The Big Apple

Dubai to New York: The Ultimate Planner

It's a 14-hour flight to the capital of the world. Here is how to make every minute count.

The Long Haul

Flying DXB to JFK is a marathon.

Emirates (EK201): A380 comfort. ~$1200 Economy.

Time Difference: NYC is -9 hours behind Dubai. Jet lag is real.

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🗽 5 Days in NYC

Day 1

Midtown Madness

Start Times Square (just to see it). Walk to Rockefeller Center for the "Top of the Rock" view. Evening: Broadway show (Book tickets on 'TodayTix' app for discounts).

Day 2

The Icons

Take the free Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Explore DUMBO neighborhood for pizza (Juliana's or Grimaldi's).

Day 3

Central Park & Museums

Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in the morning. Picnic in Central Park. Walk down 5th Avenue (Apple Store cube).

Day 4

SoHo & Chelsea

Walk the High Line park. Visit Chelsea Market for food. Shop in SoHo (cobblestone streets). Dinner in Little Italy or Chinatown.

💰 Budget Reality Check

NYC is Expensive

Hotel: A basic 3-star hotel in Manhattan starts at $300 (1100 AED) per night.
Tipping: You MUST tip 20% at restaurants. It is not optional like in Dubai.
Subway: Use "OMNY". Just tap your credit card at the turnstile. Cost is $2.90.

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