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Among aviation enthusiasts Dubai is pretty well rated and for those who make a journey here there’s often a lot to see, but where to see it from is the main problem. The United Arab Emirates has so much money to spend on itself that at times you begin to wonder what they will do next with it. Building man-made islands offshore in the shape of a palm tree on which luxury villas will be built is only the start. The next group of islands is going to be shaped like the world (watch this space)! Everything is flash, and that applies to the Sheik Rashid Terminal at the airport. Dubai occupies a unique position as a staging post not only for many long haul flights, but also acts as Emirates’ hub. Many of the aircraft, along with other carriers making regular stops between Asia and Europe, arrive and depart in the hours of darkness. So what’s to be seen at Dubai?
For those arriving or departing with Emirates, the Sheik Rashid Terminal gives views of many of the ramps and aprons, but spotters are actively discouraged from using binoculars here. At present there are plenty of interesting aircraft visiting on a regular basis including Aero Asia, and Shaheen Yak-42s, which usually park at Terminal 2. There are currently no airbridges here (although plans are afoot) so passengers are bussed to their aircraft. Also on the northern side of the airport are many small cargo operators and this is where the Ilyushins and Antonovs are usually found. To list more types would take far too long, but up-to-date schedules are published in the Emirates News, an English language newspaper.
Dubai’s problems begin when you want to see the aircraft at close quarters, which is almost impossible these days. The layout of the airport means that from the access roads it is difficult to find anywhere you could safely stop and take out the binoculars. Security is very conscious of anyone parked around the general area of the airport and the sight of cameras immediately brings them out in force, with some people even having their film/storage cards confiscated. The area around the Emirates hangar is already turning into a building site, and what views this area used to give are not long for this world, or maybe have gone already. If landings are made on runways 30L/30R, things become even more difficult as the area immediately under the approach path is desert and presents many problems for those spending several hours sitting in a car. However, your trip can be made a lot more comfortable by staying at one of a variety of hotels in Dubai, from where, if landings are taking place on 12L/12R you can spend most of your time watching and logging from the comfort of an air-conditioned room, or better still a pool area. The Sheraton Deira has a rooftop pool area open 0700-2230. Movements can be viewed on approach or take-off depending on wind direction, but aircraft without an under wing registration can be a little difficult which is where a small air band radio can be useful. But as air band radios are illegal in the UAE and may well be confiscated if noticed when your luggage is x-rayed, it is best not to bring an expensive scanner. Movements on the field can be read off with a strong telescope, but heat haze presents a real problem until late afternoon. Other hotels in the general airport area include the Marriott, again with a roof terrace, and the Millennium Dubai Airport, which also has a terrace.
The problem here is shade and with midday temperatures in excess of 43 degrees centigrade it is something that can be regarded as essential. What you can see from these hotels is firstly the cargo apron with six bays, each big enough to take a B747 and building work is underway on the extension this apron. Beyond the cargo area is the general aviation facility, which usually contains two or three corporate jets each day. Delivery flights, when passing through, also park here.
Passenger aircraft have a choice of parking, nose on to the Sheik Rashid Terminal or on the main apron, facing away from the two parallel runways, aligned 12/30. "
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