Saudi Arabian Airlines

The lounges in Dammam are horrible and it would rank it the worst I have ever seen. I do not understand why Skyteam is not setting minimum standards for business class lounges as the Saudia lounges have no international standard as far as I am concerned.

Very poor. Has the basics but very little. Screens telling you of departure times and gates are in Arabic then 5 seconds in English. Even if it was in English it would be pointless because they put your gate up about 10 mins before it opens then everyone runs and form a massive queue from the front. I waited for 45 mins in a queue because flight was delayed and they never opened gate. When I got to the front they said that it was for a different flight and then I had to go to the back of another queue. Disgrace is too good a word for this airport. I have travelled here on and off maybe 5 times in past 18 months and still the same.

Lounge easy to find (just beyond the duty free shop after security). Quite spacious with a good selection of hot and cold food and drinks. The food was a mixture of continental and Arabic which all tasted nice! A nice touch was the arabic coffee and dates. Three large screen LCD tv's within the lounge and free internet usage. Seating area has a selection of small tables and large leather sofas.