Ahlan Lounge @B26 (The Hub)Dubai Airport (DXB)
★4.2(1,405 reviews)DXB · Terminal 3 · airside
The Concourse B Ahlan: paid-entry walk-in option for travelers near B-gates with no PP/status.
Ahlan @B26 (The Hub) sits in Concourse B of Terminal 3, serving B-gate Emirates departures. It's a paid-entry lounge — walk-in day passes from USD 50 / 4 hours, no Priority Pass or DragonPass acceptance (those are at @A1 and @C13). The space is mid-sized, single floor, with hot buffet, manned bar, showers. Standard Ahlan template otherwise. Useful when you're flying Emirates economy from a B-gate without status and want a lounge but don't carry PP.
Crowding · comfortable
Workable for laptop time. Wi-Fi reliable, power at most seats. No dedicated workstations.
Standard Ahlan buffet — Arabic mains rotation (biryani, curries) plus Western options. Cold spread of cheese, charcuterie, salads. Bar pours beer, wine, basic spirits. Quality is consistent Ahlan tier.
Dietary: Halal throughout · Vegetarian options at every meal · Gluten-free on request · Vegan dishes available
From T3 airside, take the automated train to Concourse B. The lounge is near Gate B26 — look for Ahlan signage.
- 01Clear immigration and security at T3
- 02Take the automated train to Concourse B
- 03Walk to the Gate B26 area
- 04Look for Ahlan @B26 signage
- 05Pay or present pre-booked pass at reception
Landmarks: Gate B26 · Concourse B train station
ℹ Airside – Terminal 3, Concourse B: departure level, east side next to Gate B26; the entrance is inside the Cadiz Tapas Bar.
Priority PassIncluded: Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary full bar
Priority Pass Membership
Flying from DXB without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at DXBAhlan Lounge @B26 (The Hub) tips
Pre-book online via Marhaba/DXB for a 15-25% discount over walk-in.
If your gate is in B-Concourse and you have Priority Pass, you can also walk to @A1 or @C13 — but @B26 saves the train ride.
Day pass covers 4 hours — sufficient for most B-gate connections.
Quieter than @A1 because volume is lower.
Showers are first-come; usually short queues.
Ahlan Lounge @B26 (The Hub): frequently asked questions
No. @B26 is paid-entry only. PP holders should use @A1 or @C13 in T3 instead.
From USD 50 / 4 hours when pre-booked online. Walk-in is around USD 60.
Yes, 24 hours.
It's an Ahlan branding variant — the lounge is sometimes signed as 'Ahlan Lounge @B26 — The Hub'. Same operator, same template.
