Fly to Dubai

More and more travellers are taking flights to Dubai from Paris for business, pleasure or as a stopover on journeys to other destinations. As the fastest-growing city in the world, a visit to Dubai is the chance to see history in the making.

The city boasts dozens of opulent hotels and miles of golden sand to lounge upon, with facilities and attractions to suit the needs of fun-loving families and romantic honeymooners alike, while the shopping, dining and nightlife are first-rate. There are also many traditional attractions, including some fascinating museums and traditional Emirati houses, labyrinthine souks, and boat rides or walks along the breezy Dubai Creek at the heart of the old city.



Plan your itinerary well before taking flights to Dubai from Paris as there are so many things to do. Explore the bustling gold and spice souks north of the creek in the old city centre of Deira. Take an ‘abra’ boat across the creek and go bargain-hunting in Bur Dubai.

A little further south and you come to Sheikh Zayed Road, a multi-lane highway lined with futuristic skyscrapers, including the iconic Emirates Towers and the soaring Burj Khalifa – the tallest man-mad structure ever built at 828 metres high. At the foot of this giant tower is Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping mall. In addition to a plethora of shops and restaurants, you can savour a truly enthralling dancing fountain display and a huge indoor aquarium and ice rink.

Other attractions on flights to Dubai include desert safaris, dining along the beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence, the Arabian souk-themed Madinat Jumeirah, world-class golf courses, aqua parks, nighclubs and skiing on real snow in the Mall of the Emirates.

Fly from Paris

On your flight to Dubai from Paris you might see some of the 37 bridges that span the River Seine and, if you’re lucky, the 324m and 81 stories high Eiffel Tower.
Exploring Paris by foot is a great way to see the fifth largest city in Europe and one of the most romantic cities in the world. Window-shopping, gastronomy and boat trips on the Seine are among the options to explore.

The gothic architecture, gourmet food, delicious wines and haute-couture fashion all contribute to Paris’ reputation as a world-class destination. Things to do include a visit to the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, which is lined with shops, cafés, eateries and celebrated monuments.

Another place of interest is the Ile de la Cité, the island where Paris was founded around 250BC. It's home to the Notre-Dame cathedral and many other historic sites. Then spend a day exploring the Louvre, the famed museum featuring Mona Lisa's smile and the Venus de Milo.



Family favourite Disneyland Paris is only a short train journey away, and can easily be combined with a city break.

Paris is synonymous with high fashion. Hit the shops and stock up on the latest fashions from Chanel to Kenzo. The Forum des Halles and Champs-Élysées are among the best shopping destinations.

Paris by night presents an array of entertainment options, from cabaret (such as the Moulin Rouge) to concerts, clubbing and opera, as well as theatre and ballet performances.

Fly to Dubai via Abu Dhabi airport

While booking your flights to Dubai from Paris and planning your itinerary, you might want to know more about the airport. Etihad flights to Dubai from Paris land at Abu Dhabi airport, after which free transport to Dubai is provided for passengers.

As the airport is 20km outside Abu Dhabi, it takes just one hour to reach Dubai. For those taking flights to Dubai on Diamond First or Pearl Business class, a chauffeur-driven limousine will take you to Dubai if requested in advance.

Here is some information on Abu Dhabi airport:

When you touch down in Abu Dhabi you will be welcomed at Abu Dhabi airport’s Terminal 3, Etihad Airway’s elegant and purpose-built terminal. Our Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounges offer a world of comfort, style and convenience to our premium passengers.

The airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport was opened in February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to 12 million passengers a year.

• Airport Code - AUH
• Airport Name - Abu Dhabi International
• City - Abu Dhabi
• Country - United Arab Emirates
• Country Abbrev - AE
• Time Zone - GMT +4
• Telephone +971 2-5757500

Your flight to Dubai from Paris on Etihad Airways will take off from Terminal 2A. The airport has three terminals, although Terminal 2 in essence consists of seven sub-terminals.

Paris Airport is known officially as Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, or Roissy to the French in the Paris area. Paris Airport is France's main airport and is located about 25 km northeast of Paris.

Paris Airport is the world's sixth busiest airport and Europe's second busiest airport (after London Heathrow) in terms of passengers. In 2009, the airport handled nearly 58 million passengers and 525,000 aircraft movements.

Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class passengers can make use of the facilities and refreshments in the American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge in Terminal 2A.

• Airport Code - CDG
• Airport Name - Charles De Gaulle
• City - Paris
• Country - France
• Country Abbrev - FR
• Time Zone - GMT +1
• Telephone +33 1 48 621212