Review – Etihad Airways First Class Lounge

by Zac George
a lobby with a glass table with flowers

As you might of seen from my previous posts Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi First Class Lounge To Open May 1? and I’m going to Abu Dhabi for a day! I was headed to Abu Dhabi to review the much anticipated first class lounge.

Originally I was supposed to be flying business both ways but decided last minute to use some velocity points for a first award. Sadly today Virgin Australia have added big fees for Etihad redemptions in all classes.

Etihad currently use a dedicated area for its First and Business class passengers at the end of T3.

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The whole area has been renovated and made to look a lot more modern. Etihad have done a great job creating an inviting and beautiful area.

DSC00100.jpgFirst class check in

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DSC00102.jpgWaiting area

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DSC00103.jpgFast track security which also now include smart gates.

Directly after exiting security is the entry for the lounge.

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IMG_3480Partner airlines that can access the lounge. Have to be elite or platinum equivelent

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IMG_3520Main dinning area

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Etihad have created a speical menu dedicated to Emirati cusine. They have partnered with the Emirates palace making this possible. It is a 5 course meal with traditional arabic taste and flare.

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IMG_3562Date with chami

IMG_3566Chicken and barley soup

IMG_3567Scallops mughrabia

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IMG_3571Lamb medfoun

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IMG_3529Bar for dining area

IMG_3524Ciagar lounge with congac

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IMG_3518Secondary dining area

IMG_3516Bar identical to JFK and MEL lounges.

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IMG_3488TV room

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IMG_3494Relax and recline room

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IMG_3499Self serve buffet

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IMG_3511Dining for the buffet

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IMG_3553Six senses spa

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IMG_3548.jpgFitness room

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IMG_3538Washrooms for the fitness room

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IMG_3550Washrooms

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After spending 3 hours in the lounge I fell in love with it, it’s stylish, modern, staff are extremely friendly and the food is amazing!

I would have to say this is my new favourite lounge and I cannot wait to return.

What do you think about the new first lounge? 

 

 

 

 

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Really Appreciate this update, is there any way I can get an update sent in an email when you make a fresh article?

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