Originally Posted by
lento
Al Reem Lounge by Plaza Premium at Terminal 1 charges AED 150 for 2 hours and AED 250 for 5 hours.
Etihad First and business class lounges cost more. First costs AED 735 for just two hours, no idea about business but should be more expensive than Al Reem.
Thanks to all for your inputs. It appears that meet/greet service that includes Premium Lounge access for a total of AED 325 seems to be a pretty decent option, since I assume it guarantees access to the lounge, regardless of how busy they are. Below is what the website says is included:
1. Personal welcome on arrival at Abu Dhabi International Airport (1 staff for every guest or couple traveling together).
2. Staff will meet you at the arrival gate lounge or bus disembarkation point.
3. Assistance throughout the arrival process, including escort from arrival gate to Etihad Airways Premium Lounge Terminal 1 and escort from Etihad Airways Premium Lounge Terminal 1 to the departure gate.
4. Available for guests who has up to 5 hours transit in Abu Dhabi.
Given the prices provided by lento for paid lounge access, the meet/greet cost actually seems somewhat lower than I would have expected, since it's guaranteed access to the Premium (business?) Lounge as opposed to Al Reem.
Or am I missing something?