flydubai Unveils New Business Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB)
The new Business Class Lounge underscores the carrier’s commitment to investing in enhancing customer experience. The lounge will be available to flydubai Business Class passengers for flights departing from Terminal 2.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 December 2024: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). The carrier’s dedicated lounge opened its doors earlier today to welcome Business Class passengers, underscoring the carrier’s commitment to offering an enhanced travel experience for its customers.
The official opening of the lounge was attended by Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, H.E. Major-General Obaid Muhair bin Suroor, Deputy Director-General of the General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), Major-General Talal Ahmed Al Shanqiti, General Director Assistant of the GDRFA, Major-General Ali Atiq bin Lahej, Acting Assistant Commandant for Ports Affairs, H.E. Jamal Al-Hai, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Airports and Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Airports, along with other key stakeholders and members of the media.
The modern 900-square-metre Business Class Lounge can accommodate more than 200 passengers. The lounge is conveniently located after the passport control and security lanes at Dubai International’s Terminal 2 Departure area. The boarding gate for Business Class passengers is located in the lounge where passengers can board the dedicated Business Class buses for their flights.
Commenting on the opening of the new Business Class Lounge, Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai, said: “this year, flydubai is celebrating a milestone in its journey marking 15 years of operations. We remain committed to constantly evolving and investing in enhancing customer experience whether in the air or on the ground. The new lounge will provide an enjoyable and seamless travel experience for our Business Class passengers from Terminal 2 in Dubai. We would like to thank the airport authorities for their support to officially welcome customers to the new beautifully designed space.”
The new lounge features modern aesthetics incorporating natural light in its simple and elegant design that draws inspiration from the serene and timeless beauty of desert dunes. The warm tones and minimalist aesthetics feature some of Dubai’s most iconic skylines and create a comfortable space both for relaxation and productivity.
The lounge features a glass facade offering uninterrupted tarmac views and inviting natural light. The welcoming space offers a variety of seating configuration areas including dining, lounging and a quiet space for relaxation. Inside the lounge, customers can look forward to a wide range of dining options whether from an internationally inspired buffet or an à la carte option. The lounge also has shower facilities, a thoughtfully designed prayer room and other practical amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, workstations and multiple charging stations.
Mohamed Hassan, Senior Vice President of Airport Services & Cargo at flydubai, said: “lounges are a key component for the seamless and comfortable travel experience we aim to provide to our customers. The new flydubai Business Class Lounge and boarding gate provide added convenience to our passengers who are looking for a more personalised and efficient travel experience, whether they are travelling for business or leisure. We are looking forward to welcoming many of our passengers just in time for the busy holiday travel period.”
Emirates Skywards members can also enjoy select benefits of the new Business Class Lounge depending on their membership tier.
Earlier in October this year, the carrier officially opened its new Business Class check-in at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB). The dedicated space offers flydubai’s Business Class passengers a unique and smooth check-in experience with a personalised Meet and Assist service, seated check-in and a Fast Track service through passport control and security lanes.
About flydubai
From its home in Dubai, flydubai has created a network of more than 125 destinations served by a fleet of 88 aircraft. Since commencing operations in June 2009, flydubai has been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network.
flydubai has marked its journey with a number of milestones:
An expanding network: Created a network of 126 destinations in 55 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East, South Asia and South-East Asia.
Serving underserved markets: Opened more than 90 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.
An efficient single fleet-type: Operates a single fleet-type of 88 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 29 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 56 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 03 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
Enhancing connectivity: Carried more than 100 million passengers since it began operations in 2009.
Aashif Shaikh
Mumbai, India