Dubai International Airport Lounges
Dubai International Airport · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai International Airport lounges number 25 on LoungeDeal, spread across Terminal 1 (Concourse D) and the three Emirates concourses of Terminal 3. 15 of them, including the Ahlan, Marhaba, Plaza Premium and Sleepover lounges, can be booked here. The Emirates First and Business lounges sit in Concourse A and are not sold by LoungeDeal.
Content updated October 30, 2026
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Three bookable lounges at DXB, picked fresh each day — or browse the full directory below.
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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 Dubai 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
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Ahlan Business Class Lounge
The Ahlan Business Class Lounge in Concourse D is the Terminal 1 lounge with the widest door: Priority Pass, DragonPass, oneworld Sapphire, a business-class ticket or a LoungeDeal pass all get you in. It sits on Level 2 above the gates and never closes.
Emirates Business Lounge
The Emirates Business Lounge fills Level U4 of Concourse A in Terminal 3 and is open 24 hours. Entry is for Emirates First and Business passengers and eligible Skywards members, and Emirates sells paid access; LoungeDeal does not sell it.
Plaza Premium Lounge (Concourse A)
The Plaza Premium Lounge on the Concourse A mezzanine is the third-party option closest to the Emirates A gates, open 24 hours. Priority Pass, DragonPass, a LoungeDeal pass or paid entry at the desk all work, so it suits travellers without Emirates status.
Sleepover Concourse B
Sleepover Concourse B, between Gates B14 and B18 opposite Ferragamo, is a 24-hour nap lounge rather than a buffet lounge. It takes Priority Pass, DragonPass, LoungeDeal passes and paid entry at reception, which makes it the pick for a long overnight connection.
Every Dubai International Airport lounge: 15 bookable on LoungeDeal
The Ahlan Business Class Lounge in Concourse D is the headline Priority Pass option at DXB. 24-hour operation matters at this airport — long-haul departures cluster between midnight and…
Ahlan First Class Lounge in T1 is the premium tier of the Ahlan family — distinct from the Business Class Lounge in Concourse D. Quieter, more attentive, with a la carte dining instead of…
Ahlan Lounge in Concourse D is the entry-tier of the Ahlan family at T1 — distinct from the Ahlan Business Class Lounge (premium tier) and Ahlan First Class Lounge (top tier). Accepts…
Ahlan @A1 is the only Priority Pass and DragonPass lounge inside Emirates' Terminal 3 / Concourse A. That access matters: if you're connecting through DXB on Emirates and don't have…
Ahlan @C13 is the Concourse C sibling of Ahlan @A1. Same access (Priority Pass, DragonPass) but located in T3's outer concourse near Gate C13. Smaller, with the standard Ahlan template —…
Ahlan Lounge Executive Floor is a DragonPass-accessible Ahlan in T3. Useful as overflow when @A1 fills at the EK long-haul peak. Standard Ahlan template — hot buffet, manned bar, showers,…
Marhaba is DXB's longest-running contract lounge brand and the T1 location is the most-accessed of the family. It's the lounge that takes nearly every program: Priority Pass, DragonPass,…
Marhaba Lounge (Concourse B) is an airside lounge at Dubai International Airport, in Terminal 3 (T3) on Level 4 at the north end of Concourse B, close to Gate B21. It is open 24 hours for…
Marhaba Lounge (Concourse D) is an airside lounge at Dubai International Airport, in Concourse D (Terminal 1), on the level above the boarding gates and duty free. It is open 24 hours for…
Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 2) is an airside lounge at Dubai International Airport, in the Terminal 2 departure area opposite gates F3/F4. It is open 24 hours for international departures.…
Sleepover Concourse A is a nap-pod facility at Dubai International Airport, airside in Terminal 3 (T3), in the duty free area opposite Gate A1. DragonPass describes it as a nap pod, not a…
Sleep 'n Fly is a sleep-pod chain with multiple outlets at DXB. Cabins by the hour with proper bedding, soundproofing, and privacy curtains. Walk-in only — pay for the hours you need.…
Sleepover Concourse C is a sleep-focused lounge at T3. Not a buffet-and-bar experience — sleeping pods, dimmed quiet zones, showers. Useful when you have a 4-8 hour layover and need actual…
Sleepover Concourse D is a sleep-cabin facility at Dubai International Airport, airside in Terminal 1 (T1), in Concourse D in front of gates D6 and D7. DragonPass describes it as a sleep…
Ahlan @B26 (sometimes branded 'The Hub') is the Concourse B sibling of the @A1 and @C13 lounges. Different access model: walk-in day passes only (around USD 50 / 4 hours) — no Priority…
