We’ll be stopping for 2.5 hours in DXB (from ADL to LHR) - first time on EK and first time in DXB. Couple of questions: how can we find out which concourse we’ll be arriving/departing from? (Or is that up to Ground Control on the day?) and which Lounge would be recommended - the one in A, B or C? (We’re arriving at 5:15am and departing at 7:45am. Thanks in advance...
It's a bit random. A is the dedicated A380 terminal, B is mostly 777s, C is 777s and smaller. C lounge is smaller but a combined business/first lounge. A and B are much larger and fairly similar.
I'd tend to go to the lounge where your next flight will depart from (think most of the DXB-LHR flights are A380s) - boarding direct from the lounge is a big advantage on Emirates.
If you are on a 777 es Adelaide it will be likely B or a remote stand. The London flight wil be an A380 and so from A so head there from B (the train is easy to manage) and go to the lounge there.
as per patrickk above - you need to wait until you land to work out which lounge to use (although sometimes you can see the future departures screens on ICE) - ADL uses 777 which would dock either at B gates or remotely (most common remote) so bus into the terminal and clear security - then check departure board for onward flight (likely to be A gates) and head to the A gate lounge (its nicer than the B or C IMHO) so you cant really plan where to go until you know where departing from but most likely A gates
I would support the view to use the nearest lounge for your depature, That is important if you have to change terminals. I arrived in Dubai on EK and tried to enter the nearest lounge. It was strongly suggested I make my way to another terminal and lounge as I was leaving on QF. That was a bit of a treck with no time to enjoy facilities. The detour to the wrong lounge wasted a bit of time.
Would recommend the lounge nearest to the departure gate as you then will have time for a shower and a refresh, but you will have to book it as there might be a queue. We have adopted a standard practice of packing a change of u/w and socks to feel as refreshed as possible on the next leg to LHR
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SimonFrost
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We’ll be stopping for 2.5 hours in DXB (from ADL to LHR) - first time on EK and first time in DXB. Couple of questions: how can we find out which concourse we’ll be arriving/departing from? (Or is that up to Ground Control on the day?) and which Lounge would be recommended - the one in A, B or C? (We’re arriving at 5:15am and departing at 7:45am. Thanks in advance...
moa999
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It's a bit random. A is the dedicated A380 terminal, B is mostly 777s, C is 777s and smaller. C lounge is smaller but a combined business/first lounge. A and B are much larger and fairly similar.
patrickk
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If you are on a 777 es Adelaide it will be likely B or a remote stand. The London flight wil be an A380 and so from A so head there from B (the train is easy to manage) and go to the lounge there.
drsimon50
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as per patrickk above - you need to wait until you land to work out which lounge to use (although sometimes you can see the future departures screens on ICE) - ADL uses 777 which would dock either at B gates or remotely (most common remote) so bus into the terminal and clear security - then check departure board for onward flight (likely to be A gates) and head to the A gate lounge (its nicer than the B or C IMHO) so you cant really plan where to go until you know where departing from but most likely A gates
MRYJDrake
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Honestly, with only two and a half hours, Just head to the nearest one to your departure gate, which will probably end up being A.
Chris C.
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Airbus A380s depart from all concourses, not only A and B, although the A and B lounges are generally considered a touch above the C lounges.
Bhoyinoz
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B lounge for me,it’s got the Champagne bar.
Ozmichel
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As mentioned previously, you'll be struggling for time.
Head to the lounge where your flight is boarding from and enjoy it.
holden
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MY experience of the A lounge was not good. Crowded, smelly, ordinary food and a queue for the toilets.
EdS
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I would support the view to use the nearest lounge for your depature, That is important if you have to change terminals. I arrived in Dubai on EK and tried to enter the nearest lounge. It was strongly suggested I make my way to another terminal and lounge as I was leaving on QF. That was a bit of a treck with no time to enjoy facilities. The detour to the wrong lounge wasted a bit of time.
OttoV
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Would recommend the lounge nearest to the departure gate as you then will have time for a shower and a refresh, but you will have to book it as there might be a queue. We have adopted a standard practice of packing a change of u/w and socks to feel as refreshed as possible on the next leg to LHR