✈️ Booking Flights for One
The "Empty Middle Seat" Hack
When selecting seats on a 3-3 configuration (like 737s used by FlyDubai), book either the Window or the Aisle in the back rows. Middle seats fill last. If the flight isn't full, you often get a free empty seat next to you.
Use "Single Rider" Flexibility
Families can't fly standby, but you can. If a flight is overbooked, volunteer to take the next one. Airlines often give you AED 1,000+ in compensation vouchers plus a hotel stay.
🛡️ Safety on Arrival (Especially Female Travelers)
Rated: Extremely Safe
Dubai is safer than London, New York, or Paris. You can walk alone at 2 AM without worry. CCTV is everywhere.
- TIPWomen's Taxi: Look for the taxis with Pink Roofs at Dubai Airport. They are driven by women, for women and families only.
- TIPMetro Cabin: The Dubai Metro has a designated 'Women & Children' cabin (usually the front or rear carriage). Men are fined for entering.
🏨 Where to Stay Solo?
| Vibe | Area | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Backpacker / Social | Dubai Marina / JBR | Hostels, beaches, nightlife. Easy to meet people. |
| Budget / Foodie | Deira / Bur Dubai | Cheap hotels, amazing street food, historic vibe. |
| Digital Nomad | JLT (Jumeirah Lake Towers) | Cafes, co-working spaces, expat community. |
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