Choose the right terminal hotel at Dubai Airport
Are you having a layover at Dubai Airport or maybe an early flight out of the city? See our guide to the hotels found inside the terminals and learn which hotel is the best to pick before your flight.
The international airport in Dubai is the largest one in the United Arab Emirates, and the airport is both a popular destination and a common stop on the way when you’re on a long-haul flight from one part of the world to another. This is actually the busiest airport in the world when it comes to the number of international passengers passing by the airport every year.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) consists of three main terminals – Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. If you are looking for a place to sleep before your flight there are great alternatives to choose from in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, giving you a good chance of finding a suitable option for your needs.
Dubai Airport hotels in Terminal 1
When flying out of Terminal 1, you find a Sleep 'n Fly located by the D-gates – more specifically across from departure gates D6 and D7. The Sleep 'n Fly is normally paid on an hourly basis and is a convenient choice if you need to relax in between flights or before an early departure.
Here you stay in sleeping pods, which is a simple but comfortable alternative. Note that this hotel is for transit passengers and others who are already on the airside of DXB Airport and have passed security. Below you can learn more about the hotel and get one step closer to booking your next stay.
Sleep 'n Fly, Terminal 1 (Popularhotels.com)
Dubai Airport hotels in Terminal 3
In Terminal 3 there are several options to choose from, much depending on what kind of stay you are looking for. Just like in Terminal 1 there is a Sleep 'n Fly where you can get a rest quick and easy – ideal if you just want something simple and have passed security. Have a look at our extended information about the hotel by following the link.
Sleep 'n Fly, Terminal 3 (Popularhotels.com)
Another option found in Emirates Terminal 3 is Dubai International Hotel. This is quite the opposite of a sleeping pod being a five star hotel with luxurious amenities and everything from fine dining to a full-service spa. Like the previously mentioned hotels, this stay is accessible after going through security.

If you don’t mind staying just a little off the airport area, there are many great hotels surrounding Dubai Airport. At Popularhotels.com we have gathered some of the best options – follow the link below to compare the available options.
Best airport hotels in Dubai – Compare hotels near DXB at Popularhotels.com