I'm South African, when I first travelled to Dubai and saw the amount of Muslims at McDonalds I was shocked. I never realized they didn't have halal McD in the UK. Almost every restaurant in SA is halal despite it being a majority Christian country. I really took that for granted.
South Africa and similar countries are great like that. Unfortunately in many western countries the main chains do not do halal food. However it’s slowly starting to change. For example in the uk many kfc branches are now halal. Hopefully it’s the trend. But yeah got to have a halal McDonald’s when abroad! 😂
If yall want cheap coffee, hot drinks, use rhe vending machines located in and between the stores as opposed to the coffee shops which are 3-5 times the prices
I always find that when flying east I always end up flying emirates as they seem to have the best prices therefore it’s inevitable that I’ll end up back at Dubai at some point.
Flying in October around 5:00am for a 6hrs stopover on my way to Jordan. Thanks for some ideas with things to do in the hours before my connecting flight.👏👏👏
Great video, hoping to visit Dubai this year. Would love to see more tips on how to get the most out of your money when booking flights and hotels. It's so damn expensive now as we come out of the pandemic, I'd argue travelling is for people who really can afford it now. Before the pandemic it was much cheaper to travel.
Check out my other video on how to get to Dubai from the uk for £29 one way. For hotels generally I start with trivago which is a good comparison site. But you’re right travel has become more expensive. Hoping this changes as the price of fuel eventually returns back to normal…hopefully.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy You are most welcome. I liked your comments that nothing was free and as my dear old grandfather used to say your best friend in life is your bankbook!!😊 He had had a very hard life starting work at the age of 12. If you have money in your bank book everybody wants to know you - as in Dubai airport but if you have no money they all want to disown you!! He said this in the early part of the 20th century and it still applies to the 21st-century as well - as you have pointed out!
Dubai has a nice and beautiful airport and I am totally impressed by the decors. There is a total link between The Western and the Eastern World. I am totally impressed by the offerings of Dubai but I am concerned about their medical Options out there,
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Is It not obvious that People travelling to Dubai ought to be concerned about Hospitals and health care in Dubai when going on there in the late 2019s.
I believe they take most international currencies like dollar, gap, euro. Not sure about Aussie dollars. If they do accept it remember they will give change back in AED.
There is an area that has some fixed recliners but its not very cushiony so not sure if I'd class it as comfortable. If you want some comfort and don't want to spend too much then I'd recommend looking for a cheap way to get in a lounge. You can often get free passes with some credit cards.
@@Ali-MR980 Only if there was no earlier flight option. Sometimes the cheapest tickets have longer layovers therefore if there was an earlier flight with a layover of less than 8 hours but you chose not to take it due to price then you would t be eligible for the hotel. If I had 8 hours and it was daytime I would just exit the airport and visit the city.
OMG i wish they'd hire me at Dubai International airport just to decorate the christmas trees lol Probs not a big thing in an Islamic country but if you're going to do a christmas tree... might as well do it right lol thanks for the video :D
@@TheTravelTipsGuy That makes sense... some of my Muslim friends here in Australia are better Christmas decorators that me haha. Might have to do Christmas in Dubai one day
Yes you can charge your phone there. There are some benches but they won’t be very comfortable especially for 9 hours. I would recommend either using the terminal hotel or leaving the airport and exploring the city if you’re there at a suitable time of day and can make get visa on arrival.
Everything I'm reading says it's prohibited to video and photograph in Dubai airport, yet I see so many videos of it. Anyone run into problems videoing there?
Never. There are many things that are against the law technically but nothing is ever done about it. For example VPNs are banned but it’s never enforced.
I'm South African, when I first travelled to Dubai and saw the amount of Muslims at McDonalds I was shocked. I never realized they didn't have halal McD in the UK. Almost every restaurant in SA is halal despite it being a majority Christian country. I really took that for granted.
South Africa and similar countries are great like that. Unfortunately in many western countries the main chains do not do halal food. However it’s slowly starting to change. For example in the uk many kfc branches are now halal. Hopefully it’s the trend. But yeah got to have a halal McDonald’s when abroad! 😂
If yall want cheap coffee, hot drinks, use rhe vending machines located in and between the stores as opposed to the coffee shops which are 3-5 times the prices
Nice tip!
I miss this airport. Would love to come again InshaAllah
I always find that when flying east I always end up flying emirates as they seem to have the best prices therefore it’s inevitable that I’ll end up back at Dubai at some point.
Flying in October around 5:00am for a 6hrs stopover on my way to Jordan. Thanks for some ideas with things to do in the hours before my connecting flight.👏👏👏
With 6 hours I’d be tempted to exit the airport and explore the city.
Great video, hoping to visit Dubai this year. Would love to see more tips on how to get the most out of your money when booking flights and hotels. It's so damn expensive now as we come out of the pandemic, I'd argue travelling is for people who really can afford it now. Before the pandemic it was much cheaper to travel.
Check out my other video on how to get to Dubai from the uk for £29 one way. For hotels generally I start with trivago which is a good comparison site. But you’re right travel has become more expensive. Hoping this changes as the price of fuel eventually returns back to normal…hopefully.
What a nice Horse painting on the wall.Totally impressed,
Horse painting? I must’ve missed it. Which part of the video was that in?
After 4 minutes of the video.one can see it.
@@jamesbedukodjograham5508 found it. I didn’t actually notice it when I was at the airport. Nice spot 👍
Great video mate,love your soft commentry
Thanks Ian. It’s really appreciated!
According to Dubai Airport website - complimentary shower facilities located in Terminal 3 between gates B13 and B19.
