Trip to Kazakhstan in Lufthansa First Class and Dubai to Stockholm in Qatar Airways Business Class
A few weeks ago, I traveled to Kazakhstan for the first time where I spent two nights in the capital city of Astana. I flew from Dubai to Astana via Frankfurt (and back) in Lufthansa First Class using my miles and needless to say, it was one of the best trips I've ever had. I had a separate ticket on Qatar Airways between Stockholm and Dubai where I flew in economy class on the outbound and business class on the inbound. My business class ticket on Qatar Airways from Dubai gave me the chance to visit their newly opened lounge which was really nice, as well as that of British Airways'. This whole trip lasted for a week and eventhough it was very extensive, I loved every single minute of it!
Photoreview: Lufthansa Business Class Lounge, Dubai T1 Concourse D (DXB)
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge, Dubai T1 Concourse D (DXB)
Review: Lufthansa First Class, Dubai-Frankfurt
Photoreview: Lufthansa First Class Lounge, Concourse A Schengen (FRA)
Review: Lufthansa First Class, Frankfurt-Astana
Top Attractions in Kazakhstan
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Astana
Review: Astana Airport Transit Hotel
Review: Lufthansa First Class Astana-Frankfurt
Photoreview: Lufthansa Welcome Lounge, Frankfurt (FRA)
Review: Lufthansa First Class, Frankfurt-Dubai
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Muraqabat
Photoreview: British Airways Galleries Club, Dubai T1 Concourse D (DXB)
Photoreview: Qatar Airways Dubai Premium Lounge, Dubai T1 Concourse D (DXB)
Review: Qatar Airways First Class, Dubai-Doha
Review: Qatar Airways Dreamliner Business Class, Doha-Stockholm
Lufthansa Senator & Business Lounges, Dubai Airport
Date of visit: September 9, 2016
Location: Terminal 1 Concourse D
Access: Lufthansa and SWISS First Class passengers, departing or arriving on the same day; Miles & More HON Circle Members, departing or arriving on a same-day Lufthansa, Star Alliance or codeshare partner flight; Miles & More Senator members departing or arriving on a same-day Lufthansa, Star Alliance or codeshare partner flight; Star Alliance Gold passengers, departing on the same day on a Star Alliance flight in any class of service.
Opening hours: Daily, 1:30pm to 2am
Lounge Entrance
Lufthansa Senator & Business Lounges Dubai
Lounge Reception
Lufthansa Senator & Business Lounge reception area
*The Senator Lounge is located on the right side of the reception area.
Seating
Lufthansa Senator Lounge seating
Lufthansa Senator Lounge seating
Lufthansa Senator Lounge seating
Power outlets are located between the seats.
There are clocks on the wall displaying actual times from different cities like New York & Tokyo.
There's also two high-bar style tables.
Dining
Dining/buffet area
The cold buffet offered Tofu with carrots Hijiki salad; fresh fruit slices; moutabel and different types of sandwhiches/rolls (sweet chili shrimp roll and turkey sandwich) among others.
Bread and butter
Vegetable Red Thai Curry and Malaysian Style Noodle
Steamed Potato with Parsley; Beef Goulash with Shank
Vegetable hot and sour soup
Assorted Arabic sweets
Later in the evening, pineapple crumble and a selection of cheese was also offered from the buffet.
Different kinds of juices, still and sparkling water
There were also several kinds of beers including Fosters, Bud, Hollander and Paulaner.
Alcoholic selection
A red wine from Argentina (Santa Julia) and France (Moueix)
White wine from Chile (Montes), sparkling wine from France (Pol Remy) and German Langguth
There's also a small snacks corner offering coffee, tea, cookies, etc.
Dining area with a backlit life-size picture of forest scenery
Dining area
Relaxation Zone
There are four recliners located in the far right corner.
Work & Entertainment
Workstations
Two TV screens
Magazines and newspapers
Luggage Storage
Located directly to the left upon entering the lounge is the luggage storage.
Toilet & Showers
Gentlemen's toilet
Gentlemen's toilet
One of two shower rooms
Shower room
*The toilet and shower rooms are being shared by both Senator and Business Lounge guests.
View
The lounge has views of the shops and restaurants inside the concourse.
