Dubai : Emirates, on July 10, 2024, officially opened the doors to its first ever lounge in the region outside Dubai at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The airline's newest dedicated lounge will accommodate customers flying on its triple daily A380 services, said a release.

The USD 5.4 million investment, 900-sqm 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, with the capacity to accommodate over 190 guests at a time, in a variety of seating options.

The lounge is located on the third floor of King Abdulaziz International Airport's Terminal 1 Departure area. The welcoming space offers a variety of seating configurations, including dining, lounging and quiet spaces for relaxation. Inside the lounge, customers can look forward to 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.

In addition to the new lounge at King Abdulaziz Inter-national Airport, the airline currently operates seven lounges across the three concourses at DXB and 32 others around the Emirates network.