Photos: First look at Emirates' new lounge for 80,000+ employees

'Wejhaty' will also serve Emirates employees' families, job seekers, and retirees

Last updated: January 22, 2025 | 18:18

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Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, officially opened the new facility at Emirates HQ on Wednesday.

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Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group, Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline, and Emirates Group's executive leaders at the opening of Wejhaty.

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Spread across a sprawling 22,770 sq.ft. space, the employee lounge can serve 500 people at any point in time and 1,200 a day.

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An amphitheatre-style, modular auditorium that can hold around 100 people – ideal for team-building activities, projects and training sessions.

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Sheikh Ahmed viewing the installation of Emirates’ Business Class seats made with recycled materials from the airline's retrofit programme.

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Wejhaty is also home to third-party international visa services to cater to their employees’ travel needs and minimise pre-travel stress.

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Visitors to Wejhaty will be greeted, served and guided by concierge service attendants.

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The centre houses a showcase of dnata's sustainability initiatives at Wejhaty.

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The children's play area at Wejhaty packed with toys, merchandise and entertainment.

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Highly specialised and fully immersive spaces will engage new joiners in the rich culture, powerful values, lifestyle and the future vision of Dubai and the Emirates Group.

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