Emirates inaugurates its first-ever lounge in Saudi Arabia

The new lounge features a sophisticated design, anchoring contemporary elements with regional design influences. | Image credit: Emirates

Emirates has officially opened the doors to its first-ever lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The airline’s newest lounge will accommodate customers flying on its triple daily A380 services.

The USD$5.4 million investment, 900-square-metre 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. The dedicated lounge has a capacity to accommodate over 190 guests at any one time, in a variety of seating options.

“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,” Mohammed Mattar, Divisional Senior Vice President Airport Services at Emirates.

The new lounge features a sophisticated design, anchoring contemporary elements with regional design influences. The lounge is also equipped with a wide range of dining options, luxurious shower facilities, a prayer room, and other amenities.

The buffet offers a wide variety of Middle Eastern, local, and international delicacies to choose from – including Lamb Kabsa, Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini, Moroccan Lemon Chicken, Prawn Machbous, Saint Sebastian Cheesecake, and Tiramisu cake – among many others.

The investment reflects the airline’s commitment to progressively growing its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supporting aviation goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Emirates is also celebrating a milestone in its operations to Saudi Arabia, marking 35 years of service to Jeddah.

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