{"id":3366,"date":"2016-06-01T13:01:21","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T13:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=3366"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:09:29","slug":"etihad-first-class-lounge-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/airlines\/etihad-first-class-lounge-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"Etihad Opens New First Class Lounge In Abu Dhabi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Etihad has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en\/about-us\/etihad-news\/archive\/2016\/first-class-lounge-and-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opened its long-anticipated Abu Dhabi First Class Lounge and Spa<\/a>. The new flagship in Etihad's in-airport offerings was originally scheduled to open this time a year ago but suffered a number of delays.<\/p>\n<p>Built to rival the standards of the world's most exclusive 5-star hotel and dining options, the new lounge is an ultra-exclusive enclave catering to Etihad's first class guests and flyers of The Residence, the private luxury three-room A380 suite.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cOur new First Class Lounge & Spa is the jewel in the crown of our new lounge offerings worldwide and represents the best of our home city of Abu Dhabi. It is a showcase of intelligent product design, innovation, \u200eand superlative hospitality and service. This is not just a lounge but the ultimate airline hospitality experience and one which perfectly mirrors Etihad Airways\u2019 evolution into the best airline in the world.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cContinuing our journey of innovation, this new dedicated First Class environment demonstrates our on-going commitment to developing world-class products as we continue to reimagine travel.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3368\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/etihad_first_class_lounge.jpg\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/450\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3368 size-full lazyload\" title=\"Etihad's new First Class Lounge and Spa in Abu Dhabi\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/etihad_first_class_lounge.jpg\" alt=\"Etihad's new First Class Lounge and Spa in Abu Dhabi\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/etihad_first_class_lounge.jpg 600w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/etihad_first_class_lounge-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/etihad_first_class_lounge-276x207.jpg 276w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/etihad_first_class_lounge-476x357.jpg 476w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><center><em>Etihad's new First Class Lounge and Spa in Abu Dhabi<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Spread over 16 different &#8216;zones,' the new lounge features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An \u00e0 la carte restaurant<\/li>\n<li>Showcase bar<\/li>\n<li>Fitness room<\/li>\n<li>Cigar lounge<\/li>\n<li>Six Senses Spa<\/li>\n<li>Style & Shave barbers<\/li>\n<li>Nail bar<\/li>\n<li>TV room<\/li>\n<li>Secluded relaxation room<\/li>\n<li>Prayer room<\/li>\n<li>Children\u2019s play room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Guests who will be flying The Residence have a small private lounge inside the larger complex, located next to the entrance. The exclusive lounge comes complete with a Savoy-trained Butler, hand-crafted Poltrona Frau furniture, a separate shower area, a prayer room and private dining.<\/p>\n<p>Etihad has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en\/experience-etihad\/lounges\/first-class-lounge-and-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">put together a website<\/a> that covers all the details.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Who_Can_Access_Etihad8217s_New_First_Class_Lounge\">Who Can Access Etihad's New First Class Lounge?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As per the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en\/about-us\/etihad-news\/archive\/2016\/first-class-lounge-and-spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">press release<\/a>\u00a0on Etihad's website.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>The Residence, Etihad First Class, Etihad Guest Exclusive, Etihad Guest Platinum members (plus one guest), Etihad Airways Partner (EAP) airline First Class guests, EAP \u2018Invitation only\u2019 members (plus two guests) and EAP equivalent Platinum members (plus one guest).<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another lounge to add to my list of first class travel aspirations, the list of free amenities in Etihad's new lounge is my favorite attraction here. The actual layout could be any 5-star hotel in the world; it almost feels like a case of Etihad, Emirates, and Qatar trying to out design one another at the cost of personalized design in their premium lounges but that could just be my cultural taste not aligning with the Middle Eastern palate.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, between the lounges undergoing revamping here in the US, and the construction of new premium offerings overseas, there are more options than ever for experiencing first class travel before you even get on the plane.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Who_Can_Access_Etihad8217s_New_First_Class_Lounge\">Who Can Access Etihad's New First Class Lounge?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Etihad has opened its long-anticipated Abu Dhabi First Class Lounge and Spa. The new flagship in Etihad&#8217;s in-airport offerings was originally scheduled to open this time a year ago but suffered a number of delays. 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