Emirates officially opened the doors to its first-ever lounge in the region outside the UAE at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The airline’s newest lounge will accommodate customers flying on its triple-daily A380 services.
The AED20 million ($5.4 million), 900-square-meter lounge located in the airport’s newest Terminal 1 will cater to the airline’s First and Business class passengers, as well as Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members. It has the capacity to accommodate over 190 guests at any time in a variety of seating options.
Growing presence in Saudi Arabia
Emirates’ investment reflects its commitment to progressively growing its presence in Saudi Arabia, supporting the aviation goals of Saudi Vision 2030, and its ongoing dedication to ensuring a thoughtful and welcoming Emirates experience on the ground for customers flying from one of Emirates’ most important markets globally.
This year, Emirates is also celebrating a milestone in its operations in Saudi Arabia, marking 35 years of service to Jeddah.
“Jeddah was our first gateway into the Kingdom 35 years ago, so it’s fitting that the King Abdulaziz International Airport, a world-class facility, is the first airport in the region outside of Dubai to feature an Emirates dedicated lounge,” stated Mohammed Mattar, divisional senior vice president-airport services at Emirates.
Lounge’s sophisticated design
The new lounge features a refreshed and sophisticated design, drawing from regional design influences. It offers a variety of seating configurations, including dining, lounging, and quiet spaces for relaxation. Inside the lounge, customers can look forward to a wide range of dining options, luxurious shower facilities, a prayer room, and other amenities.
The Emirates lounge is located on the third floor of King Abdulaziz International Airport’s Terminal 1 departure area and is just a 10-minute walk from the terminal’s entrance and a 3-5-minute walk to the boarding gates, A28B and A38B, where Emirates’ three daily flights operate from during the day.
“The lounge is a significant addition to the airport’s services and supports the comprehensive development efforts at the airport, aimed at providing an enjoyable and seamless travel experience for passengers from all over the world,” Eng. Mazen Johar, CEO of JEDCO.
In addition to the new lounge at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport, the airline currently operates seven lounges across the three concourses at DXB and 32 others around the Emirates network.
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