Abu Dhabi Airport Lounges
Abu Dhabi International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Airport lounges number 4 on LoungeDeal, all tied to Terminal A. The Pearl Lounge, run by Plaza Premium on Pier D, Level 5 near Gate D43, is open 24 hours and takes Priority Pass, DragonPass or a pass booked here. Etihad's First Lounge is for its First Class and top-tier guests.
Content updated October 30, 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 October 30, 2026
Best lounges at Abu Dhabi Airport
Pearl Lounge
The Pearl Lounge is the Abu Dhabi Airport lounge almost anyone can use: Priority Pass, DragonPass, a LoungeDeal pass or payment at reception all get you in. It is open 24 hours at the Pier D end of Terminal A, so walk time matters if your gate is on another pier.
Etihad First Lounge
The Etihad First Lounge is the home airline's top lounge at Zayed International, airside in Terminal A and open 24 hours. Entry is for Etihad First Class and The Residence passengers and eligible Etihad Guest members; Business Class passengers can buy access, but there is no way in without an Etihad ticket.
Diamond Lounge
The Diamond Lounge is listed at Abu Dhabi Airport, but it is not on the Etihad, Priority Pass or DragonPass lounge lists we checked, and its operator and location are unconfirmed. It cannot be booked on LoungeDeal. Plan on the Pearl Lounge instead unless the airport confirms your access.
Every Abu Dhabi Airport lounge: 1 bookable on LoungeDeal
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…
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 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…
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…
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 Airport lounges at a glance
| Lounge | Terminal | Who gets in | Hours | LoungeDeal pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Lounge | Terminal A | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Daily 00:00 – 24:00 | from $39.95 |
| Diamond Lounge | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Chauffeur Lounge | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad First Lounge | Terminal A | Etihad Airways | Daily 00:00 – 24:00 | — |
Abu Dhabi Airport lounges by terminal
Terminal A
Terminal A is the only passenger terminal at Abu Dhabi Airport, and both of its verified lounges are airside here, open 24 hours. The Pearl Lounge is on Level 5 of Pier D and takes Priority Pass, DragonPass and paid entry. The Etihad First Lounge serves Etihad's First Class and top-tier guests.
- —Pearl Lounge: Pier D, Level 5, near Gate D43, open 24 hours
- —Pearl Lounge takes Priority Pass, DragonPass, a LoungeDeal pass or payment at reception
- —Etihad First Lounge: airside, open 24 hours, Etihad First Class and The Residence
- —Paid entry to the Etihad First Lounge needs a confirmed Etihad Business ticket
Other Abu Dhabi listings
LoungeDeal also lists the Etihad Chauffeur Lounge and the Diamond Lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport. Neither appears on Etihad's lounge page or in Priority Pass or DragonPass data, so their location, hours and entry rules are unverified. Neither is sold on LoungeDeal.
- —Etihad Chauffeur Lounge: not on Etihad's official lounge list
- —Diamond Lounge: operator and location not confirmed
- —Neither lounge can be booked on LoungeDeal
- —Confirm with the airline or airport before planning a visit
How to get lounge access at Abu Dhabi Airport
Abu Dhabi Airport lounge access comes down to two doors. The Pearl Lounge in Terminal A takes lounge memberships, a pass booked on LoungeDeal or payment at reception. The Etihad First Lounge is for Etihad First Class and The Residence passengers, eligible Etihad Guest members, and Business Class passengers who pay to upgrade their lounge.
Book a pass on LoungeDeal
LoungeDeal sells passes for the Pearl Lounge, airside in Terminal A beside Gate D43 on Pier D. No membership, status or premium ticket is needed, and the price is shown before you pay.
LoungeDealPaid EntryPriority Pass
Priority Pass members can use the Pearl Lounge in Terminal A, which Priority Pass lists as its Abu Dhabi lounge. Many premium credit cards include Priority Pass membership, so check your card's benefits for visit allowances and guest rules.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass also covers the Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport. DragonPass membership comes with a number of bank and credit cards; the card issuer sets how many visits are free.
DragonPassPay at the Pearl Lounge
Plaza Premium, the operator of the Pearl Lounge, sells entry at reception and on its own website. Its official page shows the current rates by length of stay.
