Emirates added its 42^nd lounge with a new opening in Cairo International Airport. The lounge is 880 square meters, seating up to 152 people, with amenities like shower rooms, a business center, free WiFi, hot and cold buffets, leather armchairs and prayer rooms.

The facility cost the carrier $3.6 million and is situated on the airport’s level 2 of the Terminal 2 departures area. It’s open to business- and first-class passengers, as well as Gold and Platinum members of Emirates’ Skywards loyalty program.

“Cairo is our first destination in North Africa with an Emirates Lounge — and it underscores our relentless efforts to enhance the travel experience that we offer to customers not online in the air, but on the ground. We are committed to the highest standards of quality in every aspect of our business and the new Emirates Lounge is a testament to that,” said Mohammed Mattar, divisional senior vice president, Emirates Airport Services.

“We hope to contribute to the country’s tourism industry in a meaningful way and attract both international customers as well as discerning Egyptian travellers with our premium service. Egypt is a very important market for Emirates, and this dedicated lounge demonstrates our ongoing efforts to provide the best possible airport experience.”