DXB Arrivals Question
Nov 14, 2015 | 7:23 am
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DXB Arrivals Question
My wife and I will be arriving at DXB on two different international flights, 30 minutes apart. I will be arriving on EK at Terminal 3; she will arrive on UA at Terminal 1. Will it be possible for me to connect with her before we pass through customs/immigration? If not, what would be the best place for me to meet her (my flight will arrive first).
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Nov 14, 2015 | 9:36 am
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My wife and I will be arriving at DXB on two different international flights, 30 minutes apart. I will be arriving on EK at Terminal 3; she will arrive on UA at Terminal 1. Will it be possible for me to connect with her before we pass through customs/immigration? If not, what would be the best place for me to meet her (my flight will arrive first).
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Nov 14, 2015 | 11:52 am
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Thanks, lighthand. Since I won't actually be in transit, can I pass through T1 security without a boarding pass?
Nov 14, 2015 | 11:55 pm
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Nov 15, 2015 | 12:28 am
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Nov 15, 2015 | 2:21 am
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It might be easier to change terminal land-side (shuttle bus, taxi or metro - I don't know if it's feasible to walk).
Nov 15, 2015 | 11:16 am
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Assuming you have no checked luggage, it would be possible to meet at air side of T1.
However as m3red posted, T1 immigration can get very congested. If your wife is travelling in biz or first, you may not need to wait too long at land side if you need to collect your bags at T3 land side.
I guess this must be the first time your wife is in Dubai, hence wanting to meet her at the airport. If not (or if she is comfortable with it), then meeting at the hotel would be a better option.
However as m3red posted, T1 immigration can get very congested. If your wife is travelling in biz or first, you may not need to wait too long at land side if you need to collect your bags at T3 land side.
I guess this must be the first time your wife is in Dubai, hence wanting to meet her at the airport. If not (or if she is comfortable with it), then meeting at the hotel would be a better option.
Nov 15, 2015 | 11:17 am
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Assuming you have no checked luggage, it would be possible to meet at air side of T1.
However as m3red posted, T1 immigration can get very congested. If your wife is travelling in biz or first, you may not need to wait too long at land side if you need to collect your bags at T3 land side.
I guess this must be the first time your wife is in Dubai, hence wanting to meet her at the airport. If not (or if she is comfortable with it), then meeting at the hotel would be a better option.
However as m3red posted, T1 immigration can get very congested. If your wife is travelling in biz or first, you may not need to wait too long at land side if you need to collect your bags at T3 land side.
I guess this must be the first time your wife is in Dubai, hence wanting to meet her at the airport. If not (or if she is comfortable with it), then meeting at the hotel would be a better option.