Abu Dhabi Airport Lounges
Abu Dhabi International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi International (AUH) runs its passenger flights from Zayed International's Terminal A, where its lounges sit airside after immigration and security. The field mixes alliance lounges reachable on SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld status, the Priority Pass Pearl Lounge, Etihad's own First Class lounge, and pay-per-visit options. Most travellers get in via airline status or a business-class ticket.
Content updated June 23, 2026
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This guide is compiled from airline, alliance and lounge-operator sources plus published access rules from Priority Pass and DragonPass — we haven't independently visited every Abu Dhabi International Airport lounge yet. Nothing here is a paid placement, and the guide is updated as lounges open, close, renovate or change access policies. Read more about how we verify lounge data.
Last updated June 23, 2026
Where we'd actually go.
Pearl Lounge
The Pearl Lounge has the widest access at Abu Dhabi — Priority Pass, Star Alliance and oneworld all get you in — and sits airside in Terminal A on level 5. With a hot buffet, full bar, showers and a prayer room, it's the most flexible single choice for most travellers without an Etihad ticket.
Etihad Airways First Class Lounge Auh Terminal
The Etihad Airways First Class Lounge is the flagship branded experience at AUH, serving Etihad First Class passengers and Etihad Guest Platinum members with a full-service restaurant, a full bar and secluded seating. The most consistent premium-cabin lounge at the airport.
Al Dhabi Lounge
The Al Dhabi Lounge is the Star Alliance Gold and business-class option in Terminal A, with a hot buffet, a full bar, showers and quiet earth-toned seating. A calm, reliable choice if you're flying a Star Alliance carrier out of Abu Dhabi.
Al Reem Lounge
The Al Reem Lounge serves oneworld Sapphire and business-class passengers, with a hot buffet, full bar, showers, Wi-Fi and a business-centre area. A solid post-security spot for oneworld flyers leaving Abu Dhabi.
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Diamond Lounge
★4.8The Diamond Lounge at Abu Dhabi International's Terminal A is an exclusive, protocol-style lounge for dignitaries and invited guests. It offers luxurious amenities and personal assistance,…
The Etihad Airways First Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi International is an exclusive sanctuary for Etihad First Class customers and Etihad Guest Platinum members. It offers a range of elevated…
The Etihad Chauffeur Lounge at Abu Dhabi International is an arrivals lounge for inbound passengers who have booked Etihad's chauffeur service. Located steps from baggage claim, before…
Pearl Lounge
★4.6The Pearl Lounge is Abu Dhabi International's most flexible independent lounge, sitting airside in Terminal A on level 5 after passport control and security. It accepts Priority Pass, Star…
Al Dhabi
★4.4The Al Dhabi Lounge at Abu Dhabi International is a SkyTeam lounge for SkyTeam Elite Plus members and Business or First Class passengers. It blends contemporary Arabian design with modern…
Al Dhabi Lounge
★4.6The Al Dhabi Lounge at Abu Dhabi International is the Star Alliance option, open to Star Alliance Gold members and Business Class passengers. Soft ambient lighting and muted earth tones…
Al Reem
★4.4The Al Reem Lounge at Abu Dhabi International is a SkyTeam lounge, open to SkyTeam Elite Plus members and passengers travelling in Business or First Class. It's a calm, refined space with…
Al Reem Lounge
★4.0The Al Reem Lounge at Abu Dhabi International is the oneworld option, open to oneworld Sapphire members and Business Class passengers. It's a serene space with warm, neutral tones,…
Participating dining venues (1)
Not lounges — but eligible Priority Pass members can trade a lounge visit for a food and drink credit at these participating venues.
TGI Fridays
Dining benefits are set by Priority Pass and each venue and can change without notice. LoungeDeal passes are not valid at these venues.
Abu Dhabi International Airport lounges by terminal.
Terminal A (Zayed International)
Abu Dhabi's passenger flights run from Terminal A at Zayed International, the airport's main terminal. All of AUH's lounges sit here, almost all airside after immigration and security. The independent Pearl Lounge (Priority Pass, Star Alliance, oneworld) and the alliance lounges — Al Dhabi for Star Alliance, Al Reem for oneworld, and the SkyTeam Al Reem and Al Dhabi lounges — cover status and business-class access, while Etihad runs its own First Class lounge and an arrivals Chauffeur Lounge, and the Diamond Lounge serves invited and protocol guests.
- —All AUH lounges are in Terminal A at Zayed International
- —Pearl Lounge takes Priority Pass, Star Alliance and oneworld
- —Alliance lounges cover SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld status
- —Etihad runs its own First Class lounge plus an arrivals Chauffeur Lounge
How to get into lounges at AUH.
Abu Dhabi is mostly a status-and-ticket airport: airline alliance membership and business- or first-class tickets open most of its lounges. SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld each reach their aligned lounges, the Pearl Lounge adds Priority Pass on top of Star Alliance and oneworld, and Etihad runs its own premium-cabin lounge. A couple of lounges sell or arrange paid entry. Almost everything is airside in Terminal A, so clear immigration and security first.
