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If you expect some of the gloss of Dubai Airport's main terminal – Terminal 3, home to Emirates and Qantas – to have ...

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Emirates economy class A380.

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The only way to travel: Emirates business class on the A380.

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Pods of paradise: Emirates business class on the A380.

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Dubai International Airport is the primary airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Dubai is fast changing its economic focus away from oil to tourism while positioning itself as one of the world's major air travel hubs. Incredible architecture (including the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa) and amazing experiences await. For those seeking something beyond the glitz and glamour of the modern city, there's also the traditional souks and outdoor adventures of the surrounding desert.

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Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is fast changing its economic focus away from oil to tourism while positioning itself as one of the world's major air travel hubs. Incredible architecture (including the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa) and amazing experiences await. For those seeking something beyond the glitz and glamour of the modern city, there's also the traditional souks and outdoor adventures of the surrounding desert.

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