Etihad Airways has opened its new flagship First Class Lounge & Spa at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Terminal 3. The lounge features 16 unique zones designed to ensure that business travellers can relax, re-energise and be entertained in total luxury before boarding their flight.

“Our new First Class Lounge & Spa is the jewel in the crown of our new lounge offerings worldwide and represents the best of our home city of Abu Dhabi,” says Etihad Airways’ CEO Peter Baumgartner. “It is a showcase of intelligent product design, innovation, ‎and superlative hospitality and service. This is not just a lounge but the ultimate airline hospitality experience and one which perfectly mirrors Etihad Airways’ evolution into the best airline in the world.”

Spanning just under 1,700sqm and boasting expansive views of the airport, the new lounge features an à la carte restaurant, showcase bar, fitness room, cigar lounge, Six Senses Spa, Style & Shave barbers, nail bar, and prayer room. Guests of The Residence can enjoy the exclusivity of their own private space discreetly located adjacent to the main lounge entrance. The secluded area boasts a dedicated Savoy-trained butler, custom-made Poltrona Frau Italian leather armchairs and sofas, and its own shower room stocked with a range of Acqua di Parma products.

The restaurant menus change frequently and feature a choice of Arabian, Indian and international cuisines made to order at any time of day. Guests will also be able to experience a unique five-course Emirati tasting menu, developed by chefs from Mezlai at the prestigious Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The sculptural showcase bar is stocked with 75 premium spirits, champagne and aperitifs. A bespoke cocktail menu has been specially developed in partnership with leading London-based beverage consultancy Fluid Movement.

The Six Senses Spa comprises three treatment rooms with shower facilities. First Class guests can enjoy a complimentary treatment, while guests in The Residence are offered two complimentary treatments.

At Abu Dhabi Airport, Etihad Airways also operates a dedicated Premium Lounge within the unique US Preclearance facility, and a Premium Arrivals Lounge. A new First and Business Class Lounge at Los Angeles LAX airport will follow in the coming months. www.etihad.com