Marhaba Lounge
Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central) · Dubai
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At a glance
The only lounge at Dubai World Central, run by marhaba (dnata), with a buffet, hot and cold drinks including alcohol, Wi-Fi, flight screens and a smoking cabin.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France)
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Entry and guest policy
Paid entry sold in 2-, 4- and 6-hour blocks. Priority Pass visits limited to 2 hours. Children under 2 free.
Location & opening hours
Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central) · Passenger Terminal
Airside, after police security control take the escalator to Level 1 (the mezzanine above the duty free shops); the lounge is on the right-hand side.
- Opening hours
- 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily
- Local time · Asia/Dubai
Editorial ratings
13 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
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
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
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Quick answers
Who can get into Marhaba Lounge?
Marhaba Lounge lists access through Priority Pass (Max 2-hour stay). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Paid entry sold in 2-, 4- and 6-hour blocks. Priority Pass visits limited to 2 hours. Children under 2 free. Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
What are the opening hours of Marhaba Lounge?
Marhaba Lounge is open 12 AM – 11:59 PM daily (local time, Asia/Dubai). Lounge Frog last checked this in September 2026.
Where is Marhaba Lounge?
Marhaba Lounge is in Passenger Terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central) (DWC). Airside, after police security control take the escalator to Level 1 (the mezzanine above the duty free shops); the lounge is on the right-hand side.
Does Marhaba Lounge have showers and a bar?
Marhaba Lounge has self-serve drinks. Shower availability is not confirmed by a recorded suite count; check with the operator for availability and charges.
How good is Marhaba Lounge?
Lounge Frog rates Marhaba Lounge 2.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 13 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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