Originally Posted by sdfl

Apologizes if this has been answered many times. I have searched many hours and haven't found an answer.

Any good lounge options for Business class passengers in DXB for 7hr layover?

We will be flying Business class from SFO to DXB to KTM. Business class on both legs. Just learned DXB to KTM will be on FlyDubai metal even though both flight numbers are EKxxx. I'm told I will have no access to the Emirates Business lounge in DXB during this long layover and that the FlyDubai T2 lounge is rather poor and Marhaba lounges are no better. On the return route I don't think this will be a problem. But does Emirates really do nothing for First & Business class passengers connecting from Emirates to their regional partner FlyDubai in DXB?

This is my first time flying Emirates, i.e. no status on Skywards. Was just expecting lounge access based on class of ticket. I convinced my 3 friends to join me in Emirates Business class for this trip rather than our usual Cathay Pacific Business class routing through Hong Kong. Now I'm starting to regret that decision. Do I have any good options? Thanks for any help/advice.