Comfortable seating
Sofas, reclined chairs, pillows and blankets make the lounge more usable during a long layover.
Ahlan Lounge @ Gate B26
Al Garhoud
Ahlan Lounge @ Gate B26 is an airport lounge bar in Al Garhoud, giving travellers a comfortable place to eat from a buffet and unwind before a flight. Reviews also highlight shower access, charging points and attentive table service, although some facilities become strained when the lounge is busy.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,371 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Good buffet
The buffet covers hot and cold food, snacks, bakery items, fruit and desserts, with several reviews praising the variety and freshness.
Useful showers
When available, showers come with towels, toiletries and hair dryers, which is handy after a long flight.
Charging points
Charging points on nearly every table make it easy to recharge devices while waiting for a flight.
Table service
Staff bring drinks to your table and clear used tables quickly, rather than leaving you to manage everything yourself.
Massage chair
A complimentary massage chair has been available according to a customer review, offering a small extra during a layover.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Aim for quieter periods if you want a seat; one guest found it nearly empty at 5:30 pm before later crowding.
Confirm showers. Ask reception whether the shower is available and where it is before settling in; one route involved a long walk to the hotel section.
Check pass timing. If using a timed lounge pass, clarify when the clock starts and whether time outside still counts before scanning in.
Allow walking time. Travelling from another concourse can take time: a customer reported about 20 minutes each way from C3 to the B26 lounge.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3
Dubai Int'l Airport, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Cream of tomato soup
The cream of tomato soup was singled out as an excellent starter during a detailed meal review.
Baked salmon
Baked salmon with white rice was one of the main-course dishes praised by a customer.
Potato croquette
The breakfast selection was considered small, but the potato croquette was a standout.
Common Concerns
Limited toilets
Restroom capacity is a recurring problem: one review counted two women’s toilets and one men’s toilet, with waiting times.
Peak crowds
The lounge can fill up at busy times, reducing the chance of finding a sofa, reclined chair or quiet corner.
Limited sleeping
Sleeping chairs are scarce, and one guest found them unsuitable for a proper nap.
Small breakfast
Breakfast can have a noticeably smaller selection than later buffet periods, despite individual dishes being well received.
Shower uncertainty
Shower arrangements are not consistent across reviews: some guests used them, while another reported no shower facility during the visit.
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The Bottom Line
Ahlan Lounge @ Gate B26 is a practical pre-flight stop in Al Garhoud, especially if you want a proper buffet meal, a comfortable seat and a place to recharge devices. Reviews mention hot and cold dishes, Middle Eastern and South Asian food, desserts, table-served drinks and charging points on almost every table. The atmosphere is often described as calm, clean and airy, though that changes during peak periods.
The strongest comfort feature is the shower option. One guest received towels, toiletries and a hair dryer, while another said the shower was clean; however, shower access is not entirely consistent, and the facility may involve a long walk through the airport hotel section. Reclined chairs, sofas, pillows and blankets can help you rest, but sleeping places are limited.
Plan around the lounge’s weak spots. Restrooms are undersized, with one review reporting only two women’s toilets and one men’s toilet, and queues are possible. Breakfast can have fewer main dishes than later service.
If your entry uses a timed pass, confirm the timing rules before scanning in: one traveller said the four-hour clock continued while outside. Off-peak visits are more likely to deliver the quiet, spacious experience described in the better reviews.