Food Variety
Reviews mention fresh buffet choices including lamb curry, biryani, sandwiches, dates and Arabic qawah.
marhaba Lounge
Al Garhoud
marhaba Lounge is an airport travel lounge in Al Garhoud, serving travellers through Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3, Concourse C. It is mainly useful for stretching out a layover with comfortable seating, buffet meals such as biryani and access to a bar.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
3,920 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Long Layovers
Comfortable seating, clean surroundings and replenished food helped one guest spend six hours here during a delay.
Dietary Help
A review describes staff taking care to accommodate dietary requirements, making the visit easier for restricted diets.
Runway Views
The lounge is described as bright, with seating areas that give travellers a view of the runway.
Gate Convenience
For passengers using Concourse C, one review found the location convenient for flights from any gate in that area.
Useful Facilities
Reviews mention working charging ports, high-speed Wi-Fi and ample charging points for passing the time before a flight.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Status. Before booking, confirm the lounge is open; one guest arrived to find it closed for renovations without notice.
Reserve Ahead. If you book in advance, ask about the dedicated seating area mentioned for advance-booking passengers.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for entry during busy periods, when guests have reported waiting lists and delays at check-in.
Ask About Showers. If you need a shower, check the additional charge or booking conditions first because it is not included with entry.
Use Concourse C. The lounge is most practical when your departure is from Concourse C, where a review found every gate in that area convenient to reach.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Concourse, C Gates - Dubai International Airport (DXB Terminal 3 - Terminal 3 Airport Rd
Dubai Int'l Airport, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Chicken biriani
Chicken biriani is mentioned as a favourite dinner dish, particularly for first-time visitors.
Fresh orange juice
Fresh orange juice is specifically mentioned alongside the lounge’s beverage selection.
Dragon Pass
One visitor entered with complimentary Dragon Pass access through Mastercard.
Common Concerns
Crowding
Busy periods can mean waiting lists, delayed entry and packed seating, which undermines the lounge’s relaxing purpose.
Small Restrooms
Several reviews describe small or poorly maintained toilets, with queues during busy periods.
Paid Showers
Showers are available to book but are not included in the entry price.
Limited Choices
Compared with the Concourse B lounge, the Concourse C branch has a smaller food selection and less variety.
Closure Notice
One traveller arrived for a booked nine-hour layover and found the lounge closed for renovations without advance notice.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 AED
water bottle
“Lounge sells its own merchandise which are reasonably priced like water bottle for 10 AED”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
marhaba Lounge is a Terminal 3, Concourse C stop for passengers who want to eat, sit comfortably and pass time between flights. Reviews point to buffet dishes such as chicken biryani, lamb curry and fresh pastries, along with coffee, tea, juice and a bar. That makes it more useful for a meal and a proper break than for a quick snack alone.
The atmosphere is often described as clean, bright and relaxing, with comfortable seating, runway views, charging points and Wi-Fi. One delayed-flight traveller stayed for six hours while food was replenished, and another found the lounge comfortable enough for a three-hour wait to pass unnoticed. Staff are also praised for practical help, including accommodating restricted diets.
There are important limits. Concourse C is smaller than some other Marhaba branches, food variety can be narrower, and crowded periods bring waiting lists, check-in delays and packed seating. Restrooms are repeatedly described as small, and some reviews raise cleanliness concerns.
Showers can be booked but are not included in entry. Check opening status before travelling, especially after one reported renovation closure, and consider reserving ahead if seating matters.