Lounge Frog guide
Ahlan Lounge (A) vs Plaza Premium Lounge (A)
Ahlan Lounge (A) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.5/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.1/5 for Plaza Premium Lounge (A). Ahlan Lounge (A) is ahead on seating & comfort and food. 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) | Plaza Premium Lounge (A) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Coffee | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Power outlets | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | Not rated | 2.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | Not rated |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 1.0/5 | Not rated |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| 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 | None on record |
| 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 members: guests per the card's allowance; maximum stay 2 hours; children under 2 free. Paid entry from AED 260. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Priority Pass
- Only Ahlan Lounge (A)
- None
- Only Plaza Premium Lounge (A)
- Plaza Premium
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 Plaza Premium Lounge (A)?
Ahlan Lounge (A) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 3.5/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.1/5 for Plaza Premium Lounge (A). Ahlan Lounge (A) is ahead on seating & comfort and food.
Can one membership get me into both Ahlan Lounge (A) and Plaza Premium 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 Plaza Premium Lounge (A) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 (Concourse A) at Dubai International.