Travel To Dubai From Us

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

John asks…

Phone calls from dubai airport?

I’m travelling to india from US via Dubai. how can i make calls (local and international) from the Dubai airport. Let me know the best way.
how can i use the public phone in airport.

admin answers:

The easiest and most trouble free method is to buy a pre-paid phone card. Once you use up the credits you don’t have to worry about mystery charges and all the other BS phone networks throw at you.

One thing’s for sure, I would not use my roaming cell phone plan, I’ve heard horror stories of $3,000 statements after just a weeks vacation in europe.

James asks…

Transit Visa in Dubai?

I am an India traveling to India via Dubai from US. I have a stop over at Dubai airport for 7 hours and would like to meet a friend in between. What type of visa do I need? Is it possible?
I am an India traveling to India via Dubai from US. I have a stop over at Dubai airport for 7 hours and would like to meet a friend in between. What type of visa do I need? Is it possible? I am not using a travel agent in US or a hotel to stop over at Dubai. I just want to get out of immigration to meet my friend and get back to catch the flight.

admin answers:

Ask your travel agent in US to get you a visa… It’s easy now days… In Dubai they issue electronic visa… So you won’t have any problems…

Alternatively ask any hotel in Dubai and they will issue a visa for you immediately… You will probably need to pay for a day or so!!! Which is nothing!!!!

Donald asks…

12 hour over night stop-over at manchester, UK, VISA?

I am traveling from US to Dubai via Manchester, UK. I have an overnight stop over at manchester.
I dont think I have sufficient time to apply for a visitor/transit visa for UK. ( I am leaving US in 2 days). Can anyone tell me if the airport’s transit area is comfortable enough for over night stay?
Thanks a lot!

admin answers:

Omg no!! The airports transit area is horrible! Everyone snores and you sleep on the floor. I would rather wait a day. Besides i have done it and it gives you the worst back and neck pain ever and im just 15!!!even if its just 1 night its horrible! I wouldnt want to do it! Sorry lol just trying to convince you not to go sleep there its horrible horrible i say! Lol ^^ Sorry

Joseph asks…

Touring Dubai alone..?

I’ll be traveling alone to Dubai next month from US (my friend cancelled). What is the best touring company with website in Dubai that you can recommend so at least I will not be touring alone.
Thanks

admin answers:

I once went to dubai alone… Trust me it’s not boring at all… Ppl are very friendly.. There’s loads of shopping, and activities to do alone…
I actually suggest you book your tours wen u’re there according to what you feel like…

Maybe what you can do is try make a friendly contact to chill in the evening with

Dubai Time

Posted on February 4, 2012 by admin

Jenny asks…

What time will UEFA Finals starts in Dubai on the 28th of May 2011?

What time is the MAN U – BARCA match today as per Dubai Local Time?

admin answers:

It’s gonna be 10:45pm Dubai time.

Linda asks…

How to spend time in dubai?

I have a gap of 8 hours in dubai airport. I am flying from Paris to Delhi. I am an Indian citizen. And am flying through business class of Emirates. So I could spend my time in Business lounge of Emirates and obviously sometime in Dubai Tax Free Shopping.

Would it be worth to take a transit visa and then go out of the dubai airport and I have to do all this within 7-8 hours. Any suggestions?

admin answers:

Dear 7-8 hrs are very less to take a transit visa and then go out of the dubai airport , 2 to 3 hrs will go in the traffic b’cose of the diversion everywhere (construction for Metro is in progress ). At least I would not recommend.
Rather I would say 7-8 hrs are less to be in the Airport itself, its huge and very beautiful . U will luv it.
Shop in the duty free , have good food and enjoy! You will never know where the time has gone.
Gd Luck )

Thomas asks…

What is 12:30pm Eastern Time in Dubai , UAE ?

I’m planning to watch an award show online and I want to know what time is 12:30pm EST in Dubai ?

Thanks
12:30pm in the afternoon to be exact.

admin answers:

This website will help you to change each time around the world to the other. Check it:

http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/info/timezone.htm

EST is GMT -5
Dubai is GMT +4
so it means that there is 9 hours different, you have to subtract 9 hours from EST to find your time in Dubai. So 12:30 PM EST is 3:30 PM in Dubai.

