| Opening hours | 24 hours |
| Time of visit | 2am |
| Date of visit | April 2022 |
| Occupancy | ~80% |
| Location | Airside, Terminal 3, near gate 36 |
| Entry type | Free with Etihad Business Class boarding pass |
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How to access this lounge
Passengers flying in Business Class on Etihad get complimentary access to this lounge.
You can also pay US$120 to access this lounge for 4 hours but like most other airport lounges, this one is only good when it is free.
Related: Review: Etihad Business Studio Jakarta to Milan (via Abu Dhabi)
The lounge
For a flagship lounge in the airline’s home airport, it was quite underwhelming. Unlike most other airline lounges, this one has low ceiling and there was hardly any natural light in daytime.
It was also really crowded and noisy when I arrived at 2am. The only seats available were those in the dining area.
However, the good news is that Abu Dhabi’s new Midfield Terminal is under construction and is over 90% completed; although it has been hit by multiple delays over the years.
Dining
There were a number of buffet areas offering a good mix of pastries and hot/cold dishes but it was nowhere near as good as what a Qatar Airways Business Class passenger would get at Al Mourjan Business Lounge in Doha.
Top complimentary amenities
- WiFi
- Drinks (including alcoholic)
- Hot food
- Shower
- Computers
My ratings
| Food | 8/10 |
| Peace & quiet | 7/10 |
| Privacy | 8/10 |
| Cleanliness | 9/10 |
| Service | 8/10 |
| Facilities | 9/10 |
Bottom line
Etihad’s flagship Business Class Lounge in Abu Dhabi Airport was alright but I would call it the weakest point of my entire Etihad Business Class experience. Can’t wait for the new terminal to be ready!