Is there anything to do during an 8 hour after-midnight layover in Dubai?

3/2/2014 11:27:50 AM

Most things are indeed closed, but there are some things that are open 24h and worthwhile, although knowing the season you’re visiting would be helpful.

Top of my list would be relaxing with a Arabic meal and a puff or ten of ”shisha” (water pipe) at a good 24h restaurant. I have a soft spot for Kan Zaman, which has good food, good shisha, tolerable prices and a great creekside location in the Heritage Village.

The Burj Khalifa’s viewing deck closes at 1 AM. However, you can tour the outside of the building and watch the fountains.

Malls usually close at 10 PM, although if you happen to visit during Ramadan, most all stretch their opening hours late into the night. The main exception is actually Dubai Airport itself, which is open 24h and has a ridiculously huge shopping area offering pretty much anything — it’s more like a Costco than your average duty-free.

3/2/2014 11:25:51 AM

General answer… There’s not so much to do at very night hours in Dubai apart from Disco or other bars/lounges, and for sure not in the very late hours of the night…

To answer your specific questions:

  • Burj Khalifa is open from 8.30 am to 1.00 am, but last entrance is 45 mins. before so it will be closed.
  • Dubai Mall is not open, neither the Mall of Emirates.
  • I think there’s nothing much to do than staying at the airport. I’m sorry.

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