Don't waste your time getting into the *A Lounge at DXB. Absolutely the most basic of all *A Lounges that I have ever been in. Enough seating to accommodate no more than 20 people. There is a separate section with a walled off area for FC with another 5 or 6 pax patrons. There are descent lounge chairs through out the terminal that you could grab a short rest in. If you are game, I would definitely exit the terminal and check out the The Burj Khalifa tower as well as the other surrounding buildings. This is an unbelievable experience that can not be substituted by looking at photographs.

As of this writing, the tower is closed down due to electrical issues and you can not take a "trip to the top". Standing outside of it and looking up will give you a true appreciation of what an extraordinary accomplishment this was in erecting this masterpiece. The best viewing point is outside the nearby (approximately 300 yards) Dubai Mall (12 million sq ft) where you could easily spend a half day and only see a small portion of it.