Tehran to Dubai Flights

  About Tehran

The capital city of Iran and one of the busiest ones in Taiwan, too. It set against a stunning backdrop of the Alborz Mountains. Tehran is home to over 10 million Iranians and is not the most popular holiday destination. However, it is a place that must make it to your travel list. You will not regret visiting the city one bit. The city has over 60 museums, and yes, that's quite the number! No matter how many of these museums you cover in one trip, you will be equally amazed at every museum you visit. It will only make you want to come back for more. The Alborz Mountain is not just a great view to wake up to from your hotel room but is also the hub of all adventurous activities. Skiing, hiking, snowboarding, you name it, and you can try it. Tehran also has the most beautiful parks you will ever come across. The beauty and serenity of this place cannot be described with any sort of adjectives. In addition to the majestic mountain and myriad gardens, you will also come across a lot of palaces in the city. Tehran also has the cutest cafes and restaurants that will leave you impressed with their cuisine and service. Not just museums but Tehran also houses a lot of art galleries.

Best Time to Visit Tehran

March to May is the high season in Tehran and the spring season, too. The weather is perfect to go sightseeing or on a hike. However, since it is high season, make sure you book your hotel in Tehran several weeks in advance. If you book early, you might also come across interesting flight deals to Tehran online. Spring begins with Nowruz celebrations in the city, and this is the best time to be in Tehran. The temperature ranges from 12 to 23 degree Celsius in spring. Make sure you pack your fanciest clothes for the trip in case you are planning on attending any or more events/ festivals in the city. Summer is a low tourist season in Tehran, and the temperature ranges from 22 to 36 degree Celsius. There are chances that you will get cheap flight tickets to Tehran during this time since the demand drops. However, a few tourist spots will not be accessible during summer. The warm season is perfect for a nice trek or a hike. If you don't mind the heat, this won't be the worst time for you to head to Tehran, but it does give its travellers a thrill. Make sure you are well-hydrated and carry an extra sunblock with you.

September and October are the autumn season in the city, and the temperature ranges from 10 to 19 degree Celsius. You can enjoy the desert tours and dunes in Iran in October. Since this is a shoulder season for Tehran, you will still get a good deal on flights to Tehran and cheaper hotel accommodations. The only tourists in the city during winter, from November to February, are the adventure enthusiasts who want to go skiing or snowboarding at the mountain ranges. Make sure you pack all of your warm clothes if you are planning a trip to Tehran in winter. It is also the best time for travellers who are on a budget. You won't spend as much as you would have during the spring season. Make sure you also head to the city where you find something better than anyone else does.

Places to Visit in Tehran

Grand Bazaar is in the heart of the city and a highly recommended market for all tourists. It is about 10 km long, and you will find everything from jewellery to pots to food items here. You can also head to the Jomeh Bazaar nearby if you want to purchase antiques. If you are not a fan of crowded markets, you can shop at Tajrish Bazaar and Imamzadeh Saleh. It is small, pretty and does not have a lot of crowds but it is slightly expensive as compared to the Grand Bazaar. The National Museum of Iran is notably one of the 60 museums in Tehran that showcases a variety of objects and treasures from 30,000 years of human habitation in the Iranian plateau. Interesting, isn't it? You'll also get to know more about Iran's history here. Milad Tower is an iconic landmark in Tehran and is about 435 metres tall. It is the sixth tallest tower in the world, and it is not very expensive to get in here.

You can also head to the Azadi Tower that was built in 1971. It was built to celebrate 2500 years of Persian monarchy. It translates to Freedom Tower. If you are an art lover, you must visit the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art. Parke Jamshidieh, which is in the foothills of the Alborz Mountains, is a popular place for you to go hiking. Golestan Palace is just a few minutes away from Grand Bazaar and was built in the 19th century. Every nook and corner of the palace will leave you in awe of it.

