Adding to the exciting developments at Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport is the recent opening of the first Emirates airline lounge located outside of the United Arab Emirates.
Emirates has marked a significant milestone in its 35-year journey in Saudi Arabia with the grand opening of its first dedicated lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. This state-of-the-art, luxury pre-flight lounge, a testament to the airline's commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, offers a haven of tranquility and luxury for premium passengers.
Opened in July 2024, the 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 are situated during the day.
Access and Facilities
With a capacity for up to 190 guests at any one time, the 20 million dirham is designed to cater to the needs of both First and Business Class passengers, in addition to travellers who are Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members. The luxurious Emirates lounge features a variety of seating options, workstations, a dining area, and various amenities designed to enhance the travel experience
Spanning 900 square-metres, the luxury airline lounge includes a range of seating options, including dining areas, quiet zones, luxurious shower facilities and a prayer room. In addition to the facilities, the lounge's culinary offerings are equally impressive, featuring a diverse menu of international and local delicacies; from traditional Middle Eastern dishes to global favourites, the culinary team ensures that every palate is satisfied.
The presence of a dedicated Emirates lounge signifies the growing importance of Jeddah as a regional travel hub and strengthens the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the airline.
Emirates & Saudi Arabia
Emirates' commitment to Saudi Arabia extends beyond its luxurious lounge.
Extending the premium travel experience beyond the airport and the journey, in November 2024, the UAE-based airline Emirates introduced an additional luxury layer to its travel services for its Business and First Class passengers - a complimentary chauffeur service premium travellers. Yet to be rolled out for travellers in Jeddah, the complimentary car service covers Business and First Class passengers living or staying within a 100-kilometre radius of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
Declared the second best airline in the Middle East, from October 1 onwards, Emirates introduced the Premium Economy class. In this new class, passengers can upgrade their basic travel experience and indulge in a new level of comfort and sophistication as they journey between Dubai and the Saudi capital. Specifically, these Premium Economy seats will be available for passengers to book on EK 819 (7.10am, DXB-RUH) and EK 820 (9.40am, RUH-DXB). With wider seats, extra legroom, a footrest and adjustable headrests, guests can relax and unwind in comfort, which is ideal for those regularly travelling this route for work or leisure.
Notably, every week, the airline operates a significant number of flights to key cities in the Kingdom, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, and Dammam.
Emirates Lounge,
King Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah, Terminal 1 Departure Area
Available to First and Business Class passengers, and also to Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members