I read the same but I couldn’t find it.
A good, honest appraisal!
Thanks!
@@TheTravelTipsGuy You are most welcome. I liked your comments that nothing was free and as my dear old grandfather used to say your best friend in life is your bankbook!!😊 He had had a very hard life starting work at the age of 12. If you have money in your bank book everybody wants to know you - as in Dubai airport but if you have no money they all want to disown you!! He said this in the early part of the 20th century and it still applies to the 21st-century as well - as you have pointed out!
I really enjoyed watching this
The airport is very beautiful. Thanks for your review 😃👍
hi mate hope your well how much was that full english breakfast looked really nice might have to get one when i travel through dubai aswell
That was 104 AED. About £21. Quite pricey but normal for most airport food.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy awesome man thanks
Thanks for sharing! 👍
Thanks for watching Idris!
Dubai has a nice and beautiful airport and I am totally impressed by the decors.
There is a total link between The Western and the Eastern World.
I am totally impressed by the offerings of Dubai but I am concerned about their medical Options out there,
I think medically you’d be fine. They have some of the best medical care in the world. However it’s not free or cheap.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Is It not obvious that People travelling to Dubai ought to be concerned about Hospitals and health care in Dubai when going on there in the late 2019s.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy How much is the consultation cost in Dubai especially the issue of seeing a Doctor in the 2020s..
@@TheTravelTipsGuy It however means one should avoid certain types of Medical injuries and emergencies.
@@jamesbedukodjograham5508 it’s best you get travel insurance that includes medical cover before going to Dubai.
Love the video, Do you know if you can pay cash in Australian dollars?
I believe they take most international currencies like dollar, gap, euro. Not sure about Aussie dollars. If they do accept it remember they will give change back in AED.
Nice video. Taste of India restaurant is it on terminal 3? Any Indian restaurant (like chowpatty) on Terminal 3 departure?
Taste of India is in terminal 3 concourse C. There may be others but can’t remember. Have a look at the list on the Dubai airport website.
am there now and i dont now where to sleep insllh it goes well for me
Hope you found a place. There’s a few sleeping pods available for hire in terminal 3.
So basically we can walk free in dubai airport 😂
Pretty much lol. Dubai is one of those cities that most of the activities cost money. There aren’t many free things to be done at the city either.
Are there any comfy seats? I have 13.5 hours lay over. I dont feel I am prepared to pay for £100 uncomfortable pod just to sleep in. 😢😢😢
There is an area that has some fixed recliners but its not very cushiony so not sure if I'd class it as comfortable. If you want some comfort and don't want to spend too much then I'd recommend looking for a cheap way to get in a lounge. You can often get free passes with some credit cards.
if you are on an Emirates flight they provide a free hotel for any layover between 8-24 hours for economy and 6-24 for business and first class
@@Ali-MR980 So I thought.
@@Ali-MR980 Only if there was no earlier flight option. Sometimes the cheapest tickets have longer layovers therefore if there was an earlier flight with a layover of less than 8 hours but you chose not to take it due to price then you would t be eligible for the hotel. If I had 8 hours and it was daytime I would just exit the airport and visit the city.
@@Ali-MR980 mine is 9 hr 50 min and they’re saying it has to be 10 hr layover
OMG i wish they'd hire me at Dubai International airport just to decorate the christmas trees lol Probs not a big thing in an Islamic country but if you're going to do a christmas tree... might as well do it right lol thanks for the video :D
You’d be surprised how all out Dubai go for Christmas. They have some huge tree setups. Ones big enough to rival those from new York.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy That makes sense... some of my Muslim friends here in Australia are better Christmas decorators that me haha. Might have to do Christmas in Dubai one day
Very informative
Hope it helps! Thanks for watching.
Nice
Thanks for watching!
Dubai Airport looks great but for the trIp in planning it’s coming in cheaper to go through Doha with Qatar Airlines
Go with the cheaper option. Doha is still a good airport and is comparable to Dubai.
Are you from Birmingham brother.
Im sure you were next to me in the gym on the treadmill lol. If not. You definitely have a lookalike lol
Yeah I'm from Birmingham. I probably was at the gym in one stop if you saw me.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy thats the one. That was you then. I was going to ask you but you had your headphones in.
@@dubbnlow You should’ve hello :). I was just watching something on low volume so would’ve heard you. Next time maybe 👍
@@TheTravelTipsGuy Inshallah i will next time. Your videos are good keep it up brother.
Salaam brother, I'm going soon and have a 9 hour layover are there charging stations there and can you sleep on the bench?
Yes you can charge your phone there. There are some benches but they won’t be very comfortable especially for 9 hours. I would recommend either using the terminal hotel or leaving the airport and exploring the city if you’re there at a suitable time of day and can make get visa on arrival.
@@TheTravelTipsGuy can't afford it I'm afraid so need to do the layover cheap as possible
Everything I'm reading says it's prohibited to video and photograph in Dubai airport, yet I see so many videos of it. Anyone run into problems videoing there?
Never. There are many things that are against the law technically but nothing is ever done about it. For example VPNs are banned but it’s never enforced.
I miss the ocean smell I get from landing in dubai
You can smell it while still on the plane on the runway?? 😂
Visa on arrival free for British passport holders?
Yes free visa on arrival. I think it’s valid for 30 or 90 days.
Do they have charging ports at mcdonalds
Can’t remember seeing ports but there’s plenty at the airport. I think McDonald’s have the wireless charging pads.
Free water?
At least water is free! Lol. I do recall seeing water fountains.
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