15 Best Things to Do in Dubai Airport

• Dubai Airport has more than 100 restaurants and cafes, from where you can choose where you want to have your meal.
• Want to try Italian cuisines like spaghetti and lasagna, then visit Wolfgang Puck and Carluccios.
• If you want to eat beef ribs & steaks, then you should visit Jack’s Bar and Grill.
• Chinese lovers can go to The Noodle House which offers Shanghai noodles, Sesame Tofu, and Dim sum.
• Fast food options are also available which include McDonald's, Burger King, Shake Shack, and Starbucks.
• For dinner, you can choose Nutella Café and Hard Rock Café.
• Dining at Dubai Airport is one of the best things to do during your visit.

Timings: 24 hours.

Price: AED 100 or INR 2038/- (approx. for 2 person)

• Dubai Airport has various lounges such as Business Class Lounge, Marhaba Lounge, and International First-Class Lounge, where you can rest.
• These lounges offer newspapers, magazines, free wi-fi, and flight information monitors.
•  While you are in the lounge to relax, you will stay updated on your flight.
• Amenities like baristas, eateries, and fresh juice bars are available.
• Spending time in these private lounges during a layover is one of the best things to do at Dubai Airport.

Timings: 24 hours

Price: USD 100 – USD 200 or INR 7500/- - INR 15000/-

• At Terminal 3 of Dubai Airport, many duty-free shops are open 24/7, so you can shop anytime you want.
• Luxury brands like Dior, La Mer, Armani, and Apple are available.
• At other terminals, duty-free shops like WHSmith are also available. 
• You can purchase handicrafts, dry fruits, perfumes, and spices as gifts for your friends and family.

Timings: 24/7

• At Terminal 3, you can also find a lovely Zen Garden, a perfect place to chill.
• The lush greenery along with a fish pond, has made this part of the airport a beautiful one.
• It is the perfect place where you can sit peacefully and enjoy reading books.
• A separate play area for kids is also available.
• The beautiful backdrop makes it a great spot for clicking Instagram-worthy photos.
• With all these facilities, it is an ideal place to visit when you are getting bored due to your long layover wait.

Timings: open 24/7

• Dubai Airport offers luxurious facials and top-notch massaging sessions which are perfect for relaxation during layovers.
• These spas offer services like Japanese treatments, body scrubs, facials, and stress-relieving massages.
• Treatments can vary from 45-minute sessions to 2-hour traditional massages which will offer complete rejuvenation.
• A 90-minute Hawaiian Lomi massage is highly recommended if you want to get rid of jet lag.

Timings: open 24/7

Price: AED 350 – AED 2900 or INR 6895/- - INR57230/-

• When you are waiting for your flight at Dubai airport then you can access the free wi-fi services available.
• With the free wi-fi, enjoy listening to music, watching movies, web series, or browsing social media.
• During the layover, you can stay connected with your friends and families using the free wi-fi and keep them updated on your travels.
• Use pay-to-use internet kiosks for access to the internet, if you don’t have a charge on your phone, laptop, or tablet.

• While waiting for your next flight from Dubai airport, if you are stiff or tired then you can take a nap or relax on the recliner seats available at the airport.
• Providing comfort and refreshment between flights, Nap Zones are among the most relaxing activities at the airport.
• For travelers to rest during layovers or delayed flights, two rows of comfortable recliners are available.
• Dubai Airport also offers rental rooms for travelers seeking a calm and peaceful environment to sleep.

Timings: open 24/7 

• Kids Zone at Terminal 3 of the Dubai Airport is ideal for layovers, especially if traveling with friends, family, and kids.
• The floor is structured like dunes, influenced by the Arabian desert, for kids to play on.
• It is located near the food outlet.
• You can enjoy creative playtime at Kids Zone and grab a bite.
• The kids can explore interactive games and creative game equipment and the adults can relax and supervise.
• To unleash the adventurous side of the kid, there is a special climbing area.

