Lounge directory · DMM · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
Dammam King Fahd Lounges DMM: every lounge and how to get in
King Fahd splits into a domestic wing and an international wing, each with its own security and lounges, so the right lounge is the one in the side you fly from. Here is the full map and how to get in.
- Lounge verdict
- Deeper than the airport's quiet reputation suggests. Six lounges run across the two wings, four of them on Priority Pass. The Plaza Premium Lounge in international departures is the standout, a Skytrax rated room running 24 hours with showers, and the Wellcome Lounge anchors the domestic side around the clock.
- Best access play
- Priority Pass opens four doors: the Plaza Premium and Alfursan Golden lounges in international, and the naSmiles and Wellcome lounges in domestic. Without a card, Plaza Premium sells walk up entry, reported around SAR 190 for 3 hours, to be confirmed at the desk.
- The one thing to know
- The two wings do not connect airside, so a lounge is only reachable from within the side you depart from. Pick the lounge in your wing, not the famous one across the building. An Al Noor lounge and the Abul Jadayel lounge are both to be confirmed before you rely on them.
Orientation
How the King Fahd lounge map works
The wing decides everything at DMM. International and domestic operations sit in separate parts of the one passenger terminal, each behind its own security and passport control, so you can only use a lounge inside the wing you depart from. Plan around your flight type, not the lounge with the best reviews, because crossing between wings means leaving and re entering security.
The international wing carries the heavyweight rooms for long haul connectors. The Plaza Premium Lounge on the departures level, opposite the Al Dawa pharmacy, is the flagship: a recently expanded space rated 4 star by Skytrax, with privacy pods, showers and a wellness corner, running 24 hours. The Saudia Alfursan Golden Lounge runs around the clock too for premium cabin passengers and Alfursan members. On the domestic side the standout is the Wellcome Lounge opposite Gate 117, open 24 hours on Priority Pass, with the naSmiles Lounge and a domestic Alfursan room alongside it. Hours and walk up prices shift, so treat the figures below as verify at booking.
The lounges
Every DMM lounge by wing
| Lounge | Wing and location | Access | Walk up | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Premium Lounge | International, departures level opposite the Al Dawa pharmacy | Priority Pass, DragonPass, pay in | Reported about SAR 190 for 3 hours, to be confirmed | The flagship, 24 hours with showers, privacy pods and a wellness corner |
| Saudia Alfursan Golden Lounge (International) | International airside | Saudia Business and First, Alfursan elites, Priority Pass | Day pass reported around the Alfursan rate, to be confirmed | Runs 24 hours with showers for premium cabin and loyalty members |
| Wellcome Lounge | Domestic, opposite Gate 117 | Priority Pass with unlimited guests, pay in | Pay in to be confirmed | Open 24 hours with free luggage storage; a 3 hour stay cap per visit |
| naSmiles Lounge | Domestic airside | flynas loyalty members, Priority Pass | Pay in to be confirmed | Tied to flynas, open roughly 07:00 to 18:00, not an overnight option |
| Saudia Alfursan Golden Lounge (Domestic) | Domestic airside | Saudia Business and First, Alfursan elites | No public day pass | Hours tied to the first and last domestic departures of the day |
| Al Noor Lounge | International airside, reported | Reported open entry, to be confirmed | To be confirmed | Reported selling open access; confirm it is operating before relying on it |
| Abdul Majeed Abul Jadayel Lounge | Reported closed for renovation | None at present | Not available | Reported closed for renovation; treat as unavailable until confirmed |
Two things to take from the table. First, four lounges appear in the Priority Pass directory: Plaza Premium and Alfursan Golden in international, naSmiles and Wellcome in domestic, so a single card covers either wing. Second, the naSmiles Lounge closes in the early evening and the domestic Alfursan room follows the flight schedule, so for a late or overnight domestic wait the Wellcome Lounge opposite Gate 117 is the dependable choice.
Access decoder
What actually opens these doors
Priority Pass covers four lounges at DMM: the Plaza Premium and Saudia Alfursan Golden lounges on the international side, and the naSmiles and Wellcome lounges on the domestic side. Because the wings do not connect, the card only helps in the wing you are flying from, so check which side your gate sits on.
Paying at the door is most reliable at the Plaza Premium Lounge, reported around SAR 190 for a 3 hour block, subject to space and to be confirmed at the desk. The Wellcome and naSmiles lounges may also sell entry, while the Saudia Alfursan domestic room is generally limited to eligible passengers without a public day pass.
Status and class of travel cover the Alfursan Golden lounges for Saudia Business and First passengers and Alfursan elites, and the naSmiles Lounge ties to flynas loyalty. Card networks beyond Priority Pass, such as DragonPass and Mastercard Travel Pass, also list Saudi lounges, so confirm your specific membership before you fly.
The single most useful rule at King Fahd is to choose the lounge in your departure wing, then confirm its hours on the day. The naSmiles room and the domestic Alfursan lounge keep limited hours, the Plaza Premium and Wellcome lounges run 24 hours, and the Al Noor and Abul Jadayel lounges are both to be confirmed before you build a plan around them.
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FAQ
Dammam lounge questions
Which DMM lounges take Priority Pass?
Four. On the international side the Plaza Premium Lounge in departures and the Saudia Alfursan Golden Lounge, and on the domestic side the naSmiles Lounge and the Wellcome Lounge opposite Gate 117. Because the wings do not connect airside, the card only helps in the wing you fly from.
Can I pay to get into a Dammam lounge without status?
Yes, most reliably at the Plaza Premium Lounge in international departures, reported around SAR 190 for a 3 hour block, subject to space and to be confirmed at the desk. The Wellcome and naSmiles lounges may also sell entry, while the Saudia Alfursan domestic room is generally limited to eligible passengers.
Which lounge is best at DMM?
For most travelers, the Plaza Premium Lounge in international departures opposite the Al Dawa pharmacy. It is rated 4 star by Skytrax, runs 24 hours, and has showers, privacy pods and a wellness corner. On the domestic side the Wellcome Lounge opposite Gate 117 is the best all hours option.
Are the DMM lounges open 24 hours?
Some are. The Plaza Premium Lounge and the international Alfursan Golden Lounge run around the clock, and the domestic Wellcome Lounge opposite Gate 117 does too, though it caps each visit at 3 hours. The naSmiles Lounge closes in the early evening and the domestic Alfursan room follows the flight schedule.
Do the Dammam lounges have showers?
Yes, in the international rooms. The Plaza Premium Lounge has showers alongside its privacy pods and wellness corner, and the international Saudia Alfursan Golden Lounge offers showers for eligible premium cabin passengers and Alfursan members. They are the move on a long connection or an overnight.
Did a lounge close at Dammam airport?
The Abdul Majeed Abul Jadayel Lounge has been reported closed for renovation, and a separate Al Noor lounge selling open entry has been reported on the international side. Treat both as to be confirmed before you rely on them, and plan around the Plaza Premium and Wellcome lounges instead.
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