Pearl Lounge (T A)
Zayed International · Abu Dhabi
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Inside the terminal
Inside Terminal A
Pearl Lounge (T A) isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; it's on level 1, near gate D43. Zoom in on the building to see its floors, where Mapbox has one.
- Level
- 1
- Near gate
- D43
- Terminal
- Terminal A
- Directions
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At a glance
One of four lounges in Terminal A, ranking 3rd among them. An independent lounge with a proper place to work, food and drink worth arriving early for, and coffee made by a person rather than a button — though seats are scarce at peak and it gets loud. It seats around 300, runs a full bar, and has six shower suites to freshen up in. It's open around the clock, so a red-eye or a dawn departure is covered. It opened in 2023. Fine for a layover, not a reason to plan one. Recorded access options include DragonPass, LoungeKey, and Plaza Premium (Operated by Plaza Premium Group) and 1 more program. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card
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Entry and guest policy
Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows.
Location & opening hours
Zayed International · Terminal A · Near gate D43
Airside in Terminal A, departures Level 5 near gate D43 (one level above the concourse), reached by escalator or lift.
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours
- Local time · Asia/Dubai
- Lounge history
Opened 2023
Editorial ratings
14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
Not yet rated: Exclusivity. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into Pearl Lounge (T A)?
Pearl Lounge (T A) lists access through DragonPass, LoungeKey, Plaza Premium (Operated by Plaza Premium Group) and Priority Pass. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Priority Pass, LoungeKey and DragonPass members: guests per the card's allowance (usually $35 each). Walk-up day passes sold when space allows.
What are the opening hours of Pearl Lounge (T A)?
Pearl Lounge (T A) is open Open 24 hours (local time, Asia/Dubai).
Where is Pearl Lounge (T A)?
Pearl Lounge (T A) is in Terminal A at Zayed International (AUH), near gate D43. Airside in Terminal A, departures Level 5 near gate D43 (one level above the concourse), reached by escalator or lift.
Does Pearl Lounge (T A) have showers and a bar?
Pearl Lounge (T A) has 6 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 300.
How good is Pearl Lounge (T A)?
Lounge Frog rates Pearl Lounge (T A) 3.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare Pearl Lounge (T A)
Other lounges in Terminal A
3 more at AUH. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
From social posts
Attributed posts curated by our editors. These do not affect traveller star averages.
- Pointszilla@pointszilla.bsky.social · Bluesky5/5Sentiment-derived
Positive opinion · Stars estimated from the post, not assigned by its author.
My review of the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi airport. A surprisingly decent lounge, despite it being the only non-Etihad lounge option at a super busy airport. The terrace was a lovely place to sit for a couple of hours. Loved the experience. #travel pointszilla.com/definitive-r...
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From the news desk
Coverage
Lounge Frog guides, independent reporting, and primary sources for this lounge.
RankingThe 4 best lounges at Abu Dhabi Zayed International in 2026
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Pearl Lounge at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi [Review]
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