Dubai International Hotel

Since we had at least 8 hours between flights, I booked a room at the Dubai International Hotel so that we could relax, nap and refresh. The hotel has at least three locations each of which are a short elevator ride about the concourse and on the secured side.   

I had booked a room in the Concourse B location, guessing that our DXB-CPT would be departing from B.  As we deplaned in Terminal A, I figured that we'd just follow signs to B and the hotel.  But lo and behold, a DIH staffer holding a signboard with our name met us as we walked off the jet bridge.  He escorted us thru A to security, the inter-terminal train, thru Concourse B to the hotel, which is located on Level 5, one level about the Level 4 Lounges.

Not spacious or luxurious but certainly comfortable for a short stay.   Best of all, without having the clear customs and immigration or re-clear security.  And at a reasonable price of AED600 ($175) all in.