Airport Comparison
DXB DubaivsMEL Melbourne
Lounges at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.
| DXBDubai | MELMelbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Verified lounges | 8 | 13 |
| Program-accessible | 8 | 13 |
| Access programs | Airline Access, Pay-per-use, Priority Pass, Visa Infinite | Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia |
| Paid walk-in lounges | 6 | 4 |
| Walk-in price range | AED194–AED262 | $16–$44 |
| Terminals covered | 3 | 4 |
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DXB vs MEL lounges — frequently asked
Does DXB or MEL have more lounges?
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has more — 13 verified lounges vs 8 at DXB. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.
Which lounge-access programs work at DXB vs MEL?
DXB: Airline Access, Pay-per-use, Priority Pass, Visa Infinite. MEL: Air New Zealand, Airline Access, American Express, DragonPass, Emirates, Priority Pass, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia. Shared programs that work at both: Airline Access, Priority Pass.
Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at DXB or MEL?
DXB: 6 lounges accept paid walk-ins (AED194–AED262). MEL: 4 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($16–$44). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.