Al Dhabi Lounge
★4.6(13,036 reviews)AUH · Terminal 1
A calm Star Alliance lounge at AUH with a hot buffet, full bar and showers.
The Al Dhabi Lounge is Abu Dhabi International's Star Alliance lounge, welcoming Star Alliance Gold status holders and passengers travelling in Business Class on a Star Alliance carrier. It's a tranquil retreat from the busier terminal floor: soft ambient lighting and muted earth tones set a calming tone, and the spacious layout ensures a sense of privacy even when the lounge is busier. Plush leather armchairs and sofa areas are thoughtfully arranged, with subtle Arabian design touches adding local character. Large windows bring in natural light and gate views, while soundproofing keeps the airport noise out, so the lounge stays quiet and professional — good for both unwinding and getting some work done. Food and drink are generous for an alliance lounge, with a complimentary hot buffet and snacks plus a full bar pouring complimentary house wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks. Showers let you freshen up before a long flight, and the overall feel is calm, comfortable and well suited to a focused pre-flight stop.
Crowding · private even at peak
A quiet, soundproofed lounge that suits focused work before a flight, with comfortable seating and gate views. Good for email and laptop tasks rather than heavy desk work.
✓ Printer available
The Al Dhabi Star Alliance lounge serves a complimentary hot buffet alongside snacks, with a full bar pouring complimentary house wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks. It's a generous spread for an alliance lounge — enough for a proper bite before a flight.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
On the first floor, post-immigration; follow the lounge signage after clearing the checkpoints.
- 01Clear immigration and security
- 02Head to the first floor / post-immigration level
- 03Follow signs to the Al Dhabi (Star Alliance) Lounge
- 04Present Star Alliance Gold status or your business-class boarding pass
Landmarks: First floor · Windows with gate views
ℹ 1st Floor,Post Immigration
Star Alliance GoldIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Star Alliance Gold Status or Business Class Ticket
Flying from AUH without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at AUHMake the most of it.
You'll need Star Alliance Gold status or a business-class ticket on a Star Alliance carrier to enter.
The hot buffet and full bar make it one of the more generous alliance lounges at AUH.
Grab a seat by the windows for natural light and gate views.
Use the showers to freshen up before a long-haul departure.
All AUH lounges are in Terminal A — clear immigration and security first.
Quick answers.
Star Alliance Gold members and passengers flying Business Class on a Star Alliance carrier. It's not a Priority Pass or walk-in lounge.
Yes — a complimentary hot buffet plus snacks, with a full bar serving house wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks.
Yes, shower facilities are available to freshen up before your flight.
