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Etihad First Lounge

Zayed International · Abu Dhabi

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Editorial score

4.7/ 5

14 of 15 metrics scored

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Etihad First Lounge, AUH

At a glance

Etihad's First Lounge at Zayed International has its own reception lobby inside the Terminal A lounge complex and a private lift up to the rooftop lounge. Meals are served à la carte in the First Lounge Dining Room with a wine list picked by in-house experts, and The Parlour serves pastries, desserts and tea ceremonies. Private Suites for working, resting or dining are free for guests flying The Residence and can be booked by other First lounge guests.

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How it works

Who gets in

Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.

No network or club access is recorded. Confirm eligibility with the lounge operator.

Entry and guest policy

The Residence and First passengers on Etihad-operated flights; Etihad Guest Platinum: 1 guest. Passengers holding a confirmed Business ticket can buy access, subject to availability.

Location & opening hours

Zayed International · Terminal A

Airside in Terminal A after security and passport control, on the north side of the terminal between Piers C and D, within the three-floor Etihad lounge complex; follow signs for the Etihad lounges from the departures level.

Opening hours
  • Open 24 hours
Local time · Asia/Dubai
Lounge history

Opened 2023

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Editorial ratings

14 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.

Seating & comfort
5
Quiet
5
Space
4
Food
5
Drinks & bar
5
Coffee
4
Wi-Fi
4
Power outlets
5
Workspace
5
Showers
5
Restrooms
5
Cleanliness
4
Staff & service
5
Views & light
5
What a 5 means for each metric
Seating & comfort
plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
Quiet
calm enough to work, read, or nap
Space
never feels packed, even at peak
Food
real meals, fresh and varied
Drinks & bar
good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
Coffee
barista-made, not a push-button machine
Wi-Fi
fast and reliable for video calls
Power outlets
an outlet at every seat
Workspace
desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
Showers
clean, available without a long wait
Restrooms
clean, plentiful, well kept
Cleanliness
tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
Staff & service
attentive, friendly, quick
Views & light
tarmac views, natural light

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Quick answers

Who can get into Etihad First Lounge?

Lounge Frog has not recorded access programs for Etihad First Lounge. Check with the lounge operator for current entry requirements.

What are the opening hours of Etihad First Lounge?

Etihad First Lounge is open Open 24 hours (local time, Asia/Dubai). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.

Where is Etihad First Lounge?

Etihad First Lounge is in Terminal A at Zayed International (AUH). Airside in Terminal A after security and passport control, on the north side of the terminal between Piers C and D, within the three-floor Etihad lounge complex; follow signs for the Etihad lounges from the departures level.

Does Etihad First Lounge have showers and a bar?

Etihad First Lounge has 2 shower suites, a cocktail bar and seating for about 150.

How good is Etihad First Lounge?

Lounge Frog rates Etihad First Lounge 4.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 14 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.

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