The pinnacle of luxury travel with Emirates

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Experience the epitome of luxury and convenience with Emirates, the airline of choice for travel to the Middle East, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Sri Lanka. With flights departing from seven UK airports, including London Gatwick, Heathrow, and Stansted, as well as Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, and Glasgow, Emirates ensures seamless connectivity with exceptional features and services.

The pinnacle of luxury travel with Emirates

Whether you're flying on their A380 and B777 aircraft, each journey promises a world-class experience. Now, let's explore the exceptional features and services that await you in Emirates' remarkable premium classes.

First Class

A380 aircraft operate selected UK-Dubai-UK routes, as well as Dubai-Mauritius-Dubai. They feature an amazing and unique shower spa in the nose of the plane, where you can refresh and prepare for your arrival in comfort and luxury using your exclusive Emirates Private Collection Bulgari amenity kit. The A380 also comes with enclosed private suites with flat-bed seats, plus the A380 Onboard Lounge with premium drinks and canapés, served by a dedicated bartender.

These come in addition to the First Class experiences across the fleet, which also includes fine dining, access to luxury airport lounges, and complimentary chauffeur-driven transfers. This latter service to and from airports is available in the UK (up to a distance of 70 miles) and in Dubai.

Again, aboard the B777, your seat is a ‘hotel room in the sky’, with floor-to-ceiling doors, personal lighting and temperature control, and widescreen TVs. To refresh and pamper yourself, you have Bulgari’s floral woody Eau Parfumée au Thé Blanc to hand. All First Class passengers also receive sleep sets of loungewear and slippers, and exclusive skincare and spa products.

Dining in Emirates’ First Class embraces multi-course meals and snacks, all served any time you wish. You’ll begin your journey with hand-crafted amuse bouches, while the authentic dishes inspired by locations around the world are based on the freshest local seasonal ingredients, including Australian Angus beef, Yarra Valley cheese, and Japanese farm produce, all served on exclusive Royal Doulton fine chinaware with Robert Welch cutlery.

Business Class

Service is largely the same on both aircraft, with the difference that Business Class passengers on the A380 also have access to the Onboard Lounge mentioned above. Business Class seats, made of soft leather, can also recline to fully flat, and they come with a 23-inch HD TV.

On some routes, you can order your gourmet food as early as 14 days before you fly to guarantee your favourite dishes. And again, Business Class travellers benefit from chauffeur-driven transfers as above.

Premium Economy

This class is currently available on selected Heathrow-Dubai-Heathrow flights. These new seats give you a higher level of comfort than Economy itself, with airy, sophisticated cabin decor, wider cream leather seats, and extra room to stretch out on raised, cushioned leg rests. There are also adjustable headrests, a deeper recline, and overhead mood lighting. These seats are at the front of the aircraft, allowing for speedier disembarking on arrival.

And you can still expect exceptional dining during your flight. Picture yourself savouring local flavours from regional monthly menus, served on Royal Doulton china tableware with stainless steel cutlery wrapped in linen, placed on a polished woodgrain dining table that folds neatly into your seat. You’ll also have access to an exceptional drinks selection that includes everything from a Chandon sparkling wine and extra vintages from the Business Class list to liqueurs accompanied by chocolates.

To book your holiday flying with Emirates, call your Travel Counsellor today.

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