Lounge Frog guide
Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) vs Emirates First Class Lounge (A)
Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) (4.6/5) and Emirates First Class Lounge (A) (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) is ahead on wi-fi, power outlets and views & light; Emirates First Class Lounge (A) is ahead on seating & comfort, food, drinks & bar and restrooms. Both are in Terminal 3 (Concourse A) at DXB. Emirates Lounge gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) | Emirates First Class Lounge (A) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Showers | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Views & light | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal 3 (Concourse A) | Terminal 3 (Concourse A) |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | Open 24 hours | Open 24 hours |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 20 | 20 |
| Guests | Emirates first/business passengers (Business Special fares excluded) and Skywards Gold/Platinum; Skywards Silver members get complimentary entry for themselves only (Dubai). Guests: Gold 1 adult or child; Platinum 1 adult plus 2 children under 17. Paid entry (USD 175, or 150 for Skywards members) for Economy, Premium Economy, Business Special fares, and Blue members. | Emirates First Class passengers and Skywards Platinum members; Platinum guests: 1 adult plus 2 children under 17. Business passengers can upgrade for USD 175 (150 for Skywards members); paid entry USD 300 (250 for Skywards members). |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- Emirates Lounge
- Only Emirates Business Class Lounge (A)
- None
- Only Emirates First Class Lounge (A)
- None
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) or Emirates First Class Lounge (A)?
Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) (4.6/5) and Emirates First Class Lounge (A) (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) is ahead on wi-fi, power outlets and views & light; Emirates First Class Lounge (A) is ahead on seating & comfort, food, drinks & bar and restrooms.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) and Emirates First Class Lounge (A)?
Yes. Emirates Lounge is listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) and Emirates First Class Lounge (A) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 (Concourse A) at Dubai International.
Which has showers, Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) or Emirates First Class Lounge (A)?
Emirates Business Class Lounge (A) has 20 showers; Emirates First Class Lounge (A) has 20 showers.