< Previous10 July 2023 timeoutdubai.com Concourse A Terminal 3 JUST FOR KIDS Happy traveller Get a free travel pillow for kids at Be Relax this month S ummer break is in full swing and if you’re one of the many parents travelling with your little ones, listen up. Be Relax spa in Concourse A is offering a free kids’ pillow. To get the complimentary pillow for your child, you’ll need to purchase any two adult- sized pillowy counterparts. The family offer is running throughout the month of July at the Concourse’s two outlets, which are based near gates A1 and A23. Available in different colours and themed with cute animals, little ones will enjoy picking out their pillow to take on the plane with them. And, hopefully, it should encourage comfortable sleep during the ight, so you can enjoy a moment of peace during your travels. Speaking of serenity, if you’re craving some calm while waiting for your plane, Be Relax’s spa services are on hand. Here you can book a massage (either from a therapist or an electronic chair) a manicure and pedicure. And along with travel pillows, you can also purchase mobile massagers. Be Relax TO DXB_507_10-13_Concourse A_12905988.indd 1014/06/2023 14:52timeoutdubai.com July 2023 11 RESTAURANTS ASIAN STREET KITCHEN A funky restaurant featuring four street food and drinks stalls, serving breakfasts, lunches and mains, plus desserts, kids’ bites and refreshing drinks. Double Fried Chicken serves up the ultimate Seoul food with Korean fried crispy chicken drumsticks and bao buns. Find oodles of noodles and rice dishes at Noodles & Rice, or steaming bowls of Japanese ramen, Vietnamese pho, Malaysian laksa and dumplings at Ramen & Dumplings. Plus, there are several of retro arcade games that you can battle it out on post-feast. O Towards GateA13 - Gate24. CHO GAO An Asian restaurant with a large central island bar, serving dishes including dim sum, noodle soups, sushi and mains such as Mongolian beef, Thai curries and kung pao chicken. Breakfast is also available, typically from 5am to 10am, featuring options such as congee, Thai yum khai dao (fried egg salad), pastries and an American-style cooked breakfast. O Near GateA3. COMPTOIR LIBANAIS A British chain with a Lebanese menu, Comptoir Libanais is your go-to place for laid- back Levantine dining. With colourful kitsch interiors and a menu of familiar plates such as shish taouk, mixed grills, hummus, salads and dips, it’s an ideal place to dine with the whole family before you board. O Towards GateA1 - Gate12. COSTA COFFEE This coffee shop chain that’s been operating since 1971 in London is famous globally for its coffee, pastries and snacks. Stop here to grab snacks to take on the plane with you. O Near GateA24. FLOUR + STONE Take your pick of atbreads from around the world and choose exciting toppings and avours to your liking. This grab-and-go spot serves up satisfying slices, manakish and an array of packaged snacks that can be picked up from the chiller, plus hot and cold drinks. O Near GateA9. GET YOUR FIX From bao and fresh salads to pastries and açaí bowls, there’s a variety on offer at this casual café. Coffee craving? Get Your Fix brews its own coffee in six different ways, you can even get a cold brew on tap. O Near Gate A13. GIRAFFE This UK chain is no stranger to airports. Head here for the usual globe-trotting assortment of breakfasts (Turkish eggs, pancakes and porridge), starters (nachos, gyoza), burgers, mains (katsu chicken noodles, steak, spicy rice bowls) and sides. Giraffe is also a pretty good choice if you have vegetarians in your group, as there are a number of dishes, including a chicken-less burger and a spicy ride bowl with a fried egg. O Near GateA18. JONES THE GROCER This Aussie chain is well-known on Dubai’s food scene – its move into the airport has seen it bring a range of sandwiches, salads, soups and mighty mains into the Concourse. With fresh pizzas and biryanis on offer, you can grab a table and relax. O Near GateA5. MCDONALD’S One that needs no introduction, for the most part. Global McFans can try menu items they might not have at home, including the McArabia