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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... more

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  • 55 of 55 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 9 catsholiday

    Member since 03/03/2003

    Reviews written: 981

    3 Stars A lot of show but not very efficient Review with images 12/02/2011

    Advantages Advantages Bright and airy, free wifi

    Disadvantages 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 maybe I was wrong. The buses were waiting and went off pretty quickly once full but there were no seats so disabled passengers or those with any mobility issues would struggle a bit as the bus ride was a ... more
  • 26 of 26 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    chocolate26

    5 Stars A Destination that Suits All 29/04/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages So much to do without costing a fortune.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Too hot to visit between June and September.

    Where is Dubai? Dubai is an Emirate located in the ‘United Arab Emirates’. The Emirates are bordered to the north by the Gulf and the Musandam Peninsula, to the east by Oman, to the south and west by Saudi Arabia and to the northwest by Qatar. They comprise a federation of seven small former sheikhdoms (Emirates). Abu Dhabi is the largest Emirate, and the remainder (Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Qaiwain) are known collectively as the Northern States. The land is mountainous and mostly desert. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE but many people think ... more
  • 19 of 19 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 ping0

    Member since 19/02/2005

    Reviews written: 8

    5 Stars Handy Tips for Travellers 29/09/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Plenty of Shopping

    Disadvantages 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 direct you, but generally go with the flow of people and you won't get lost. Immigration can take a long time- especially if your flight arrives at the same time as one from the Far East, so, unless you travel ... more
  • 14 of 15 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    abdulawwal

    5 Stars Shop Till You Drop 12/11/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages More of a shopping centre than airport

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Navigation can be confusing

    Dubai is as famous as a holiday destination as it is for its airport. If you're in Dubai, then 'Dubai International Airport' is a great place to buy early presents or personal gifts. And if you are just transiting, you will never get bored with wandering through the many stores. All types of merchandise are available; electronics, clothing, jewellery, food, drink and more! And all at reasonable prices, especially when compared to Europe and the West.The authorities make no secret of mentioning that the airport houses the largest Duty Free shopping mall in the world. From large superstores to ... more
  • 18 of 18 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    steven1975

    5 Stars Shoppers paradise 20/12/2005
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Clean, Great duty Free, easy to navigate

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Large queues at passport control

    Dubai Airport is a great airport for shopping in. Like the whole of Dubai, shopping is taken very seriously, and there are no shortage of bargains to be had. 200 cigarettes work out at about £7. I also bought Cuban cigars cheaper in Dubai than I could buy them in Cuba! (About £30 for 25 Romeo & Juliet) Even the simple things in the airport are cheap - a can of pepsi cost me 1 dirham - about 17p. You can also buy some traditional gifts - cashmere scarves are a bargain, and the gold in the airport is reasonable - but not as good as the gold souks! I looked at digital cameras as well - but found ... more