Want to freshen up and relax before a long day of travel or during your layover at Abu Dhabi airport? The Al Dhabi Lounge offers a wide range of amenities that will help you feel rejuvenated and ready to fly. Take a hot shower, unwind with a glass of fine wine, or sample a variety of food from the buffet. As an added bonus, private rooms are available for rent if you need to catch a few zzz’s.
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, you can access the Al Dhabi Lounge by purchasing a lounge pass to guarantee a seat or paying at the door when space is available. Below you will find some useful information to plan your visit including: lounge location, hours, services, and lounge access rates.
Lounge Location
Abu Dhabi Airport, Terminal 1, Airside.
Directions: After Immigration turn right and take the lift to the 1st Floor. Transit passengers arriving in Terminal 3, pass through the Transfer Desk and follow signs to Terminal 1 and proceed to the 1st Floor.
Services & Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Beverages (alcohol)
- Beverages (non-alcoholic)
- Disabled Access
- Fax ($)
- Flight Information Monitor
- Internet/WiFi
- Newspapers/Magazines
- Private Rooms – Aerotel ($)
- Showers
- Telephone ($)
- Television
Additional Information: Complimentary alcoholic drinks are limited to bottle beer only. Smart casual dress at all times. A separate smoking room is available. Telephone calls and fax facilities are subject to payment.
Hours
The lounge is open 24 hours.
Lounge Access & Rates
Pay at the door
When space is available, this lounge accepts guests at the door. The walk-in rates are:
- 2 Hour lounge use = AED 210
- 5 Hour lounge use = AED 367.50
- Children (ages 2 – 11) receive a 30% discount
Lounge Passes
Lounge passes can be purchased by any traveller regardless of airline or class of service.
» Benefits: Guarantees a seat in the lounge for your desired time period • Changes & Refunds up until 24 hours prior to arrival.
» Disadvantages: Non-refundable within 24 hours of arrival.
The online rate is GBP 26.00 (3 hour stay) per person. » Buy a lounge pass
Passes are handled through our third party partners. Be sure to read the terms and conditions before purchasing your pass. For changes and cancellations, contact the email on your pass confirmation at least 24 hours in advance of your arrival.
Membership Programs
» Priority Pass – With Priority Pass you have access to over 1300 airport lounges around the world. There are three membership plans to choose from: Standard – US$99 ($32 per lounge visit) • Standard Plus – $ 299 (10 free lounge visits and $32 per subsequent lounge visit) • Prestige – $429 (unlimited lounge visits) per year. Guest access can be purchased for US$ 32 per visit. At the time of our last lounge update on December 2021, this lounge was included in the Priority Pass program. You should check the Priority Pass web site for the most up to date access information if you are a member or plan to be a member. (Some conditions for entry may apply. See the Priority Pass web site for the most up to date membership access details.)
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More Ways to Enter
- Travellers flying First or Business Class with any airline except for Etihad Airways may be eligible for lounge access. You will be issued an invitation to this lounge at the check-in counter.
- SkyTeam
- All First and Business Class passengers travelling on, or connecting to/from, a same-day international flight operated by a SkyTeam member airline have access to a lounge.
- SkyTeam Elite Plus members travelling on, or connecting to/from, a same-day international flight operated by a SkyTeam member airline.
- SkyTeam Elite Plus members can invite a guest travelling on a SkyTeam member airline operated flight.
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This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. We are not representatives of the lounge featured on this page. Fees for some lounge services and facilities may apply. All information, including amenities, hours and access information, are subject to change at any time without notice. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide, click here.