Lounge Frog guide
Etihad Business Lounge vs Etihad First Lounge
Etihad Business Lounge (4.6/5) and Etihad First Lounge (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Etihad Business Lounge is ahead on space, wi-fi and cleanliness; Etihad First Lounge is ahead on quiet, food, showers and staff & service. Both are in Terminal A at AUH. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Etihad Business Lounge | Etihad First Lounge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal A | Terminal A |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Open 24 hours | Open 24 hours |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 18 | 2 |
| Guests | Etihad business/first passengers; Etihad Guest Gold/Platinum: 1 guest. | Etihad First passengers; Etihad Guest Platinum: 1 guest. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only Etihad Business Lounge
- Etihad Lounge
- Only Etihad First Lounge
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Etihad Business Lounge or Etihad First Lounge?
Etihad Business Lounge (4.6/5) and Etihad First Lounge (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Etihad Business Lounge is ahead on space, wi-fi and cleanliness; Etihad First Lounge is ahead on quiet, food, showers and staff & service.
Can one membership get me into both Etihad Business Lounge and Etihad First Lounge?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record. Etihad Business Lounge admits through Etihad Lounge; Etihad First Lounge lists no access program, so entry is by ticket or invitation.
Are Etihad Business Lounge and Etihad First Lounge in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal A at Zayed International.
Which has showers, Etihad Business Lounge or Etihad First Lounge?
Etihad Business Lounge has 18 showers; Etihad First Lounge has 2 showers.