Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal 3 now houses the new Etihad Airways First Class Lounge & Spa, an ultra-luxurious facility crafted to match the finest hotels and restaurants. Designed with 16 distinct zones, the lounge meets a wide range of traveller needs, from dining and relaxation to fitness and family-friendly spaces.
Highlights include an à la carte restaurant, a full bar, a fitness room, a dedicated cigar lounge, the Six Senses Spa, a barbershop, a nail bar, an entertainment room, a quiet relaxation area, a prayer room and a children’s play space. The facility is accessible to guests of The Residence, Etihad First Class, Etihad Guest Exclusive, Etihad Guest Platinum and equivalent first-class passengers on partner airlines.
“Our new First Class Lounge & Spa is the jewel in the crown of our new lounge offerings worldwide and represents the best of our home city of Abu Dhabi,” said Peter Baumgartner, CEO of Etihad Airways. “It is a showcase of intelligent product design, innovation and superlative hospitality and service. This is not just a lounge but the ultimate airline hospitality experience and one which perfectly mirrors Etihad Airways’ evolution into the best airline in the world.”
Guests of The Residence receive a private enclave within the lounge, complete with a Savoy-trained butler, custom furnishings, a private shower room, a dedicated prayer room and private dining. Other first-class guests benefit from attentive service delivered by highly trained hospitality and culinary teams.
Dining options span Arabian and Indian cuisine as well as international dishes, and include a five-course Emirati tasting menu for those seeking a signature local experience. Alongside formal dining, guests can choose from casual bar and snack menus. Every cocktail and mocktail on offer is individually crafted. The cigar lounge showcases nine premium cigar brands complemented by a curated selection of whiskies and cognacs.
The Six Senses Spa contains three treatment rooms. First-class passengers receive one complimentary treatment, while guests of The Residence are entitled to two complimentary treatments. The Style & Shave zone provides haircuts, shaves, nail services and shoe shines, and each passenger receives one complimentary express treatment.
“We are reimagining service and hospitality,” said Shane O’Hare, senior vice president of marketing at Etihad Airways. “While this physical environment is truly remarkable, we placed special emphasis on creating an aspirational luxury lifestyle space that reflects our legendary inflight service. The result is the finest airline lounge and spa experience in the world.”