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 Munich
Clean, efficient and welcoming – Munich Airport is everything you would expect from Germany’s second-largest international air hub. Voted European Airport of the Year in 2011, it puts the emphasis on efficiency and a friendly, professional service to enhance the passenger experience.
Customers flying from Munich with Qatar Airways will find this airport to be one of the best in the world for ease of transit, and if you are transferring between flights at Munich you’ll find the process to be effortless and stress-free.
Parking and transportation
Transport to the airport is, as you would expect, highly organised and extremely well run. The airport is directly connected to the city by the Munich suburban railway (S-Bahn) lines S1 and S8, which take approximately 45 minutes from the centre of Munich to the terminals.
Munich Airport Terminal station is located in a tunnel beneath the central area. Buses are also regular, with MVV bus lines linking to the nearby city of Freising, Erding and Markt Schwaben. Taxis are plentiful.
There are also plenty of parking areas close to the terminals, with those located a little further out linked by shuttle bus service.
Arriving at Munich Airport
Passengers flying from Munich with Qatar Airways depart from Terminal 1, Module A. Check in counters, security points, customs and most facilities are located on level 4.
Amenities and facilities
There are a wealth of retail outlets, duty free points and refreshment vendors throughout the terminal. Most restaurants are located on level 4 and serve everything from on-the-go snacks and coffee to more substantial meals. Free Internet services are available for up to 30 minutes.
The main point of reference for passengers is the Munich Airport Centre or MAC, situated between terminals 1 and 2, which is a dedicated services and facilities centre for passengers’ use. It houses a complete shopping mall and conference centre, and even an ice skating rink in the winter.
Arriving in Dubai
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