The airport experience can be a stressful one, with long waiting times, delays and airport security rules to contend with. But in some locations around the world, the time at the airport can be the extension of your holiday, with VIP lounges, luxurious bars, designer shops and even hotels.

A city known for its wealth and opulence, it’s perhaps no surprise that Dubai Airport was dubbed the world’s “most luxurious” airport earlier this year.

Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest…