Kuwait Airport Lounges (KWI):
Kuwait Airport – Terminal 1
*Dasman Lounge*
Food: 10/10
I tried breakfast, lunch & dinner, the food buffet is a 5 star! equals to that of a 5 star hotel, I noticed that they always strive to change the food, even the sweets, it’s never the same every time I visit, I’m bound to find something I love coz they take into consideration different nationalities, so they include famous dishes from around the world, the buffet is VERY tasty.
Coffee: 10/10
PS: Cappuccino from the machine.
Comfort: 9/10
The 2 sides of the lounge have squares with partitions, each square has 2-3 Sofas that fit 4 people, so it’s like relaxing in a small living room, also, next to the entrance, there’s a private area where you can relax as well.
Busyness: 4/10
If it’s busy I get pissed off coz there’ll only be tables next to the food Buffet, also it’s full of GCC people so get ready for the annoying stares! Oh & when you’re walking out, it’s like you’re doing the cat walk as people from both sides stare, God I hate it when it becomes busy.
*Pearl Lounge*
Food: 6/10
It’s an Okay buffet I guess, not too fancy but has main courses.
Comfort & Busyness: 5/10
It’s always busy coz Dasman lounge sends so many people to this lounge, most people here are foreigners, AKA: less staring, as for comfort, the way the lounge is designed is so annoying as sofas are piled up on top of each other, no privacy whatsoever.
*Emirates Business Class Lounge*
I’m very disappointed, it’s location is so far, definitely not worth the walk, 1 of the staff (A girl) was very rude.
*Master Card Lounge*
A very small lounge that has a bit of refreshments & snacks, not worth the visit unless you’re near.
Kuwait Airport – Sheikh Saad Terminal
*Pearl Lounge*
Food: 4/10
This lounge is a major disappointment, I mean it’s the ONLY lounge in this Terminal, however all they offer is some refreshments, cold sandwiches, boxed salads & boxed pastas, I remember shoving Lays chips & coke in my bag for later lol.
Comfort & Busyness: 10/10
It’s comfortable & cozy, NEVER busy, so I always have some piece of quiet, another good thing is that immigration procedures for business class are done prior to entering the lounge, so you cant get out once inside, it is also directly connected to the plane, so I get into the plane directly from the lounge, I don’t have to go outside & blend with the Economy class. PS: I have bad memories about this entire terminal back in 2015/2016 so I usually avoid it, to make it worse, in 2020 all the Covid-19 flights that brought citizens back to Kuwait, used this Terminal.
Kuwait Airport – Terminal 4
*Al Mubarakiya Lounge*
Food: 10/10
Though the food buffet isn’t as big as Dasman’s in T1, however it is VERY tasty, they’ve chosen the food carefully coz it’s SOOO delicious despite being simple, for example, I’d pick something simple like a dumpling but it always tastes so damn good, I also tried their food at all times, this lounge makes me happy & never disappoints.
Coffee: 10/10
PS: Latte from the machine.
Comfort: 6/10
I always try to find seats across the window as it is more private, though it’s mostly taken, other than that, the tables in the middle make people next to you stare & they’ll keep getting behind you to pass which is annoying.
Busyness: 8/10
Even when it becomes busy, I still feel comfortable coz the design camouflages a bit, as well as the way out, it’s clear of people’s stares.
Kuwait Airport – Terminal 5
*Pearl Lounge*
Food: 2/10
Okay again, this is the ONLY lounge in this terminal but the food is a joke! pic says it all lol, I mentioned this issue so many times in their surveys but No Fix whatsoever, still an Epic Fail.
Coffee: 2/10
PS: DONT try the Latte from the machine, it sucks, however I did try Dilmah Tea with milk, I’d give it 7/10.
Comfort: 5/10
It’s a VERY small lounge, don’t expect too much, small sofas.
Busyness: 10/10
It’s never busy, so deserves a 10.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai Airport Lounges (DXB):
Dubai Airport – Terminal 1
*SkyTeam Lounge*
Food: 6/10
Most of the food here is kinda of “European”, so it’s a very light buffet & kinda of healthy I guess, it does not satisfy a “Foodie” such as myself lol, but I did find some good stuff like soups.
Coffee: 10/10
PS: Latte from the machine.
Comfort & Busyness: 9/10
Wherever you sit, you’re gonna be comfortable, also, it’s never busy & most of its guests are foreigners (Europeans), thus, it is very quiet.
*Ahlan Business Class Lounge*
Food: 10/10
This lounge has everything from rice to pasta to light to fried stuff even curry! they sure had every nationality in mind when they chose their cuisine, buffet is VERY delicious. PS: Jalapeno cheese poppers are bomb!
Coffee: Haven’t tried it. (Too busy eating lol)
Comfort & Busyness: 4/10
Unfortunately, it is ALWAYS busy and full of GCC nationals lol, dont get me wrong, I’m a Kuwaiti girl (GCC also) but I have to admit that most GCC people (families in particular) are noisy, loud, their children run everywhere and worse, their ANNOYING STARES! as a result, I dont get comfortable here, also, its design along with sofa’s distribution is not that good.
*Qatar Airways Premium Lounge* (Permanently Closed)
Food: 10/10
I can’t quite recall the food, however I do remember eating too much shrimp Thai curry & pasta from the buffet, which was very delicious, also, they did prepare fresh lemon mint for us.
Comfort & Busyness: 10/10
We had an entire square section that was kinda of private, it literally felt like our living room, we were so relaxed on the joint sofa, our legs were stretched to the side, it was so cozy, I even tried cuddling with my husband lol, also, the staff were coming frequently to check if we needed anything, service is top class, lastly, it wasn’t busy.
Dubai Airport – Terminal 2
*Marhaba Lounge*
Food: 3/10
RUN AWAY LOL, I hate this lounge, seriously, it’s the only lounge in Terminal 2 so I have no choice but to go, they do have a buffet but it’s very basic & not tasty, not worth eating anything from here.
Coffee: Haven’t tried it. (Too busy being UNCOMFORTABLE & Coffee needs a good mood)
Comfort & Busyness: 1/10
Again RUNAWAY lol, the problem is I either stand up in the duty free or sit down UNCOMFORTABLY here, the design of the lounge is a total crap, sofas are on top of each other, no privacy whatsoever and it’s ALWAYS BUSY, UH!
Dubai Airport – Terminal 3
*Emirates Business Class Lounge*
Food: 10/10
Foodie’s heaven! there are food sections among every corner *Puppy Eyes* 2 main ones which have the same food that ranges from sandwiches, pastas, potatoes & even Pizza! also, 1 section for kids that servers cooked on spot hot dogs, and last but not least, the Bomb! A RESTAURANT! the biggest food section of the lounge, it servers international cuisines including Arabic, Chinese, Indian & Italians, EVEN ICE CREAM! the food here is definitely 5 star hotel-like, all sections including the restaurant serve buffets of different varieties of sweets, in addition to all that, multiple tea/coffee machines are scattered around the lounge.
Coffee: 10/10
Surprise! not only hot coffee is available, there’s also Iced Coffee! a section of the restaurant where I made my own iced coffee (caramel sauce & syrup available *Cries*), Dilmah tea with fresh milk is also awesome.
Comfort & Busyness: 10/10
The lounge is literally half the size of the entire airport LOL seriously (the other half is the first class lounge), so a lounge this HUGE will never get busy, and comfort? you name it, big sofas, small sofas, bed-like Sofas, private areas, EVERYTHING! also you can board directly from the lounge, no need to get out. PS: Make sure you stay at least 6 hours here to really enjoy its different aspects & services.
*Emirates First Class Lounge*
Food: 10/10
I haven’t gone to the first class lounge recently, but I have around 2012-2014, I’m pretty sure they changed it by now, let me speak of the past, similar to the business class lounge there are 2-3 food sections (cant remember exactly), the main difference is “Menu Items”, where you can order food & they’ll cook it at the same time which is similar to hotels fancy restaurants, Oh there was a small section of sushi as well (Not a Sushi fan though lol).
Coffee: Haven’t had it as I wasn’t a coffee drinker back then lol.
Comfort & Busyness: 10/10
Similar to the business class lounge in everything, it also has a spa & you can pick 1 thing for free, I remember doing my eyebrow or blow dry my hair.
*Marhaba Lounge T3*
Food: 10/10
Unlike the Terminal 2 one, the Terminal 3 Marhaba lounge’s buffet is BOMB! I ate soooooooo much, I was shocked that it was that good, multi-cultural cuisine & soooooooo delicious.
Comfort & Busyness: 7/10
The design is kinda of good, makes you get a little privacy even when you’re eating on the table, and despite its being too busy, I couldn’t really feel it.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi Airport Lounges (AUH):
*Etihad Business Class Lounge*
Food: 10/10
The most visited lounge by me & my husband, luxurious, 5 star hotel buffet, 2 sections, 1st main courses, 2nd sweets & sandwiches, breakfast has everything from creamy scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausages, even “foul” Arabic stuff to bread, jams & fruits, their lunch/dinner include international cuisine such as Arabic, Italian, Chinese & Indian, lastly, the sweets section has SOOO many picks *Puppy eyes*, varieties of “In Glass” sweets, sponge cakes, Arabic sweets & Italian spaghetti sweets.
Coffee: 10/10
PS: Latte & Cappuccino from the Machine, also foam Milk & a bit of Coffee.
Comfort: 10/10
It’s a very big lounge with so many areas, I’m always comfortable where ever I sit.
Busyness: 2/10
It becomes busy around morning & evening, soooo many people that even when I occupy a 4 seat area, some 1 has to come & sit beside me! Yes! it’s VERY annoying when it’s busy, I had layovers around 2 AM up until 6, it was almost empty but other times it’s not.
*Etihad First Class Lounge*
Food: 8/10
You are probably wondering why I’m giving a score of 8 to the First Class lounge yet a 10 for the Business one, reasons, there is NO BUFFET in the First Class lounge so that’s a downfall, they only have “Menu Items” which are VERY delicious & cooked by professional chefs, however, not having a buffet is a bit disappointing, also, sweets are not available on the menu, thus, a small table with only 2 kind of sweets is available, so Yeah! *Sighs*. PS: they do serve chocolates in a box, so ask for more chocolate as you exit, I did lol.
Coffee: 10/10
I cant remember any machines but I did order Tea & Iced Coffee.
Comfort & Busyness: 10/10
A huge lounge that is almost empty, there are so many seating areas, the most impressive aspect is having a special room with bed-like Sofas topped with plastic wrapped blankets, the “milky way” ceiling of that room has glittery moving stars, similar to that onboard the Etihad aircraft, it’s really beautiful, they also have a Spa & complementary massages, haven’t tried it, I’m not a massage-liking girl lol, I always give my husband my turn of it lol.
*Al Dhabi Lounge*
Food: 7/10
1st of all, this lounge has been renovated, prior to it’s renovation, the food buffet (breakfast, lunch & dinner) is placed on a circle-shaped table, so you’d turn around as you pick food, on multiple occasions it was very tasty though a small quantity, I even used to shove some in a lunch box to take back home lol, after renovation however, I merely visited it once, tried their breakfast buffet, tasty.
Comfort & Busyness: Prior to Renv 7/10
It’s not that busy, kind of average, there are many seating areas, though it’s not that big.
Comfort & Busyness: After Renv 6/10
I cant remember as I visited once after renovation, I do recall that it was kinda of busy.
*Al Reem Lounge*
Food: 10/10
I only tried their breakfast buffet, very delicious, though scrambled eggs were available but I did ask if I can have an omelette, I was shocked as they said we can make you any omelette you’d like, coz usually this option is only available in the First class lounge (not even the Business class lounge), so it was a bit of a surprise for me, I ordered a veggie omelette extra cheese, it was amazing. PS: They did say, we’re gonna bring the omelette from AlThabi lounge, so I’m a bit confused but maybe AlThabi lounge had that option but I never knew about it? perhaps.
Coffee: 10/10
PS: I ordered the coffee, though I cant remember what type but it was tasty.
Comfort & Busyness: 8/10
As I walked in, it was a double story lounge both has its own seating area, kinda of private, at the time of my visit, it wasn’t busy, which was a morning time *Usually busy in other lounges*.
*Diamond VIP Lounge* (Master Card)
Food: 3/10
For a VIP lounge, the food is a major disappointment, I guess it’s because no one really goes there as it’s located on a different Terminal, moreover, though a buffet, but the food was not delicious (Visited it 2 times), I literally felt as if the food was made yesterday or something, despite the fact that it’s an international cuisine but non was delicious.
Comfort & Busyness: 10/10
Huge *Always* empty lounge, so we had it all to ourselves lol, multiple seating areas and big sofas, one amazing thing I must say, after we were done & wanted to leave, they told us that they’ll transfer us from the lounge to the gate, little did we know that not only did they finish our immigration procedures inside the lounge, they actually took us in a LIMO from the lounge to the AIRPLANE’S DOOR LOL, as people were boarding the flight via air stair, a limo comes out of no where, parks next to the aircraft, a man & a woman step out, every1 was staring lol, me & my husband felt like celebrities lol, too bad I didn’t film anything from that *Cries*.
*Etihad US Premium Lounge* (After US Pre-Clearance)
Food: 4/10
Very small selection of sandwiches, muffins, coffee machine & juices. PS: Try the Fish sandwich, it is extremely tasty *Cries* the fish Sandwich alone is 10/10.
