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Aaaron · « **Reply #560 on:** December 19, 2016, 12:11:19 PM »

Emirates chauffeur question: I'm trying to remember if you can get back into the chauffeur reservation desk after you leave the airport; does anyone know? Also, how long after your flight lands can you still get a chauffeur?

AJK · « **Reply #561 on:** December 19, 2016, 12:44:18 PM »

Quote from: Aaaron on December 19, 2016, 12:11:19 PM

Emirates chauffeur question: I'm trying to remember if you can get back into the chauffeur reservation desk after you leave the airport; does anyone know? Also, how long after your flight lands can you still get a chauffeur?

95% sure you can. I'd bet they don't have an official time, but I'm sure an hour or two wont matter.

Aaaron · « **Reply #562 on:** December 19, 2016, 01:20:31 PM »

Quote from: AJK on December 19, 2016, 12:44:18 PM

95% sure you can. I'd bet they don't have an official time, but I'm sure an hour or two wont matter.

I'm wondering about 5 hours later... I remember that sliding glass door to exit from those counters but for some reason I think they're one-way.

efflpetzel · « **Reply #563 on:** December 19, 2016, 01:20:53 PM »

Quote from: Aaaron on December 19, 2016, 12:11:19 PM

Emirates chauffeur question: I'm trying to remember if you can get back into the chauffeur reservation desk after you leave the airport; does anyone know?

yes you can

Aaaron · « **Reply #564 on:** December 19, 2016, 01:24:26 PM »

Quote from: efflpetzel on December 19, 2016, 01:20:53 PM

yes you can

Thanks. I land at 5:35pm and want to use a chauffer to AUH at 10:30pmish. Don't feel like wasting it to the mall and then paying to get to AUH later if I can avoid it.

yitzyul · « **Reply #565 on:** December 21, 2016, 12:20:27 AM »

If arriving at 2:30PM is there enough to do close by that It pays to take a later flight.
Options:
1) Leave 5:30PM
2) leave 11:30PM
3) leave 4:00 AM
Thanks

AJK · « **Reply #566 on:** December 21, 2016, 01:08:45 AM »

Def stay until at least 11:30.

Suave · « **Reply #567 on:** December 21, 2016, 06:21:15 AM »

My favorite nighttime activity in Dubai is smoking shisha at the Dubai Marina Walk (https://goo.gl/maps/QDWoVTsrtj42)

Feivish · « **Reply #568 on:** January 02, 2017, 12:44:02 PM »

Is 1 hour connection enough time at DXB, both flight are EK in premium cabin?

Suave · « **Reply #569 on:** January 03, 2017, 12:18:56 AM »

Quote from: Feivish on January 02, 2017, 12:44:02 PM

Is 1 hour connection enough time at DXB, both flight are EK in premium cabin?

Yes, Ask flight crew to speed it up for you if you'd like.

CZ60 · « **Reply #570 on:** January 10, 2017, 01:49:58 PM »

I'm flying into Dubai and staying for about 40 hours so I will be picking up my bags and rechecking them on way to MLE. Acc to UAE customs, you cannot bring in home-cooked food (officially). Anyone ever have any issues with that? I plan on bringing POM meals "airline packaged" by POM. Is it safer to not have POM make it "airline ready" and put in suitcase instead? Or I shouldn't have issues?

Saulius · « **Reply #571 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:33:30 PM »

Quote from: CZ60 on January 10, 2017, 01:49:58 PM

I'm flying into Dubai and staying for about 40 hours so I will be picking up my bags and rechecking them on way to MLE. Acc to UAE customs, you cannot bring in home-cooked food (officially). Anyone ever have any issues with that? I plan on bringing POM meals "airline packaged" by POM. Is it safer to not have POM make it "airline ready" and put in suitcase instead? Or I shouldn't have issues?

There is a security check right before the arrivals hall. They do (randomly) scan your luggage, and they also did a quick visual check of my carry-on luggage. Worst case scenario is that they would just take it away from you.

mochjas · « **Reply #572 on:** January 10, 2017, 05:41:34 PM »

Quote from: Saulius on January 10, 2017, 05:33:30 PM

There is a security check right before the arrivals hall. They do (randomly) scan your luggage, and they also did a quick visual check of my carry-on luggage. Worst case scenario is that they would just take it away from you.

that is kind of the worst case as he would not have food for MLE

shmebeble · « **Reply #573 on:** January 10, 2017, 06:30:06 PM »

Quote from: CZ60 on January 10, 2017, 01:49:58 PM

I'm flying into Dubai and staying for about 40 hours so I will be picking up my bags and rechecking them on way to MLE. Acc to UAE customs, you cannot bring in home-cooked food (officially). Anyone ever have any issues with that? I plan on bringing POM meals "airline packaged" by POM. Is it safer to not have POM make it "airline ready" and put in suitcase instead? Or I shouldn't have issues?

I had no issues. brought in 10 or so home-cooked meals

Yuey · « **Reply #574 on:** January 22, 2017, 06:15:02 PM »

I'm planning on going to Dubai Thursday night through Sat Night. Has anyone stayed at Madinat Jumeriah? Any suggestions for Shabbos?

CZ60 · « **Reply #575 on:** January 25, 2017, 02:34:14 PM »

Quote from: CZ60 on January 10, 2017, 01:49:58 PM

I'm flying into Dubai and staying for about 40 hours so I will be picking up my bags and rechecking them on way to MLE. Acc to UAE customs, you cannot bring in home-cooked food (officially). Anyone ever have any issues with that? I plan on bringing POM meals "airline packaged" by POM. Is it safer to not have POM make it "airline ready" and put in suitcase instead? Or I shouldn't have issues?

ETA: I packed the food in a airline ready pom box in a suitcase. Made it to MLE and it was delicious.

TSA opened the luggage/box and checked but thankfully, they didn't bother taking any of the food...

damaxer91 · « **Reply #576 on:** January 25, 2017, 06:02:19 PM »

Quote from: CZ60 on January 10, 2017, 01:49:58 PM

I'm flying into Dubai and staying for about 40 hours so I will be picking up my bags and rechecking them on way to MLE. Acc to UAE customs, you cannot bring in home-cooked food (officially). Anyone ever have any issues with that? I plan on bringing POM meals "airline packaged" by POM. Is it safer to not have POM make it "airline ready" and put in suitcase instead? Or I shouldn't have issues?

No problems at all w bringing food into Dubai

yitzyul · « **Reply #577 on:** February 01, 2017, 03:48:54 PM »

I have 2 short stopovers in Dubai. Both daytime
1) 6.5 hours
2)7.5 hours
Is that enough time to see some sights or is traffic bad? and are they far from the airport?
Thank You

CZ60 · « **Reply #578 on:** February 01, 2017, 04:36:33 PM »

Quote from: yitzyul on February 01, 2017, 03:48:54 PM

I have 2 short stopovers in Dubai. Both daytime
1) 6.5 hours
2)7.5 hours
Is that enough time to see some sights or is traffic bad? and are they far from the airport?
Thank You

Not far from the airport - maybe 10-20 min w/o traffic.

What time are your outbounds? Because traffic between 4:30-8:00PM will definitely be a problem for you

yitzyul · « **Reply #579 on:** February 01, 2017, 05:06:47 PM »

Quote from: CZ60 on February 01, 2017, 04:36:33 PM

Not far from the airport - maybe 10-20 min w/o traffic.

What time are your outbounds? Because traffic between 4:30-8:00PM will definitely be a problem for you

Both are right before. How about AM rush hour?

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