Emirates launches kids only airport lounge in Dubai Airport

Unaccompanied minors passing through Dubai can now access one of the coolest airport lounges in the world, with the features rivalling the adult ones.

The kids-only lounge from Emirates. Picture: Emirates

Young jetsetters flying with Emirates can now access an airport lounge that some would argue is cooler than the one offered to adults.

Unaccompanied minors passing through Dubai International Airport can access the newly upgraded lounge as they wait for their flight.

The lounge sits next to Emirates’ First Class Lounge and is open 24/7 with the facility offering access to video games, TVs and lounges, free drinks and snacks, free Wi-Fi, and bathrooms designed for kids.

The kids' lounge in Dubai Airport.

The lounge has PS4s. Picture: Emirates

Snacks at the kids-only lounge from Emirates. Picture: Emirates

Emirates’ ‘Unaccompanied Minor Service’ means parents can leave their kids at Dubai Airport with workers from the airline checking them in for their flight in a separate lounge area.

Once the child is checked in, Emirates’ staff take them through immigration and security before dropping them at the departure lounge.

The staff meet the children again before they need to board their flight, taking them to the gate and getting them priority boarding.

On-board, the kids are served meals and snacks tailored for children, given toys and activity packs and handed kid-sized headsets.

The unaccompanied minor service is offered to children starting their travels in Dubai and to kids that are transiting through the airport.

TVs and lounges at the kids-only Emirates spot. Picture: Emirates

Kids are accompanied from the moment they arrive. Picture: Emirates

To fly alone and get the service, children between five and 11 years old must travel on an adult fare.

Children travelling in a different cabin class from their parent or guardian will also be considered as unaccompanied minors and fly on adult fares.

Children over 12 can travel alone, and they fly on an adult fare.

For kids aged 12 to 15 wanting the unaccompanied minor service, the fee is $US50 ($A70) for each leg of the journey.

Thanks to our open borders and the spike in demand for international travel, Emirates announced its A380s would be returning to the skies back in December.

At the time, Barry Brown, Emirates Divisional Vice President for Australasia, said the airline was “delighted” to return regular services to Australia.

“We would like to thank our customers for their loyalty as we navigated the challenges together since the start of the pandemic. We are more than ever committed to Australia and it is especially exciting for us to add Sydney to the growing network of destinations served by our popular A380 aircraft,” he said.

“Our customers appreciate the spaciousness and amenities of the flagship A380 and starting in December they will be able to experience the exceptional product when flying to or from Sydney.”