Luxury airport hospitality provider to launch signature service for 1st time in UK at Manchester Airport

The Dubai-headquartered company is introducing its signature Meet & Greet service at the site, available from today, 1 September 2025. Passengers using the service will be met by a dedicated host who will guide them through fast-tracked check-in, security and immigration.

Additional support includes baggage handling, an optional porter service, and help with flight information and connections.

Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, chief executive – Airport Operations at dnata, said: "Our launch in Manchester is the first time we'll offer marhaba’s signature service in the UK – a big milestone for us. While using marhaba might feel like luxury, it’s not only for celebrities, executives, and ‘VIP’ travellers.

“The service has been launched to support busy families juggling children and luggage, solo, business or elderly travellers, nervous flyers, and those heading off on long-haul or multi-leg journeys.

"With Manchester Airport seeing such a high footfall year-round, it’s the perfect location to introduce our signature service. At a competitive price point, we look forward to bringing the warmth and care of Arabian hospitality to a breadth of passengers travelling in the northwest."

The launch at Manchester Airport marks the first time marhaba’s offering will be available in the UK after introducing the service in eight countries across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Australia.

marhaba is part of dnata, which belongs to the wider Emirates Group, with a significant presence in the UK.