Get a Good Night's Rest at Dubai Airport: A Guide to Sleepover Lounges

Sleepover offer not one, but four sleep 'lounges' at Dubai International Airport (DXB), spread throughout various terminals and concourses. This is no surprise, as Dubai is one of the largest transit hubs in the world, with nearly 250,000 passengers passing through their terminal on any given day.

If you’re not familiar with Sleepover, they are a unique airport lounge concept that offer a variety of pod and cabin style sleep-based resting spaces within the airport.

Their spaces can be booked by the hour, so whether you need a one-hour power nap or a full overnight stay between your connecting flights, Sleepover has an option for everyone.

Some of their Dubai lounges include several unique room types, including business pods if you need a quiet place to get some work done, and a more traditional seat-style lounge option known as Lounge Lite.

Of course, free Wi-Fi is included in all options. You can even get yourself free unlimited Starbucks beverages at their Concourse B Lounge!

Read on to find out more about the different types of stay and sleep solutions on offer at Sleepover Dubai International Airport, as well as our personal experience with one of the lounges.

Operating like a more traditional lounge style offering, booking Lounge Lite will get you a lounge style seat in a small individual alcove. Perfect if you’re looking for a slightly quieter place to rest before your flight and looking to avoid sitting in close confines to other passengers. Each alcove includes a power socket and space to store your carry-on luggage.

But wait, there’s more, access also comes with unlimited Starbucks beverages, plus water and soft drinks from the self-serve area. Consider it a VIP seat! The only thing missing is food, but on the money you save, you could go buy yourself a meal anywhere you like in the Terminal, or perhaps have a rain shower instead, which can be purchased as an add-on.

You can find Lounge Lite at Sleepover in Terminal 3, B-Gates, between Gates B14 and B18.

With single and double options available, the YAWN Lite Cabin offers a small but comfortable setup for a few hours of shut eye.

These lockable and individually air-conditioned rooms are miniscule in size at 3 square meters, but they do the job. They come with full bedding included and a 200x70cm bed for the single option, or 200x140cm bed if set up as a double.

Like their other accommodation options, you’ll get a power socket including USB charging, somewhere to hang your clothes, a mirror and a bedside table (single rooms only). Unfortunately, these rooms don’t accommodate children so families will need to book multiple rooms.

You can find the YAWN Lite Cabin Single and YAWN Lite Cabin Double at Sleepover in Terminal 1, D-Gates, opposite Gate D7.

They might be small at only 3 square meters, but YAWN Bunk Cabins are a great option if you’re travelling with a friend or just prefer to sleep separately.

You get a bunk with two single mattresses (200x80cm on the bottom and 190x80cm on the top) and full bedding.

The cabin has its own separate air-conditioning controls and is of course lockable.

With this bunk setup you’ll get individual reading lights which is super handy if only one person wants to sleep, bedside tables, and a fold-down table from the wall which is great if you are wanting to watch movies on your laptop. There’s also room to store your carry-on.

You can find the YAWN Bunk Cabin at Sleepover in Terminal 3, B-Gates and C-Gates.

The ultimate option for the individual travel, the FlexiSuite Pod incorporate a comfortable seat that folds down into a bed, akin to a first-class cabin on a flight. This kind of flexibility makes it a great option for both getting work down as well as resting, especially since they’re available for any length of time between 1 and 24 hours. As expected with Sleepover, you’ll get a power socket, reading lights, somewhere to store your carry-on baggage, as well as plenty of other storage space for smaller items.

In mid-2024, we had the opportunity to experience one of the FlexiSuite Pods firsthand, and there was much to appreciate. The pods are quiet (with earplugs available upon request), with lockable doors, and equipped with adjustable air-conditioning, allowing you to set your ideal sleeping temperature for maximum comfort.

The bedding was on the firm side, which might be noticeable if you're accustomed to a softer mattress, but we found it comfortable enough to get a few hours of rest. The pillowcases were made of cotton, and a lightweight fleece blanket was also provided for added comfort.

We didn’t end up using the desk, but it’s a practical space if you need to catch up on some work. However, the lack of windows might make the space feel a bit cramped for some.

Overall, this is a great spot to recharge for a few hours during transit, if you don’t have enough time to get to and from a hotel.  It feels very secure, clean and well-managed.

You can find the FlexiSuite Pod at Sleepover in Terminal 3, B-Gates and C-Gates.

This option is quite similar to the YAWN Lite Double Cabin, but larger, measuring in at around 4 square metres. The major advantage to this type of accommodation is that it features a pull-out mattress from under the bed for a single child, one of the only options to feature this. Besides this you’ll get a comfortable sleep on the 200x140cm mattress and individual air-conditioning in a lockable room.

If you want the cabin set up for a child, there is an additional cost supplement, though this is a fixed cost for the duration of your stay and not per hour - win!

You can find the YAWN Double Cabin at Sleepover in Terminal 3 at A-Gates, B-Gates and C-Gates. All Double Cabins can be setup to enable a child to also sleep in the room.

If you’re travelling in a family group, then a YAWN Family Cabin is what you’re after. While in-airport accommodation typically doesn’t cater well to families, this new product from Sleepover features room for four adults, one child and an infant. Essentially it consists of a YAWN Double Cabin plus a YAWN Bunk Cabin with a connecting door, plus a small foyer which can accommodate a baby cot. So, have a look at the images above to get an idea of what to expect from this larger space.

You can find the YAWN Double Cabin at Sleepover in Terminal 3, B-Gates, between Gates B14 and B18.

