Lounge Frog guide
Ahlan Business Class Lounge vs Marhaba Lounge (D)
Ahlan Business Class Lounge (4.5/5) and Marhaba Lounge (D) (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Ahlan Business Class Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar, wi-fi and cleanliness; Marhaba Lounge (D) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet and space. Both are in Terminal 1 (Concourse D) at DXB. DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass each get you into both.
Details checked as recently as September 2026. Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Ahlan Business Class Lounge | Marhaba Lounge (D) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 1 (Concourse D) | Terminal 1 (Concourse D) |
| Nearest gate | D13 | Not recorded |
| Hours | Open 24 hours | Open 24 hours |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 2 | 4 |
| Guests | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows. | Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each); Priority Pass visits capped at 3 hours. Walk-up passes sold by the hour (max 8-hour stay). |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
- Only Ahlan Business Class Lounge
- None
- Only Marhaba Lounge (D)
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Emirates Skywards Infinite, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Passport Visa Infinite+, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business, VOYAGE Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Ahlan Business Class Lounge or Marhaba Lounge (D)?
Ahlan Business Class Lounge (4.5/5) and Marhaba Lounge (D) (4.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Ahlan Business Class Lounge is ahead on drinks & bar, wi-fi and cleanliness; Marhaba Lounge (D) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet and space.
Can one membership get me into both Ahlan Business Class Lounge and Marhaba Lounge (D)?
Yes. DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Ahlan Business Class Lounge and Marhaba Lounge (D) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 1 (Concourse D) at Dubai International.
Which has showers, Ahlan Business Class Lounge or Marhaba Lounge (D)?
Ahlan Business Class Lounge has 2 showers; Marhaba Lounge (D) has 4 showers.