Flights from Doha to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is perhaps best known as a holiday destination filled with luxury hotels and skyscrapers worthy of the name. There is much more to the city than meets the eye, especially in the historical older parts of the town. In just a small area, there is a delightful blend of modern and traditional, vast steel and glass structures next to stunning natural beauty, boutiques and market stalls, cafes and restaurants and vast desert, all ready to be explored and enjoyed. What was once the go-to holiday destination for the rich and famous is now popular for tourists and expats worldwide.

Flying to Dubai

1. Which airports serve Doha to Dubai

The main airport in Doha, and indeed Qatar, is Doha International Airport. This is not as busy as the airport in Dubai, but it does get a large amount of passenger traffic. Flights to Dubai International Airport will leave from here. There are several flights every day although many require connections.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Doha to Dubai?

Flights between Doha and Dubai are operated by airlines such as Oman Air and Kuwait Airlines, although most of the flights are not direct, stopping in Kuwait or Muscat for passengers to catch a connecting flight.

3. How long is the flight?

Even though the two cities are fairly close neighbors, there are few, if any, direct flights so the average flight time with one stop will take around 4 or 5 hours to complete.

4. Climate changes between Doha and Dubai

Those travelling between Doha and Dubai will not notice any difference in climate. The two cities are relatively close neighbors, the average temperature in winter is around 25°C and in summer it can be in excess of 40°C. There is also very little rain in either city at any time of the year.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Qatar is a much more conservative place than Dubai, although the lifestyle is not as restrictive as in some Arab nations. In Dubai, the lifestyle is much more relaxed although there are still social conventions that should be respected. The two cities share a language in Arabic, although the currency is different. Doha has the Qatari Riyal and Dubai has the Dirham.

A visitor visa is commonly required to enter the UAE if you are visiting as a tourist for 30 days or less. It can be obtained upon arrival in Dubai.

Dubai Information

Shoppers love to holiday in Dubai as it is a great place to get both designer gear from the boutiques and bargains in the souks. One of the largest malls in the world, The Mall of the Emirates needs to be visited to be believed, you can even ski here on real snow! In the souks you can barter for a bargain on everything from fabrics to traditional Middle Eastern herbs and spices.

Once you have finished shopping, you can relax on one of the beautiful beaches and take a dip in the crystal-clear waters. Visit the aquarium and underwater zoo to see marine life you would not normally ever get to see. The Palms resorts also have a marine park you can visit, or you can take a camel ride into the desert for a real Arabian adventure. For a more exhilarating experience you could try 4 x 4 driving on the desert dunes.