Emirates - First and Business Class Air Specialists

Emirates operates the A380 double decker from Los Angeles to Dubai. With 8,339 miles, this route is the longest flight for Emirates as well as for the A380 aircraft. When it comes to first class, Emirates does it right. Private suites, extravagant décor, and impeccable service; all defining the highest of standards in luxury air travel.

Situated in a 1-2-1 configuration with automatic sliding doors, there's a privacy partition between the center two seats that can be lowered for travelers flying together. Seats are staggered, which offers more privacy when the suite doors are open.

To the side of every seat there's a minibar and along the front of the suite there's a table lamp, a snack basket, and a back-lit, mirrored vanity filled with toiletries. A small tablet controls the seat position, light dimmers, a Do Not Disturb light, entertainment, and views of the 3 cameras outside of the aircraft.

Upon arrival, Emirates serves their signature Arabic coffee, dates, along with a warm towel, pajamas, slippers, a tote bag, and a BVLGARI leather kit filled with BVLGARI amenities. The A380 first class cabin is outfitted with spacious restrooms and Voya toiletries, heated floors and showers on board, which is a surreal experience. There are two world-class bars and one of them includes a lounge area.

Dining is on demand with the finest caviar and wines. They're well known for their exclusive Dom Pérignon vintages, complemented with a pairing of canapés. Upon request, the flight attendant preps the beds with fine bedding, and when the cabin lights are off, stars appear on the ceiling.

Upon landing, all first class travelers are greeted by a personal escort, whisked through a quick security screening, and accompanied to the lounge or connecting flight. Dubai’s First Class Lounge in Terminal 3 offers a tranquil experience with waterfalls creating a serene ambiance.

Enjoy a full-service spa experience 24/7 at the Timeless Spa. The lounge has shower rooms and a quiet room that offers travelers space to rest with leather loungers, blankets and pillows, enclosed by privacy curtains. The lounge features a complimentary sit-down restaurant, several buffets, and you can order à la carte to anywhere in the lounge, at all times. There's a children’s playroom that features a fun variety of toys and video games.

Dubai's Business class Lounge in Terminal 3 includes 5 complimentary restaurants and rotating buffets 24 hours a day. There are designated quiet rooms, shower rooms, and many lounges. The lounge has enough seating for 1,500 travelers and spans nearly all of the 2nd floor in concourse B.

Emirates treats its first class travelers to a luxe experience. Their friendliness and eagerness to service on a whim was a welcoming encounter throughout the journey. First and Business Class passengers can travel to and from the airport via Emirates’ complimentary Chauffeur services for qualifying tickets and airports.

With an overnight layover we left the airport to explore the city. Festive streets lined the well-known skyscrapers as the city was alive with cheer into the wee hours of the night. At 2,716 feet, the Burj Khalifa reigns as the world's tallest building. The At.mosphere Lounge on Level 122 is the tallest restaurant in the world with spectacular views of the city of Dubai.