR
Programs: EK Gold, Asia Miles, Aeroplan
Posts: 82
I had 7hr's between MLE - DXB - MLE, used connect on my J fare and worked out great. Had a chance to take a shower, change clothes and grab some breakfast at the hotel. Made it back to DXB with plenty of time to spare.
Jan 26, 2015, 7:21 am
#4
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
Hi,
Been offered Dubai Connect for a 6hr 40 min connection in Dubai on business class (connection times 00:35 - 07:14). Was wondering if worth it given immigration and security queues as well as airport/hotel transfer times (all x2).
Maybe the lounge is good enough (1st time through Dubai) ?
Thanks for any info.
Been offered Dubai Connect for a 6hr 40 min connection in Dubai on business class (connection times 00:35 - 07:14). Was wondering if worth it given immigration and security queues as well as airport/hotel transfer times (all x2).
Maybe the lounge is good enough (1st time through Dubai) ?
Thanks for any info.
YMMV
Unless you have any plans in Dubai at that time, I think Dubai Connect is probably a good option for some relaxation/dinner.
Jan 26, 2015, 5:15 pm
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 44,624
I would take it; shouldn't take too long to get to hotel and a few hours in a bed is better than sitting over night in a hotel room
If wanting a longer sleep time , I would probably cough up and pay for a room at the airside hotel in the airport and can get a good full nights 5.5 hours rest
If wanting a longer sleep time , I would probably cough up and pay for a room at the airside hotel in the airport and can get a good full nights 5.5 hours rest