Speaking of connecting flights, friends who often fly and travel around the world know that just tightening their belts will have to endure a long and boring waiting time. Eat a boring and full fast food, visit the same shops, and then sit in a cold seat. Because you can't leave the airport with a visa, or even if you have a valid visa, you don't want to waste time. Crossing the border often takes more than ten hours. All you can do is stare at the electronic watch at the boarding gate and walk every minute. Any delay in broadcasting will make us more anxious.

Friends who pass through Dubai are much happier and can get excited after crossing the border.

Dubai International Airport, a city from the moat, has the world's largest double-decker Airbus A380 terminal and a series of intimate entertainment and leisure services, which surprises you.

As the largest aviation hub in the Middle East, Dubai International Airport connects 865,438+0 countries and more than 270 cities on six continents. In 20 16, passengers from all over the world made 83.6 million choices, and Dubai International Airport became the most popular air transit hub in the world. But this is by no means a coincidence of 80 million passengers, but an inevitable choice for passengers under various quality services.

1. Important transportation hub

Dubai is located on the southeast coast of Arabian Gulf, connecting the centers of Asia and Europe. Therefore, Dubai International Airport has naturally become the main hub for Asian tourists to fly to Europe. At present, the major airline Emirates has opened flights from Dubai to 23 European countries. The existence of Dubai International Airport brings convenience to China tourists in particular. Domestic airlines only operate flights to some big cities in Africa, such as Nairobi, Cairo and Luanda. For some remote countries and cities, such as South Africa, there are no direct flights between Congo and Kinshasa. To go to these destinations, you have to choose a transit city, so Dubai has become a necessary choice for some tourists.

The UAE government has vigorously promoted Dubai to become an aviation hub, enabling Emirates airlines to provide relatively cheap air tickets. In addition, Emirates Airlines often offers preferential activities, with a minimum of 4,000 RMB from China to Europe, Africa and other cities. The advantage of ticket price makes it acceptable for passengers to transfer in Dubai instead of flying directly to their destination. In addition, the diversity of flight choices is also an important factor for passengers to consider. Take Beijing as an example, there are as many as 35 flights to Dubai every day. Passengers can choose flights according to their own needs, save time to the greatest extent and arrange their trips reasonably.

2. Loose visa policy

Instead of enduring a long transit time, why not go out of the airport and go to Dubai, a pearl in the desert?

From 20 1 6165438+10/0, citizens of People's Republic of China (PRC) (China) (China) can enter the United Arab Emirates with ordinary passports without applying for a visa in advance, and there is no charge for entry. The stay period is 30 days. According to the relevant regulations of UAE, you can also postpone payment once and stay for another 30 days!

Since then, flying friends have finally had a good chance to relax after a boring long flight. After a day's rest, you can visit Burj Dubai, the tallest building in the world, watch Palm Jumeirah, the eighth wonder of the world, and take an off-road vehicle into the Arabian desert to start a mysterious foreign cultural journey.

Go out of the airport and make a transit trip that can be reached in a few hours.

If you have enough transit time, don't hesitate to pick up your passport, walk into the city and have a close look at Dubai! The following attractions should not be missed:

Experience modern Dubai in the city center and visit three legendary attractions.

If the transfer time exceeds 6 hours, it is the best choice to go to the urban area, which is only 15 minutes away from the airport. Because there are many landmarks in Dubai, you can witness many world records within 2 square kilometers: Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, the largest shopping mall in the world, the shopping mall in the United Arab Emirates and so on. Dubai's different styles of scenery make it the most popular tourist area.

Known as the tallest building in the world, Burj Dubai has become the first stop for tourists visiting Dubai for the first time. From the AtTheTop observation deck on the124th floor and the AtTheTopSKY observation deck on the148th floor, you can overlook the elegant charm of the whole city and appreciate the elegant style of Dubai.

Address: Mohammed bin Rashid Avenue 1 in downtown Dubai.

Opening hours: 8:30- 0:00 the next day.

Tel: 971[0] 4888888

Ticket information:

The 24th floor of the top observation deck: adults 125 dirhams, children under 02 65438+95 dirhams.

Sky observation deck on the top floor of 18: 350 dirhams per person.

(During the sunset viewing period from 16: 00 to 18: 00, the ticket price will be adjusted. The actual admission fee is subject to official website).