Things to do in Tehran

It is pretty obvious by now that Tehran is the best place to go to if you want to ski and shop but also be entertained. You can go on a sightseeing tour of the city and try to cover all of the major tourist attractions. Since there are 60 museums in the city, you can try and cover as many as you can and maybe keep a record of it. Apart from the Alborz Mountains, there are quite a few other places in the vicinity, too, where you can go skiing or take part in other winter sports activities. While you might not find a vegetarian restaurant very easily in the city, the Iranian delicacies will leave you impressed. You can even join a cooking class and learn how to make a few authentic Irani foods. Iran is also the perfect place to challenge the photographer in you. There are beautiful frames for your picture everywhere you go. You can take loads of pictures of the city. It is something a lot of travellers love doing. If you don't feel like indulging in any activities as such, but you also don't want to spend your vacation sitting in your room all day, you can just get out for a stroll and explore the city on foot. It is far more rewarding than you will give it credit for.

Foods and Restaurants in Tehran

Tehran is known for its Persian and Iranian foods. The food here will certainly leave you spellbound and for all the right reasons. However, you will find cuisines from all over the world here. Biz is a very popular restaurant that serves middle eastern and Californian cuisine. You will love the grilled salmon, avocado and creme fraiche on crispy potato pancakes here. Cafe Shemroon is a very quiet and charming cafe, known for its delicious breakfast menu. The cafe also serves the best cakes in all of Tehran, according to the locals. Alborz and Tamasha are two other restaurants that you must try on your vacation here. Head over to Divan if you want to enjoy authentic Persian food. Oven-roasted quail in a lemon marinade is a popular dish here, and it is served with couscous. Leon is a romantic restaurant that serves authentic Italian food. Make sure you order the beef carpaccio with olive oil, parmesan and lemon here. Monsoon is one of the most popular eateries in Tehran that has been in business for over 15 years. You will get lip-smacking Asian food at this restaurant. If you love interacting, make sure you interact with the locals, too, and get to know more about their life and culture. It will only add a friend in your life along with new experiences.

How to reach Tehran

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport is the main international airport of Tehran, which is the capital of Iran. The airport is about 30 km from southwest Tehran. The flight connectivity to Tehran from India is limited. Turkish Airlines, Emirates Airline, IndiGo, Air India, Vistara have frequent flights to Tehran from India with layovers at Istanbul, New Delhi and Dubai. If you book in advance, you might come across great flight deals to Tehran from India. Keep a lookout for cheap flight tickets to Tehran, especially if you are travelling during the offseason. Tehran Airport also has accommodation facilities that you can avail at discounted prices, in case there are any last-minute changes to your plans. The airport is well-equipped with WiFi, Children's play area, prayer area, ATMs, currency exchange, information desk, smoking area and so on. You can also get the airport staff to help you get a cab, in case the airport is crowded and you are in a hurry. If you have an early flight to catch, you can book a hotel in Tehran that is closer to the airport to avoid the commute and board the flight on time.

  About Dubai

The Las Vegas of the Middle East, Dubai, is the place to go if you are looking for a lavish vacation. The city promises a lavish vacation and is worth every penny spent. The spectacular skylines, the larger-than-life attractions, beaches, and the food in Dubai will only leave you awestruck. Not to mention, Dubai is also a very popular destination for people to go shopping. Be it electronic products, high-end fashion accessories, gold jewellery or the spices, and it is a shopping paradise for everyone. The Dubai Mall is one of the most popular tourist spots in the city and is quite close to the Burj Khalifa, too. It is a well-planned city, and despite embracing modernity, the city has managed to retain its old charm. You can book a hotel in Dubai that is closer to all the tourist spots or something lavish that is a little farther away.

Best Time to Visit Dubai

Dubai experiences very extreme weather. It's difficult to step out when it's hot, and you will want to put on 2-3 layers of clothes when it is cold. November through March is the best time to visit the city since it is winter. The temperature ranges from 13 to 23 degree Celsius. This is peak tourist season, and you must book your hotel in Dubai in advance if you are taking off to the city during this time. It can get a tad bit difficult to get cheap flight tickets to Dubai, too, during this time. The cost does fall considerably by March-end and April. Since November to March is the high season, you will find a lot of tourist spots quite crowded. The nightlife scene in Dubai is also very happening, and the New Year celebrations in the city are grand. This is also when you will find a lot of crowd at Jumeirah beach. Not to mention, you'll reach right in time for the Dubai International Film Festival and the Dubai Shopping Festival.