atbread wrap, Spicy McChicken burger (McDonald’s’ biggest seller in the UAE), the Chicken Mac (aka a chicken version of the Big Mac) and karak chai tea. O Near GateA16. PRET A MANGER This British chain serves up a familiar variety of sandwiches, salads and pastries, plus breakfast items and healthy pots of fruit and other healthy snacks. O Near GateA22. SHAKE SHACK Got a craving for a real American burger? Try this New York chain with a casual spot in a corner of the Concourse, just behind Cho Gao. Expect the usual assortment of burgers, hot dogs, shakes and frozen custard. O Near GateA9. Asian Street Kitchen Flour + Stone Shake Shack DIRECTORY TURN FOR CONCOURSE MAP O TO DXB_507_10-13_Concourse A_12905988.indd 1114/06/2023 14:5212 July 2023 timeoutdubai.com then you can pay for a private room at an extra cost. Showers are also available as an add-on. O Near GateA2 and GateA3. SHOPPING CHANEL A sleek boutique housing the French fashion house’s latest accessories, jewellery, footwear and ready-to-wear, which is always open. Looking for fragrances and cosmetics from the house that Coco built? You’ll nd them for sale in Dubai Duty Free and at this outlet. O Concourse A. DIOR The House of Dior has a boutique in Concourse A where you can pick up the brand’s ever-so-chic ready-to-wear pieces, accessories, bags and sunglasses. O Concourse A. DUBAI DUTY FREE Spread throughout Dubai International Airport’s three terminals, Dubai Duty Free is the dominant retailer in each concourse, with a variety of stores catering to a range of segments you can pick up a number TREEHOUSE JUICERY Along with selling fresh juices, you can also pick up a number of sandwiches, pastries and salads at this casual dining outlet. An ideal spot for breakfast, there are also a few oat dishes, including one that’s apple crumble and gingerbread avour. Order up a fresh smoothie to go with it, and you’ll get your day (or travels) off to a good start. O Near GateA12. BARS BOTTEGA One of DXB’s most elegant bars, Bottega serves a true taste of Italy. Coming from a family renowned for its production of Italian bubbly, the restaurant promises a whole range of eats and more than 20 different bubbly drinks using Bottega produce. Dishes include creamy risotto balls lled with spinach, ricotta and provola cheese, deep-fried crumbed green olives stuffed with mozzarella and sourdough bruschetta topped with a variety of fresh ingredients. If you’re looking for somewhere to toast to your travels, this is where to go. O Near GateA10. JACK’S BAR & GRILL An American bar-restaurant themed around the renowned Tennessee beverage, expect drinks on tap, themed mixology, a menu crammed with wings, burgers and the like, and sport beamed from a couple of TV screens dotted around the place. The bar also serves breakfast all day – handy if you’re connecting and can’t for the life of you remember which time zone you’re in. (Well, that’s our excuse and we’re sticking to it.) O Near GateA15. LOUNGES MARHABA LOUNGE Whether you’re ying economy or rst-class, you can book into the Marhaba Lounge and relax before your ight. With high-speed Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, international food, drinks and showers (for additional cost), checking in here will level up any airport transit. O Near Gate A2 and GateA3. PLAZA PREMIUM LOUNGE The stylish lounge serves up an array of food and drinks from a bar. If you need to catch some Zs after making the most of the lounge RESTAURANTS 1. Asian Street Kitchen 2. Cho Gao 3. Comptoir Libanais 4. Costa Coffee 5. Flour + Stone 6. Get Your Fix 7. Giraffe 8. Jones the Grocer 9. McDonald’s 10. Pret A Manger 11. Shake Shack 12. Treehouse Juicery BARS 13. Bottega 14. Jack’s Bar & Gril CONCOURSE A, TERMINAL 3 13 12 26 27 25 ENTRANCE Gates A1-A12 8 2 11 3 5 15 16 2418 20 18 TO DXB_507_10-13_Concourse A_12905988.indd 1214/06/2023 14:52timeoutdubai.com July 2023 13 of discounted items. Dubai Duty Free has dedicated shops and counters for everything from perfume and books to chocolate and electronics, in addition to tobacco and liquor. So if you’ve forgotten to purchase presents, you’re sure