Al Majlis is the premium escorted-service tier of the Marhaba family at DXB. Closer to a private terminal experience than a typical lounge: private suite or majlis-style room, escorted…
The British Airways Lounge at DXB Terminal 1 serves oneworld First, Business, and Sapphire/Emerald status passengers. Layout and design are clearly Galleries Club DNA: clusters of seating…
The Dubai Civil Aviation Lounge (DCA) is a restricted facility at DXB primarily serving UAE government officials, royal family travel, and select VIP categories. It is not a publicly…
The Emirates Business Lounge in Concourse A is the largest airline business lounge anywhere — Emirates' marketing line, but factually accurate. It runs the full upper level of Concourse A…
The Emirates First Lounge in Concourse A is the airline's flagship and one of a small handful of lounges anywhere that justify routebooking through their airport. Direct boarding from the…
The Flydubai Business Class Lounge is the carrier's premium-cabin lounge at Terminal 2. T2 is physically separate from T1/T3 with no airside link, so coverage there is thin. This lounge…
Gulf Air's Falcon Gold Lounge at DXB Terminal 1 serves Gulf Air Falcon Gold loyalty members and premium-cabin passengers on Bahrain-bound flights. Bahraini hospitality template — hot…
The LH Business Lounge sits next to the Senator Lounge in Concourse D and serves Lufthansa Business class passengers plus Star Alliance Silver. Smaller than Senator, with a tighter buffet…
Lufthansa Senator Lounge in Concourse D is the best workspace lounge at DXB and the quietest of the alliance options. Restricted access (Star Alliance Gold, LH First/Senator status, LH…
Dubai International Airport lounges at a glance
| Lounge | Terminal | Who gets in | Hours | LoungeDeal pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahlan Business Class Lounge | Terminal 1 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | all – day | from $39.95 |
| Ahlan First Class Lounge | Terminal 1 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · oneworld | all – day | from $39.95 |
| Ahlan Lounge (Concourse D) | Terminal 1 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Daily 16:00 – 02:00 | from $39.95 |
| Ahlan Lounge @ Gate A1 | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | all – day | from $39.95 |
| Ahlan Lounge @C13 | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Daily 00:00 – 24:00 | from $39.95 |
| Ahlan Lounge Executive Floor | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | all – day | from $39.95 |
| Marhaba Lounge (Concourse A) | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Daily 00:00 – 24:00 | from $32.95 |
| Marhaba Lounge (Concourse B) | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Open 24 hours | from $32.95 |
| Marhaba Lounge (Concourse D) | Terminal 1 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Open 24 hours | from $32.95 |
| Marhaba Lounge (Terminal 2) | Terminal 2 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Open 24 hours | from $32.95 |
| Plaza Premium Lounge (Concourse A) | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Daily 00:00 – 24:00 | from $43.95 |
| Sleepover Concourse A | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Open 24 hours | from $35.95 |
| Sleepover Concourse B | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | all – day | from $35.95 |
| Sleepover Concourse C | Terminal 3 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass · Priority Pass | Daily 00:00 – 24:00 | from $35.95 |
| Sleepover Concourse D | Terminal 1 | LoungeDeal · DragonPass | Open 24 hours | from $35.95 |
| Ahlan Lounge @B26 (The Hub) | Terminal 3 | Priority Pass | Daily 00:00 – 24:00 | — |
| Al Majlis Lounge Dxb Terminal | — | — | — | — |
| British Airways Lounge | Terminal 1 | British Airways · oneworld | Daily 06:30 – 13:30, 21:30 – 02:30 | — |
| Dubai Civil Aviation Lounge /DCA | INTL.TERMINAL | Star Alliance | — | — |
| Emirates Business Lounge | Terminal 3 | Emirates | Open 24 hours | — |
| Emirates First Lounge | Terminal 3 | Emirates | Open 24 hours | — |
| flydubai Business Class Lounge | — | — | — | — |
| Gulf Air Falcon Gold Lounge | — | — | — | — |
| Lufthansa Business Lounge | Terminal 1, Concourse D | Star Alliance | Daily 20:30 – 02:00 | — |
| Lufthansa Senator Lounge | Terminal 1, Concourse D | Star Alliance | Daily 20:30 – 02:00 | — |
Dubai International Airport lounges by terminal
Terminal 1, Concourse D
Concourse D of Terminal 1 has six lounges for non-Emirates flights at Dubai International. Three Ahlan lounges take lounge programmes and LoungeDeal passes, British Airways runs a new oneworld lounge, and Lufthansa opens its Senator and Business lounges on the mezzanine above duty free, open in the evening only.