CONCLUSION
Featuring Lufthansa's latest modern and convenient lounge design, this is probably one of the best Lufthansa Lounges I've been to. I loved the fact that they have several seating areas and even with it's limited space, it still felt spacious. I also liked that there's a luggage storage (I wish all lounges could offer it) and a relaxation zone which is located in the corner of the lounge. This (relaxation zone) together with the workstations are the only features missing from the adjacent Business Lounge, if I'm not mistaken. I thought the food offering from the buffet was great specially the sweet chili shrimp roll and the beef goulash which tasted fantastic. The lounge actually got a bit busy around 11pm but not to the extent that all the seats were taken. The staff was very friendly and always refilling the buffet the whole time I was there. It may not have the really gorgeous designs of the Skyteam Lounge and the British Airways Concorde Bar but I guess it's the simplicity that makes it a nice lounge. Overall, with friendly staff and great food selection from the buffet, this lounge is worth visiting before your flight.
A few weeks ago, I traveled to Kazakhstan for the first time where I spent two nights in the capital city of Astana. I flew from Dubai to Astana via Frankfurt (and back) in Lufthansa First Class using my miles and needless to say, it was one of the best trips I've ever had. I had a separate ticket on Qatar Airways between Stockholm and Dubai where I flew in economy class on the outbound and business class on the inbound. My business class ticket on Qatar Airways from Dubai gave me the chance to visit their newly opened lounge which was really nice, as well as that of British Airways'. This whole trip lasted for a week and eventhough it was very extensive, I loved every single minute of it!
Photoreview: Lufthansa Business Class Lounge, Dubai T1 Concourse D (DXB)
Review: Lufthansa Senator Lounge, Dubai T1 Concourse D (DXB)
Review: Lufthansa First Class, Dubai-Frankfurt
Photoreview: Lufthansa First Class Lounge, Concourse A Schengen (FRA)
Review: Lufthansa First Class, Frankfurt-Astana
Top Attractions in Kazakhstan
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Astana
Review: Astana Airport Transit Hotel
Review: Lufthansa First Class Astana-Frankfurt
Photoreview: Lufthansa Welcome Lounge, Frankfurt (FRA)
Review: Lufthansa First Class, Frankfurt-Dubai
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Muraqabat
Photoreview: British Airways Galleries Club, Dubai T1 Concourse D (DXB)
Photoreview: Qatar Airways Dubai Premium Lounge, Dubai T1 Concourse D (DXB)
Review: Qatar Airways First Class, Dubai-Doha
Review: Qatar Airways Dreamliner Business Class, Doha-Stockholm
Date of visit: September 9, 2016
Location: Terminal 1 Concourse D
Access: Lufthansa and SWISS First Class passengers, departing or arriving on the same day; Miles & More HON Circle Members, departing or arriving on a same-day Lufthansa, Star Alliance or codeshare partner flight; Miles & More Senator members departing or arriving on a same-day Lufthansa, Star Alliance or codeshare partner flight; Star Alliance Gold passengers, departing on the same day on a Star Alliance flight in any class of service.
Opening hours: Daily, 1:30pm to 2am
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Lounge Entrance
Lounge Reception
Seating
Dining
Later in the evening, pineapple crumble and a selection of cheese was also offered from the buffet.
There were also several kinds of beers including Fosters, Bud, Hollander and Paulaner.
Relaxation Zone
Work & Entertainment
Luggage Storage
Toilet & Showers
*The toilet and shower rooms are being shared by both Senator and Business Lounge guests.
View
CONCLUSION
Featuring Lufthansa's latest modern and convenient lounge design, this is probably one of the best Lufthansa Lounges I've been to. I loved the fact that they have several seating areas and even with it's limited space, it still felt spacious. I also liked that there's a luggage storage (I wish all lounges could offer it) and a relaxation zone which is located in the corner of the lounge. This (relaxation zone) together with the workstations are the only features missing from the adjacent Business Lounge, if I'm not mistaken. I thought the food offering from the buffet was great specially the sweet chili shrimp roll and the beef goulash which tasted fantastic. The lounge actually got a bit busy around 11pm but not to the extent that all the seats were taken. The staff was very friendly and always refilling the buffet the whole time I was there. It may not have the really gorgeous designs of the Skyteam Lounge and the British Airways Concorde Bar but I guess it's the simplicity that makes it a nice lounge. Overall, with friendly staff and great food selection from the buffet, this lounge is worth visiting before your flight.