Book a trip from New York to Dubai with Cathay Pacific

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Dubai International Airport (DXB) from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from JFK to DXB take around 25 hours 15 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 1 in Dubai.

Upon your arrival in Dubai

Upon arriving in Dubai, you will be greeted by a wide variety of transport options that can take you to the city center. You can easily reach downtown Dubai in under 20 minutes via a Red Line train, while the Dubai RTA bus (line 27) also operates every half hour to the Dubai Mall. Taxis are another convenient option and can be found just outside the arrivals hall.

A brief introduction to Dubai

Luxury awaits you in Dubai with its white-sand beaches, magnificent architecture, and opulent retail and dining experiences. From relaxing on the palm-shaped islands at Jumeirah Beach to admiring the iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, there is something to pique everyone’s interest in this glamorous Emirati paradise.

Shoppers will appreciate Dubai’s numerous retail options and can discover local treasures at the Souk Madinat bazaar or find international wares at the Dubai Mall – the largest shopping complex in the world.

The city also caters to a variety of tastes with sleek rooftop terraces, shisha lounges and sophisticated cocktail bars. Be sure to sample some local food favorites such as Luqaimat (hot sesame dumplings) or Chebab (pancakes topped with sour cheese and sweet date syrup).

Dubai is also a great home base for a variety of day trips. If you wish to experience the rolling sand dunes of the Arabian Desert, then we recommend joining one of the area’s many desert safaris. You can also visit one of Dubai's exotic neighboring cities, such as Sharjah (a 30-minute drive) and Abu Dhabi (a 2 hour drive).

Flying to Dubai with Cathay Pacific

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