For many travellers on long-haul flights, the UAE is a halfway point. And when you’ve got a few hours in Dubai or Abu Dhabi — don’t miss the chance to experience a slice of the Emirates.
Airports in the country make every effort to create a convenient, seamless experience for travellers. With smart gates and home check-ins, passengers could breeze through flight procedures — and for those transiting, authorities go the extra mile to make the pit stop worth it. Just make sure you have a transit visa, unless you’re exempted from the requirement. (Here’s a guide to getting one.)
Travellers who are stopping over the UAE can explore the destination bag-free. No one has to lug five suitcases around town while taking selfies at Downtown Dubai’s Burj Khalifa or the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
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Bags can left at certain sections of the airport for a fee. Here’s a guide:
Dubai
Short-term baggage storage is available 24/7 at Dubai International Airport’s (DXB) Terminals 1 and 3.
Those at Terminal 1 can drop their luggage at the Dnata Baggage Services in the arrivals section, near Boots Pharmacy and Etisalat.
Fees:
- Dh40 for 12 hours or less for standard-size luggage (maximum size of 21 by 24 by 11 inches)
- Dh50 for 12 hours or less for larger, non-standard size luggage or valuable baggage
Those at Terminal 3 can head to the ‘Emirates Left Luggage’ area near Exit 1, behind Boots Pharmacy.
Fees:
- Dh35 for 12 hours or less for standard-size luggage (maximum size of 21 by 24 by 11 inches)
- Dh40 for 12 hours or less for larger, non-standard size luggage, or valuable baggage
Abu Dhabi
Transit travellers who are looking to see more of the Abu Dhabi can drop by the storage facility of the Zayed International Airport.
The service is available at the Arrivals section, Level 0, just across Etisalat and next to the Lost and Found centre.
Fees:
- Dh35 for up to 3 hours
- Dh70 for up to 24 hours
- Dh105 for up to 48 hours
- Dh140 for up to 72 hours
Take note that after 72 hours, a traveller will be charged extra fees of Dh35 per day.