9 hour layover in DXB
Jun 25, 2018, 2:49 pm
#16
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 844
Absolutely, but it's free in the lounge. Not a fan of their coffee by any stretch but it beats the automated machines and they have to-go cups and can make a flat white. These chain establishments suck in general, never understood the appeal of Starbucks for instance
Jun 25, 2018, 7:35 pm
#18
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
You can't, the hotel usually transfers you reservation to whichever concourse you arrive.
Jun 26, 2018, 5:19 am
#20
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: UK
Programs: Etihad Gold, Qatar Gold, flying Blue, Falcon, Lufthansa, Eva
Posts: 1,428
trouble is I do like a nice cup of coffee
Jun 26, 2018, 8:14 am
#21
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
Long ago back in about 2006 now I began boycotting Starbucks over the way they were treating the Ethiopian growers and the branding/trademark issues - I used to drink tap water with my boss as she was a regular as there was a branch round the corner from the office. I have never drank or eaten anything in a Starbucks since apart from tap water on the rare times I accompany someone else. I too object to paying more for a cup of coffee than the farmers is being paid per kilo
trouble is I do like a nice cup of coffee
trouble is I do like a nice cup of coffee
Jun 29, 2018, 12:55 am
#23
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: Skywards Blue :-(, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold, GHA Platinum
Posts: 2,531
If you have to pay to get in and you want to sleep It is not a good idea . You are better off getting a hotel room ( might cost you a bit more but worth it )
Jun 29, 2018, 2:42 am
#24
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
Have you considered going to a hotel near the airport, rather than the actual airport hotel? At this time of year, you can get the Le Meridien Airport for around $85. The Le Meridien Fairway is around $55!!! Both are about 5 minutes drive from the airport (and you can use chauffeur drive).
Jun 29, 2018, 6:02 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Dubai
Programs: HHonors Gold, EK Skywards Blue, EY Guest Blue
Posts: 23
Also another option (which I have never used because I am based in Dubai) is the 'Sleep N Fly' concept at Concourse A. The best part is that it is accessible by Priority Pass.
SLEEP 'N FLY - THE NEW AIRPORT SLEEP CONCEPT BY YAWN
SLEEP 'N FLY - THE NEW AIRPORT SLEEP CONCEPT BY YAWN