Advantages: Bright and airy, free wifi Disadvantages: SLOW passport control, need more staff, need seating near the shops
...Dubai Airport
Prior to our trip to Dubai in January 2011 I have only ever been to Dubai as a transit passenger and you cannot fail to be impressed with the opulence and grandeur of the place. However our recent experience at arrivals has dimmed this view somewhat.
ARRIVING:
We arrived on time and prepared to disembark down the stairs and onto buses. I am sure there were walkways before but...
catsholiday
12.02.2011 18:46 ·Read review
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Advantages: So much to do without costing a fortune. Disadvantages: Too hot to visit between June and September.
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It’s worth a ride just for the experience.
The flight time to Dubai airport is 7 hrs and is currently 3 hrs in front of the UK.
I flew with British airways and had a direct flight. The flight cost approx £700 each (return). I flew with BA because they were cheaper than Emirates, which is the UAE’s own airways service. I didn’t enjoy the flight because the f...
chocolate26
29.04.2005 17:07 ·Read review
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Advantages: Plenty of Shopping Disadvantages: Never enough time
...Dubai Airport is one of my favourites - providing there is plenty of time to appreciate all it has to offer.
Travelling into Dubai - Be prepared for a lot of walking - the exit seems miles away from the plane! There are moving walkways to help make the distance shorter, and if you are elderly, there is a buggy which drives along the walkways to save your feet.
There are not many signs to...
ping0
29.09.2006 18:07 (20.03.2007 11:44) ·Read review
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