A new study carried out by AllClear Travel Insurance has appointed Dubai International Airport with the title of most luxurious airport in the world. Dubai beat London Heathrow Airport and Hamad International Airport.
The study started with over 1,800 airports around the world, a list which was then narrowed down to 69 competitors based on their number of lounges. The shortlist was then further ranked based on the number of designer shops, the number of 4- and 5-star hotels located nearby and whether or not a champagne bar is available to travellers.
“Dubai as a destination is well known across the world for luxury and wealth, so it’s not too surprising that the airport ranks as the most luxurious on the globe. The airport is the fastest-growing aviation hub in the world, and it even has its own 5-star hotel located inside the airport itself. With zen gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, cinemas and a bounty of restaurants – this is one airport that will certainly leave you feeling refreshed ahead of jumping on your flight. The factor that clinched the win for Dubai Airport is the number of four- and five-star hotels within a three-mile radius of the airport, with over 70 luxury hotels for travellers to choose from”, the insurance company explained its decision.
However, passengers going through London Heathrow shouldn’t despair because the airport is only one small luxury point behind Dubai International. “With an impressive ‘luxury’ score of 82 out of 100, Heathrow scored a bounty of points for having both one of the largest numbers of lounges to choose from, while also having the majority of the world’s most luxury shopping brands available for passengers to browse while they wait to board”, AllClear Travel Insurance said.
