Lounge Frog guide
Ahlan Lounge (A) vs Marhaba Lounge (A)
Marhaba Lounge (A) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.5/5 for Ahlan Lounge (A). Marhaba Lounge (A) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light. Both are in Terminal 3 (Concourse A) at DXB. Priority Pass gets 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 Lounge (A) | Marhaba Lounge (A) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 1.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | Not rated |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 (Concourse A) | Terminal 3 (Concourse A) |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | A2 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours | Open 24 hours |
| Bar | Full bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | None on record | 4 |
| Guests | Priority Pass members: guests per the card's allowance. Maximum stay 3 hours; children under 2 free. International and transit flights only. | 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); children under 2 free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Ahlan Lounge (A)
- None
- Only Marhaba Lounge (A)
- DragonPass, LoungeKey
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: 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, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, 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. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Ahlan Lounge (A) or Marhaba Lounge (A)?
Marhaba Lounge (A) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.6/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.5/5 for Ahlan Lounge (A). Marhaba Lounge (A) is ahead on seating & comfort, quiet, space, food, cleanliness, staff & service and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Ahlan Lounge (A) and Marhaba Lounge (A)?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Ahlan Lounge (A) and Marhaba Lounge (A) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 (Concourse A) at Dubai International.
Which has showers, Ahlan Lounge (A) or Marhaba Lounge (A)?
Ahlan Lounge (A) has none on record; Marhaba Lounge (A) has 4 showers.