Much like the FlexiSuite Pods, the Igloo Pods offer an experience which is much like a first-class cabin on a plane. The leather clad seat will recline from upright into a full lay-flat style bed, with gives you the flexibility for both working and sleeping. Inside the pod you get dimmable LED lighting, a power socket, a fold-out desk and a storage area for your phone. By default, the Igloo Pod only comes with a disposable headrest cover, so you’ll head to spend a few extra dollars for linen if you’re planning to sleep.

These spaces are such a great replica of what you see on today’s major airlines, they’ll have you hankering to book your next flight in Business or First Class.

You can find the Single Igloo Pods at Sleepover in Terminal 3, A-Gates, opposite Gate A1.

Found in the flagship Sleepover Concourse B Lounge, these therapeutic pods are perfect for a quick layover. Each Pod includes a low frequency vibration mattress to stimulate your body tissue. Couple this with “sleep-inducing acoustics” on your noise cancelling headphones, and you’ll find yourself feeling calm and relaxed. These pods are walk-in only, so you can’t book them on our site or anywhere else online.

You can find the Power Nap Therapy Pods at Sleepover in Terminal 3, B-Gates, between Gates B14 and B18.

As you’ll see from the notes above, the Sleepover accommodation options vary depending on which concourse you’re flying through. Below, we summarise the different sleep and stay options available at each Sleepover lounge at Dubai International.

Two sleeping options are available in Terminal 3, Concourse A.

The first is a Single Igloo Pod which only comes with a disposable headrest cover and a hot/cold towel and sleeps one. You can buy a LoungePair pass for US$36 for up to 3 hours of use between 08:00–22:00 (8am-1pm), or up to 2 hours between 22:00–08:00 (10pm-8am). Lounge memberships like Dragonpass and Priority Pass offer similar access. We recommend booking directly with Sleepover for longer stays, with 6-hour stays costing from US$107.

There are also YAWN Double Cabins available, which sleep two adults and come with full bedding. We recommend booking directly for longer stays, with 6-hour stays costing from US$206.

Sleepover in Concourse A also has a variety of amenities available for your stay including dental and shaving kits, a selection of travel goods for your onwards journey, and offers basic printing, scanning and copying services.

Sleepover in Terminal 3, Concourse B is truly the flagship experience with five different types of rooms available, plus options for working and a more traditional lounge experience.

For those wanting sleep, options include Power Therapy Pods, FlexiSuite Pods, YAWN Double Cabins, YAWN Bunk Cabins and YAWN Family Cabins.

Besides the sleep accommodation, you will also find in Concourse B a Lounge Lite option which simply consists of a comfortable seat in an individual alcove, and of course access to the beverages including unlimited Starbucks.

If you need a space to work, the lounge also features Business Pods which give you a private workspace and unlimited Starbucks to keep you going.

The other great thing about their Concourse B lounge is that it comes with unlimited Starbucks beverages, water and soft drinks from the self-service area.

You can buy a LoungePair pass for US$36 a Lounge Lite seat with shower access, available for up to 3 hours at any time. Alternatively, between 08:00–22:00 (8am-10pm), guests can opt for a Power Nap pod with shower access for a 2-hour stay. Lounge memberships like Dragonpass and Priority Pass offer similar access. We recommend booking directly with Sleepover for longer stays, with 6-hour stays costing from US$140.

Three options are available in the Terminal 3, Concourse C lounge, including the FlexiSuite (suitable for 1 person), YAWN Double Cabin (suitable for 2 adults and 1 child), and the YAWN Bunk Cabin, suitable for 2 adults only. The FlexiSuite only comes with a disposable headrest cover and a hot/cold towel, however the YAWN Double and Bunk Cabins both come with full bedding. There are also other accessories available for your stay including eye shades, dental and shaving kits, and slippers for an extra cost.

You can buy a LoungePair pass for US$36 for a private sleep pod, giving you a quiet space to rest and reset before your flight. Passes allow up to 3 hours of use between 08:00–22:00 (8am-10pm), or up to 2 hours between 22:00–08:00 (10pm-8am). Lounge memberships like Dragonpass and Priority Pass offer similar access. We recommend booking directly with Sleepover for longer stays, with 6-hour stays costing from US$107.

Single YAWN Lite Cabins and Double YAWN Lite Cabins are available in Sleepover Terminal 1, Concourse D, and both include full bedding and a hot/cold towel. Basic printing, scanning and copying services are also available at a cost. If you’re looking to pick up a few goodies, there’s also travel accessories like pillows, blankets and travel adaptors available to purchase for your onwards journey.

You can buy a LoungePair pass for US$36 for a single or double sleep cabin, providing a quiet private space with cotton bedding for short rest. Single cabins allow up to 2 hours of use, while double cabins are limited to 1 hour. Shower access can be added for an additional fee, or is complimentary with a 1-hour stay in a single cabin. Lounge memberships like Dragonpass and Priority Pass offer similar access. We recommend booking directly with Sleepover for longer stays, with 6-hour stays costing from US$83.

Some of the flights via Dubai International can see people travelling for nearly 24 to 35 hours of more, depending on where they are travelling to or from.

This makes airport sleep options like Sleepover absolutely ingenious. We’ve worked with Sleepover for a number of years, and the number of people who desperately try to get access to a sleep option at the last minute when they’re at the airport always upsets us, as we know how harrowing it can be to sleep on an uncomfortable seat for so many hours before your next flight.

So, if you’re reading this, you’re already thinking about sleep options, and how you’ll best get some rest on your layover. Don’t think about it anymore - book into Sleepover, as nothing beats a great sleep, and you surely want to be awake on your next leg so you can enjoy some food and movies, right!?