bespokeset:


Thank you much for your advice.

Firstly, I am not a first timer to Dubai and in all my travels to Dubai I've never stayed in Deira or any shabby hotel. The only times I go to Deira is to shop there or sit out at Banyas Square in the evenings to just watch the drama when I don't have much to do.Furthermore I do know the sites my crew will find interesting and know my way around too quite well.

Secondly, Im just seeking ways to cut down on my budget and make savings which is not a bad idea. School fees, and huge ones too, await my arrival.

Thirdly in all my travels to other countries I've only done a lay over flight once which I didn't enjoy cos the first leg was over night and so bag slugging over multiple gate searches isn't a plus.

Finally, I asked for an experience through Cairo using Egypt Air to help me in my decision making.

Thanks once again.

bespokeset:
I promised my family of 3 an Xmas holiday in Dubai this year. Over the course of the year I have however gone into some new ventures / side hustles which has eaten deep into my reserves and I'll only be able to afford a shoe string budget holiday in the UAE. Now one of my areas of saving cost is flight expenses. The lowest rates I see available are through Egyptair followed by Ethiopian airways. Both with one stop in Cairo and Addis Ababa recepectively.

Although the Egyptian airline flight time is longer but it presents a price differential of over 300k from Ethiopian Airways. I am seeking any experience going via Cairo to Dubai in terms of flight experience and lay over time. Is the savings worth the hassle? Your advice is much appreciated. Thank you.

AreaFada2:
Good thread.

When is the best time for elderly people (80+) to visit Dubai, considering the temperature/heat there? Especially in terms of going to the desert/doing safari.

chicoMX:
aunty sapphire86 come and drop your 2 kobo

bespokeset:
I promised my family of 3 an Xmas holiday in Dubai this year. Over the course of the year I have however gone into some new ventures / side hustles which has eaten deep into my reserves and I'll only be able to afford a shoe string budget holiday in the UAE. Now one of my areas of saving cost is flight expenses. The lowest rates I see available are through Egyptair followed by Ethiopian airways. Both with one stop in Cairo and Addis Ababa recepectively.

Although the Egyptian airline flight time is longer but it presents a price differential of over 300k from Ethiopian Airways. I am seeking any experience going via Cairo to Dubai in terms of flight experience and lay over time. Is the savings worth the hassle? Your advice is much appreciated. Thank you.

venorite:
Don't mind those castigating you, nigerians are generally bitter. they will also rather buy the whole land in the world than do some travels and experience life. that is why the white man is always above us, cos the literaaly experience life. i was in dubai august and flew ethiad. have u checked their flight rates? but the fly to abu dhabi and the use a bus to dubai. i know most african airlines lodge u in an hotel if u have 20hours plus lay over. ethiad didnt for me when i had a 21hour layover. visit the websites, checks the dos and donts i believe u will get ur answer there. enjoy your flights and make sure you take your family to the safari.

Sapphire86:


What's your budget for the trip because one man's prudence is another man's starting point?? You can PM me of you don't want to disclose here.

Sterope:
I have never flown Cairo but you should consider the ages of your kids when chosing a flight with long wait time.

NwaAmaikpe:



I'd advice you suspend the trip and reschedule it when you'd have saved enough.

As a first-timer to Dubai, I'd also advice you fly Emirates,.
It's quite hassle-free and a good deal for kids plus in 7hours you're home and dry.
Family comfort supercedes whatever "apririko" price difference other airlines offer.

Considering your budget too.
Unless you want to stay in shabby hotels like Gold Plaza in Deira or in Bur Dubai and be using the metro lines or trekking with your family of 3 all through your stay there as the cost of cabs may make you less enthusiastic about exploring fun places.

I also haven't mentioned your tours? Dubai will not be memorable if you can't at least make tours of the Safari, visit the Burj Khalifa, or a boat cruise in the Marina.

You can't afford a quality memorable trip at this time of the year, unless you don't mind window shopping around the Dubai Mall with your family looking like a bunch of almajiris.
Try it some other time when you're ready.
Good luck with that man.

Maybe mods can help you reach out to others who successfully made the trip on a very low budget.

indomitable234:
I am planning exactly same trip with my friends and family this Christmas,i wonder why no one is talking about Rwandair,awesome service,2hrs lay over in Kigali and the airport isn't crowded,to cut ur airfare cost i will advice you wait till nov23, black Friday deals and get the ticket at reduced cost
Last year nov4 black Friday I got my ticket at 150k to dubai Rwandair,even Egyptair was 150k but I can't deal with the long layover in Cairo

Kazyb:
Say hello to me when you arrive, am in abudhabi, use Egyptair for cost reduction, forget the layover time and put your mind at rest

bespokeset:
I promised my family of 3 an Xmas holiday in Dubai this year. Over the course of the year I have however gone into some new ventures / side hustles which has eaten deep into my reserves and I'll only be able to afford a shoe string budget holiday in the UAE. Now one of my areas of saving cost is flight expenses. The lowest rates I see available are through Egyptair followed by Ethiopian airways. Both with one stop in Cairo and Addis Ababa recepectively.

Although the Egyptian airline flight time is longer but it presents a price differential of over 300k from Ethiopian Airways. I am seeking any experience going via Cairo to Dubai in terms of flight experience and lay over time. Is the savings worth the hassle? Your advice is much appreciated. Thank you.

Kazyb:
Say hello to me when you arrive, am in abudhabi, use Egyptair for cost reduction, forget the layover time and put your mind at rest

RealTrump:


First off, u did the right thing by putting money in your business. Don't ever regret that.

