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TO DXB_606_xx_Cover_13278834.indd 1TO DXB_606_xx_Cover_13278834.indd 127/05/2024 14:0327/05/2024 14:03timeoutdubai.com June 2024 3 PAGE 6 Concourse D Dig into the refreshing bowls and drinks on Pret A Manger’s new summer menu PAGE 10 Concourse A Pamper the whole family with new beauty products and kids’ pillows at Be Relax PAGE 16 Concourse B Experience a wildlife photography exhibition when you’re walking between Concourse B and C PAGE 22 Terminal 2 Where to eat, shop and chill out ahead of your flight from Terminal 2 LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO IN DUBAI? TURN TO PAGE 29 FOR THE BEST OF THE CITY PAGE 14 Do your part for the planet Visit PANGAIA to shop new special- edition eco-friendly collections Inside Your essential guide to TO DXB_606_03_Inside_13270619.indd 3TO DXB_606_03_Inside_13270619.indd 324/05/2024 10:3424/05/2024 10:344 May 2024 timeoutdubai.com The offi cial media brand of Dubai International Airport Distributed throughout Exclusively for distribution in Dubai International Airport. Not for UAE distribution. 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And with it, the promise of blue skies, lazy mornings, the whiff of fragrant sun cream and a cooling drink by (or better yet submerged in) the pool. Having landed in Dubai you’re in exactly the right place to spend your summer vacay – and don’t be put off by the somewhat toasty weather, as the warmer days make for the ideal excuse to wallow in refreshing, temperature-controlled infinity pools, splash around at brilliant water parks or take an indulgent afternoon snooze in the deliciously icy A/C. And for those who fear summer holidays mean blowing the budget, we’re here to keep your pockets (and social feeds) happy too. We have heaps of deals, offers and even totally free things to do... maybe leaving you enough cash to zhoosh up that holiday wardrobe. So spray on that coconut-scented factor 50, throw on your new sunnies/swimwear/shorts and get ready to enjoy the summer, Dubai-style. Hello, DXB Amy Mathieson Editor at Large TO DXB_606_4_Eds letter_13278873.indd 4TO DXB_606_4_Eds letter_13278873.indd 424/05/2024 16:1424/05/2024 16:14timeoutdubai.com June 2024 5 FATHER’S DAY GIFTS Spoil your dad at DXB Dads get two days all about them this month – with Father’s Day falling on Sunday June 16 (UK) and Friday June 21 (global). So if you want to treat your father, pop into Fortnum & Mason for bespoke gifts including passport cases, luggage tags, wallets and glasses cases. O Terminal 3, Concourse B, near GateB21. SUMMER DRINKS Cool off in Terminal 3 L’Éclair de Génie is launching a range of special summer drinks this month to quench your thirst in DXB. Refreshing new mocktails include a strawberry and basil mojito, passion fruit mojito, homemade lemonade and more to keep you cool. O Terminal 3, Concourse B, near GateB15. NEW IN Avion Cristalino, 750ml A refined tequlia with layered notes of oak, vanilla, spices and nuttiness, complemented by the bright earthiness of hand-selected agaves. O Dhs788. Dubai Duty Free. Get gaming TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DISCOUNTS Love gaming and looking to make the time before your flight, well, fly? Head to Game Space in June where you’ll get 20 percent off all month. The discount is available on PC and XBOX daily from noon until midnight. Games include Fortnite, League of Legends, Gran Turismo 7 and Crash Bandicoot. O Terminal 3, Concourse B, near GateB27. TECH TREAT Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 Lean. Mean. M3 machine. MacBook Air sails through work and play and the M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the world’s most popular laptop. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you’re always connected on the go. O Dhs4,380. Dubai Duty Free. Game Space JUNE AT DXB Hot list FAT Spo Dad them Fath Jun Jun wan pop for b pas wal O Te near TECH TREAT Al M B k Ai TO DXB_606_05_Hot list_13270587.indd 5TO DXB_606_05_Hot list_13270587.indd 524/05/2024 10:4824/05/2024 10:486 June 2024 timeoutdubai.com Concourse D Terminal 1 JUNE SPECIALS Eat fresh Chill out with Pret A Manger’s cool new summer menu T ravelling can be hungry work and if you’re looking to try something fresh and different during June, then we have just the plate for you. If you’re passing through DXB this month, you need to stop by popular coffee shop Pret A Manger as there’s a selection of exciting new dishes to dig into. The summer menu launches on Wednesday June 5 and has plates bursting with flavour and colour. Appetite piqued? So it should be, as it’s going to be delicious. Healthy items on the seasonal menu include a fresh and fragrant mozzarella and quinoa bowl, plus a punchy salsa verde chicken bowl, both at Dhs50. If you’re in need of a thirst-quencher, there’s a range of refreshing summer drinks, too. These include peach and hibiscus iced tea, cherry blossom iced tea, as well as raspberry and mint iced tea, all at Dhs16. That’s your summer cravings satisfied. O Terminal 1, Concourse D, ground floor & Terminal 3, Concourse A, near GateA22. Pret A Manger TO DXB_606_06-09_Concourse D_13270583.indd 6TO DXB_606_06-09_Concourse D_13270583.indd 624/05/2024 10:4924/05/2024 10:49timeoutdubai.com June 2024 7 RESTAURANTS COSTA COFFEE This coffee shop chain, which has been operating since 1971 in London, is famous globally for its coffee, pastries and snacks. Stop here to pick up some of the brand’s signature hot drinks to fuel your flight. O Ground floor. DAILY DXB Daily DXB is now open, bringing this popular urban street food hall to Terminal 1. Head to Jailbird for delicious fried chicken, Ikaria for authentic Greek food, St. Mia for pizza and pasta, Get Your Fix for coffee and snacks or Wok for tasty Asian dishes. O Ground floor. GIRAFFE WORLD KITCHEN Head here for the usual globe-trotting assortment of breakfasts (Turkish eggs, pancakes and porridge), starters (nachos, gyoza), burgers, mains (katsu chicken noodles, steak, a spicy rice bowl) and sides. It has plenty of healthy veggie dishes, too. O Ground floor. KFC If a trip to the airport is an excuse for filling up on something fried, head to the Colonel’s finger-lickin’ house of fried chicken. Here you’ll find the usual selection of buckets, wraps and sandwiches, plus rice bowls. O First floor. KRISPY KREME Stock up on sugary treats at this haven of heavy glazing. Expect a rotating variety of themed doughnuts, though the OG glazed is arguably the best. There are also hot drinks and iced coffees on the menu to wash that sugar rush down. O First floor. MCDONALD’S In the mood for salty fries, a burger and fizzy drink? Heed the call of the golden arches on the first floor of Terminal 1. Ideal for when you’re in a rush to get to your gate, get all your favourite dishes in no time. O First floor. PRET A MANGER The popular British coffee shop has a location in Concourse D, so if you need to refuel, make a pit stop here. There’s always a tasty treat to dig into, whether you’re after a pastry at breakfast time, a salad for lunch, a sandwich for dinner or even a mid-afternoon cake. O Ground floor. SAWA Up on the first floor, Sawa serves traditional Lebanese street food. You’ll find classic dishes including fresh shawarmas, creamy hummus and doughy fatayers. With a variety of items to suit all appetites and tastes, you’re sure to find something to please everyone. O First floor. STARBUCKS If your day can’t start without a caffeine fix and a carby treat, there’s a Starbucks outlet on the first floor of Terminal 1. Relish your brew, hot or cold, with pastries and more. O First floor. TASTE OF INDIA In the mood for something with heaps of flavour? Grab a quick, casual meal from this Indian spot in Concourse D, serving dishes including dosas, biryanis and breakfast DIRECTORY TURN FOR CONCOURSE MAP O Daily DXB TO DXB_606_06-09_Concourse D_13270583.indd 7TO DXB_606_06-09_Concourse D_13270583.indd 724/05/2024 10:4924/05/2024 10:49Next >