Review: Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge, Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Flying Etihad A380 First Apartment to Dubai and Qatar Airways A380 First Class to Paris

Finnair Business Class, Stockholm-Helsinki
Hilton Helsinki
Finnair Business Class, Helsinki-London
Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge (LHR)
Etihad First & Business Class Lounge, Heathrow (LHR)
Etihad A380 First Apartment, London-Abu Dhabi
Etihad Arrivals Lounge, Abu Dhabi T3, (AUH)
2 Days in Dubai
Dubai International First Class Lounge (DXB)
Qatar Airways First Class, Dubai-Doha
Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Lounge (DOH)
Qatar Airways A380 First Class, Doha-Paris
Hilton Paris La Defense
American Airlines Admirals Club, Paris (CDG)
Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge, Paris (CDG)
Finnair Business Class, Paris-Helsinki
Finnair Premium Lounge, Helsinki (HEL)
Finnair Business Class, Helsinki-Stockholm



Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge, Abu Dhabi

Date of visit: December 3, 2015

Location: Terminal 3, immediately after customs
Access: Arriving first and business class passengers on Etihad Airways
Opening hours:  Daily, open 24 hours

Reception


Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge reception

Seating


Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge seating


Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge seating

Dining


Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge buffet offering:

Assorted Cheese
Cut Fruits
Red Velvet cake
Brownies
Blueberry Mousse
Salted Caramel Mousse
Carrot and Apple Juice


Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge buffet offering:

Ginger Chicken salad
Hummus
Falafel
Turkey and Pesto Wrap
Baby Mozzarella and cherry Tomato
Prawn, dill and Rocket sandwich


Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge buffet offering:

Tomato, cucumber and cream cheese seeded roll
Chicken Masala sandwich
Olives

Shave by Etihad Airways


Shave by Etihad Airways offers one complimentary (wet shave) express treatment for first class guests subject to availability. There is also steam press and shoe shine service.

Shower Suite

One of ten shower units

Bath amenities

Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge shower unit

Relax and Work

Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge reading materials


Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge work station featuring an iMac and a printer. Wifi is complimentary throughout the lounge.

Luggage Room


Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge luggage room


Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge

CONCLUSION

After a wonderful flight on Etihad Airways First Apartment from London and just before taking my complimentary chauffeur service to Dubai, I had a chance to visit the Etihad Airways Arrivals Lounge. It was about 1:30am when I came in the lounge so it was very quiet. I thought the food selection on the buffet was really great for an arrivals lounge and for that time of the day. From their website, I've read that one could get a complimentary wet shave although the complimentary haircut is only for departing passengers, as confirmed to me by one of the staff. The design of the lounge as a whole was very modern and with 10 shower units, I thought it was more than enough for arriving passengers. They also offer steam press for those needing to go to their business meetings directly from the airport. This is actually the first arrivals lounge in the UAE so kudos to Etihad for making such a lounge. Overall, this is a very nice lounge and is definitely worth a visit when you have the access. Shout out to Lizzel for giving me a tour of the lounge!


Related Posts:

Emirates First Class Lounge, Concourse A Dubai (DXB)

Singapore Airlines The Private Room, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)