Review: Dubai International First Class Lounge DXB

What is wrong with brunei . No different from some of the other countries you have visited in the world

Lucky

3 questions please

1. No sleeping rooms like in emirates first? any room for napping?

2. Seems like every other business class lounge, did you find anything special that they have? Massage chair was probably nasty. Im sure food wasnt bad or was it?

3. Are you restricting comments? I left one earlier but its not there, if you are no biggy. THanks

Once concourse D opens later this month, C is due for renovations in stages for Emirates to move in. Check in will still be the same although due to be tarted up, and instead of the long corridor you will board the people mover to D.

Qatar will have their own premium lounge in D among various others BA, Lufthansa all new lounges etc. Your going to have to have another trip to give D a good review once fully open. Lounge hop through as many as you can. Although who knows if QR lounge will open with the rest of the terminal lol.

Hi, I just started picking up on points and travels. I'm confused as to how you were able to route so many cities in the us on a single itinerary. Do the legs cost extra? Or are they included? Sorry noob here.

Is this the lounge that AA Exex Plats would use flying in economy? Specifically we are flying on Qatar economy from Dubai to Qatar, I assume that counts as international and thus we would get lounge access with our status. If so, which is the lounge we'd get to use? Thanks!

Lucky,

Asiamiles is partnered with Royal Brunei, https://www.asiamiles.com/am/en/about/partners. Any good?

Really can't wait for you to review Royal Brunei. Please please please review it for the sake of humanity.

Nothing compared to FC Lounge on EK I jus came through a week ago.

@Russell you could also use the BA lounge as OWE providing that its open, it has restricted opening times.

Once the switch to D Qatar has built a new branded premium lounge but this I have been told will be restricted to premium cabin passengers and not a OW lounge.

However, they will provide the new contract lounge for OW status and their own status passenger travelling in Y. Plus you still have the new BA lounge in D as well, again opening times will be restricted.

@Lucky - i'd actually say the business lounge in DXB T1 is actually nicer marginally (exception of the restrooms)
- i'm QR Gold / OWS - and its whilst not exceptional - adequate to grab a bite/drink at 0400 before the hop to Doha, and as a plus i am often upgraded on this busy route to F.
- The lack of departure screens in the business lounge annoys me (only one as you walk in) - i dont know what you found in the first?
- The wifi in the business lounge is actually great - they use the DXB Intl hotel and its quick and unrestricted in duration

"Nothing compared to FC Lounge on EK I jus came through a week ago."

I think that is more you bragging than offering anything insightful.

The food looks absolutely revolting in terms of First class lounge.

@World traveller

What is wrong with brunei?

You mean expect that they are in the process of establishing a sharia law that is probably stricter than Saudi Arabia?

From the thediplomat.com
"Since then, the first phase of sharia law, which include fines and prison sentences for “crimes” such as pregnancies outside of wedlock, propagating religions other than Islam, and not attending mandatory Friday prayers, has been rolled out. Brunei is currently in the process of implementing the second phase, which will introduce harsh punishments such as floggings and cutting off hands for property offenses.

The third and final phase, which will be implemented later this year or in 2016, will introduce executions, including stoning, for offenses like adultery, abortion, homosexuality/sodomy, and even blasphemy."

Looks like a dump of a lounge

I was expecting Sammy Hagar to pop-up from behind that bar.

@No name: The Sharia laws do not apply to the ruling family members in Gulf states and Brunei. Many such laws do not even apply to males, particularly adultery.I have not yet heard or read any stories that reported males were prosecuted and convicted of adultery. The sultan of Brunei owns the Beverly Hill Hotel and we all know who patronize that hotel. He is wealthier and more corrupt than the Saudi monarch, who is not as rich as the Kuwaiti Emir. A few years back, there was a power struggle between the sultan and his half-brother, who attempted to asset strip the sultan but he managed to execute the court order in London to gain back the possession of valuable property, which I think might be the Beverly Hill hotel. There is no news reports that the ruling members of these countries pay the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia and got trampled in the stampedes that killed thousands in Mecca.Simply because they are highly hypocrites and filthy rich. I never quite understand and embrace the notion of Friday public executions after praying the Allah. Must all Gods preach and practice forgiveness? Refrain yourself from mouthing off derogatory comments on religion.

Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't terminal 1 supposed to be the new terminal? Why is it so damn ugly?

@ Speedbird -- I believe Terminal 3 is the new terminal.

The Dubai International Hotel First Class Lounge in Concourse D is fabulous. One of the great lounges in the world. Buffet and made to order food that is superb.