Lounge Frog guide
Emirates First Class Lounge (B) vs Marhaba Lounge (B)
Emirates First Class Lounge (B) (4.7/5) and Marhaba Lounge (B) (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates First Class Lounge (B) is ahead on workspace and views & light; Marhaba Lounge (B) is ahead on drinks & bar and showers. Both are in Terminal 3 (Concourse B) at DXB. No program on Lounge Frog's record 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 | Emirates First Class Lounge (B) | Marhaba Lounge (B) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Food | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Workspace | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Showers | 4.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 5.0/5 | 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 B) | Terminal 3 (Concourse B) |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | B21 |
| Hours | Open 24 hours | Open 24 hours |
| Bar | Craft cocktail bar | Full bar |
| Shower rooms | 20 | 4 |
| Guests | 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). | 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
- None
- Only Emirates First Class Lounge (B)
- Emirates Lounge
- Only Marhaba Lounge (B)
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, Emirates First Class Lounge (B) or Marhaba Lounge (B)?
Emirates First Class Lounge (B) (4.7/5) and Marhaba Lounge (B) (4.7/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Emirates First Class Lounge (B) is ahead on workspace and views & light; Marhaba Lounge (B) is ahead on drinks & bar and showers.
Can one membership get me into both Emirates First Class Lounge (B) and Marhaba Lounge (B)?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: Emirates First Class Lounge (B) admits through Emirates Lounge, and Marhaba Lounge (B) through DragonPass, LoungeKey and Priority Pass.
Are Emirates First Class Lounge (B) and Marhaba Lounge (B) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal 3 (Concourse B) at Dubai International.
Which has showers, Emirates First Class Lounge (B) or Marhaba Lounge (B)?
Emirates First Class Lounge (B) has 20 showers; Marhaba Lounge (B) has 4 showers.