Where To Eat At Dubai International Airport [Halal Food & Restaurants]

Dubai is famed for its numerous shopping opportunities and lavish lifestyles, making it a popular holiday destination for Muslim travellers and tourists around the world. The city offers an abundance of attractions and facilities for Muslim travellers including several mosques, Halal restaurants and eateries.

The main airport of Dubai - the Dubai International Airport - is a modern airline hub and is one of the most prominent airports in the Middle East. Having been in operation since 1959, the airport is currently amongst the top airports in the world, in terms of cargo traffic and international passengers. It comprises three terminals - of which the third terminal is one of the world's largest building by floor space. It serves numerous airlines and is capable of accommodating up to 80 million passengers in traffic.

The airport offers a wealth of facilities for travellers. Both a first class lounge and business class lounge are available at the Dubai Airport, catering to the needs of different types of travellers. The airport also offers two quiet lounges free-of-charge at Terminal 1, with reclining chairs for travellers to nap in between flights. Other facilities at the Dubai Airport include high speed Wi-Fi Internet access - free of charge - as well as numerous ATMs, a play area for children, currency exchange facilities, an information desk, locker facilities, prayer room facilities and more.

Dining options at the Dubai International Airport include a number of Halal restaurants and fast food outlets serving a variety of food and beverages. Although not all restaurants have a Halal certification, the eateries are mostly owned by Muslims. You can always ask before you buy their food, or even before you enter the restaurant. At Dubai International Airport, restaurants, fast-food outlets, cafes, you name it - you can find them all at Dubai International Airport. Some of the well-known fast food outlets you can find are McDonald's, KFC and Texas Chicken. You can also have your coffee, tea or dessert at Starbucks, Cold Stone and Baskin Robins, among many others.  

Other Halal food options at the Dubai Airport include a number of restaurants serving a tantalising range of cuisine ranging from mouthwatering local dishes to exquisite Indian and Mexican cuisine. You can try Masale - Taste of India for an amazing choice of Indian cuisine, at good value for money. If you feeling Mexican, head over to Taqado for the Mexican favorites such as burritos and tacos - which you can choose your own base, fillings and sauces! So, while you're at the airport, you can enjoy a scrumptious array of terrific food from various cuisines.