With Dubai Airport closed and thousands of travelers stranded, finding accommodation has become critical. This guide provides emergency housing options, from airline-provided hotels to community shelters and discounted rates at unaffected areas.
Whether you're a tourist, a Golden Visa holder returning home, or a business traveler stuck mid-trip, here's how to find a safe place to stay.
Emergency Accommodation Options
- Airline Hotels: Free for passengers with cancelled flights
- Embassy Shelters: For citizens of respective countries
- Hotel Discounts: Many hotels offering 50%+ off crisis rates
- Community Support: Dubai residents offering rooms
Option 1: Airline-Provided Accommodation
Emirates Passengers
- Contact Emirates at airport service desk
- Free hotel vouchers for Business and First Class
- Economy passengers: Meal vouchers + discounted hotel list
- Transportation provided to/from hotel
flydubai Passengers
- Contact flydubai desk at Terminal 2
- Hotel assistance available for affected passengers
- Priority given to families and elderly
Option 2: Hotels with Crisis Discounts
| Hotel/Area | Normal Rate | Crisis Rate | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rove Hotels (multiple) | AED 400/night | AED 199/night | rfrovehotels.com |
| Premier Inn (Deira, etc.) | AED 350/night | AED 175/night | premierinn.com |
| Ibis Hotels | AED 300/night | AED 150/night | ibis.com |
| Citymax Hotels | AED 350/night | AED 180/night | citymaxhotels.com |
| Al Barsha area hotels | AED 400/night | AED 200/night | Various |
Option 3: Safe Areas to Stay
Avoid areas near attack sites. These areas are unaffected and have availability:
