Looking for a place to relax and unwind away from all the hustle and bustle of the airport? Check out these lounges at Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH).
Airline Lounges
Ethiad’s lounges at Abu Dhabi Airport are free to travellers with Ethiad Guest Tier Status (Silver, Gold, Platinum) and Ethiad First or Business Class ticketholders. Economy Class travellers can pay for lounge access. There are 5 Etihad lounges:
First Class Lounge & Spa
Location: Terminal 3, Airside. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Open to Etihad first-class passengers and Etihad Guest Platinum members • Economy or business class passengers can buy access for $150 or 20,000 Etihad Guest miles for up to four hours, or $180 or 24,000 miles for four to eight hours • Pay at the door at a rate of AED 590 (adult) for 4 hours.
Premium Lounge
Location: Terminal 3, Airside. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Complimentary for Etihad Premium customers (First and Business Class) and certain partner airlines’ business class passengers • Etihad Guest Gold Members can access at a discounted rate of AED 365 per adult and AED 185 per child (ages 5 to 12) for up to 8 hours • Pay at the door at a rate of AED 490 (adult) for 4 hours • Some credit cards provide access.
US Premium Lounge
(currently closed for refurbishment) Terminal 3
Arrivals Lounge
Location: Arrivals Hall, after customs in Terminals 1 and 3. Hours: available for eligible passengers post-arrival. Lounge Access: Etihad Guest members, First and Business Class passengers arriving in Terminals 1 and 3 • Platinum members travelling in Economy with an Etihad chauffeur booking can also access • Pay at the door for AED 150 per adult and AED 70 per child (ages 5 to 12) for up to 8 hours.
Walk-in Rates, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
There are currently two airport lounges that are open to all passengers who are willing to purchase a day pass, lounge membership or pay at the door.
Al Dhabi Lounge – T1
- Location: Terminal 1, Airside. Directions: After Immigration, turn right and take the elevator to the 1st Floor. Transit passengers arriving in Terminal 3, pass through the Transfer Desk and follow signs to Terminal 1 and proceed to the 1st Floor.
- Hours: The lounge is open 24 hours.
- Special Facilities: Private Rooms – Aerotel ($) • Showers
- Lounge Access :
- Pay at the Door: When space is available, this lounge accepts guests at the door. The walk-in rates are:
- 3 Hour lounge use = AED 210.00
- 6 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. The online rate is GBP 26.00 per person. » Buy a lounge pass
- Frequent Flyers, Memberships and Reward cards:
- Travellers flying First or Business Class with any airline except 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 traveling 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.
- Priority Pass and selected Diners Club International or American Express cards offer complimentary in-line access with the card entitlements.
- Pay at the Door: When space is available, this lounge accepts guests at the door. The walk-in rates are:
Pearl Lounge
- Location: Terminal 1 – International Departures, Airside, Level 1 near Gate D43
- Hours: Open 24 hours
- Special Facilities: Private Rooms – Aerotel ($) • Showers
- Lounge Access:
- Memberships: Dragon Pass (MasterCard ME, Visa) •
Dream Folks (Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Rupay) • Lounge Key (Visa, MasterCard) • Priority Pass (Visa, MasterCard).
- Memberships: Dragon Pass (MasterCard ME, Visa) •
(updated 28 November 2024)