If you transit through Dubai for 3 hours

Dubai Airport Lounge.

sleeping grounds

I am on my way to Lahore for a week. Got some important meetings setup with some team leaders. I landed here a few hours ago and went out to town for a few hours. Had dinner at my favorite Lebanese restaurant "Al Safadi."

If you are transiting through DXB, and have 3 hours, here is a tried and tested transit plan:

Get out of the airport. Get a cab to the Festival City Mall. Spend half hour walking through the mall. Its like an indoor Rodeo Drive. Only the prices are 3X of California prices.

Then head on to the Marina (outside the mall) and walk into the Intercontinental Hotel. Goto 26th floor and push the StarTrek like button to enter the Eclipse Bar. Enjoy a beverage of choice while overlooking the Dubai skyline.

Then come back to the mall and goto Safadi Express for a quick shawarma. Safadi express is like Lebanese fast food. A good wholesome meal costs less than 10 Dollars. Their food tastes good.

Then take the cab back to the dubai airport.