10 hours in Dubai airport?

[Stopping over]

My son (age 17) has a 10 hour stopover in Dubai airport. He's quite keen to do a bit of sightseeing, especially the Burj building, but will he have time? Do they operate tours from the airport or anything like that? I've checked the airport's website but I can't find any information on tours, or even how to get to the city from the airport.

I'm a bit wary of him leaving the airport and getting taxis and wandering off in case he doesn't make it back to the airport in time!

TIA

[Dubai is quiet nowadays]

The economic downturn has hit very hard and the traffic ain't half as bad as it useed to be.

[mig88]

10 hours in Dubai airport is a lot of time ,but that depends on when he arrives and departs .At Dubai airport past customs all the tour operators have a kiosk at the airport .You could ask Arabian Adventures owned by Emirates airline about the tours - If he is flying Emirates can avail the Dubai stop over package .Where pick up drop to the airport is included and a night at a hotel .One can book from 2 star to deluxe hotels at reasonable price .

[Dr. Phil]

If h clears customs and immigration perhaps he must take his baggage too?
Why not ask DNATA or the Meet & Greet people at Marhaba?

[rosbif71]

he should take a taxi to Wafi mall and then buy a ticket for the Big Bus Tour. It will be Damn hot though!