GOFRONT:
Chaii.....Oga NwaAmaikpe, you don know all the nooks and crannies of Nigeria finish.....

See as you dey analyse the nook and crannies of far away Dubaii......You too much sha.....and that is why I dey take all your posts serious because I know you ve seen it all in this life......and because you ve

isii:



We used Egypt air during our trip in August..the lay over time is not too much..accommodation is OK..we were 6adults and 2children and we had 4 rooms...the tour depends on the time of ur flight...we got in by 8pm..and before we got to the hotel it was abt 10pm..so it depends on ur flight time coz you have a day's visa in Egypt.
The most pleasing part was the food...����..in our hotel we had a buffet..too much food..but we couldn't really sleep coz our flight was for 5.30am and the bus came around by 3am..
But coming back..we left Dubai by 5.30am and got to Egypt by 8am..and waited in the airport tii 10am for our flight to Abuja.

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.

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:
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.

baratech:


I think you should talk to a travel agency, so they can help you plan your trip. Flight, accommodation, activities and all....

arrestdarrester:


Do that layover when travelling alone and don't punish your family because you're cutting cost

comely77:
Egypt air is okay, their modus operandi as I have discovered is to bring in people from all over Africa, keep them in a free hotel for the night, then disperse them to their various destinations in Europe and Asia.It is not bad at all.
I won't advise Addis Ababa because their airport is shitty.and considering the coat differential, Egypt is a better choice
You will also be offered a guided tour of their historical sites in Egypt for a small fee at the hotel.
have fun!!!

comely77:
Egypt air is okay, their modus operandi as I have discovered is to bring in people from all over Africa, keep them in a free hotel for the night, then disperse them to their various destinations in Europe and Asia.It is not bad at all.
I won't advise Addis Ababa because their airport is shitty.and considering the coat differential, Egypt is a better choice
You will also be offered a guided tour of their historical sites in Egypt for a small fee at the hotel.
have fun!!!

bespokeset:


Thank you much for this information.

bespokeset:


Thank you so much.

That's one of my main concerns. If I was going alone like I've done many times before I can afford to take some risks. Hence I'm asking for experiences.
Again thank you.

bespokeset:


Of course Emirates is numero uno on this route but like I said earlier Im trying to see if I can cut some cost here and there. The two airlines that present the opportunity are Egypt and Ethiopian Airlines. Cost savings could be as much as 600k for Egypt Air and over 300k for Ethiopian Airways. Yes there's the trade off of longer lay over between the two airlines. I am seeking any experience going through Cairo... the lay over time, accommodation arrangements by airline and if one could sneak in a brief city view. Addis Ababa isn't bad but I don't mind if I can trim the flight expense a bit further through the Cairo path.

Thank you for your heads up too.

Tmmycash:
Must you post every of your secret schedule on nairaland?

Tmmycash:
Must you post every of your secret schedule on nairaland?

bespokeset:


Thank you much for your advice.

I won't have sought some advice if I was traveling alone. I already mentioned that in a reply earlier. I do also know it's possible to have a not too stressful lay over, the culture peep and education comes as a bonus.

Thanks again.

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.

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 am following,please kindly reach out to me when u reach a conclusion pls
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.