Emirates opens access to First and Business lounges at Dubai - for a fee

9. Feb 2017

by BusinessClass

Emirates is giving guests of its Skywards loyalty programme members the opportunity to use its Premium Lounge at Dubai International Airport, regardless of their class of travel.

For a “minimal fee” (approximately £80 for Emirates’ Business Class and £160 for Emirates’ First Class lounges), customers can enjoy lounge access for up to four hours.

Dubai International Airport has seven Emirates lounges within three terminals: A, B and C. In each terminal is both an Emirates First Class Lounge and at least one Business Class Lounge.

Access Emirates' Premium Lounges At DXB for $100 (£80)

The Emirates Business Class lounge in Concourse B recently underwent an

extensive upgrade

. It features a full range of gourmet cuisine - prepared on-site by Emirates chefs – a complimentary full bar service, shower facilities, a health spa, wine cellar, and a dedicated children’s play area.

Costa Coffee at Emirates' Business Class lounge, DXB

The newly refurbished lounge also offers three distinct concept areas: a barista experience in partnership with Costa Coffee; a Health hub with Voss water featuring healthier food and beverage options; and an exclusive first-of-its-kind Moët & Chandon champagne lounge designed for Emirates, all of which are complimentary for guests.

Additionally, Business Class customers can upgrade to First Class lounge access for a fee of £80.

Shoe-shine at Emirates' First Class Lounge in Concourse A, DXB Emirates’ First Class lounge in Concourse A is possibly the finest of the bunch, offering a premium cigar lounge, a la carte dining, and shoe shining services – all complimentary for guests once inside. Currently, First and Business Class customers as well as Silver, Gold and Platinum Skywards members receive complimentary access to the lounges in Dubai.