Over the past 50 years, Dubai has gone from being a small trading outpost to one of the world’s wealthiest and most modern cities. Since then, it has succeeded in satisfying its penchant for superlatives. It is home to a long list of record-shattering attractions, including the world’s tallest building, tallest hotel, tallest residential building, largest mall and largest indoor ski slope. Book a flight to Dubai with Qatar Airways, and discover the epitome of modernity in the Arab world.
Despite its accomplishments, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) second largest city is showing no signs of letting up. On your trip to Dubai, you’ll find that the city is still engaged in several ambitious construction and expansion programmes.
Dubai is a place where you can experience the pinnacles of luxury accommodation and five-star dining, but also more down-to-earth traditions and leisure activities.
Travelling through Dubai International Airport (DXB) is also a great way to reach Sharjah with ease. Sharjah is only 30 minutes’ drive from Dubai, and accessible by bus connection from the airport’s Terminal 1 & 3 stations.
Flying from Montréal
The Quebec capital of Montreal is served by the very large and modern Montreal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, formerly known as Montreal–Dorval International Airport.
This clean, efficient and very friendly departure point is one of Canada’s largest airports, and passengers flying from Montréal with Qatar Airways will find it to be an excellent departure point to destinations around the world. Airport employees are passenger focused, and are only too happy to help. Both French and English are spoken at the airport, with nearly all staff bi-lingual.
Transportation and parking
Transport from Montréal and other major Canadian cities in the region are excellent. A free minibus service links the airport with Dorval station, 2km from the airport, from where trains from Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec and Toronto connect regularly.
The Societe de Transport de Montréal bus service operates a 24-hour shuttle service to and from the centre of the city, while additional shuttle services from other locations are also available. Taxis and limousines can be booked by your hotel concierge and are available 24 hours a day.
Arriving in Montreal
Passengers flying from Montréal with Qatar Airways depart from Concourse A. There are currently 12 departure gates, with more opening in 2016.
As with all North American airports security is very tight, so allow at least one and a half to two hours before your flight is due to board to clear check in and security checks.
Facilities and amenities
Facilities at the airport are modern and spacious, with several ‘Pay In’ lounges available for all passengers. VIP and Executive lounges are available for business and first class passengers, which also include some business facilities. There are no conference facilities at the airport.
A selection of retail outlets are located in the Departures area and on the various Departure concourses, selling souvenirs, leather and luxury goods, watches, accessories and electronics. Food is plentiful, and ranges from coffee and snacks through to restaurant meals and fast food outlets. A multi-faith prayer room is available for devotions, and free Wi-Fi internet connections are available throughout the airport.
Arriving in Dubai
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