2. Shops and Restaurants. Dubai is one airport I have seen thus far which has stores like Zara to Chanel. It caters for luxury to high street store lovers. You can also go to the city center and its outskirt for "affordable" designer pieces. I have not been to the outskirts myself but I would love to especially if I can get AAA Grade quality designer inspired items. Need I say that I had my first shake shack meal at the Dubai airport. Now I look forward to many more meals from the fast food restaurant. I personally love the fact that they do not sell any pork and by products.
3. Converse with others. I know it may not be part of everyone's mantra but I have learnt so much more about life in general and travel experiences from strangers than from mere reading and/or from family and friends. I have also developed a friendship with another blogger from Russia whom I would love to visit at some point in my life through talking to them at the airport. I was also told stories and interesting life lessons by one old man traveling back to Vienna whom I will never forget. I had kids run to me due to curiosity I presume and suddenly me and their moms where laughing and chatting as if we are long lost friends. And all of this does not cost a cent. Just you being your friendly and welcoming self is good enough.