Coffee: 10/10
PS: The same machine of Etihad’s Business class lounge AKA Latte & Cappuccino, also foam Milk & a bit of Coffee.
Comfort & Busyness: 2/10
VERY SMALL and it includes ALL business class passengers from flights to JFK & ORD = SUPER BUSY, I mean come on, JFK’s flights = A380, so the entire upper deck consists of business class passengers, imagine all these people are being SQUEEZED into this TINY lounge! Abu Dhabi is the only GCC country that has a US Pre-Clearance, so having a small lounge for business class passengers like that is very disappointing, taking into consideration how huge & luxurious the airport is as well as its many other lounges, I’m surprised they haven’t quite taken care of this lounge, so I’m NEVER comfortable there, soooo many people, I even have to ask to sit next to them! makes it very difficult for me to eat my Fish sandwich *Cries*.
*Etihad Arrivals Lounge* (Next to chauffeur Service)
Food: 4/10
Coffee/Tea machines, juices, Coke, muffins, cookies & Arabic sweets. PS: The blueberry muffin & the chocolate muffin are SOOO TASTY, I always shove some in my bag for later lol.
Coffee: 10/10
PS: The same machine of Etihad’s Business Class lounge AKA Latte & Cappuccino, foam Milk & a bit of Coffee, also hot Milk from the machine with 2 Dilmah tea bags in a take away cup for the upcoming long ride.
Comfort & Busyness: 8/10
This is a small lounge for the mere purpose of resting a bit before taking the ride with Etihad’s complimentary chauffeur service, so I’m judging based on its type, this is not a lounge where you could eat & relax (like those above) No, this is an arrival lounge, its size is good for its type of lounge, definitely comfortable, VERY COZY and never busy, it is connected to the chauffeur car outside.
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Bahrain Airport Lounges (BAH):
*Dilmun Lounge*
Food: 7/10
The breakfast buffet is tasty, lunch/dinner buffet is Okay, multi cultural cuisine of rice, pasta and such-like, but it’s a small section, however the sweet section is rich with varieties, also, one thing I cant wait to get (& also pick some for home lol) is the vegetable wrap, it is VERY tasty, they also have sooo many other types of wraps.
Comfort & Busyness: 9/10
The lounge is kind of big with many seating areas of comfortable sofas, some are opposite to the window, some are a bit inside, some are next to the buffet, I always feel some privacy wherever I sit, it’s not always busy & even if it is, I never really notice due to the design of the lounge.
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Oman (Muscat) Airport Lounges (MCT):
*Primeclass Lounge*
Food: 5/10
Though it’s a very huge buffet, but to be completely honest, I didn’t like any of it, one thing that really bothered me is despite having a sweet section, it wasn’t covered and I’ve seen small flies around it, this was back in Mid 2018, I’m pretty sure it got better now.
Comfort & Busyness: 10/10
A huge lounge that is sooo spacious, ceiling & floor are beautifully designed, so many seating areas, definitely very comfortable and it’s rarely busy, even if it is, you wont notice due to its size, also, this lounge is located in the new renovated airport, before renovation it was called Plaza premium lounge and it wasn’t impressive at all, contrary to this new awesome lounge.
*Oman Air Business Class Lounge*
Food: 10/10
We visited this lounge once before airport’s renovation, the dinner buffet was very tasty, so many seafood & rice, it also has international cuisine as well, one amazing thing is the fresh smoked Omani Halwa, though I did buy Omani Halwa from Al-Diwania in Muscat, but the one at this lounge is different, so I couldn’t stop myself from eating lol, I even took some in a box back home, but be careful, I consumed too much of this sugary stuff, I ended up with diarrhea lol, but it’s sooo delicious, it was my fault because I ate too much, it was worth every calorie.
Comfort & Busyness: 8/10
Again, I’m speaking of the one that was before airport’s renovation, I have no idea about the new one after renovation, it is kind of small but cozy, many comfortable seating areas, privacy, and it wasn’t busy.
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Qatar Airport Lounges (DOH):
*Qatar Airways Al-Safwa First Lounge*
Food: 9/10
We have visited this lounge once in 2017, can’t really remember the buffet, but they did have “Menu Items”, we ordered rice with shrimps & Arabic sweets, it tasted like a five-star hotel cuisine.
Comfort and Busyness: 10/10
This lounge actually reminds me of Muscat’s Primeclass lounge, high ceiling with many architects, sparking floor and VERY spacious areas, it is very impressive, so a lounge this big is definitely comfortable and not busy.
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