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The
AED 20 million (USD$5.4 million) investment, 900-square-metre lounge located in
the airport’s newest Terminal 1 will cater to the airline’s First and Business
class passengers, as well as Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members, with
the capacity to accommodate over 190 guests at any one time, in a variety of
seating options.
The
investment reflects the airline’s commitment to progressively growing its
presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supporting aviation goals of Saudi
Vision 2030, and its ongoing dedication to ensuring a thoughtful and welcoming
Emirates experience on the ground for customers flying from one of Emirates’
most important markets globally. This year, Emirates is also celebrating a
milestone in its operations to Saudi Arabia, marking 35 years of service to
Jeddah.
The
official opening of the lounge was attended by His Excellency Nasser Huwaiden
Al Ketbi, Consul General of UAE in Jeddah, His Excellency Engr. Raed bin
Ibrahim Al-Mudaiheem, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jeddah Airports
Company (JEDCO), Mohammed Mattar, Divisional Senior Vice President Airport
Services at Emirates, Eng. Mazen Johar, CEO of JEDCO, Sami Aqil Abdulla, Senior
Vice President Airport Services for Outstations and Business Support, Jabr
Al-Azeeby, Vice President Commercial Operations for Emirates in Saudi Arabia,
and Amer Al Arai, Airport Services Manager for Emirates at King Abdulaziz
International Airport.
Mohammed
Mattar commented, “Jeddah was our first gateway into the Kingdom 35 years ago,
so it’s fitting that the King Abdulaziz International Airport, a world-class
facility is the first airport in the region outside of Dubai to feature an
Emirates dedicated lounge. The lounge, comfortably situated at the centre of
Terminal 1, is beautifully designed to deliver an industry-leading experience
and Emirates’ signature hospitality for our customers from the moment they step
inside. We thank the airport authorities for their support in helping us open
our doors to officially welcome customers and provide them with a memorable
travel experience on the ground.”
Eng.
Mazen Johar said, “The launch of Emirates lounge at King Abdulaziz
International Airport reflects the 35-year-long strategic relationship of
providing multiple travel options to passengers through the airline’s three
daily flights. The lounge is a significant addition to the airport’s services
and supports the comprehensive development efforts at the airport, aimed at
providing an enjoyable and seamless travel experience for passengers from all
over the world.”
The
new lounge features a refreshed and sophisticated design, anchored in
contemporary elements with regional design influences. The welcoming space
offers a variety of seating configurations, including dining, lounging, and
quiet spaces for relaxation. Inside the lounge, customers can look forward to a
wide range of dining options, luxurious shower facilities, a prayer room, and
other amenities.
The
buffet offers a wide variety of Middle Eastern, local, and international
delicacies to choose from – including Lamb Kabsa, Spinach and Ricotta
Tortellini, Moroccan Lemon Chicken, Prawn Machbous, Saint Sebastian Cheesecake,
and Tiramisu cake – among many others.
The
lounge is located on the third floor of King Abdulaziz International Airport’s
Terminal 1 Departure area and is just a 10-minute walk from the terminal’s
entrance and a 3-5-minute walk to the boarding gates, A28B and A38B, where
Emirates’ three daily flights are situated during the day.
In
addition to the new lounge at King Abdulaziz International Airport, the airline
currently operates seven lounges across the three concourses at DXB and 32
others around the Emirates network.
Emirates
has been facilitating tourism and trade in the Kingdom since 1989 and currently
serves four gateways - Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, and Dammam – with more than 70
weekly flights, including triple daily flights to Jeddah with its flagship
Airbus A380s. Since it began operations, Emirates has transported close to 30.7
million passengers to and from the Kingdom on more than 112,000 flights,
connecting travellers to destinations across the airline’s extensive global
network, including popular cities and regions like Dubai, London, Istanbul,
Paris, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, the United States, and Indian Ocean islands like
the Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
For
more information, visit emirates.com.
Image
Credit: © Emirates Airlines
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