to nd something. You can also enter promotions, including the Millennium Millionaire Draw (with a $1 million prize), which launched in 1999, and Finest Suprise Luxury Car and Bike draws. O Concourse A. GUCCI Devoted exclusively to the Italian fashion house’s accessories ranges, peruse women’s and men’s bags and accessories, including WELLBEING BE RELAX An open airport spa, Be Relax brings speedy well-being and beauty treatments to Terminal 3, Concourse A. Well-known across the world for its chair massage treatments by professional therapists and electric loungers, you can have a muscle relaxing session before your ight. They have spa therapists on-site so you can enjoy a manicure, pedicure or relaxing massage loungers, too. Be Relax also sells a number of mobile massage products including those for your face, back and neck that you can purchase to take with you. O Near GateA23. SLEEP ‘N FLY Tired? Concourse A has a small branch of the popular sleep lounge, sleep ‘n y. Here you rent a bed also known as a ‘pod’ by the hour (starting from Dhs85) with fresh bedding and get some shut-eye before your ight. Open 24 hours, you can request a wake-up call with a hot or cold annel so you can wake up feeling refreshed before your ight. Now that’s what we like to call pre- ight goals. O Near GateA1. Jack ’s Bar & Grill SHOPPING 17. Chanel 18. Dior 19. Dubai Duty Free Confectionary 20. Dubai Duty WELLBEING 26. Be Relax 27. sleep ’n fly LOUNGES 15. Marhaba Lounge 16. Plaza Premium Lounge Free Electronics 21. Dubai Duty Free Fashion 22. Dubai Duty Free Perfume & Cosmetics 23. Ferragamo 24. Gucci 25. Le Clos small leather goods and scarves. Open 24 hours, there’s always time to shop here. O Concourse A. LE CLOS This award-winning ne beverage retailer offers a number of fantastic services, including in-store tastings on selected grape and short measures in Departures, and free bottle engraving to help you personalise a gift. Bottles start from around Dhs100 upward and include classic grape varieties worldwide, from France to Australia. There’s also a huge range of drinks to pick up as gifts. O Concourse A. 14 2317 21 1 7 9 10 6 4 Gates A13-A24 22 19 RestroomsMosqueCurrency Exchange TO DXB_507_10-13_Concourse A_12905988.indd 1314/06/2023 14:5214 July 2023 timeoutdubai.com CHECK OUT New PANGAIA It’s the eco-brand’s first shop in Dubai and first airport flagship store in the world T he city’s rst PANGAIA store opened its doors to the public at DXB last month. As the brand’s rst-ever airport agship store, the large space stocks PANGAIA’s famous clothes. With celebrity fans including Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa and Harry Styles, PANGAIA is one of the world’s most talked-about sustainable brands and you can now shop the collection before you y from Concourse B. The B Corp-certi ed brand is known for its comfortable activewear. Each item of the clothing range is made from plant-based fabrics, which were patented by the brand itself. Routed in science, PANGAIA is a pioneer when it comes to creating on-trend clothes from sustainable materials and in ethical factories. Unlike fast fashion brands, as a result of the innovation and manpower that goes into the clothes, the price point is high but de nitely justi ed. At the new agship, you can nd PANGAIA’s range of high-quality athlesiure clothing including t-shirts, trackies and hoodies. Concourse B Terminal 3 PANGAIA TO DXB_507_14-17_Concourse B_12905986.indd 1414/06/2023 14:53timeoutdubai.com July 2023 15 RESTAURANTS CAFFÈ NERO In Concourse B, you’ll nd a very small kiosk branch of the global chain Caffè Nero, here you can grab coffees, teas, sandwiches, salads, snacks, pastries and the usual suspects on the way to your gate. O Near Gate B15. COSTA COFFEE This coffee shop chain that’s been operating since 1971 in London is famous globally for its coffee, pastries and snacks. Stop here to grab snacks to take on the plane with you. O Near Gate B2. GET YOUR FIX Get Your Fix brews its coffee in six ways including Syphon, Chemex, Aeropress and cold drip. Accompany your preferred caffeine x with light bites such as açaí