Flight from General Santos to Dubai

Dubai is the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Dubai is aiming to be the leading business hub for Western Asia. The revenue comes from tourism, real estate and trades. The name Dubai comes from an Arabic proverb, “Daba Dubai”. It means “They came with a lot of money”.

Best time to fly from General Santos to Dubai

The best time to fly to Dubai is from November to February. This is for those who prefer outdoor activities. If you prefer a lesser crowd, then you can travel between March to April and between September to October. The beaches are best experienced at this time. Lodging cost less between May to August. A lot of sales happen in January and July. Enjoy jet-surfing, wakeboarding and other water activities in September and October.

Main airports available in General Santos and Dubai

General Santos International Airport – This is the largest airport on the island of Mindanao. It was built back in 1993, funded by the United States Government. The whole cost was USD 48 million. The airport is 14 kilometres away from the city. The airport is named after its location in the adjacent municipality of Sibulan. The airport is classified as a Class 1 principal (major domestic) airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, the body of the Department of Transportation and Communications that is responsible for the operations of not only this airport but also of all other airports in the Philippines except the major international airports.

Dubai International Airport - Dubai International Airport - This Airport is the fifth busiest airport in the whole world. There are three terminals available where Terminal 1 and 3 are connected and Terminal 2 is on the opposite side of the airport. Shuttle service is available. There is an Executive Flights Terminal for premium passengers and they have their buggy. Terminal 1 and 3 caters to international flights while Terminal 2 caters to domestic flights. In short, this airport is very big, so be sure of your terminal and concourse. Hotels are available in Terminal 3, specifically in concourse A, B, and the C. Emirates and Qantas operate in Terminal 3. Buses and metros are available for you. The red line metro stops at Terminal 1 and 3. It runs from 5.50 AM to 12 AM every day but closes at 1 AM on Thursdays and Fridays.

Climate pattern in General Santos and Dubai

Dubai's climate is of a desert climate. It is always blessed with sunshine. Hence the high temperature. It receives very little rain. Dubai is very hot during the Summer. In April and May, the temperature can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius, but the good thing is that the lodging and accommodations cost a lot lesser than in Winter. Winter is between November to April. The lowest temperature will be 15 degrees Celsius in January and the highest temperature is 40 degrees Celsius in June.

Highlights attractions in Dubai

Dubai has a lot of interesting places to visit. Here are some suggestions.

• Dubai Mall - Shop until you drop with over 1200 shops to discover. Find anything you need here from high-end clothes to jewellery and electronics. Enjoy the Olympic-sized ice-skating rink or treat yourself to a good movie.
• Desert Safari - Sandboarding here is a must. Take pictures with the camels and ride them if you dare for only PHP 3774.00. Indulge yourself with some tasty Arabic coffee. Do some henna designs on your body.
• Ferrari World Overview - This amusement park is located in Abu Dhabi. Take the E11 highway. The opening hours starts from 11 AM to 8 PM. The ticket price is PHP 15250.00 for an adult and PHP 11888.00 for a child.