Flying Etihad A380 First Apartment to Dubai and Qatar Airways A380 First Class to Paris
Finnair Business Class, Stockholm-Helsinki
Hilton Helsinki
Finnair Business Class, Helsinki-London
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge (LHR)
Etihad First & Business Class Lounge, Heathrow (LHR)
Etihad A380 First Apartment, London-Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arrivals Lounge, Abu Dhabi T3, (AUH)
2 Days in Dubai
Dubai International First Class Lounge (DXB)
Qatar Airways First Class, Dubai-Doha
Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Lounge (DOH)
Qatar Airways A380 First Class, Doha-Paris
Hilton Paris La Defense
American Airlines Admirals Club, Paris (CDG)
Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge, Paris (CDG)
Finnair Business Class, Paris-Helsinki
Finnair Premium Lounge, Helsinki (HEL)
Finnair Business Class, Helsinki-Stockholm
Dubai International First Class Lounge entrance
Date of visit: December 5, 2015
Location: Terminal 1 after security, between gates C12 and C14
Access: First and business class passengers flying on various airlines like Qatar Airways; Lounge Club members (maximum 5 hours); Priority Pass members and Diners Club members
Opening hours: Daily, open 24 hours
Reception
Dubai International First Class Lounge reception
Christmas tree by the reception area
Second Floor (Smoking Room)
Smoking Room signage
Dubai International First Class Lounge TV room with lounge chairs
Dubai International First Class Lounge seating
2 massage chairs
Dubai International First Class Lounge bar
Buffet Area
Dining area
Third Floor
Located on the third floor is one shower room
Main Floor (Non Smoking)
Dubai International First Class Lounge luggage storeroom
Newspapers and magazines
Workstations with 3 PCs and free wifi throughout the lounge
Massage chair
Gentlemen's Toilet
Dubai International First Class Lounge toilet
Dining
Dining area with 6 tables
Dining Area
Hot Buffet featuring Fish Savadia and Steamed Rice
Vegetable Torlili and Baked Paprika Potato
Italian Sausage and Green Bean Stew, Lemon Chicken and Masala Fried Fish
The soups offered during lunch service were lentil soup and lamb broth.
Self-serve Bar
White wine selection
Assorted Sushi and cold cuts
Assorted Cheese
Sliced fruits
Dessert, sandwiches and wraps
Arabic salad including hummus and moutabel among others
During breakfast, they had cereals, fruits and yogurt.
View
View of Pakistan Airlines aircraft
CONCLUSION
Although this lounge is much smaller than the adjacent Dubai International Business Class Lounge, I had never seen it get crowded during my entire stay probably due to the fact that there is not many passengers flying in first class. The food selection from the buffet was probably one of the best I have seen and the bar was just as impressive. Needless to say, the furnitures and overall design of the lounge is really old fashioned. Thankfully, they are transferring to a new lounge which will be located in Concourse D and which is set to open by January. Overall, this is a very nice lounge with excellent food and great staff, but with a not so modern design.
Shout out to Jewel and Thara for making this review possible!
For a detailed review of the Dubai International First Class Lounge by loungereview.com, please click here.
Finnair Business Class, Stockholm-Helsinki
Hilton Helsinki
Finnair Business Class, Helsinki-London
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge (LHR)
Etihad First & Business Class Lounge, Heathrow (LHR)
Etihad A380 First Apartment, London-Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arrivals Lounge, Abu Dhabi T3, (AUH)
2 Days in Dubai
Dubai International First Class Lounge (DXB)
Qatar Airways First Class, Dubai-Doha
Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Lounge (DOH)
Qatar Airways A380 First Class, Doha-Paris
Hilton Paris La Defense
American Airlines Admirals Club, Paris (CDG)
Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge, Paris (CDG)
Finnair Business Class, Paris-Helsinki
Finnair Premium Lounge, Helsinki (HEL)
Finnair Business Class, Helsinki-Stockholm
Date of visit: December 5, 2015
Location: Terminal 1 after security, between gates C12 and C14
Access: First and business class passengers flying on various airlines like Qatar Airways; Lounge Club members (maximum 5 hours); Priority Pass members and Diners Club members
Opening hours: Daily, open 24 hours
Reception
Second Floor (Smoking Room)
Third Floor
Main Floor (Non Smoking)
Gentlemen's Toilet
Dining
The soups offered during lunch service were lentil soup and lamb broth.
View
CONCLUSION
Although this lounge is much smaller than the adjacent Dubai International Business Class Lounge, I had never seen it get crowded during my entire stay probably due to the fact that there is not many passengers flying in first class. The food selection from the buffet was probably one of the best I have seen and the bar was just as impressive. Needless to say, the furnitures and overall design of the lounge is really old fashioned. Thankfully, they are transferring to a new lounge which will be located in Concourse D and which is set to open by January. Overall, this is a very nice lounge with excellent food and great staff, but with a not so modern design.
Shout out to Jewel and Thara for making this review possible!
For a detailed review of the Dubai International First Class Lounge by loungereview.com, please click here.