Emirates First Class Lounge, Terminal 3 (The New One!!!) with photo's
Nov 5, 2008, 3:20 pm
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Emirates First Class Lounge, Terminal 3 (The New One!!!) with photo's
DUBAI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3
The new terminal is large. When we arrived, there were very few people, and it does seem to lack a soul. Having been so used to the old terminal it took a while to familiarize my self with Terminal 3. The First and Business Class lounges are located on the first floor, and can be accessed via an escalator or lift.
EK FIRST CLASS LOUNGE - TERMINAL 3
There is no sign to say that you have arrived at the First Class lounge. It is huge. There are several bars (no longer self service), showers, a spa, smoking area, restaurant, business center, and tonnes of seating areas. The lounge is open, and none-F passengers can see inside. It would be at least 15 times larger then the F lounge in terminal 1.
Once again being new to the lounge, you do not know where to go. I asked the lady at the front desk, and she showed me to the restaurant. The has an open show kitchen and several counters for buffets that were serving fresh fruits, juices, cereals, and pastries. I was shown to a booth, and given a menu for a la carte dining. I will transcribe it soon.
I asked for an espresso and then a cappuccino which were brought very efficiently. It would have been nice to actually have a proper espresso machine and not the automated ones. Water was also poured at the table. I ordered the herbed crepes, and American pancakes. They took a while to come, and both were brought together. The crepes were cold inside, so I sent them back. The pancakes were ok, but had a bit of a metallic taste to them. When the crepes came back, they were hot, and delicious. Service was very good, and attentive.
I walked around the lounge, and saw that they had a connoisseur wine shop.
I then walked past the Timeless spa, and was asked if I wanted a treatment, I opted for the 15 minute de-stress back massage. I had to sign a disclaimer showing if I had any medical conditions, etc., and was shown to a treatment room. The massage was great, and helped me to relax. Other treatments available include Reflex Therapy – Leg and Feet (15 minutes), Refresh Manicure (15 minutes), Hair Shaping (30-40 minute hair trim), and Professional Blow Dry (20-30 minutes). There is no music in the treatment rooms, so you can hear noise from outside.
Next it was time for a shower. There are around 10 shower rooms in the Men’s area. 4 were out of order. The shower rooms are very small. There is one hook, 2 hangers and no where to sit, or put your luggage. The attendant gave me a towel. There is no floor mat. The shower was average, and they use Timeless Spa Hair and Body Wash, and a conditioner. There are no shelves in the shower, or the shower room. I did not find the shower rooms a pleasure to use at all. The attendant was very helpful.
There seem to be no bedrooms, or rest areas for passengers with long connections.
Overall it does seem to be a nice lounge. It does lack soul. I think once the fountains are working, it will be better. Service was excellent. They need to give passengers a map of the lounge at least for the first few months. Is it better then the old lounge – definitely. I would say once it is more lived in, it will feel cosier.
As my flight was departing from Terminal 1, I went to the old lounge where it was nice to be back in familiar territory.
The new terminal is large. When we arrived, there were very few people, and it does seem to lack a soul. Having been so used to the old terminal it took a while to familiarize my self with Terminal 3. The First and Business Class lounges are located on the first floor, and can be accessed via an escalator or lift.
EK FIRST CLASS LOUNGE - TERMINAL 3
There is no sign to say that you have arrived at the First Class lounge. It is huge. There are several bars (no longer self service), showers, a spa, smoking area, restaurant, business center, and tonnes of seating areas. The lounge is open, and none-F passengers can see inside. It would be at least 15 times larger then the F lounge in terminal 1.
Once again being new to the lounge, you do not know where to go. I asked the lady at the front desk, and she showed me to the restaurant. The has an open show kitchen and several counters for buffets that were serving fresh fruits, juices, cereals, and pastries. I was shown to a booth, and given a menu for a la carte dining. I will transcribe it soon.
I asked for an espresso and then a cappuccino which were brought very efficiently. It would have been nice to actually have a proper espresso machine and not the automated ones. Water was also poured at the table. I ordered the herbed crepes, and American pancakes. They took a while to come, and both were brought together. The crepes were cold inside, so I sent them back. The pancakes were ok, but had a bit of a metallic taste to them. When the crepes came back, they were hot, and delicious. Service was very good, and attentive.
I walked around the lounge, and saw that they had a connoisseur wine shop.