Airline & alliance lounges
SkyTeam Elite Plus opens the Al Reem and Al Dhabi SkyTeam lounges, Star Alliance Gold reaches the Al Dhabi Lounge and the Pearl Lounge, and oneworld Sapphire reaches the Al Reem Lounge and the Pearl Lounge. A business- or first-class ticket on the relevant alliance carrier works in place of status.
SkyTeam
Star Alliance
oneworldPriority Pass
Priority Pass is accepted at the Pearl Lounge in Terminal A, which sits airside on level 5 after passport control and security. It's the main independent-membership route into a lounge at AUH, so confirm the Pearl Lounge on your Priority Pass app before you travel.
Priority PassBusiness & First class ticket
A premium-cabin ticket is the simplest way in at Abu Dhabi. Etihad First Class passengers and Etihad Guest Platinum members use the Etihad Airways First Class Lounge, and business- or first-class tickets on SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld carriers open their respective alliance lounges without needing separate status.
Etihad AirwaysoneworldStar AllianceSkyTeamPaid entry
A few AUH lounges are reachable on paid entry rather than status — including the Etihad First Class Lounge route and the Diamond Lounge, which serves invited and protocol guests. Check the per-lounge page for current paid-access terms, as availability and price vary.
Arrivals & chauffeur
The Etihad Chauffeur Lounge is an arrivals space near baggage claim for passengers who have booked Etihad's chauffeur service, offering light snacks and drinks while you wait. It's for inbound travellers, not departures, so don't plan a pre-flight visit there.
Etihad AirwaysKnow before you go.
Lead with status or your ticket
- —Most AUH lounges open on alliance status or a business-/first-class ticket rather than a paid walk-in, so check your tier first.
- —If you're flying Etihad in First, the Etihad Airways First Class Lounge is the standout — a full-service restaurant rather than a buffet.
- —Carrying Priority Pass? The Pearl Lounge in Terminal A is your route in, and it also takes Star Alliance and oneworld.
Everything is in Terminal A
- —Abu Dhabi's passenger flights all run from Terminal A at Zayed International, so all the lounges are in one building.
- —Almost every lounge is airside, after immigration and security — clear the checkpoints before heading for the lounge.
- —The Pearl Lounge sits on level 5 after passport control, so allow a few minutes to reach it.
Match the lounge to your alliance
- —SkyTeam Elite Plus flyers have the Al Reem and Al Dhabi SkyTeam lounges; Star Alliance Gold has the Al Dhabi Lounge.
- —oneworld Sapphire passengers use the Al Reem Lounge, while the Pearl Lounge covers both Star Alliance and oneworld.
- —Several lounges share similar names (two Al Reem, two Al Dhabi) — check the access method, not just the name.
Arrivals vs departures
- —The Etihad Chauffeur Lounge is an arrivals lounge near baggage claim — a meetup point for Etihad's chauffeur service, not a pre-flight space.
- —The Diamond Lounge is a protocol-style lounge for invited and VIP guests rather than a standard pay-in lounge.
- —If you want a guaranteed sit-down before a flight, base your plan on the airside departure lounges in Terminal A.
Frequently asked, frequently answered.
We track 8 lounges at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), all in Terminal A at Zayed International. They include the Priority Pass Pearl Lounge, SkyTeam, Star Alliance and oneworld alliance lounges, Etihad's own First Class lounge, an Etihad arrivals Chauffeur Lounge and the Diamond Lounge.
Yes. Priority Pass is accepted at the Pearl Lounge in Terminal A, which sits airside on level 5 after passport control and security. It's the main independent-membership route into an AUH lounge, so check the Pearl Lounge on your Priority Pass app before you fly.
All of them are in Terminal A at Zayed International, the airport's main passenger terminal. Abu Dhabi moved its passenger operations into Terminal A, so you won't need to change buildings to reach a lounge.
Yes. The Etihad Airways First Class Lounge serves Etihad First Class passengers and Etihad Guest Platinum members, with a full-service restaurant, a full bar and secluded seating. Etihad also runs a Chauffeur Lounge in the arrivals area for passengers using its chauffeur service.
Yes, in a few ways. Priority Pass opens the Pearl Lounge, a business- or first-class ticket gets you into the matching alliance or Etihad lounge, and a couple of lounges are reachable on paid entry. Check the per-lounge page for current access terms.
SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers have the Al Reem and Al Dhabi SkyTeam lounges, Star Alliance Gold has the Al Dhabi Lounge, and oneworld Sapphire has the Al Reem Lounge. The independent Pearl Lounge covers both Star Alliance and oneworld as well as Priority Pass.
Yes for almost all of them. The departure lounges are airside, so you'll pass immigration and security first. The Etihad Chauffeur Lounge is the exception — it's in the arrivals area near baggage claim for inbound passengers.
The Etihad Chauffeur Lounge sits near baggage claim before customs and acts as the meetup point for Etihad's chauffeur service, with light snacks and drinks. It's for inbound passengers using that service rather than a general arrivals lounge.