The DXB Hotel and Sleepover's cabins are airside, so you can rest at Dubai International Airport (DXB) without passing immigration. The hotel books by the hour from AED 403 plus taxes, Sleepover starts from about US$29, and Terminal 3 has free showers between gates B13 and B19.
Can you sleep at Dubai airport during a layover?
Yes, airside and without a visa. The DXB Hotel in Terminal 3 books by the hour, from AED 403 plus AED 62.46 taxes and fees for up to 3 hours (seen November 2026), for passengers leaving from Terminal 3. Sleepover has cabins and pods at four sites in Terminals 1 and 3, open 24 hours, from about US$29 a person. marhaba's lounges start from US$52.89 for 2 hours, and Terminal 3 has free showers between gates B13 and B19.
Where to sleep without passing immigration
Of the places below at Dubai International Airport (DXB), the DXB Hotel and Sleepover are airside, so you can use them on any passport; Premier Inn is landside, past immigration.
| Where | Terminal | Airside or landside | How you get there |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Hotel (Dubai International Hotel) | Terminal 3, above duty free: entrances by A1 and A24, B14 and B22, C13 | Airside, for Terminal 3 departures | Lifts from the concourse; from Terminals 1 and 2, the free airport shuttle to Terminal 3 |
| Sleepover, B gates | Terminal 3, between B14 and B18 | Airside, for Terminal 2 or 3 departures | In the B concourse, near the Emirates connection counters |
| Sleepover, A and C gates | Terminal 3, opposite A1; next to C14 | Airside, for Terminal 3 departures (C: Terminal 2 or 3) | In the concourse |
| Sleepover, D gates | Terminal 1, opposite D6 and D7 | Airside, for Terminal 1 departures | Terminal 1’s D gates are a short airport train ride from the main building |
| Premier Inn Dubai International Airport | Al Garhoud, 3.5 km away | Landside | Free 24-hour shuttle from Terminals 1 and 3, after immigration |
DXB Hotel. Dubai International Hotel is “exclusively designed for transit passengers” and books by the hour, with no fixed check-in time. It takes transit passengers holding an onward boarding pass and leaving from Terminal 3, aged 18 or over to check in alone, with no checked bags; stays run up to 24 hours. Rooms run from a 32 m² Deluxe to suites. The hotel says its 10% service charge and 5% VAT come on top, and that no transit visa is needed to stay. Its pool, gym, jacuzzi, steam room and showers are in Concourse B, free to guests.
Sleepover. Formerly sleep ‘n fly, Sleepover has pods and single, double, bunk and family cabins at four sites, all open 24 hours, for transit and connecting passengers only. Dubai Airports says a stay can run “from a 1-hour power nap to a full night’s stay”. Sleepover says Terminals 1 and 3 aren’t easily reached from each other, so book the site for your departure terminal.
Premier Inn. A landside hotel 3.5 km from the airport, not walkable from the terminals, with a free shuttle to and from Terminals 1 and 3 round the clock. You need a visa or a visa on arrival to reach it. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out by noon, and the hotel offers a 24-hour stay option.
Day rooms
The DXB Hotel prices by the length of stay. For a Deluxe room checking in on 1 December 2026, seen November 2026:
| Stay | Rate | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 hours | AED 403 | AED 62.46 |
| 4 to 6 hours | AED 690 | AED 106.95 |
| 7 to 12 hours | AED 805 | AED 124.78 |
| 13 to 18 hours | AED 977.50 | AED 151.51 |
| 19 to 24 hours | AED 1,150 | AED 178.25 |
Sleepover’s prices start from about US$29 a person at Terminal 3’s B gates, US$50 at Terminal 1’s D gates and US$65 at Terminal 3’s A and C gates (seen November 2026). Neither Sleepover nor Dubai Airports publishes a minimum stay.
Lounges you can pay for
| Lounge | Terminal | Hours | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| marhaba | Terminals 1 and 2; Terminal 3, Concourses A and B | 24 hours | US$52.89 for 2 hours (seen November 2026) |
| Ahlan | Terminal 3 at A1, B26 and C13; Terminal 1 Concourse D | Not published | Price shown only when booking a flight |
| Plaza Premium | Terminal 3, Concourse A, between gates A2 and A3 | 24 hours | Price shown only when booking |
marhaba’s lounges sell 2, 4 and 6-hour stays, up to 8 hours, with showers at an extra charge. Ahlan limits a booking to 4 hours, and extra hours cost AED 50 plus 5% VAT a person. Plaza Premium sells 3 and 6-hour stays and a 30-minute shower, and Dubai Airports lists its family suite and children’s play area. The guide found no lounge’s own page saying it accepts Priority Pass, so check with your pass provider.
Showers
Dubai Airports lists free showers in Terminal 3 between gates B13 and B19. For a fee, Sleepover arranges a shower during a stay at its B and D sites, Plaza Premium sells a 30-minute shower, and marhaba’s lounges have showers at an extra charge. DXB Hotel guests use the hotel’s showers in Concourse B. G-Force Health Club, with a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym, is open to non-guests too, says Dubai Airports, which doesn’t publish a price.
Fast Track
marhaba sells an arrivals Fast Track from US$28.59, and a transfer meet and greet, which takes you between flights, from US$55.75 (seen November 2026). marhaba says its transfer service saves up to 20 minutes.
Left luggage
Dubai Airports’ left luggage is on the arrivals level, open 24 hours at Terminals 1, 2 and 3. It’s landside, so it’s for travellers who leave the airport. Prices seen in November 2026:
| Terminal | Standard bag, 12 hours or less | Non-standard or valuable bag, 12 hours or less | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | AED 40 | AED 50 | dnata Baggage Services, arrivals level, near Boots Pharmacy and Etisalat |
| Terminal 2 | AED 40 | AED 50 | dnata Baggage Services |
| Terminal 3 | AED 35 | AED 40 | Emirates Left Luggage, arrivals level, near Exit 1, behind Boots Pharmacy |
A standard bag is up to 21 by 24 by 11 inches.
Connections, money and phones
On one ticket you collect your onward boarding pass at the transfer desks and follow the signs. In Terminal 3 you walk between the B and C gates and take the airport train to the A gates, and Terminal 1’s D gates are a short train ride from the main building. Emirates says moving between concourses takes about 30 minutes, and asks passengers who must check in again to be through passport control and security 90 minutes before departure. Dubai Airports says check-in counters open about three hours before departure.
If you leave the airport, du hands out free tourist SIMs at the immigration counters, says Dubai Airports, and du’s own free tourist eSIM gives 10GB for 24 hours. du and e& also have shops in each terminal. Travelex changes money at the airport. The guide found no current Wi-Fi terms on Dubai Airports’ site, so it gives none.