Transit

Transfer Desk

Five transfer desks available throughout the Concourse on the Arrivals level, near Gates 22, 18, 14 and 8 and one at the Arrival Remote Gate (for those passengers who are brought to the Concourse from the aircraft by bus).  
Shiekh Rashid Terminal Services
Quite commonly known as the 'Concourse', here one would find the main Dubai Duty Free, foodcourt, banking, internet services, entertainment for children, business facilities, medical care, special needs, airport hotel, postal, lounges, and many more services. more...  
Services

Dubai International Hotel
Rooms: With 78 deluxe 5 star rooms, 6 junior suites, 2 royal suites, Dubai International Hotel is located on the third level of the Sheikh Rashid Terminal and offers a fantastic view of the runway and the Dubai Duty Free.

Deluxe single room costs as per the time slot are US $ 51/hour from 8:00 pm - 3:00am and US $ 41/hour from 4:00 am - 7:00 pm while Double rooms costs as per the time slot are US $ 62/hour from 8:00 pm - 3:00am and US $ 52/hour from 4:00 am - 7:00 pm.

All rooms are fitted out with TVs, mini Bars, luxurious bathrooms and a safe. Rooms are also available on an hourly basis. Special rooms are available for the disabled. For reservations call: 2164289; Fax: 2245955/56		  
Connect, Business Centre
Offers five meeting room accommodating between 6 and 18 persons each, 1 conference room for 60 persons and state-of-the-art communication systems, 8 work stations and full secretarial and office services support facilities. For reservations call: 2164278; Fax: 2245955/2245956  
G-Force, Health Club
Passengers can use the swimming pool, jacuzzi and gymnasium on an hourly basis. Fees range between Dhs 15 (approx US$ 5) and Dhs 30 (approx US$ 8). Massage services are also available. Tel: 2164257  
Banking
Open 24 hours the currency exchanges are located near Gates 8, 18 and 22.  
Business Facilities
Passengers have a choice to two business centres within the Concourse. One on the departures level called Global Link and another within the hotel called Connect. Global Link, near Gate 16 on the Departures Level, provides passengers with 6 ISD booths, workstations with Internet connections, fax services and secretarial service round the clock.  
Dining
Passengers have the option of 25 food and drink outlets within the new Concourse. From fast food to speciality cuisine to an Irish pub, passengers are spoilt for choice.The Food Court is located on the Departures Level between Gates 113 and 115. Restaurants such McDonalds, Round Table Pizza, Le Matin Francais, Bistro (Lebanese), Jashan (Indian) and Tansu Kitchen (Chinese and Mongolian barbeque) can be found in the food court.

  
The Irish Village: which serves typical Irish fare is located next to Gate 123.

Safar: The main restaurant in the Sheikh Rashid Terminal, Safar is divided into three sections- the bar, called Pint 19, the Buffet area and the a la carte restaurant with an open kitchen offering international cuisine.

Cafes: Starbucks the international coffee house chain is situated near Gate1.
Entertainment
Women's Lounge & Children's Play Area: A children's play area with a play zone and a mother's lounge is located between gates 12 and 14.
Internet Services
Besides Global Link (Gate 16) and Connect, (see Dubai International Hotel) internet services are also available in the form of touch screen kiosks which can be operated either those who have a Etisalat internet account or by swiping a credit card. The internet kiosks are positioned opposite the DCA First Class Lounge (Gate 9) and the Irish Village (Gate 23).
Lounges
Dubai International First Class Lounge: The 1st class lounge is situated between Gates 114 and 112. Passengers can avail of a wide choice of food and beverages here. Rooms with shower facilities, luggage storage, work-stations are some of the additional facilities available here.

Business Class Lounge: All passengers irrespective of their class of travel can use the Department of Civil Aviation Lounges. Dubai International Business Class lounge is located beside Gate 108. The lounge offers rooms by the hour with shower facilities. The Business Class lounge also offers 5 workstations with computer and Internet connections, a separate family room and a separate room for smokers.

Airline Lounges: Air France, Gulf Air, Emirates, British Airways, KLM and Star Alliance have their own dedicated lounges all of which are situated between Gates 21 and 26.

Quiet Lounges: For those wishing to take a quick nap, two quiet lounges are available on either side of the Sheikh Rashid Terminal near Gates 9 and 23 free of charge. Passengers can use the special reclining chairs here.

Other Lounges: There are various other lounges spread all over the Concourse.









Medical Center
Dubai International Airport is perhaps one of the very few airports in the world to offer a fully equipped medical centre. Located on the ground level of the Concourse, the medical centre is next to Dubai Duty Free on the western end. Access from the Departures level is near Gate 113. Tel: 2164950  
Prayer Room
Four special rooms - two for ladies and two for men - have been dedicated for offering prayers within the Concourse and two in the Arrivals terminal.  
Postal
Open 24 hours, located near Gate 18, Emirates Post operates a complete post office. All postal facilities are available including express parcel service. For philatelists a collection of first day covers and stamps are also available.  
Shopping
Dubai Duty Free: This world renowned facility offers 5,400 square metres of shopper's paradise within the new Concourse. It offers a wide range of top quality merchandise at the best value for money. The merchandise includes jewelry, electronics, cosmetics, liquor, luxury goods, sports equipment, designer wear, childrens' wear, toys, books etc all have dedicated areas.

  
Established in 1983 by the Government of Dubai, Dubai Duty Free was the first of its kind in the Middle East. To date, Dubai Duty Free, winner of over 70 international awards since 1983, continues to be a global trendsetter.

Customer Service, Tel: 2245004; Fax: 2244164
Special Needs
Dedicated desks for special needs passengers are located between Rows A & B of the Departures Hall. Electric carts are available for transporting passengers to and from the new Concourse. Within the Concourse there are special lounges for passengers with special needs and unaccompanied minor that are located near Gates 9 and 22.

  
Special personalised services are available upon request. Special visitor passes can also be issued to those escorting unaccompanied minors and disabled passengers to the Departures. For details contact no: 2162016/2244; Fax: 2245139