Ken asks…

Does anyone knows what is the time difference between dubai to KSA?

the time in dubai now is 8:10
but i don’t know in KSA

Please help!
I need to watch movie from MBC and the time of the movie is 13:30 KSA 10:30 GMT and i am in Dubai so what time should i’ll open the tv
Does the dubai time and KSA have difference or it is the same?

admin answers:

I do believe that they are an hour ahead of you, so that means that if it is 7:15 Wednesday morning where you are then it is 8:15 there.

I hope that helps.

Good luck.

I just found a link to a world clock that may help you out.

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Dubai Airport Lounge

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Carol asks…

6 hr transit in dubai airport , please tell me which is th best lounge to relax ?

hi
i am flying via emirates and i have a 6 hr transit in Dubai , please advice me regarding any free/ cheap lounges in Dubai airport

appreciate the help.

admin answers:

WOW I LOVE THAT AIRLINE! AND SO I WAS IN A DUBAI COUPLE WEEKS AGO AND ITS BY THE FOOD COURT.. LIKE CLOSE BY IT IF YOU DONT KNOW JUST ASK SOME ONE HAVE FUN ON YOUR TRIP

Sandy asks…

How to book Marhaba lounge in Dubai airport? Are there any booking counters at departure area?

admin answers:

The Marhaba Lounge is located close to gate 230 at Emirates Terminal 3 and can be accessed via a dedicated elevator from Level 3 departures.

Bookings can be made online at www.marhabaservices.com, by calling +971 4 224 5780 / +971 4 216 2630 or in person at the airport.

Lisa asks…

Is Marhaba lounge in Dubai Int. Airport free?

I’m flying to Manila, Economy class, Emirates, EK334
Now i want to ask if marhaba lounge is free of charge? and if the services inside is free?
And i also want to ask there was like a restaurant lounge in dubai airport, it was free of charge it was exclusively for EK travellers, where is it in the gate place, whats the name?

admin answers:

Dear Friend

Marhaba Lounge in Dubai Int’l Airport is not a free service section.

There is a Restaurant free for Emirates travelers, if the travel transit time exceeds more than 4 hours (i believe so-to be clarified the duration) and you may just show the ticket at the cashier counter of the restaurant, then they will tell you the detail.

I forget the name of the hotel but it is nearby the transit gates. Once I had my lunch there at Emirates Airlines’ free coupon.

Best Regards
Thx

Donald asks…

Meet and greet & lounge services in Dubai International airport?

Looking for a service that will collect me as i get of my flight in dubai, take me to their lounge where i can stay while i wait and then take me to my next flight. Which companies will do this and what is the name of the service called? links to their websites will be appreciated too. Could you also mention if they have shower facilities. thanks!!

admin answers:

Information about Meet and Greet:

http://www.marhabaservices.com/Source/OnTransit.aspx

Meet and Greet Service doesn’t include use of the Marhaba Lounge.

Http://www.marhabaservices.com/Source/Lounge.aspx

Showers can be found at the Airport Hotel or Marhaba Lounge at Terminal 1.

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Flight To Dubai

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

Sharon asks…

How to take transit flight in Dubai airport? How baggage are handled?

I’m traveling from Colombo(CMB) to Istanbul(IST) and I have a transit at Dubai airport.

This is my first time flying on a transit flight, and my first time to Dubai airport, I would like to know how to take the transit flight? I’m now aware of the process involved. Can someone explain what I should do after getting down from the flight.

admin answers:

It’s sort of like any other connecting flight.But in this case ou will stay in the international transit zone of the airport. Meaning you will find your way over to your connecting gate, and your bags will be automatically transferred by the airline. You will not deal with any customs or immmigration in Dubai, since you are not technically entering the county. You MAY have to go through another security check, but that just depends where your connecting gate it.

Now there may be a few variables. Like for example if you connecting to two different airlines, its possible you may have to get your boarding pass for your second flight, but there are clearly marked areas where you will do this. If you are with the same airline, there will be no need to as you will get both boarding passes in Colombo.

Chris asks…

can I take connecting flight in Dubai with Israeli passport?

I want to fly from Jordan to Delhi via Dubai or Bahrain or Abu Dhabi, I have Israeli passport. Is it ok to do this just for transit/connection flight?

admin answers:

To my knowledge, citizens of Israel are denied entry into the United Arab Emirates under any circumstance, even if only for transit purposes. Bahrain, according to the second link below, does not automatically deny Israelis the right to enter the country as other Middle Eastern states do, although they may limit or restrict the entry of Israelis in certain circumstances. I’d personally double-check to see whether you would have issues entering Bahrain for transit, or see whether you can go through another country where Israelis are not denied entry or otherwise restricted.