bowls, tiramisu waf e with single-origin espresso, or pumpkin and dukkah sourdough toast. O Near Gate B3 GIRAFFE This UK chain has a small grab-and-go kiosk in Concourse B. Offering a smaller selection of the brand’s dishes, you can pick up wraps, salads and fresh juices to take with you or to eat as you sit and wait to board your ight. O Near Gate B24. GRABB’IT As in the name, Grabb’it is a grab-and-go concept, where you can pick up cold packaged sandwiches, salads, juices and order hot drinks to sip there, or carry to your gate. O Near Gate B10. HARD ROCK CAFE The airport’s rst Hard Rock Cafe opened back in 2019, and the permanent collection of music memorabilia never loses its shine. This venue boasts clothing and instruments from some of the world’s most famous artists – such as Eric Clapton’s Fender Stratocaster, Jimi Hendrix’s vest, Prince’s shirt, Rihanna’s mask and even Shakira’s trousers. O Near Gate B25. MCDONALD’S One that needs no introduction, for the most part. Global McFans can try menu items they might not have at home, including the McArabia atbread wrap, Spicy McChicken burger (McDonald’s’ biggest seller in the UAE). O Near Gate B26. NUTELLA CAFE Nuts about the world-famous hazelnut- chocolate spread? There’s only one place for it. Give your sweet tooth a hit with Nutella cupcakes, waf es, cookies, crêpes and more. O Near Gate B26. O’BRIENS An Irish sandwich chain, serving up sarnies made to order. Choose your bread, then pick from a variety of meat, cheese and vegetable llings. Grab a seat in the open-plan dine-in area or take your grub to go. O Near Gate B14. STARBUCKS You can get your Starbucks x in Concourse B. The world’s largest coffee chain, this is where you’ll nd your favourite hot and cold drinks, including Frappuccinos and lattes. O Near Gate B18. THE DAILY DXB Designed to look and feel like a street food market, The Daily has a number of different vendors, including Jailbird for burgers, Strada Mia for pizza, Wanna Poke for poke bowls and Wok the Wok for Asian cuisine. The space also hosts a Tiger Bar, named after the Singaporean hops brand it serves. O Near Gate B10. THE GALLERY Separated from the main concourse, The Gallery serves up a buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring European, Indian, Middle Eastern and Asian dishes. There’s also a menu of breakfasts, snacks, mains ( sh and chips, butter chicken) and desserts. O Near Gate B29. THE HANGAR The Hangar has a diner-bar feel and its aesthetic is, as the name suggests, inspired by old-school military aircraft hangars. The space has a retro vibe with several sizeable screens showing a variety of sports while the menu features modern favourites. O Near Gate B7. DIRECTORY TURN FOR CONCOURSE MAP O TREEHOUSE JUICERY Healthy juices and smoothies are blended to order at this kiosk. Grab-and-go fruit and snack packets are also available. O Near Gate B12. BARS BUDWEISER BAR Sip on American hops while viewing sports games on one of the six large screens. There’s a bar menu and a selection of casual bar bites to snack on. O Near Gate B27. LOUNGES AHLAN LOUNGE AT B A comfortable lounge that you can enter for as little as Dhs199 for four hours. If you are in the mood to treat yourself to haute cuisine, Cadiz in the Ahlan Lounge, B Gates, will impress you with its multi- cuisine à la carte menu. O Near Gate B26. EMIRATES’ BUSINESS CLASS LOUNGE Those ying business class and above can relax before their ight in Emirates’ dedicated Business Class Lounge in Concourse B. O Near Gate B16. GAME SPACE Not your usual kind of lounge, Game Space is the region’s rst-ever, you guessed it, gaming lounge. There are 40 PC game stations featuring 50-inch screens with PlayStations and side-by-side seating if you want multi- player options. Games on offer include Fortnite, League of Legends and Crash Bandicoot. O Near Gate B27. Nutella Cafe TO DXB_507_14-17_Concourse B_12905986.indd 1514/06/2023 14:5316 July 2023 timeoutdubai.com RESTAURANTS 1. Caffè Nero 2. Costa Coffee 3. Get Your Fix 4. Giraffe 5. Grabb’it 6. Hard Rock Cafe 7. Jones The Grocer 8. McDonald’s 9. Nutella Cafe 10. O’Briens 11. Starbucks 