April to October is summer in Dubai, and it is not the best time to visit the city. The temperature is above 37 degree Celsius, and the heat is simply unbearable. Though you may get a good flight deal to Dubai during this time, it won't be a wise choice since you won't be able to enjoy anything. May and July is Ramadan month, which only leads to a quieter nightlife and lesser hustle-bustle in the city. The scorching heat will make you cancel your plans to venture out and go sightseeing. Even heading to the beach won't help. However, if you are planning a trip to Dubai during this season, make sure you put on sunblock at all times and drink lots of water. The evenings and nights might seem a little pleasant compared to the day, but it is best to avoid travelling to Dubai during the summer. While there is scarce rainfall during summer, the city does not witness a monsoon season. It's only winter and summer here.

Places to Visit in Dubai

The Dubai Mall is one of the most popular places to visit in the city. Not only is it huge, but you can get a lot of high-end fashion brands here. The mall also has a fancy fountain in it which is a popular spot in the mall to take pictures. But make sure Dubai Mall is last on your itinerary because you will definitely want to swipe your credit card a lot at the mall here. The Burj Khalifa is an architectural marvel and one of the most popular places in Dubai that you cannot miss. The view from the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa is unbelievably spectacular. You will have to pay around 125 to 400 AED to get up there, but it is completely worth every penny spent. The Jumeirah beach is yet another popular tourist destination in Dubai. You can book a hotel in Dubai close to Jumeirah Beach and know that you will be well taken care of by the staff. You will absolutely love the sunset view from the beach. The Burj Al Arab is the fourth tallest hotel in the world and is also one of the most expensive 7-star hotels that have the Skyview Bar on the 27ht floor. The exotic hotel offers you the best view of the Palm Jumeirah. Dubai Creek is one romantic destination that you cannot miss at all, though it is open for families and friends as well. You will find a lot of restaurants that have outdoor seating right next to the creek, so you get the best view of the water. You can also go boating here at a minimal price.

Dubai Aquarium at Dubai Mall is a famous place to visit for families and friends. It is exquisite, and you can even go cage snorkelling and shark diving here. Of course, you will have to pay a nominal fee to get in, but it is totally worth it. If Dubai Mall is on your itinerary, make sure you go during the Dubai Shopping Festival. Global Village is a popular tourist attraction in Dubai that is basically a compilation of all countries and cultures of the world. You can shop here, eat here and catch a few entertaining performances here. It happens from November to March every year. Next on your itinerary must be the Dubai Marina. It is an exotic place to visit and has gained popularity for being one of the biggest human-made marinas in the world. It also has a lot of activities in store, so you don't just drop in for some sightseeing and food. You can also head to Ski Dubai or better, book an accommodation at the resort to enjoy the indoor resort that is dedicated to snow. You can also visit the Snow Park here.

Things to do in Dubai

You can hire a car to go sightseeing around the city or just take the metro to get around the city. The metro is a far affordable way to commute within the city. You can have dinner at one of the restaurants at the Dubai Creek. Post dinner, you can just walk around the area and be marvelled at the clean, beautiful streets. The Burj Khalifa is highly recommended, and the view from up top calls for great pictures and a few more followers on social media. It has also proven to be a popular spot where romantic proposals have taken place. You can visit the local markets to buy spices, which is a speciality in Dubai. The city is known for its lavish and exotic nightlife. You can party till wee hours and be assured that you will have a lot of fun. You must also try the Desert Safari, a popular activity taken up by tourists here. Shopping is one of the main highlights of Dubai, and it would be a shame to not visit the Dubai Mall during the shopping festival that happens around January.

Food and Restaurants in Dubai

Dubai is a paradise for food lovers, and the various cuisines will only leave you wanting for more. In case you want to try the speciality of the Middle East instead of settling for Indian or Chinese cuisine, there are quite a few restaurants that you must try. A few popular Middle Eastern cuisines include the Manousheh, Iranian Sangak, Baba Ganoush, Tabbouleh, Chelo Kebab, Fattoush, Falafel, Taboon break, Madrouba and so on. The Local Bites Cafe in Jumeirah is popular for serving Luqaimat, hot dumplings that have a doughnut-like texture. You can head to Ruya to try Turkish cocktails like the Anatolian Fizz. Cafe Bateel is popular for its signature Qahwa and a complimentary Arabic coffee. Aseelah at Radisson Blu is known for serving the best Margoogat, a tomato-based stew rich with special spices.

