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Emirates First Class Lounge (A)

Dubai International · Dubai

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Editorial score

4.7/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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Inside Terminal 3 (Concourse A)

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At a glance

One of five lounges in Terminal 3 (Concourse A), and the best-rated of them. A first-class flagship 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 400, mixes proper cocktails, and has 20 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 2013. Among the best lounges we track: worth a longer connection. Recorded access options include Emirates Lounge — First Class passengers and Skywards Platinum members only. Entry conditions and availability apply.

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Who gets in

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Entry and guest policy

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).

Location & opening hours

Dubai International · Terminal 3 (Concourse A)

Airside in Concourse A; the lounge occupies an entire floor above the A-gate departure level, with lifts and escalators up from several points along the concourse. Board directly from the lounge at many A gates.

Opening hours
  • Open 24 hours
Local time · Asia/Dubai
Lounge history

Opened 2013

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Editorial ratings

14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
5
Quiet
5
Space
5
Food
5
Drinks & bar
5
Coffee
5
Wi-Fi
4
Power outlets
4
Workspace
5
Showers
5
Restrooms
5
Cleanliness
5
Staff & service
4
Views & light
4
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 Emirates First Class Lounge (A)?

Emirates First Class Lounge (A) lists access through Emirates Lounge (First Class passengers and Skywards Platinum members only). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. 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).

What are the opening hours of Emirates First Class Lounge (A)?

Emirates First Class Lounge (A) is open Open 24 hours (local time, Asia/Dubai).

Where is Emirates First Class Lounge (A)?

Emirates First Class Lounge (A) is in Terminal 3 (Concourse A) at Dubai International (DXB). Airside in Concourse A; the lounge occupies an entire floor above the A-gate departure level, with lifts and escalators up from several points along the concourse. Board directly from the lounge at many A gates.

Does Emirates First Class Lounge (A) have showers and a bar?

Emirates First Class Lounge (A) has 20 shower suites, a cocktail bar and seating for about 400.

How good is Emirates First Class Lounge (A)?

Lounge Frog rates Emirates First Class Lounge (A) 4.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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