Booking website: tickets.atthetop.ae/atthetop

Shopping Centers in the United Arab Emirates There are more than 65,438+0,200 stores in the shopping centers in the United Arab Emirates, and the brands cover all kinds of goods from high streets to luxury goods, allowing you to visit all the beautiful things in the world in one stop. If you think you will get lost in the mall, you might as well find your favorite store on the electronic screen of the mall in advance to save energy and time. Or go to the service desk to get the Chinese version of the shopping manual. Without language barriers, you can immediately find out where your favorite store is.

At present, clothing is on the market in autumn, and internationally renowned brands have seen the popularity of mall in UAE, so they entered the market for the first time. It is not enough to have the latest model. As a veritable shopping paradise, the UAE shopping center also has many limited and exclusive goods that are difficult to see in other places, such as some clothes of Ted Baker and several perfumes of Louis Vuitton. Don't miss the meeting with them.

Address: Sheikh Zayed Road, downtown Dubai

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Dubai Fountains

The total length of Dubai Fountain is 275 meters, and the maximum jet water column can reach 150 meters. Dubai Fountain is equipped with 6600 lighting devices and 50 color projectors. At night, colorful water columns are constantly changing with rhythmic music, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

China tourists will feel very cordial when they come to Dubai Music Fountain. Because there are many music fountains here, such as Kissing Goodbye and Butterfly Lovers, which we are familiar with, we can enjoy an audio-visual feast of music in a noisy city.

Start time:

Afternoon:

Friday 13:30 to 14:00.

Saturday to Thursday: 13:00- 13:30

Evening course:

Every day 18:00-23:30

Meet old Dubai in the old city and experience local life.

If you visit these scenic spots, there is still enough time before the next flight. You might as well move to the old city and feel the charm of Dubai's ancient culture.

Dubai Bay Dubai is divided into two regions, Della and Burdubai. The two areas are separated by a river 10 km long, which is what we call Dubai Bay. The architectural style of the old city is mainly traditional Arabic architecture. The low square buildings represent the ancient history of Dubai, while the new city is full of modern atmosphere and high-end business district.

For 1 dirham, you can take the traditional Kathy to visit Dubai Bay. As the cruise ship slowly moves forward, the two sides present different landscapes and feel the charm of Dubai's old and new history.

Information: Alsace subway station or Alhubaba subway station.

The spice market and the gold market took Alba down the river to the spice market, and then down to the gold market, which is a frequent place for Dubai people. Gold and spices are also special commodities that Arabs are proud of. Many friends who come to Dubai like to travel here because they can feel the life of the local people here.

Information: Alsa subway station

4. Unexpected and impossible airport leisure and entertainment services

Don't worry if the transshipment time is short! Because even if you don't set foot in Dubai International Airport, the service facilities here are enough to meet all your requirements for "entertainment and leisure"! Between two exhausting long flights, the best way to rejuvenate you is to have a good sleep. Whether it's a high-end Dubai International Hotel (located in T3 Terminal), a sleep warehouse with a sense of design, or a closed and independent private space, the sleep Rubik's Cube can satisfy your sleepy head.

Besides, sauna, fitness and spa are still not dreams here. In the health club in Hall B of T3, you can enjoy a gym, a hot swimming pool, a sauna, a shower room and a changing room at a price of only 65,438+000 dirhams. Located in Area C of T 1, Dubai International Hotel provides spa services for guests to relax their tired bodies.

Shopping is also one of the necessary courses for connecting flights at Dubai International Airport. Dubai has a tax-free policy, and many world-renowned brands have high cost performance, including cosmetics, watches and other goods are very popular. In addition, the release time of different luxury goods varies from region to region, and Dubai often gives priority to China to release new products. For luxury goods that pursue fashion trends, Dubai Duty Free Shop is more attractive. Duty-free shops in Dubai are also a good place to buy handmade gifts. Perfume, dates, chocolates and other local specialties are all worth buying.

At the same time, the food here cannot live up to it. The food in most airports is mainly fast food, but Dubai International Airport can not only enjoy authentic Spanish snacks and Irish flavors, but also enjoy exquisite French desserts. If you want a cup of coffee, Costa Coffee Shop at Dubai International Airport is a good choice. You can choose a cup of coffee with the Mona Lisa flower pattern. The barista uses a special brush and spends 3 minutes making a cup of high-value coffee.

Dubai International Airport will also hold an art exhibition "artDXB" regularly to present local and international works of art to millions of tourists, so that they can enjoy a cultural feast during their travels.

Dubai, with its mysterious and charming Arabian customs, efficient and convenient transit service and luxurious and thoughtful entertainment, welcomes every flying friend to stop.