- —Ahlan Business Class Lounge: Level 2 above the gates near the food court, 24 hours, Priority Pass, DragonPass or oneworld
- —Ahlan First Class Lounge: 24 hours, DragonPass (not 18:00–02:00) or oneworld Emerald and first-class tickets
- —Ahlan Lounge (Concourse D): near Gates D12–D13, 16:00–02:00, Priority Pass or DragonPass
- —British Airways Lounge: first floor past duty free, BA First, Club World and Executive Club Silver or Gold
- —Lufthansa Senator and Business lounges: mezzanine above duty free, 20:30–02:00, Star Alliance
Terminal 3, Concourse A
Concourse A of Terminal 3 holds the Emirates First and Business lounges and three lounges open to Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeDeal passes. All five run 24 hours. Concourse A is reached by train from the main Terminal 3 building, so allow time if you are flying from the B or C gates.
- —Emirates First Lounge (Level U3) and Emirates Business Lounge (Level U4): Emirates cabins, Skywards tiers or paid Emirates access
- —Ahlan Lounge @ Gate A1: lift beside the souvenir shop to Level 6
- —Marhaba Lounge (Concourse A): departure level between Gates A2 and A3, also sells entry at the door
- —Plaza Premium Lounge (Concourse A): mezzanine level, also sells entry at the door
Terminal 3, Concourse B
Concourse B of Terminal 3 has two Ahlan lounges and a Sleepover nap lounge, all listed as 24 hours. DragonPass describes the Ahlan Lounge Executive Floor at Gate B22 as a temporary lounge for Emirates flights while the Gate B26 lounge is renovated; Priority Pass still listed Ahlan @B26 as open on 30 October 2026.
- —Ahlan Lounge Executive Floor: next to Gate B22, DragonPass, Emirates-operated departures only
- —Ahlan Lounge @B26 (The Hub): east side by Gate B26, entrance inside the Cadiz Tapas Bar, Priority Pass only
- —Sleepover Concourse B: between Gates B14 and B18, opposite Ferragamo, Priority Pass, DragonPass or paid entry
Terminal 3, Concourse C
Concourse C of Terminal 3 has two lounges open around the clock: the Ahlan Lounge @C13 above Gate C13, and Sleepover Concourse C on the central lower level behind duty free. Both take Priority Pass, DragonPass and LoungeDeal passes. The marhaba lounge that served Concourse C closed on 3 June 2026.
- —Ahlan Lounge @C13: above Gate C13, 24 hours
- —Sleepover Concourse C: lower level behind duty free; check in at the reception between Gates C14 and C16
- —Both take Priority Pass, DragonPass or a LoungeDeal pass
How to get lounge access at Dubai International Airport
Dubai airport lounge access comes through five doors: a pass booked on LoungeDeal, Priority Pass, DragonPass, an Emirates ticket or Skywards tier, and oneworld or Star Alliance status. The independent lounges take the lounge programmes; the Emirates, British Airways and Lufthansa lounges follow airline rules.
Book a pass on LoungeDeal
LoungeDeal sells passes for {{bookableCount}} Dubai lounges: the Ahlan Business Class, Ahlan First Class and Ahlan Concourse D lounges in Terminal 1, and the Ahlan, Marhaba, Plaza Premium and Sleepover lounges in Terminal 3. No membership or status is needed, and the price is shown before you pay.
LoungeDealPaid EntryPriority Pass
Priority Pass members can use nine Dubai lounges: Ahlan Business Class and Ahlan Concourse D in Terminal 1, plus Ahlan @ Gate A1, Marhaba and Plaza Premium in Concourse A, Ahlan @B26 and Sleepover in Concourse B, and Ahlan @C13 and Sleepover in Concourse C.
Priority PassDragonPass
DragonPass covers ten Dubai lounges, including the Ahlan First Class Lounge in Concourse D, where DragonPass entry is restricted 18:00–02:00 because of capacity. The Ahlan Lounge Executive Floor next to Gate B22 is DragonPass-only and, per DragonPass, admits passengers on Emirates-operated departures only.
DragonPassEmirates cabins and Skywards
The Emirates First Lounge (Level U3) and Emirates Business Lounge (Level U4) are in Concourse A of Terminal 3 and open 24 hours. Emirates admits its First and Business passengers and eligible Skywards tiers, and sells paid lounge access itself. Emirates is not a oneworld member.
Emiratesoneworld and Star Alliance
oneworld status opens three Concourse D lounges: the British Airways Lounge (BA First, Club World, Executive Club Silver or Gold), the Ahlan Business Class Lounge (Sapphire or business ticket) and the Ahlan First Class Lounge (Emerald or first ticket). Star Alliance Gold and business passengers use the Lufthansa lounges, 20:30–02:00.