12. The Daily Dxb 13. The Gallery 14. The Hangar 15. Tranzeet 16. Treehouse Juicery SHOPPING 18. Adidas 19. Bath & Body Works 20. Boots 21. Bvlgari 22. Candylicious 23. Cartier 24. Chanel 25. Dior BARS 17. Budweiser Bar MARHABA LOUNGE Whether you’re ying economy or rst-class, you can book into the Marhaba Lounge and relax before your ight with Wi-Fi, seating, international food, drinks and showers. O Near Gate B21. THE GALLERY BY DXB HOTEL Start your trip right by relaxing and recharging at The Gallery by DXB Hotel. Load up on your favourite foods at the buffet here. O Near Gate B9. SHOPPING ADIDAS Sports titan Adidas has two small outlets in Concourse B. Here you can browse a re ned collection of the brand’s famous sportswear. O Near Gate B7 or near Gate B26. BATH & BODY WORKS Packed with brightly coloured, vibrantly fragranced toiletries, Bath & Body Works is a go-to for gifts or a few candy-scented treats. O Concourse B. BOOTS A reliable spot for grabbing anything wellness- related you’ve forgotten to pack for your trip. O Concourse B. BVLGARI The luxury Italian fashion house sells a selection of its accessories in Concourse B. O Concourse B. CANDYLICIOUS An enormous, open-plan sweet shop here you can buy edible souvenirs and pick-and-mix. O Near Gate B28. CARTIER Where to go when only Cartier’s famous red packaged high-jewellery will do. O Concourse B. CHANEL Chic French fashion house Chanel sells a selection of its world-famed accessories and clothing range. O Concourse B. DUBAI DUTY FREE Dubai Duty Free in Concourse B sells everything from perfume and books to chocolate, electronics, tobacco and liquor. You can also win big by entering their monthly draw in-store or online. O Concourse B. FERRAGAMO This branch of the Italian luxury goods brand houses a range of men’s and women’s accessories, including bags, footwear and womenswear pieces. O Concourse B. GUCCI Devoted exclusively to the Italian fashion house’s accessories range, peruse women’s and men’s bags and accessories, including small leather goods and scarves. O Concourse B. JO MALONE Passionate about your Pomegranate Noir? The renowned retailer stocks a comprehensive range of its signature scented products. O Concourse B. LE CLOS This award-winning ne beverage retailer CONCOURSE B, TERMINAL 3 14 5 3 18 1513 20 40 19 1239 16 10 24 1 27 28 28 36 Gates B1-B16 and Concourse C 34 38 TO DXB_507_14-17_Concourse B_12905986.indd 1614/06/2023 14:54timeoutdubai.com July 2023 17 26. Dubai Duty Free Confectionery 27. Dubai Duty Free Electronics 28. Dubai Duty Free Fashion 29. Dubai Duty Free Gold & Jewellery 30. Dubai Duty Free Liquor & Tobacco 31. Dubai Duty Free Perfume & Cosmetics LOUNGE 41. Ahlan Lounge 42. Emirates’ Business Class Lounge 43. Game Space 44. Marhaba Lounge 45. The Gallery by DXB Hotel 32. Dubai Duty Free Watches 33. Ferragamo 34. Gucci 35. Jo Malone 36. Le Clos 37. Louis Vuitton 38. PANGAIA WELLBEING 46. Be Relax 47. DXB Hotel 48. XpresSpa offers a number of services, including in-store tastings and bottle engraving. O Near EK lounge. LOUIS VUITTON You can pick up luxury leather bags and accessories at this outlet in Concourse B. O Concourse B. PANGAIA Dubai’s only PANGAIA outlet can be found in Concourse B. The world-famous eco-conscious fashion brand stocks the celebrity-clouted clothing range and offers an experiential shopping encounter. O Near B8. PINK The youth and athleisure arm of Victoria’s Secret, the Dubai airport branch of PINK retails a range of clothing and accessories. O Near B8. THE MACALLAN Luxury Scottish malt-based beverage brand The Macallan has a boutique in Concourse B that stocks bottles of the aged liquids. O Near B10 . WELLBEING BE RELAX An open airport spa, Be Relax brings its treatments to Concourse B. Well-known for its chair massage treatments by professional therapists, it also offers nail services. O Near B10, B13, B18 and B23. DXB HOTEL Those who need to unwind should book a room by the hour or day at the DXB Hotel. Make the most of the hotel’s on-site gym, swimming pool, and sauna. O Concourse B. SLEEP ‘N FLY Tired? Concourse B has a huge sleep lounge, sleep ‘n y. Here you can rent a bed by the hour from Dhs85. O Concourse B. XPRESSPA Head here for pre- ight treatments, from massages, to re exology, manicures, pedicures and waxing treatments. O Near Gate B21. PINK 39. The Macallan 40. PINK ENTRANCE 33 21 37 2325 4636 30 32 35 2 29 31 26 44 47 45 11 7 48 4 41 8 1743 6 42 3 Gates B17-B32 9 22 RestroomsMosqueCurrency Exchange TO DXB_507_14-17_Concourse B_12905986.indd 1714/06/2023 14:5418 July 2023 timeoutdubai.com T here aren’t many airports in the world where you can take a dip in a cool pool, but DXB is an exception. DXB Hotel has a health club on site that you can access while you wait to board your ight. Talk about pre- ight goals. Guests to the health club can choose from entry for one hour, two hours or three hours. Included in your package, you’ll get use of the pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, gym and showers. With towels supplied, all you need to do is bring your swimwear. To enter for one hour, it’s Dhs78.75, for two hours access you’ll need to pay Dhs115.50 and for three hours use of the facilities it will cost you Dhs147. Got a layover in Dubai? You can book a room at the DXB Airport for 24 hours. With rates starting from Dhs1,000 for one day, you’ll be able to take a nap in your room, order room service and of course, make use of the hotel’s brilliant leisure facilities. There’s even a spa on site where you can book massages and facials. Concourse C Terminal 3 DXB Hotel TRY THIS Take a cool dip Yes, you can really relax in a pool at DXB TO DXB_507_18-21_Concourse C_12905990.indd 1814/06/2023 14:54timeoutdubai.com July 2023 19 RESTAURANTS FOOD VILLAGE Not sure what you fancy? Or someone who likes options? Get yourself to Food Village. There’s a snazzy food court in Concourse C that features many casual dining options. You can nd Indian street food at Taste of India, pick up atbreads that pack serious avour at Flour + Stone, Middle Eastern wraps and salads at Qfta, American-Chinese dishes at Panda Express, fried chicken at KFC and all your favourite burgers et al. at the world-famous McDonald’s. O Near GateC11. MCCAFÉ A separate entity from the golden arches fast-food outlet in the Food Village, McCafé is a coffee house version of the chain. Along with serving all your favourite caffeinated beverages, the small outlet also sells muf ns, pastries and cakes. Plus, being related to the famously bargain fast-food joint, you can expect wallet-lovin’ prices with your morning brew and croissant. O Near GateC12. PAUL In Concourse C, you can start your day by saying bonjour to Paul. The French bakery chain, that began in France in 1889 serves up its famous (and frankly delicious) treats at its airport iteration. If you’re not au fait with Paul’s menu, you can expect breakfast bites, stuffed croissants, sandwiches, soups, cakes and pastries, plus all your favourite hot drinks. O Near GateC21. S34 Seriously tasty Middle Eastern and Asian- fusion bites served hot or cold. The Emirati café does delicious sambousek and samosas if you’re after a snack (try the feta), plus heartier mains such as lamb shoulder, and lighter salads such as plane-ready pots of tabbouleh. A top pick for those craving authentic Arabic avours before they depart. O Near GateC35. STARBUCKS You can get your Starbucks x in Concourse B. The world’s largest coffee chain, this is where you’ll nd your favourite hot and cold drinks, including Frappuccinos, Americanos and chai tea lattes. For those staying off the caffeine, there are a number of fruity refreshers to try. Along with drinks, you can pick up sandwiches (including vegan options), pastries and cakes to put a pep in your walk to the gate. O Two branches, one near GateC1 and another by GateC18. BARS SPORTS SHACK Love live sport? You don’t have to miss a game while in Concourse C. No, not when Sports Shack is on hand with its BeIN Sports Subscription. Along with showing all the popular games on the large screens throughout the bar, there’s also a video Food Village Sports Shack DIRECTORY TURN FOR CONCOURSE MAP O TO DXB_507_18-21_Concourse C_12905990.indd 1914/06/2023 14:54Next >