Priority Pass is a company that helps every traveler to access the airport lounge despite premium status. Founded in 1992, it has tied up with the best airport lounges around the world. Priority Pass in Dubai is accepted at all the major airport lounges on low/no additional charges.
Priority Pass Lounges in Dubai
Priority Pass in Dubai is accepted by all of the airport lounges. It provides access to more than 1200 airport lounges globally.
In Dubai, there are two international airports: Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport. All the 9 airport lounges in Dubai International Airport and 1 lounge in Al Maktoum Airport, are accessible using Priority Pass membership. All these lounges are hosted by best lounge providers like Marhaba, SkyTeam, Sleep ‘N Fly, etc.
Priority Pass membership variants
Priority Pass offers 3 membership plans: Standard, Standard Plus and Prestige.
Standard: On a standard membership an annual fees of US$99 is charged. Standard membership holders can avail the lounge access for US$27 per each visit.
Standard Plus: Standard Plus members can get 10 free entries to any airport lounge worldwide, furthermore US$27 is charged per visit. For guest accompanied, US$27 is charged. The annual membership for Standard Plus are US$249.
Prestige: Prestige membership card holders can get free access to airport lounges worldwide and can have a guest accompanied them on no charges. The annual membership fees are US$399.
How to get Priority Pass membership?
Customers can enroll themselves for the priority pass membership online. Once you’ve decided the membership scheme, you can fill the form with the basic details asked. Give the delivery address where you want your Priority Pass card to be delivered to, create an account and pay the amount as per the membership plan.
Customers can also customize their name on the card as per the requirement. Members get a digital membership card and a physical card. The physical card will be delivered within 3 days after the confirmation of the membership. Meanwhile, members can use the digital membership card to avail privileges at the airport lounges.
Priority Pass Credit Cards
Several banks in UAE provide Priority Pass membership for free along with several other offers on credit cards. Some of the banks that provide Priority Pass as complimentary are
Arab Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card– Free membership to Priority Pass is provided amongst the various other benefits provided on Arab Bank Visa Platinum Credit Card. It provided 6 free visits per annum to 1000+ airport lounges in the world.
American Express Platinum Credit Card– American Express Platinum Credit Card holders gets free membership to Priority Pass. Both Primary Cardholders and supplementary cardholders can avail airport lounge benefits.
Check: Credit cards to access airport lounges for free
Priority Pass App
Priority Pass App is specially designed for the members to log in and check the lounges available in the specific airport.
Things to be noted on Priority Pass
- Children may come under the guest category at some lounges
- Prior booking is not required for Priority Pass members
- It is recommended to check the lounge timings and capacity on the website or app
- Customer should be above 18 years old to get Priority Pass membership
About the author
Nikitha is a Senior Analyst at MyMoneySouq.com. She has been writing about personal finance, credit cards, mortgage, and other personal finance products in the UAE. Her work on Mortgage loans has been featured by the GulfNews and other popular Financial Blogs in the UAE.