How to reach Dubai (Transportation)

Dubai International Airport is not very far from the main city. The flight connectivity to Dubai from India is excellent. There are quite a lot of direct flights to Dubai, too, and it only takes 3 to 4 hours to land in Dubai. It is one of the busiest airports in the world for passengers and quite efficient, too. AirArabia, AirIndiaExpress, EmiratesAirline, FlyDubai are some of the airlines that frequently fly to Dubai. The Dubai airport is quite huge, and the Duty-Free stores inside the airport are a treat to all your shopping needs. Getting a taxi from the airport to reach your hotel is not very difficult. Make sure you book your tickets way in advance if you want a good deal on flights to Dubai. The metro is also quite close to the airport, and you can choose to take a metro or a bus instead of a taxi if you don't have a lot of baggage. Connecting flights to Dubai stop at Mangalore, Delhi, Ahmedabad and a couple of other cities. A lot of flights also land in Sharjah instead of Dubai, depending on which airline you choose.

  About Dubai Airport

Dubai International Airport serves as the primary airport located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airport is touted to be one of the world's busiest airport concerning international passenger traffic. Dubai International Airport is the fifth busiest airport in the entire world in terms of passenger traffic. It follows Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Beijing Capital International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airport. Dubai Airport also boasts of being the busiest when it comes to operations of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777. The airport is known for its massive capacity. It managed to handle a capacity of 88 million passengers in 2017 as well as 2.65 million tonnes of cargo as well as a registered aircraft movement of 409,493. Much recently, the management also installed a solar system for energy to enhance the functioning of the airport. Dubai International Airport's mission is to reduce the energy consumption to 30 per cent by 2030. Located in the Al Garhoud district, the airport is sprawled across 7,200 acres of land. The airport's Terminal 3 is also known to be the second massive building in the world with respect to floor space.

The airport also caters to the Emirates Airlines with an entire terminal dedicated to its operations. The terminal has three concourses and is shared with flydubai. Emirates hub is recognized as the largest airline hub in the Middle East. The airlines takes care of about 51 per cent of the overall passenger traffic as well as 42 per cent of aircraft movements of the airport. Dubai International Airport has a collective capacity to handle 90 million passengers on a yearly basis. The airport has undergone various upgradations in the years. It is currently aiming to enable a 37 per cent economic contribution from Dubai's aviation sector to further enhance the city's overall GDP.

About Airport Terminals

Dubai International Airport is said to be one of the busiest airports in the world. In fact, the infrastructure is also known to be one of the largest in the world. Dubai International Airport has three terminals, numbered as Terminal 1, 2 and 3. Terminal 3 caters completely to the Emirates airline. Terminal 1 and 3 have been perfectly connected to the common transit area. There is also an airside area reserved for passengers to walk through the two terminals without the necessity of undergoing immigration processes. A shuttle service is also present between the terminals for passengers. The terminal 1 was built originally to accommodate 18 million passengers in a year. However, it was expanded to handle more passenger action. The terminal currently has 28 remote gates, and the airport has undergone quite a few developments too. A fourth terminal is also in works, and the plans to expand Terminal 3 to accommodate more than 90 million a year in the terminal is being aimed. Terminal 3 is partly underground and is exclusively reserved for Emirates airlines. The terminal is also capable of handling the massive Airbus A380. Currently, though, it shares the terminal with Qantas.

About Airport Authority

Dubai Airport is owned by the Government of Dubai and is operated by Dubai Airports Company. It is basically the airport authority handles all the management of the Dubai International Airport but also has shares in the business. They handle Al Maktoum International Airport along with Dubai International Airport. The company came into existence in 2008 with duties to take care of all management activities of the Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai Cargo Village. Under their administrative power, Dubai Airport has seen a lot of improvement in terms of safety and efficiency of flight and cargo operations. A modular data centre that facilitates accumulating data availability has also been installed at the Dubai International Airport. The airport alone plays a strong role in contributing to the economy of the city of Dubai. The airport authority has further expanded Terminal 3 to make it the second-largest building in the world with respect to floor space. It has been recognized as the largest airport terminal, too, worldwide.

