Bahrain or Dubai?
By lost-in-qatar •
Just found out that I need to fly out this weekend and come back. My application for family visa was denied because my husband is traveling at the moment . So which airport do I choose? I'll be traveling with 2 young children.
Lol no need for visa if you stay safe inside transit area, or go contact friends in Dubai!!! You only live once. If they find out you had to leave Qatar and didn't call them u and them will be sad. They will love to see you. And you are home sick for a little Dubai time anyway right????
Yuzu, I'm aware of Canada pissing UAE off, I was living in Dubai when it happened. I don't need a visa if I'm transiting. Well that's what I was told.
AS PER MY EXPERIENCE BAHRAIN IS THE BEST.
I was in similar situation and traveled to Dubai twice.:(
Dubai airport is large, but its depends on the terminal. The one for flydubai is tiny and no boarding bridge like Doha airport.
BTW, are u Canadian? Canadian passport holders cannot get on-arrival visa to enter UAE since Jan 2011.
Still be able to get Bahrain visa on arrival but cost 5BHD.
Neither Jeddah ftw
Ok as long as someone pays my way ;p. i am free to go
Yes let's !
Sorry i know how you feel.
Did this 2 times since being here.
Lets all go with kc and have a party i need to get out of qatar, and we said we want a meet up :p
We can hang out in the mcdonalds in transit area lol
Thank you, but I'm afraid I won't leave if I choose Dubai airport.
Sure. But I'd bring you an Iced Cap.
Miss Mimi will you meet me too if I was to fly to Dubai?
LOL! Sure! And I'll bring a box of timbits for the kids. :)
If I choose Dubai will you meet me at the airport with a Tim Hortons coffee :)
Oh for goodness sake. Just take a FlyDubai flight out and come back...
"I'm looking to book a flight that arrives in Bahrain at 9 h30 and departs at 9h35. Is that cutting it short? I've been to Dubai airport and I agree it's huge, but never been to Bahrain."
My guess is its the same plane. You would think they'd still need about 30 minutes to board passengers though. :S
bahrain has a restriction of only 12-18 hours unsure about the exact details but thats where i send my employees when their Visa needs to be changed
i would recommend Dubai or sharjah coz incase your visa has not come atleast u cant stay in the airport for longer
Depends how young your children are. There is absolutely nothing for them to do at the Bahrain airport, they might have a bit more fun at the Dubai one.
My thoughts exactly, but why would they offer that if it's not feasible? I'm panicking I don't want to spend my day in an airport.
I took the visa run with 5 children and I booked an hour layover between flights--we were bored, but I do think you need about 30 minutes at least. 5 minutes is impossible.
You expect to catch the next flight in 5 mins? Let me know how that goes :P
I'm looking to book a flight that arrives in Bahrain at 9 h30 and departs at 9h35. Is that cutting it short? I've been to Dubai airport and I agree it's huge, but never been to Bahrain.
Bahrain
Bahrain is better with small children, being a small airport.
Dubai is a Giant Airport even for just transfer sake.
Choose the one with cheaper airfare if you are just going to return from the airport.
Bahrain airport is much smaller than Dubai so you can get in and out quickly, that is the only difference I can think of.
Oops I meant between Dubai and Bahrain!