After finishing my Southeast Asia cruise and visit to Singapore, I flew directly to Malta for a month-long stay. That trip involved two flights with a 6-hour layover in Dubai, starting at midnight. What can I say? It seemed like a good idea at the time.
I usually fly Delta Airlines since my status over the years has given me some extra perks, but the only reasonable route from Singapore to Malta was on Emirates Airlines. I had heard good things about it, so I decided to give it a try. Since I’m not flying Business or First Class, I didn’t find it to be all that different from most other airlines. Meh.
I wasn’t able to sleep on the first leg due to a couple of fussy children and the fact that I felt sticky from perspiring my way through the last day in Singapore. So arriving in Dubai at midnight found me almost asleep on my feet. Fortunately I remembered reading an article about how many airports are adding sleeping pods and rooms for travelers with long layovers. I found the desk (thank heaven for search engines on my phone) and was able to rent a pod. I was a little concerned about how cramped it would be, but it turned out great. I was able to get almost four hours of quiet, uninterrupted sleep. Therefore, airport pods are a Billie recommended option!
The recliner stretched out to a bed, and the blanket and pillow made it quite comfortable. Worth every penny!
Travels with Billie 