Top airlines flying from Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport accommodates a slew of international and domestic airlines. As one of the most important airports in the world, the connectivity of Dubai is excellent with other cities and countries. Not to mention how they also have Emirates, which is one of the biggest and most important airlines available. Along with it, the airport also helps operate some Indian airlines as the demand from some of the Indian cities is quite high. Dubai International Airport has Indian airlines such as Air India, Air India Express, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Vistara, that operate from the city. These airports have direct connections with Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kozhikode, Mangalore, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and more.

Along with some Indian airlines, the Dubai International Airport extensively caters to a plethora of international airport. A majority of the airlines that operate from Dubai Airport cater to various Middle Eastern, African and Central Asian cities. The most prominent airlines that operate from Dubai International Airport include African Express Airways, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Azerbaijan Airlines, Azur Air, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Druk Air, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Finnair, flydubai, Flynas, Gulf Air, Iran Air, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Kuwait Airways, Nepal Airlines, Oman Air, Pegasus Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Saudia, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Ural Airlines and Thai Airways. The airport also caters to reserving terminals for cargo flights. Carriers such as Emirates SkyCargo, Iran Air Cargo, Silk Way Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, FedEx Express, Spice Xpress and UPS Airlines operate from the Dubai Airport.

Facilities at the Dubai International Airport

WiFi - One of the major upgrades of the Dubai International Airport is the installation of a high-speed WiFi system across all terminals. You will need to follow some instructions available at the airport's website.

Currency exchange - You can find many exchange services across the terminals. The foreign exchange bureaus have good deals to help get good exchange rates as well as some more perks where you can reserve the rate and collect the amount later.

Baby care rooms - There are reserved rooms for baby care across all the terminals. You can attend to the child's needs with privacy at the rooms. In fact, you should visit the information desk or ask for help from one of the staff to guide you to the room.

Baggage - The airport has baggage storage facilities in the premise, and you can make use of the same. These services are open at Terminals 1 and 3. You can peruse through the airport's maps that would take you to the storage space.

Prayer rooms - There are Muslim prayer rooms available everywhere at the airport. Signs have been put up that direct you to the rooms.

Smoking lounges - The airport prohibits smoking in public and has reserved smoking lounges for the same. They are comfortable and have been located at various spots in the airport.

Showers - You can refresh yourself with some shower at Terminal 3. The facility is for free, so you can easily avail it.

Medical services - There are medical services and pharmacies available 24/7. You can visit the information desk to ask for help, or you can ask any of the airport staff to direct you to the medical centre. There are buggy ambulances also available at the Dubai International Airport.

Special assistance - The airport provides special assistance for passengers with mobility issues and special needs. For this, you will have to inform the airlines in advance.

How to reach Dubai International Airport

Dubai Metro

There are direct rail links from the Dubai Metro and the Dubai International Airport. A dedicated Red Line is connected directly to Terminal 3 and 1 of the airport. These services are run from 6 AM to 11 PM. The stations are accessible from the arrivals sections of both the terminals. Meanwhile, a Green Line has also been stationed close to the Airport Free Zone. The Terminal 2 and the Green Line is accessed conveniently. Currently, the airport authority is working on the Purple and Blue Lines to construct lines that would further connect the terminals better.

Bus

There are RTA-run Dubai Buses too that directly connect to the main city from the Dubai Airport. You can reach the Dubai International Airport by taking the inter-terminal shuttle bus service. These links operate on a frequent basis and are perfect for passengers who wish to transfer between terminals. A complimentary coach service is also available to reach the Dubai International Airport and is provided by Emirates.

Taxi and rental services

Government-owned and operated Dubai Taxi Agency can be availed to reach the Dubai International Airport. They have 24/7 services which can be found at the arrival terminal. There are counters and booths at the arrivals where you can book your ride to reach the main city of Dubai from the Dubai International Airport.