If you're a resident of Dxb pick up E-Gate before you fly. Dhs220 and you never have to queue in customs ever again! It takes ten minutes and it's worth every penny.
Free food for Emirates transit passengers. Food is unlimited, but you can enter to the cafe only once per stop. It's better to do it not at the snacks time. Veg / non Veg
Avoid Transit on Emiratesairline or via Dubai airport. Shuttle transfer then bus then shuttle then waiting for long time on the plane till connecting flight from the other end arrive. Fully packed.
One of the most stunning and luxuriousairports in the World, very unique style, you will feel indeed already in Dubai! it's open 24/7 for restaurants, shop and services, very well connected too
Terminal 3 is decent (can't say the same abt it's toilets though); few food options (cafe Nero, costa, starbucks - one by gate b1 has seating area); there is also Paul (arnd gate b1);
Cdn visitors now need visas ... Marhaba airport services will get them on 24 hr notice + meet you on arrival and whisk you through VIP immigration and customs line. Worth $100, esp. for business.