How long should I plan for a layover in Dubai?

The best layover in Dubai is 3–72 hours. This gives you enough time to reach the city, see the highlights, and return to the airport with buffer time.

Do I need a visa for a layover in Dubai?

Dubai is visa-free for US passport holders. No visa is required for a layover.

Is Dubai a good layover city?

Yes. Dubai scores 93/100 on the LayoverScore™, making it one of the top-rated layover cities. Dubai Mall

Dubai layover (DXB). 72h. LayoverScore™ 93.

DubaiDXB6h on the groundScore 93

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35 minutes to city center. 3–72 hours of layover time.

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What 72 hours in Dubai gets you.

Dubai Mall. Burj Khalifa. Gold Souk.

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Old Dubai in 6 hours: gold souk, spice souk, $3 shawarma. No visa needed.

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