I then walked past the Timeless spa, and was asked if I wanted a treatment, I opted for the 15 minute de-stress back massage. I had to sign a disclaimer showing if I had any medical conditions, etc., and was shown to a treatment room. The massage was great, and helped me to relax. Other treatments available include Reflex Therapy – Leg and Feet (15 minutes), Refresh Manicure (15 minutes), Hair Shaping (30-40 minute hair trim), and Professional Blow Dry (20-30 minutes). There is no music in the treatment rooms, so you can hear noise from outside.
Next it was time for a shower. There are around 10 shower rooms in the Men’s area. 4 were out of order. The shower rooms are very small. There is one hook, 2 hangers and no where to sit, or put your luggage. The attendant gave me a towel. There is no floor mat. The shower was average, and they use Timeless Spa Hair and Body Wash, and a conditioner. There are no shelves in the shower, or the shower room. I did not find the shower rooms a pleasure to use at all. The attendant was very helpful.
There seem to be no bedrooms, or rest areas for passengers with long connections.
Overall it does seem to be a nice lounge. It does lack soul. I think once the fountains are working, it will be better. Service was excellent. They need to give passengers a map of the lounge at least for the first few months. Is it better then the old lounge – definitely. I would say once it is more lived in, it will feel cosier.
As my flight was departing from Terminal 1, I went to the old lounge where it was nice to be back in familiar territory.
Nov 5, 2008, 7:46 pm
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"There seem to be no bedrooms, or rest areas for passengers with long connections".
When you enter the lounge you go over the walkway and turn right and all the way to the end. There is a closed off area with approx 10 couchettes. Not really closed off all the walls are glass and the lighting is no different to the rest of the lounge . It gave the impression it had been added as an afterthought. At least some of the showers are working now, dissaponted to hear they are not very good. I think soulless is a good description. Hopefully it will improve given time.
When you enter the lounge you go over the walkway and turn right and all the way to the end. There is a closed off area with approx 10 couchettes. Not really closed off all the walls are glass and the lighting is no different to the rest of the lounge . It gave the impression it had been added as an afterthought. At least some of the showers are working now, dissaponted to hear they are not very good. I think soulless is a good description. Hopefully it will improve given time.
Nov 5, 2008, 9:16 pm
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Loung A La Carte Menu
Emirates First Class Lounge Menu
Dubai Airport – Terminal 3
A la Carte Breakfast
Continental
Your choice of fresh juices, smoothies and our daily healthy drink
Natural or fruit yoghurts
Selected cereals to include Fruit’n’Fibre, cornflakes and granola offered with soya, low fat or full cream milk
Home-made Swiss Bircher muesli with apple, hazelnuts, oats, raisins honey and fresh cream
Tropical fresh fruit skewers
Florida cocktail of fresh orange and oink grapefruit segments
Warm Scottish porridge, with warm milk or cream, served with brown sugar or heather honey
Hot Breakfast
Your choice of fresh eggs cooked to order
Scrambled and finished with cream and herbs
Poached
Boiled to your liking and served with “Vegemite soldiers”
Omelet’s with a daily choice of filings
Accompaniments
Veal and chicken grilled sausages
Buttered field mushrooms
Roesti potatoes
Grilled tomatoes
Baked beans
Poached Scottish kipper fillets with roesti potatoes and cherry tomatoes
Salmon and potato fishcakes
Herb crepes rolled and filled with woodland mushrooms a la crème, with fresh asparagus and grilled tomato
Sweeter Options
Waffles freshly made to order, served with fruit compote and whipped cream
American pancake stack with maple syrup, powder sugar and strawberries
Breakfast Snacks
Grilled cherry tomatoes on toast
Delicatessen choice of cold meats and cheeses
Bakery Basket
Fresh toast rack of wholemeal, multi grain or white breads
French butter croissants
Almond croissants
Pain au chocolat
Chocolate, blueberry or banana and walnut muffins
Parisian butter brioche
Roll selection
Butter and strawberry, apricot, cherry preserves and marmalade
Vegetarian or unsalted butter
Lunch and Dinner
Starters
Light prawn, avocado and grapefruit cocktail
Australian seared loin of lamb, micro cress salad and wasabi cream
Tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad, with a fried quail egg and rocket pesto
Warm tomato and goat cheese tartlet with caramelized onions
