Its really interesting how you're always denied lounge access. My friends son, who just turned 17 has been a gold since he was 12, and at 14 started flying by himself in both J and F. He's always been admitted to the DXB lounge and outstations no questions asked. He just flew recently as a 17 year old, alone, in F as a gold, and was again admitted into the lounge no problem. He does look like he's 25 though if that makes any difference.