Travel & Stay

Travel Note

Flying to Dubai

We recommend arriving in Dubai a few days prior to the festivities to give yourself time to adjust to the time difference and explore the city at your leisure. For our guests traveling from the U.S., an evening departure is ideal. This flight arrives in Dubai in the evening, allowing you to sleep through the flight and ease into the 9-hour time difference more comfortably. Airports to land in: There are three international airports for you to choose from: Dubai International Airport (DXB), Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH), and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). The Dubai International Airport (DXB) is closest to the venue. Once you land, you can hop in a local taxi or book a ride with Uber or Careem. Taxis are easily available at all airports and approximately cost between AED 130 – AED 170 from the DXB airport to the hotel.

Travel Note

TRAVEL + VISA REQUIREMENTS

Visa: If you have a passport from the UK, USA, New Zealand, Canada: Simply disembark your flight at DXB and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30 day visit visa free of charge. If you have a passport from India: Visa will be required. Please check the following site for steps to obtain the tourist entry below. Generally, if you have a US or UK visa or residency, you can get a visa on arrival. Please ensure your passport is valid for a minimum of 6 months to expiry before you travel.

Flight

New York to Dubai

This is a direct flight from JFK to DXB and likely the flight that most guests from the USA will take, including the bride and groom. Booking date is flexible; some guests have decided to reach Dubai on the night of 1st Dec, whereas others are opting to arrive in the morning. Please note that these flight options are merely suggestions and you are free to book whichever airline you prefer. Route options: JFK to DXB on Emirates (direct) [Premium Economy - morning flight only] JFK to DXB on Emirates (via Milan) EWR to DXB on United (direct) JFK to DXB on British Airways (via London) JFK to Abu Dhabi on Etihad (direct and 1hr drive from Dubai)

Flight

India to Dubai

Emirates flies direct to Dubai from most major cities in India. There are also local Indian airlines to choose from. Route options: Mumbai/Delhi/Hyderabad to Dubai on Emirates India to Dubai on Air India India to Dubai on Indigo

Flight

London to Dubai

If flying from London, we recommend 2 popular flight options. Route options: London to Dubai on Emirates London to Dubai on British Airways

Hotel

stay Options

We understand that some guests may want to arrive early or stay on after the wedding to explore Dubai. We recommend the following hotels based on proximity to tourist attractions and transport (and of course because they are nice!!): Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa The Ritz-Carlton JBR Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark The Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Al Habtoor Grand Resort JBR These hotels are merely suggestions, so please feel free to choose your own!

Travel Note

Getting around Dubai

The easiest way to get around the city is using Uber and the metro. We recommend that guests have an international phone plan or local sim so they can stay connected. Please note that Facetime and Whatsapp calling do not work in Dubai, so you will either need to set up a VPN before flying or download the app Botim to be able to reach your loved ones abroad.