Things To Do In Dubai International Airport

It has become the fastest growing airport with over 75 million passengers passing through it every year. From shopping to relaxation and entertainment this airport offers several options to spend time for transit passengers.

Dubai Airport

Dubai Airport is divided into three Terminals which includes new LuxeTerminal 3. Terminal 1 and 3 include passenger lounges, Duty Free shopping is available in Terminal 2 and dining and retail outlets are found in all 3 Terminals. The airport features free shower cubicles to refresh in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

Lounges

Dubai Airport offers a relaxing and luxurious array of lounge options. Some are open for any first class or business class traveling passengers and while some others are for passengers on certain airlines. The airport has its own luxurious lounges for passengers like Marhaba, Al Majlis, Ahlan that are designed to offer comfort.

Sleep in Snoozecube

For tired passengers, they can rest and sleep in Snoozecube which is available for rent by an hour. You have a comfortable bed, Wi-Fi, Touchscreen TV, music and place to keep your luggage in this sound proof place.

Hotel

If you are in the airport for a long layover, you can visit the Timeless spa for a refreshing massage or body treatment in the Five Star Dubai International Hotel.  You can access their fully equipped gym, Jacuzzi, swimming pool, sauna and shower facilities for a fee without booking a room. This five star hotel offers fine rooms with affordable hourly stays and also night stays, health club, business center, restaurants, 24 hour room and laundry service.

Shopping

Dubai Duty Free

It is a shopper’s paradise with more than 26,000 sq m of retail space. It is a tax free shopping haven with shops located in all three terminals. You can shop for wines, chocolates, cosmetics, electronics, books, games, local delicacies, souvenirs, global luxury brands. It is a place to purchase popular brands at a cheaper price.  You can get a good deal for brands like Rolex, Estee Lauder, Callaway, Swarovski, Chanel, Hermes, Mont Blanc.

Dubai Duty Free Liquor Shopping

You can get alcohol of world`s leading brands that include whisky (Johnnie Walker, Jack Daniel`s, Dewars, Talisker), champagne (Moet & Chandon), Vodka, (Smirnoff) Rum (Bacardi), Tequila (Sauza), wines and beer.

To buy liquor in Dubai Airport, you must visit Le Clos outlets owned by MMI (Maritime& Mercantile International) in Terminal 3 for the taste of finest wines. It is home to the world`s best brands of wines, beer and spirits.   

Dining

There are plenty of dining options in the Dubai Airport from fast food, gourmet and international cuisine.  You have a vast amount of outlets offering good food and beverages. Some of them are Le Pain Quotidien serving French food, International Café Giraffe serving burger, Jack`s Bar and Grill for BBQ, Caviar House & Prunier`s Seafood Bar in Terminal 3, Carluccio, Pinkberry for ice creams, Burger King and Mc Donald’s.

Zen Gardens

In Terminal 3, you can relax and unwind in the Zen gardens that are located near gates B7 and B27 within the airport. It is a small oasis comprising of fish ponds, lush palms, leafy ferns, waterways and benches where you can spend time in tranquility listening to the sounds of water.