Lounge Frog guide
Ahlan Lounge at B vs Marhaba Lounge (B)
Marhaba Lounge (B) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.7/5 for Ahlan Lounge at B. Ahlan Lounge at B is ahead on staff & service; Marhaba Lounge (B) is ahead on seating & comfort, space, food, drinks & bar, workspace and cleanliness. Both are in Terminal 3 (Concourse B) 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 at B | Marhaba Lounge (B) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | Not rated | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | Not rated | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 2.0/5 | Not rated |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 (Concourse B) | Terminal 3 (Concourse B) |
| Nearest gate | B26 | B21 |
| Hours | 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily | 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; smart casual dress. | 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 at B
- None
- Only Marhaba Lounge (B)
- 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 at B or Marhaba Lounge (B)?
Marhaba Lounge (B) is the stronger lounge overall, rated 4.7/5 on Lounge Frog against 3.7/5 for Ahlan Lounge at B. Ahlan Lounge at B is ahead on staff & service; Marhaba Lounge (B) is ahead on seating & comfort, space, food, drinks & bar, workspace and cleanliness.
Can one membership get me into both Ahlan Lounge at B and Marhaba Lounge (B)?
Yes. Priority Pass is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Ahlan Lounge at B and Marhaba Lounge (B) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 (Concourse B) at Dubai International.
Which has showers, Ahlan Lounge at B or Marhaba Lounge (B)?
Ahlan Lounge at B has none on record; Marhaba Lounge (B) has 4 showers.