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Pick the lounge by concourse
- —Emirates flights leave from Terminal 3 Concourses A, B and C; check your gate letter before choosing a lounge.
- —Concourse A is a train ride from the B and C gates, so a Concourse A lounge only makes sense if you board there.
- —Non-Emirates airlines in Terminal 1 board from Concourse D, home to all six Terminal 1 lounges.
Late-night departures
- —The Ahlan Lounge in Concourse D opens 16:00–02:00, built around the evening long-haul bank.
- —The Lufthansa Senator and Business lounges open only 20:30–02:00.
- —DragonPass members cannot use the Ahlan First Class Lounge between 18:00 and 02:00; the Ahlan Business Class Lounge next door stays open to them.
Closed in 2026
- —The SkyTeam Lounge in Concourse D closed on 30 September 2026 after its lease expired; some lounge-programme lists still show it.
- —marhaba closed its Concourse C lounge on 3 June 2026. Its Concourse A lounge between Gates A2 and A3 remains open.
Sleep between flights
- —Sleepover runs nap lounges in Concourse B (Gates B14–B18) and Concourse C (lower level, reception between Gates C14 and C16).
- —Both Sleepover lounges take Priority Pass and DragonPass as well as LoungeDeal passes.
Dubai International Airport lounges: frequently asked questions
LoungeDeal lists 25 lounges at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Six are in Terminal 1 Concourse D, and the rest sit in the Terminal 3 Concourses A, B and C used by Emirates. 15 of the Dubai lounges can be booked on LoungeDeal.
Terminal 1 at Dubai Airport has six lounges, all in Concourse D: the Ahlan Business Class Lounge, Ahlan First Class Lounge, Ahlan Lounge (Concourse D), the British Airways Lounge, and the Lufthansa Senator and Business lounges. The three Ahlan lounges can be booked on LoungeDeal.
Terminal 3 at Dubai Airport has the Emirates First and Business lounges, Ahlan, Marhaba and Plaza Premium in Concourse A, two Ahlan lounges and Sleepover in Concourse B, and Ahlan @C13 and Sleepover in Concourse C. All but the Emirates lounges and Ahlan @B26 can be booked on LoungeDeal.
No verified Terminal 2 lounge is on LoungeDeal yet. Dubai Airport Terminal 2 serves flydubai and regional airlines, and LoungeDeal lists a flydubai Business Class Lounge whose terminal and hours are still being checked. Every bookable Dubai lounge is in Terminal 1 or Terminal 3.
Yes. Priority Pass works at nine Dubai Airport lounges: Ahlan Business Class and Ahlan Concourse D in Terminal 1, and Ahlan @ Gate A1, Marhaba, Plaza Premium, Ahlan @B26, Ahlan @C13 and the two Sleepover lounges in Terminal 3. The Emirates, British Airways and Lufthansa lounges do not take it.
Credit cards that include Priority Pass or DragonPass membership give lounge access at Dubai Airport, at the Ahlan, Marhaba, Plaza Premium and Sleepover lounges. Check which programme your card carries and how many free visits it includes. A LoungeDeal pass needs no card benefit at all.
Yes. Dubai Airport has 15 lounges you can book on LoungeDeal, with the price shown before you pay. Marhaba, Plaza Premium and Sleepover Concourse B also sell entry at the door, and Emirates sells paid access to its own lounges. Lounge passes are final sale.
Yes, in some cases. The Emirates Business and First lounges in Terminal 3 Concourse A admit eligible Emirates Skywards tiers as well as First and Business passengers, and Emirates sells paid lounge access. Emirates is not in oneworld, so oneworld status alone does not open them.
Yes. LoungeDeal's October 2026 lounge audit found smoking rooms at the Ahlan Business Class Lounge in Concourse D and at Ahlan @B26 and Ahlan @C13 in Terminal 3. Smoking areas can close without notice, so check the lounge page before you go.
No. The SkyTeam Lounge at Dubai Airport closed indefinitely on 30 September 2026 when its lease expired, according to SkyTeam. SkyTeam passengers flying from Terminal 1 Concourse D can use the Ahlan Business Class Lounge with Priority Pass, DragonPass or a LoungeDeal pass.
Sources
This guide was last checked against these official sources on 2026-10-30. How we verify lounge data
- Dubai Airports – Relax & Refresh
- Dubai Airports – Ahlan Business Class Lounge
- Dubai Airports – Ahlan First Class Lounge
- Dubai Airports – British Airways Lounge
- Dubai Airports – Plaza Premium Lounge
- marhaba – Dubai International Airport lounges
- Emirates – Business Class lounge
- SkyTeam – Dubai Lounge (closure notice)
- Priority Pass – Dubai International