< Previous10 September 2023 timeoutdubai.com Concourse A Terminal 3 TAKE FIVE Have a facial Introducing new sheet mask treatments by Talika at Be Relax Spa I f ying tends to dull the sparkle in your skin, we’ve got just the ticket. Be Relax Spa, which has two branches in Concourse A (A1, A23), has just launched a sheet mask facial by French beauty brand Talika. Using Talika’s Skintelligence range, the treatment has been designed to nourish and hydrate the skin before you take off. Depending on how much time you’ve got, you can opt for a 30-minute session (Dhs280) or a 45-minute one (Dhs395). The facial starts with a skin analysis to identify your needs. Once this has been established, one of Talika’s sheet masks is applied to the face and left to soak in while you relax and unwind. Along with the new facial treatment, Be Relax is also offering 20 percent off on all portable facial devices. Options on offer include Cryo Therapy, Pure & Glow and Obsidian Stones. You can purchase one to take with you on the ight, to ensure your skin receives a long- lasting glow on your holiday and beyond. Be Relax TO DXB_509_10-13_Concourse A_12977306_12978740.indd 1024/08/2023 15:55timeoutdubai.com September 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 retro arcade games that you can battle it out on post-feast. O Towards GateA13 - GateA24. 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 nibbles 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 fresh 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. Comptoir Libanais Asian Street Kitchen Get Your Fix DIRECTORY TURN FOR CONCOURSE MAP O TO DXB_509_10-13_Concourse A_12977306_12978740.indd 1124/08/2023 15:5612 September 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 This sleek boutique housing the French fashion house’s latest accessories, jewellery, footwear and ready-to-wear 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 an 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_509_10-13_Concourse A_12977306_12978740.indd 1224/08/2023 15:56timeoutdubai.com September 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 GateA1 and 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 26 TO DXB_509_10-13_Concourse A_12977306_12978740.indd 1324/08/2023 15:5614 September 2023 timeoutdubai.com MUST-ORDER Messi’s burger Try the football legend’s chicken sandwich at Hard Rock Cafe C alling all those on team Messi (sorry Ronaldo fans), if you’re passing through Concourse B, you’ll want to order the footballer’s namesake burger. Available at the Hard Rock Cafe (near Gate B25), the Messi Chicken Sandwich is an ode to the Argentinian’s love of Milanese, which is breaded chicken. The chicken burger comes with two crispy Milanese-style coated chicken breasts, each smothered in melted Provolone cheese. Sandwiched between a toasted artisanal bun, avour is added with a herbed aioli sauce. Served with thick-cut chips, it’s a lling meal to fuel up on before your ight and a must- order if you’re a fan of the footballer. Post-burger, you can also explore a virtual experience with Messi by scanning the QR code on your table. This will take you to a 360-degree Hard Rock Cafe venue with several touch points to click on. Here you’ll be able to put your football knowledge to the test, download Messi phone wallpapers and shop his exclusive Hard Rock Cafe apparel. Concourse B Terminal 3 Hard Rock Cafe TO DXB_509_14-17_Concourse B_12977304.indd 1424/08/2023 15:57timeoutdubai.com September 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 The 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 or for your pre- ight caffeine hit. 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 global avoured 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. The fast food chain serves all your favourites and 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. A rm favourite with kids and big kids alike, in Concourse B you can 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. And you can pick up a reusable cup to put your drink in and carry with you. 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 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. TREEHOUSE JUICERY If you’re looking for something vitamin- DIRECTORY TURN FOR CONCOURSE MAP O packed, head to Treehouse Juicery for snacks and drinks. Here you can pick up 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 At this standalone bar you can 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. 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 with Emirates in business class and above can relax before their ight in Emirates’ dedicated Business Class Lounge in Concourse B. Expect food, drinks, comfy chairs and high-speed internet. O Near Gate B16. GAME SPACE Game Space is the region’s rst-ever 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 include Fortnite, League of Legends and Crash Bandicoot. O Near Gate B27. Nutella Cafe TO DXB_509_14-17_Concourse B_12977304.indd 1524/08/2023 10:3616 September 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 Hangar 14. Tranzeet 15. Treehouse Juicery SHOPPING 17. Adidas 18. Bath & Body Works 19. Boots 20. Bvlgari 21. Candylicious 22. Cartier 23. Chanel 24. Dior BARS 16. 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. 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. Toothpaste, suncream, nappies, you name it, Boots sells it, and for a reasonable price, too. 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 offers a number of services, including CONCOURSE B, TERMINAL 3 13 5 3 17 14 19 39 18 1238 15 10 23 1 26 27 28 35 Gates B1-B16 and Concourse C 33 37 TO DXB_509_14-17_Concourse B_12977304.indd 1624/08/2023 10:36timeoutdubai.com September 2023 17 25. Dubai Duty Free Confectionery 26. Dubai Duty Free Electronics 27. Dubai Duty Free Fashion 28. Dubai Duty Free Gold & Jewellery 29. Dubai Duty Free Liquor & Tobacco 30. Dubai Duty Free Perfume & Cosmetics LOUNGE 40. Ahlan Lounge 41. Emirates’ Business Class Lounge 42. Game Space 43. Marhaba Lounge 31. Dubai Duty Free Watches 32. Ferragamo 33. Gucci 34. Jo Malone 35. Le Clos 36. Louis Vuitton 37. PANGAIA WELLBEING 44. Be Relax 45. DXB Hotel 46. XpresSpa 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 including sportswear and pyjamas. 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 38. The Macallan 39. PINK ENTRANCE 32 20 36 2224 4435 29 31 34 2 28 30 25 43 45 11 7 46 4 40 8 1642 6 41 3 Gates B17-B32 9 21 RestroomsMosqueCurrency Exchange TO DXB_509_14-17_Concourse B_12977304.indd 1724/08/2023 10:3618 September 2023 timeoutdubai.com F rench restaurant and bakery PAUL has just celebrated its 20th anniversary in the Middle East. The brand, which started in 1889 in France, is famed for its fresh pastries, sandwiches and breakfasts has an outlet in Concourse C. If you’re looking for somewhere to stop for a sandwich, Paul has a variety of options. Those arriving early (between midnight and noon) can order from the special breakfast menu. Dishes served during the morning include a blueberry and raspberry parfait (Dhs26), a breakfast egg wrap (Dhs36) and a halloumi sandwich (Dhs36). Between noon and midnight, there is a lunch and dinner menu with a French theme. You can order a Niçoise sandwich (Dhs45), a rosemary beef sandwich (Dhs45) or an emmental polka sandwich for Dhs48. There are also a number of salads, including Caesar salad (Dhs49), a crab and salmon salad (Dhs63) and one made with raspberry, kale and quinoa (Dhs46). Pair it with a coffee, and you’re good to go. Concourse C Terminal 3 Paul PRE-FLIGHT BITES Paul turns 20 Order fresh sandwiches, salads and more at this longstanding name TO DXB_509_18-21_Concourse C_12977308.indd 1824/08/2023 10:38timeoutdubai.com September 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 Sports Shack Food Village DIRECTORY TURN FOR CONCOURSE MAP O TO DXB_509_18-21_Concourse C_12977308.indd 1924/08/2023 10:38Next >