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Can I leave Dubai Airport during a 15-hour layover on my Emirates flight to Bangkok?

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Oct 3, 2022

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Hi guys, not really a visa related question but I have an emirates flight from London to Bangkok and there’s a 15 hour layover in Dubai. I was wondering if it’s possible to leave the airport, have a little wander around Dubai for the day and go back later in the evening for the connecting flight? 🤔

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The question revolves around whether one can leave Dubai Airport during a long layover. The consensus from the community suggests that it is possible to leave the airport, provided you check the specific visa requirements for your nationality. Many users shared their experiences, indicating that long layovers often allow for a visit to the city, and some also mentioned that Emirates may provide lounge access or hotel accommodation for long layovers. Important aspects to consider include checking visa requirements, using airport lounges, and the ease of transport to major attractions like Dubai Mall.

Yin ********

You need visa or not depends the country . Pls. check it or just call Emirates .

Dubai mall have nice restaurants have almost everything . and the top building .

Or Atlantic Hotel has one of the best buffet in the world ...

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Greg *********

What Currency used local or $ US

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Sonja *******

Yes, it is easy to take a taxi to the Dubai mall, have a walk, a bite to eat and get back to the airport. Done it many times.

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Jamie ********

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ahhh that’s great. Thank you 😊

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Michael ********

there is also a train from airport to downtown very easy to use

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Glyn *********

Many years ago I had a similar situation. Emirates had a hotel in Dubai which I used so was issued with as temp pass as long as I used the hotel. Ask Emirates is best idea.....things may of changed now though.

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Jamie ********

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awesome. Thank you 😊

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Lauren ******************

I just did an 18 hour layover in Abu Dhabi. I left the airport for around 14 hours and saw some of the sights and had lunch etc :)

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John *********

Also, if you have a layover of I believe in nine hours or more they give you access to the lounges and also put you up in the airport hotel, I know this from experience from my last trip three months ago. I fly the route every 3 months and have had the free hotel many times.

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Bill *********

Better check visa requirements. Don't trust what you read here. But if you can find a lounge that might be a good choice.

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Mimmo ************

You can go out .

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Rob ********

I stayed in Dubai couple of years back pre covid19 lol , had 10 hour to spend , cost me about 20 US dollar for airport lounge , got bit of food , managed bit of sleep , sure there was a shower but traveling light so didn’t bother , but yes was fine , main worry was not waking up for connecting flight but no problems .

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Giorgio ******

so you'll have 25 hours to spend your money in the airport

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Chris *********************

why laughing at my response my comment was though experience

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Giorgio ******

@Chris ********************

ì didn't laugh I commented

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Chris *********************

with a

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Chris *********************

Must have changed never used to have a visa for short stay. Have to go through immigration, and check in again

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Darren *******

The top Emirates link on Googling your question gives you the answer.

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Jamie ********

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of course there’s Google. I was hoping for first hand experiences

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Darren *******

their website says exactly what is and isn't possible. You can even give them a call too and get an answer.

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Will ************

You’ll need a visa for Dubai

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Marianne ********

@Will ***********

Depends on where you're from, I think.

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