If you find yourself with a layover in Dubai and have some free hours between your arrival and departure flights, you might want to take the opportunity to explore Dubai’s numerous attractions. However, the inconvenience of having to carry your suitcase(s) and luggage around could be a drawback. Thankfully, you can securely store them at various locations in Dubai for a few hours or an entire day, allowing you to roam the city hands-free at your leisure. This service can also prove beneficial for those who need to check out of their accommodations in the morning but have late evening flights.
Temporary luggage storage in Dubai at the airport
Dubai International Airport offers the option to temporarily store your suitcases and luggage for a fee. This can be useful if you have a long wait between two flights in Dubai and want to explore the city during your layover in Dubai.
The “Left Luggage” service is provided by Emirates airline and can be found in the arrival area of terminal 3 of the airport. The service can be used by both arriving and departing passengers. The cost is 25 AED per 12 hours for a standard bag (21 x 24 x 11 inches). A non-standard size (larger than 21 x 24 x 11 inches) costs 30 AED for 12 hours. You can also temporarily leave your valuables safely at the Emirates Left Luggage counter for 30 AED each per 12 hours.
In addition to Emirates baggage storage, you can also use the Short term storage at the airport itself. These can be found in both terminal 1 and 3 and are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Look for signs in the arrival or departure hall of the airport for the current location of the baggage storage drop-off counter. The cost is 40 AED for 12 hours for standard baggage, non-standard baggage costs 50 AED for 12 hours.
Due to Al Maktoum International Airport being a relatively new airport and not yet used as a transfer airport, there is currently no option to leave your luggage at the airport.
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Luggage storage in the shopping malls
Beside to luggage storage at the airport, there is also an option to temporarily store your luggage in one of the many shopping malls in Dubai. This is ideal if you want to have your hands free while you are shopping in Dubai.
Dubai Mall
In the largest shopping mall in the world, Dubai Mall, you can temporarily store your luggage or suitcases at the Concierge Lounge Locker service, located on the ground floor of the enormous shopping center. The cost is a maximum of 70 AED per day. More information about this service can be found on the Dubai Mall website.
Mall of the Emirates
Also, in the second-largest shopping mall in Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, there is an option to temporarily store your luggage so you can go shopping or explore Dubai.
You can temporarily leave your luggage or suitcases for free during the opening hours of the shopping center at the Luggage Storage Facility, located at the Customer Service Desk on the first floor near the metro link in the mall. Recently purchased items cannot be stored here.
Have you been shopping fervently at the Mall of the Emirates and wish to deposit your recently acquired items to free up your hands? This is also an option at the Mall of the Emirates. You can utilize the Hands Free Collection counters within the shopping mall to temporarily store your purchases and retrieve them later. Alternatively, you can arrange for them to be delivered to your hotel, residence, or vehicle. These counters are located on the ground floor near Gates A, C, and D.
Store luggage in hotels
Are you lodged in a hotel and facing a morning check-out, yet your flight is scheduled for the afternoon or evening? Alternatively, have you arrived at the hotel early in the morning but can only check in after 2:00 PM? In such scenarios, you can usually avail yourself of temporary luggage storage facilities at the hotel.
Nearly every hotel provides a luggage storage service, allowing you to securely store your belongings either in a designated area or behind the hotel’s reception desk. While this service is typically complimentary, some hotels may levy a small fee for this convenience. Upon your hotel arrival or departure, inquire about their luggage storage service, enabling you to explore the city while your belongings remain safely stored at the hotel.