Timings: open 24/7

• The Dubai Mall is considered to be the biggest shopping, entertainment, and leisure destination.
• It is constructed in an area of about 440000 square feet.
• The mall is loaded with luxurious shopping options and fun activities.
• You can explore the kid's play zone, underwater aquarium, and many more entertainment facilities.
• The mall has more than 120 restaurants, 1200 luxurious stores,s, and 22 cinema screens.
• The parking at the mall offers 14000 parking spaces and it is on 3 floors.
• The key attractions include the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, the indoor cine complex, the Dubai Ice Rink, and KidZania.
• There is a Human Waterfall at the central position of the mall which looks amazing, featuring sculptures of human divers.
• The Ice Rink offers a skating paradise along with professional trainers to guide and provide safety.
• The aquarium is house to around 33,000 marine species which includes penguins, sea otters, piranha, and tiger sharks.
• You will find many luxurious brands like Gucci, Armani, and Chanel all in one place.
• KidZania lets children to complete minor tasks and activities to earn kidZos. KidZos is the currency of KidZania that children have earned after winning tasks. They can save it in the KidZania bank or use it to buy things at the gift shop or for other fun activities in KidZania.

• Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building.
• It is known for its amazing architecture.
• You can enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of Dubai from the 124th and 125th floors.
• On the 122nd floor will find a classy restaurant having a vibrant ambiance and bar which offers a memorable dining experience.
• It offers various activities near Dubai Airport, such as a three-course set menu lunch at the Burj Club.
• Some of the nearby attraction sites include the synchronized musical Dubai Fountain, the Dubai Mall, and many other tourist spots at the base of Burj Khalifa.

Timings: throughout the day.

Price: AED 100 (kids) & AED 210 (adults)

Distance: 14.6 km from Dubai International Airport

• The Dubai Fountain, located below Burj Khalifa, is a stunning synchronization of music, water, and lights.
• Reaching a height of 125 meters, it is a must-visit attraction spot near Dubai Airport.
• Taking a boat ride on Burj Lake to see the Music and Light show of the Dubai Fountain enhances the experience of the visitor.
• The area around the Dubai Fountain is filled with many fantastic cafes and restaurants where visitors can grab delicious grab.

Timings: anytime in the day {6 pm – 11 pm: music and light show}

Price: NIL

Distance: 10km from Dubai International Airport

• Dubai Creek, located in the heart of Dubai, offers many activities near Dubai airport which includes the Dhow cruise.
• Visitors can enjoy entertainment shows like the dance and music Tanura shows at the creek.
• While waiting between the flights couples can have romantic dinners by the waterfront of Dubai Creek.
• To explore Dubai’s beautiful backdrop, travelers with long layovers can book a royal cruise.

Timings: 10:30 am – 7:30 pm

Price: AED 63 or INR 1244.10/- per head

Distance: 4km from Dubai International Airport

• During your layover at Dubai Airport, visit the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo located in Dubai Mall.
• It is on the third floor of the mall and offers a fascinating and unique experience.
• The aquarium has around 140 marine species and the largest collection of tiger sharks.
• It is divided into 3 sections: the aquarium tank, the aquarium tunnel, and the underwater zoo.
• Visitors can experience swimming with marine creatures, shark dives, and snorkeling in a cage.
• The aquarium also has Arabian Toads, and King Croc among other peculiar marine species.

Timings: 10am-12am (underwater zoo)

Price: AED 55 or INR 1083.50/-

Distance: 10km from Dubai International Airport

• Dubai Dolphinarium one of the stunning attraction sites in Dubai is located in Creek Park.
• It is home to amazing marine creatures like fur seals, exotic parrots, and bottlenose dolphins.
• Visitors can enjoy swimming with dolphins, the dolphin & seal show, and the Creek Park bird show.
• Other entertaining activities include the 5D cinematic and mirror maze experience.

Timings: 10 am- 7:30 pm

Price: AED 2.64 or INR 52.01/- (kids) & AED 5.27 or INR 103.89/- (adults)