Don't spend your airport downtime stuck at the gate. Relax, freshen up and enjoy a delicious meal when you have a few hours to spare at Dubai International Airport. Check out these great options for a 1-3 hour layover.

Freshen Up

ShowerFreshen up before or after your flight with a shower at DXB. Complimentary showers are available in Terminal 3, between gates B13 and B19. You will need to bring your towels and toiletries if you are using the free showers.Be Relax spa also offers shower facilities to rent. Prices start from AED70 for 10 minutes and AED95 for 25 minutes. A towel and toiletries are provided for guests. Be Relax spas are located in Terminal 1 and 3 at the airport. Many airport lounges also offer private shower facilities. The Ahlan Business Class Lounge and the Plaza Premium Lounge on the Sanctifly network offer shower services to guests, some of which will incur an additional charge. You can find and book lounge experiences over on the 'Facilities' tab using a Sanctifly pass. Freshen up and then relax in the lounge before catching your flight.

Get A Massage

Be RelaxTreat yourself to some time at the spa without leaving the airport terminal by visiting Be Relax airport spa. Whether you have 15 minutes or 1 hour to spare, choose from a wide range of treatment options at Be Relax airport spa. Enjoy a relaxing massage, a refreshing facial and more so that you can continue your journey feeling refreshed and energized.There are two locations at the airport. Find one Be Relax spa in Terminal 1 on Concourse D, close to Gate 9 and the other in Terminal 3, Concourse A, close to Gate A1.

Grab A Quick Bite

Camden Food Co.Enjoy a quick and healthy bite to eat at Camden Food Co. This grab and go service offers freshly-sourced, organic and natural food so that you can eat well before catching your flight. Located near Gates B and Gates D. Open daily for 24 hours.

Enjoy A Sit Down Meal

Cho GaoIf you have a bit of extra time at the airport, enjoy a delicious Asian inspired meal at Cho Gao. Choose from Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Indonesian inspired dishes, all infused with authentic Eastern flavours. Located in the Departures area, near Gate A. Open daily for 24 hours.

Work Out

Le Méridien Hotel & Conference CentreDon't let travel disrupt your fitness routine. Use your airport downtime to work out at Natural elements Spa & Fitness at Le Méridien Hotel & Conference Centre. The gym is a spacious, well-maintained gym with plenty of equipment available to guests.Located just 500m from the airport, the hotel offers passengers a chance to make the most of their airport downtime without venturing too far from the airport. The leisure facilities at Le Méridien Hotel & Conference Centre are only accessible to hotel guests and Sanctifly premium members. You can book a gym experience using a Sanctifly pass over on the 'Facilities' tab.

Luggage Storage

Short Term StorageYou can leave your bags at the airport for 12 hours or left. Find luggage storage services in Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Open 24 hours. Prices start at AED40 for one item.

1-3 Hours at Dubai International Airport