Alliance premium passengers
The Pearl Lounge admits eligible Star Alliance Gold and oneworld Sapphire members and Business Class passengers on airlines that use it. Your airline confirms eligibility at check-in.
Star Alliance
oneworldEtihad First Class and Etihad Guest
The Etihad First Lounge in Terminal A admits The Residence and First Class passengers and eligible Etihad Guest tier members. Etihad also sells paid access, but only to passengers holding a confirmed Etihad Business Class ticket.
Etihad AirwaysAbu Dhabi Airport lounge tips
Finding the Pearl Lounge
- —The Pearl Lounge is on Level 5 of Pier D in Terminal A, near Gate D43, after passport control and security.
- —If your flight leaves from another pier, allow walking time back from Pier D before boarding.
- —The lounge is open 24 hours, so overnight connections are covered.
Getting into the Pearl Lounge
- —Priority Pass and DragonPass both cover the Pearl Lounge; your card issuer sets how many visits are free.
- —Without a membership, book a LoungeDeal pass or pay Plaza Premium at reception.
- —Star Alliance Gold and oneworld Sapphire members may be admitted when their airline uses the lounge.
Etihad lounge rules
- —The Etihad First Lounge is for The Residence and First Class passengers and eligible Etihad Guest members.
- —Etihad sells paid First Lounge access only to passengers with a confirmed Etihad Business ticket.
- —LoungeDeal does not sell Etihad lounge access.
After the terminal move
- —All Abu Dhabi flights have used Terminal A since November 2023; the old Terminal 1 and 3 lounges are gone.
- —Older guides that send you to the Al Reem or Al Dhabi lounges describe lounges in the closed terminals.
- —Some US-bound flights clear US Preclearance in Abu Dhabi, so leave time for it after any lounge visit.
Abu Dhabi Airport lounges: frequently asked questions
LoungeDeal lists 4 lounges at Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH). Two are verified in Terminal A: the Pearl Lounge on Pier D and the Etihad First Lounge. The Etihad Chauffeur Lounge and the Diamond Lounge are also listed, but their details are unverified.
The Pearl Lounge is airside in Terminal A at Abu Dhabi Airport, on Pier D, Level 5, near Gate D43. Go through passport control and security first, then follow signs for Pier D. Plaza Premium runs the lounge, and it is open 24 hours a day.
Yes. Priority Pass members can use the Pearl Lounge in Terminal A at Abu Dhabi Airport, close to Gate D43. It is the only Priority Pass lounge we found at Abu Dhabi, and it is open 24 hours.
Yes, if your credit card includes Priority Pass or DragonPass membership. Both programs cover the Pearl Lounge in Terminal A at Abu Dhabi Airport. The card issuer decides how many visits are free and whether guests are included, so check your card's benefit terms before you fly.
The Pearl Lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport sells entry without membership or status. LoungeDeal shows the current pass price on the lounge page before checkout, and Plaza Premium lists its own rates by length of stay. We don't print prices here because they change.
Yes. The Etihad First Lounge is airside in Terminal A at Abu Dhabi Airport and open 24 hours. It admits Etihad The Residence and First Class passengers and eligible Etihad Guest members; Etihad sells paid access only to passengers with a confirmed Etihad Business Class ticket.
Terminal A. Abu Dhabi Airport has run all passenger flights from Terminal A since November 2023, so both verified lounges, the Pearl Lounge and the Etihad First Lounge, are there. There is no lounge to find in the old Terminals 1, 2 or 3.
The Al Reem and Al Dhabi lounges were in Abu Dhabi Airport's old terminals, which stopped handling flights when Terminal A took over in November 2023. They are not in Terminal A; the Pearl Lounge is now the lounge for Priority Pass and alliance passengers.
LoungeDeal lists a Diamond Lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport, but we could not confirm its operator, location or hours on the Etihad, Priority Pass or DragonPass lists. It is not bookable on LoungeDeal. The Pearl Lounge in Terminal A is the verified option you can pay for.
Sources
This guide was last checked against these official sources on 2026-10-30. How we verify lounge data