Sandra asks…

Can you drink alcohol on a flight to Dubai?

Im flying to Dubai in October with Emirates, do they serve alcohol in flight? I have heard they don’t serve alcohol with other airlines?
I will need a glass of wine or 2 so I can sleep most of the flight!!

Anyone who has flown with Emirates please let me know

Thanks

admin answers:

Don’t worry, you will be able to get your wine.

Nancy asks…

how do I proceed and complete the procedure to board an emirates flight at dubai international terminal 3 ?

This is my first time to use Terminal 3 and Emirates as well. Is it confusing?

admin answers:

Its not confusing, refer to the link.

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Dubai Hotels Near Airport

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Sharon asks…

Transit in Dubai airport – Very Confused Please Help?

Im off to Australia in June & Im not totally clued up about the whole being in transit thing while on a stop off in Dubai.
Im aware I can leave the airport because ive got a European Passport and visa; But do I need to take my luggage through check out with me…? (Presumably this would just continue onto the next plane i would get on after transit)

Last time I went, I got off the plane and onto a bus thing to get into the airport, but there were 2 stops. people who were getting off at Dubai and people who were getting connecting flights. Which one would I take to get out of the airport? OR would they not let me out because I have a connecting flight?
Ive looked at nearby hotels near the airport, but it states City Tax is not included? Do i pay city tax as i leave the airport? and if so, how much is it?

& When i try to get back into the airport for my connecting flight the next morning, how long before do i need to check in? & do I go back in the same way I came out?

Sorry about the questions – I just want to make sure things run as smoothly as possible

Thankyou
I mean – that im not technically on a stop off in dubai – i meant that i am meant to wait in the airport for my connecting flight, which is 10 hours after my arrival in dubai.
but instead of waiting for 10 hours until my next flight, if and how I leave the airport.

sorry for being unclear

admin answers:

You don’t need an 8hrs gap between your flights because as an European passport holder you don’t need a transit visa.

I don’t understand where’s the problem to leave the Airport. Depending at which Terminal you’ll arrive, go through Immigration, claim your luggage and get in one of the cabs waiting in front of each Terminal.

Next morning you have to check in 2 hrs before depature because you go on an international flight. Not knowing which Airline you are taking, I can’t tell you which Terminal you have to go. A hotel receptionist will be able to provide you this information and you just tell the cab driver which terminal you want to get dropped off.

Many information you’ll find in the following link:

http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/English/MainMenu/Airport+Guide/Arriving/

If you are still to confused:)) use the Ahlan Service:

http://www.ahlan-dia.com/english/services.html

Tourism tax (6%) will be added to your hotel bill and when visiting any restaurants, bars, etc. Connected to a hotel. Otherwise Dubai is tax free.

Paul asks…

What is a good hotel (US$100) in Dubai near shopping malls and international airport?

admin answers:

Try Sofitel hotel it is near Deira City Centre…. Regent Palace Hotel it is in front of Burjuman center… But i’m not sure about their tariff rate…

Charles asks…

If you are a resident in Dubai or know alot about Dubai; please open! [Easy Points!]?

http://directrooms.com/uae/hotels/gulf-pearl-hotel-dubai-3626.htm#rates

Is that hotel near Dubai International Airport?

admin answers:

Yes – this is very near to the Dubai International Airport. Approximately around 5 kilometers. However, the location of the hotel is within the traffic prone area. The traffic is bad between 12noon to 2pm from Saturday to Thursday.

The hotel though is really for travellers as amenities are really not worth trying for. Life is outside of the hotel.

Goodluck !

Maria asks…

what areas in dubai are best for shopping and gold?

going to dubai for a day…then onto hong kong
i am trying to book a hotel.. but i want to utilise the 1 day i have in dubai to go shopping and do as much as possible.
but i want to book a hotel near airport, and near the best shops/cheapest gold shops
any ideas

admin answers:

If you are staying somewhere near the Airport the best place for shopping is Deira City Center and if you are interested in buying gold things you must go to the Deira Gold Souq and if you are staying near Airport you can take taxi and you will be there in 15 minutes (subject to traffic situation). If youo are looking for gifts for lot of people you should go to the Deira market beside the Gold Souq.