I only used Egypt air once but no layover. Try to confirm if they will offer a hotel. I know Qatar does that n will feed u too.

If they don't, perhaps u can stay in one of those airport lounges. 300k difference is quite a lot for a few hours of "discomfort" it's not like d kids actually know what a layover is. Just tell them the pilot is taking a long time to refuel d jet. There is no sin in travelling on a budget.

NwaAmaikpe:



I'd advice you suspend the trip and reschedule it when you'd have saved enough.

As a first-timer to Dubai, I'd also advice you fly Emirates,.
It's quite hassle-free and a good deal for kids plus in 7hours you're home and dry.
Family comfort supercedes whatever "apririko" price difference other airlines offer.

Considering your budget too.
Unless you want to stay in shabby hotels like Gold Plaza in Deira or in Bur Dubai and be using the metro lines or trekking with your family of 3 all through your stay there as the cost of cabs may make you less enthusiastic about exploring fun places.

I also haven't mentioned your tours? Dubai will not be memorable if you can't at least make tours of the Safari, visit the Burj Khalifa, or a boat cruise in the Marina.

You can't afford a quality memorable trip at this time of the year, unless you don't mind window shopping around the Dubai Mall with your family looking like a bunch of almajiris.
Try it some other time when you're ready.
Good luck with that man.

Maybe mods can help you reach out to others who successfully made the trip on a very low budget.

bespokeset:
I promised my family of 3 an Xmas holiday in Dubai this year. Over the course of the year I have however gone into some new ventures / side hustles which has eaten deep into my reserves and I'll only be able to afford a shoe string budget holiday in the UAE. Now one of my areas of saving cost is flight expenses. The lowest rates I see available are through Egyptair followed by Ethiopian airways. Both with one stop in Cairo and Addis Ababa recepectively.
I flew EGYPTAIR couple of times , flew Egypt 3 weeks ago via Cairo to Istanbul. If your lay over time is more than 6 hours, you will be lodge in an hotel surely.

Although the Egyptian airline flight time is longer but it presents a price differential of over 300k from Ethiopian Airways. I am seeking any experience going via Cairo to Dubai in terms of flight experience and lay over time. Is the savings worth the hassle? Your advice is much appreciated. Thank you.

Sapphire86:


From Nov till like Feb, I'm sure of

May, June, July, the elderly ones will curse you oooo

jidoex66:


I flew EGYPTAIR couple of times , flew Egypt 3 weeks ago via Cairo to Istanbul. If your lay over time is more than 6 hours, you will be lodge in an hotel surely

bethnals:
Bros If Dubai cost to much.
Why not take them somewhere else this year and do Dubai next year?
Kigali, Nairobi, Zanzibar all dey....
Not sure if they are cheaper but its an idea

damola1:
Used ethihad in September. Cost 190-200k.

bespokeset:
I promised my family of 3 an Xmas holiday in Dubai this year. Over the course of the year I have however gone into some new ventures / side hustles which has eaten deep into my reserves and I'll only be able to afford a shoe string budget holiday in the UAE. Now one of my areas of saving cost is flight expenses. The lowest rates I see available are through Egyptair followed by Ethiopian airways. Both with one stop in Cairo and Addis Ababa recepectively.

Although the Egyptian airline flight time is longer but it presents a price differential of over 300k from Ethiopian Airways. I am seeking any experience going via Cairo to Dubai in terms of flight experience and lay over time. Is the savings worth the hassle? Your advice is much appreciated. Thank you.

bespokeset:


Thank you for your concern.

If you did check my original post you'd notice I was not looking for a tour package. I only asked for advice on choice of flight bearing in mind cost differentials between Egypt Air and Ethiopian Airlines on the backdrop of total flight time, lay over arrangements etc.

bespokeset:


Wow.... this is another angle. Will check this out too. Thank you so much.

NwaAmaikpe:



I'd advice you suspend the trip and reschedule it when you'd have saved enough.

As a first-timer to Dubai, I'd also advice you fly Emirates,.
It's quite hassle-free and a good deal for kids plus in 7hours you're home and dry.
Family comfort supercedes whatever "apririko" price difference other airlines offer.

Considering your budget too.
Unless you want to stay in shabby hotels like Gold Plaza in Deira or in Bur Dubai and be using the metro lines or trekking with your family of 3 all through your stay there as the cost of cabs may make you less enthusiastic about exploring fun places.

I also haven't mentioned your tours? Dubai will not be memorable if you can't at least make tours of the Safari, visit the Burj Khalifa, or a boat cruise in the Marina.

You can't afford a quality memorable trip at this time of the year, unless you don't mind window shopping around the Dubai Mall with your family looking like a bunch of almajiris.
Try it some other time when you're ready.
Good luck with that man.

Maybe mods can help you reach out to others who successfully made the trip on a very low budget.

AngelicBeing:
I have vacationed in several countries Dubai inclusive, I have also been to Rwanda for vacation via Rwanda airlines, Rwanda airlines is pocket friendly, not trying to discourage you, with the recent killing of a journalist in Saudi Arabia embassy in Turkey, I don't think I will step into any middle Eastern country again.

I know Dubai is different, I have been there a couple of times but I don't like anything Arabia again, the way they butchered Khashoggi in Istanbul is a big turn off to me, good luck with your trip to Dubai but you can use Rwanda airlines because it is pocket friendly

Sapphire86:


I'm not discussing tour packages.... Your budget determines your flight na. To me, it's Emirates but if you are on a budget, fly Ethiopian airline for better convenience but i guess Egypt air will be cheaper.