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The Emirates Lounge – Melbourne Airport (MEL), Terminal 2

The Emirates LoungeMelbourne Airport (MEL)

★4.5(413 reviews)

MEL · Terminal 2 · airside

Emirates

EK's MEL home — Champagne, Middle Eastern aesthetic, EK-QF JV access.

About this lounge

The Emirates Lounge at MEL Terminal 2 serves EK premium passengers from Melbourne. Access for EK First and Business Class passengers, Skywards Gold and Platinum members, plus Qantas Platinum/Chairman's Lounge members on Emirates-Qantas joint venture flights. Middle Eastern aesthetic with gold tones and Arabic motifs, blended with Australian touches reflecting Melbourne origin. Champagne and premium spirits at the manned bar, Bvlgari amenities in the showers, prayer room.

EK premium + Skywards Gold/Platinum + EK-QF JVChampagne + premium spiritsArabic + Australian kitchenBvlgari amenitiesPrayer room
Best forEK premium passengersSkywards Gold/PlatinumQF Platinum/Chairman's on EK-QF JV flights◌ Noise: moderate

Crowding · comfortable

Work readinessGOOD
7.0/ 10
Wi-FiFast
PowerMost seats
Desk spaceDedicated work zone
Quiet areasReclining zone.

Dedicated workstations. Quiet enough for productive work.

Food & drink

Middle Eastern + Australian + Western kitchen rotation. Champagne on the manned bar. Arabic coffee with dates available throughout the day.

✓Middle Eastern mezze
✓Australian hot mains
✓Lamb biryani
✓Champagne by the glass
✓Arabic coffee + dates

Dietary: Halal default · Vegetarian · Gluten-free on request

Must tryChampagne + mezze + Australian wine — EK's MEL fusion presentation.
How to get there
⏱ 8 min walkAirsideairside

After international security at T2, follow The Emirates Lounge signage.

  1. 01Clear international security at T2
  2. 02Follow The Emirates Lounge signage

Landmarks: T2 international airside

ℹ Terminal 2, Level 3 near Gate 10, after security and passport control.

Hours & entry
Entry
Emirates
Location
Terminal 2 · airside

Included: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar

Membership required

Emirates Membership

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Insider tips

The Emirates Lounge tips

01

EK-Qantas JV means QF Platinum and Chairman's qualify on EK-coded QF flights — substantial benefit for QF top-tier members.

02

Champagne is the EK staple — ask the manned bar.

03

Australian wine selection reflects Melbourne origin.

04

Bvlgari amenity kits in the showers.

05

Prayer room is dedicated and quiet.

FAQ

The Emirates Lounge: frequently asked questions

Yes — QF Platinum and Chairman's via the Emirates-Qantas joint venture.

No — EK/Skywards/QF JV only.

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