It’s an exciting time for Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH), as all operations have officially transitioned to Terminal A, representing a new chapter for the airport. I’ve written about the new Etihad First Class Lounge and Etihad Business Class Lounge in Terminal A, and in this post I wanted to cover the one largest lounge in…
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@ Guest -- Good catch, thanks. Do we know if that lounge is open yet/have we seen any reports about what makes it different? Sounds like it's a bit more exclusive?
I checked with Etihad agents at the new Etihad Lounge on 14 November and was advised paid access is currently not available. However, Dragon Pass holders were admitted. They apparently redirected to the left, which I am not sure if the lounge is the EY business lounge. Priority pass was not accepted.
Hey Ben, the diamond lounge is the name of the lounge attached to the VIP terminal.
Back in the day they had a partnership with MasterCard and Priority Pass as well, and one could even check-in at the VIP terminal if one had access to the lounge provided the outward flight was on Etihad:
https://www.adcb.com/en/islamic/personal/cards/card-features/diamond-lounge-access
They say they located in terminal A and are a pay to access lounge but also certain Mastercard and priority pass holders may access
Looks similar to other lounges in the region
Definitely worth the visit by the look of it
Lounge hours were not provided
Hi Ben, is there a transit hotel inside Terminal A? I couldn't find any information on the website, even though in the "Auh Guest" app, under the Airport Hotels, listed 2 hotels : Courtyard and Emirates palace. Appreciate any information since my family and I will transit around 7 hours at Terminal A.
Terrible lounge, it promised a sleep area in the Booking and when we arrived we found out no such thing and no refund