Foie gras with truffle, warm brioche and fig chutney
Soups
Beef consommé with a veal and wild mushroom ravioli
Arabic lentil soup with a selection of toppings (smoked chicken breast, grilled prawns)
Main Course
Grilled Chilean sea bass, served with a cherry tomato ragout and coriander-infused basmati rice
Free-range chicken supreme with a truffle honey flavored jus, Mediterranean vegetables and oven-baked fingerling potatoes
American prime fillet of beef, sauce Béarnaise, caramelized green asparagus and grilled polenta
Spaghetti “Mammarosa” with sun-dried tomatoes (Vegetarian Choice)
Mushrooms a la Provencal (Vegetarian Choice)
Tandoori chicken served with biriyani, laccha salad and mint chutney
Sweet and sour prawns and jasmine egg fried rice
International Cheese Selection
Specially selected international cheeses, served with crudités, crackers and dried fruits
Dessert
White chocolate raspberry trifle
Trio of crème brulee: chocolate, pistachio, vanilla
Classic Peach Melba
Rhubarb crumble fresh from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Chocolates and petit fours
Mini Arabic sweets, mini Florentines, white and dark fig truffles
Hot Beverages
Selection of premium teas & Choice of Coffees
Dubai Airport – Terminal 3
A la Carte Breakfast
Continental
Your choice of fresh juices, smoothies and our daily healthy drink
Natural or fruit yoghurts
Selected cereals to include Fruit’n’Fibre, cornflakes and granola offered with soya, low fat or full cream milk
Home-made Swiss Bircher muesli with apple, hazelnuts, oats, raisins honey and fresh cream
Tropical fresh fruit skewers
Florida cocktail of fresh orange and oink grapefruit segments
Warm Scottish porridge, with warm milk or cream, served with brown sugar or heather honey
Hot Breakfast
Your choice of fresh eggs cooked to order
Scrambled and finished with cream and herbs
Poached
Boiled to your liking and served with “Vegemite soldiers”
Omelet’s with a daily choice of filings
Accompaniments
Veal and chicken grilled sausages
Buttered field mushrooms
Roesti potatoes
Grilled tomatoes
Baked beans
Poached Scottish kipper fillets with roesti potatoes and cherry tomatoes
Salmon and potato fishcakes
Herb crepes rolled and filled with woodland mushrooms a la crème, with fresh asparagus and grilled tomato
Sweeter Options
Waffles freshly made to order, served with fruit compote and whipped cream
American pancake stack with maple syrup, powder sugar and strawberries
Breakfast Snacks
Grilled cherry tomatoes on toast
Delicatessen choice of cold meats and cheeses
Bakery Basket
Fresh toast rack of wholemeal, multi grain or white breads
French butter croissants
Almond croissants
Pain au chocolat
Chocolate, blueberry or banana and walnut muffins
Parisian butter brioche
Roll selection
Butter and strawberry, apricot, cherry preserves and marmalade
Vegetarian or unsalted butter
Lunch and Dinner
Starters
Light prawn, avocado and grapefruit cocktail
Australian seared loin of lamb, micro cress salad and wasabi cream
Tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad, with a fried quail egg and rocket pesto
Warm tomato and goat cheese tartlet with caramelized onions
Foie gras with truffle, warm brioche and fig chutney
Soups
Beef consommé with a veal and wild mushroom ravioli
Arabic lentil soup with a selection of toppings (smoked chicken breast, grilled prawns)
Main Course
Grilled Chilean sea bass, served with a cherry tomato ragout and coriander-infused basmati rice
Free-range chicken supreme with a truffle honey flavored jus, Mediterranean vegetables and oven-baked fingerling potatoes
American prime fillet of beef, sauce Béarnaise, caramelized green asparagus and grilled polenta
Spaghetti “Mammarosa” with sun-dried tomatoes (Vegetarian Choice)
Mushrooms a la Provencal (Vegetarian Choice)
Tandoori chicken served with biriyani, laccha salad and mint chutney
Sweet and sour prawns and jasmine egg fried rice
International Cheese Selection
Specially selected international cheeses, served with crudités, crackers and dried fruits
Dessert
White chocolate raspberry trifle
Trio of crème brulee: chocolate, pistachio, vanilla
Classic Peach Melba
Rhubarb crumble fresh from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Chocolates and petit fours
Mini Arabic sweets, mini Florentines, white and dark fig truffles
Hot Beverages
Selection of premium teas & Choice of Coffees
Nov 5, 2008, 9:18 pm
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Nov 16, 2008, 1:34 am
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Originally Posted by SFflyer123
I've never been to Dubai. Other than shopping, what is there to do there as a tourist?
Nov 16, 2008, 11:05 am
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thanks!