Ahlan Business Class Lounge
Dubai International · Dubai
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Inside the terminal
Inside Terminal 1 (Concourse D)
Ahlan Business Class Lounge isn't marked on Mapbox's floor plan yet; it's on level 2, near gate D13. The other lounges in the terminal are pinned.
- Level
- 2
- Near gate
- D13
- Terminal
- Terminal 1 (Concourse D)
- Directions
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At a glance
One of six lounges in Terminal 1 (Concourse D), ranking 2nd among them. An independent lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 150, runs a full bar, and has two 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 2016. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include DragonPass, LoungeKey, and Priority Pass. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
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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
Dubai International · Terminal 1 (Concourse D) · Near gate D13
Airside in Terminal 1 Concourse D near gate D13, on Level 2 above the departure gates; take the escalators or lifts up from the gate level. International flights only.
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours
- Local time · Asia/Dubai
- Lounge history
Opened 2016
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
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Quick answers
Who can get into Ahlan Business Class Lounge?
Ahlan Business Class Lounge lists access through DragonPass, LoungeKey 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. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of Ahlan Business Class Lounge?
Ahlan Business Class Lounge is open Open 24 hours (local time, Asia/Dubai). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Ahlan Business Class Lounge?
Ahlan Business Class Lounge is in Terminal 1 (Concourse D) at Dubai International (DXB), near gate D13. Airside in Terminal 1 Concourse D near gate D13, on Level 2 above the departure gates; take the escalators or lifts up from the gate level. International flights only.
Does Ahlan Business Class Lounge have showers and a bar?
Ahlan Business Class Lounge has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 150.
How good is Ahlan Business Class Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Ahlan Business Class Lounge 4.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Other lounges in Terminal 1 (Concourse D)
5 more at DXB. Entry eligibility varies by lounge.
Traveller reviews
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