7hrs in Abu Dhabi | Al Dhabi Lounge | Sheldon C. Townsend 

Yup, food, drinks and all amenities are free if you have the priority pass card.

@@sheldonctownsend4279 hey Sheldon where can I get this priority pass , do I need this card to get in the lounge or is this only to get free drinks and foods

@@TheThaishana you can access priority pass from a few different credit cards (Amex platinum, Chase sapphire reserve etc). You can also get this from applying directly to priority pass.

This is correct.

Hi, I’m happy to answer your questions. There are no beds in that lounge, there are however beds in the aerotel which is right next to it. The 57USD is typically for 3hrs, but no one regulates how long you are in there, so it’s possible to stay longer if you choose to. Alcohol food and drink are all complementary once you have gained access.

@@sheldonctownsend4279 don’t you get a card to access the lounge? When leaving, won’t they know you stayed more than 3 hours and charge you extra?

@@Wix11ven no, I didn’t receive a car, in order to stay beyond 3 hours I just checked out and checked right back in at the desk.

Hey thanks for the questions. So we had no trouble getting in early, I find that the 3hrs before flight rule only applies if the lounges are crowded. They however told us that after 4hrs we would just have to come back to the front desk and check in again, which we did. Unfortunately I didn’t visit the diamond lounge as I was told that I would have to leave security and go into the public areas of the airport. And I couldn’t get a definitive answer from the staff as to whether I would need a new covid test to regain access to my terminal. I hope this helps. Feel free to ask about any specifics I missed.

Do you have to be in a business class to be in a lounge? I have a 7hrs layover to Thailand.

@@bekind3050 no you don’t have to be in business class to access the lounge, you can be a priority pass member to access, or you can pay $57 USD per person to access the lounge..

@@sheldonctownsend4279 I have 7hrs layover over before going to Thailand. Is $57 worth it? I don't drink and hardly eat. 🤣. Thank you very much for the reply.

@@bekind3050 it probably isn’t worth it if you’re not going to drink, you might as well buy a snack in one of the many food spots in the terminal and wait by your gate.

Hi Anyssa, when I went covid was still a very big issue, so they didn’t have it at that moment. But by now it should be fully functional.

@@sheldonctownsend4279 thanks Sheldon! Visiting the lounge on my stopover between aus and London! First time in a lounge of any sorts, so I’m excited ☺️

@@anyssachorvat lounges are great! You’ll enjoy it!

Yea for sure, there are a lot of areas you can work at, you will have to take your own adapter though.

@@sheldonctownsend4279 is the free wifi at the airport is fast enough for work use [opening outlook, internet browsing, etc]? Alot of areas near where exactly? It would be my first time transiting there so still new to that airport...

Thanks for the sub. You can take 2 guests on each visit with the Amex Platinum or priority pass membership.

@@sheldonctownsend4279 Oh k since i am a UAE resident i dont use American Express rather i do have a local bank card which does have all the travel/ lounge benefits all over the world but did not specify the guests allowed percard. Anyways thanks for the reply.Might help in my next upcoming flight from AbuDhabi

@@ragtagcreator9631 enjoy your trip! 🤙

It’s free if you have a priority pass or amex platinum card, otherwise you can pay $50 to get in.

It is currently $57 for entry. Or free with Amex platinum.

Yes, towels are provided.

Hey Jeff, a transit visa only allows you to stay in the airport, I don’t believe you’ll be allowed outside of the airpor.

😄😄 alrighty

It will definitely be worth it, way better than hanging out in the terminal.

No, this was the Al Dhabi lounge..

No, terminal 1.

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Yes, you are allowed to sleep, no one will bother you.

Hey, no problem, so if you’re flying economy it’s cost $57 USD per person to enter the lounge for a 3hr stay.

I have about 12 hr layover and have an economy class. what is the procedure?

@@ahsansazib5177 you can pay for entry if you don’t have a priority pass membership or a credit card that allows access.

Hi, I’m happy to assist. If you want to sleep comfortably, there is an Aerotel (airport hotel) next to the Al Dhabi lounge that functions like a normal hotel. You can also just chill in any of the priority pass hotels. To access these lounges you will need to have priority pass directly from them, or through a credit card company. I accessed it through my Amex Platinum card to which there is a sign up invite link in the description. This will allow you to take 2 visitors for free and the third will have to be paid for via a day pass which is typically $40/50 USD. I hope this helps.

@@sheldonctownsend4279 thank you so very much..😘🥰🥰

@@ZH-Rocks no problem. 🤙

Can u tell me more about AEROTEL like what does it costs and i have a 12 hr layover

@@ahsansazib5177 the aerotel typically costs around $130-$150 per night, and it’s all the amenities of a traditionally hotel. You can book it online just the same.

Yes, you can also pay to go into the lounge. Once you’re in the lounge, all food and drinks are free.

Thank you, will do.