There is no denial that flying with Emirates (@emirates) is flying in a very comfortable plane, and flying First Class on Emirates A380 is an absolute exquisite and luxurious experience.
The Lounge
Emirates First Class Lounge differs quite a lot from the Business Class Lounge— at least in Dubai. If you’ve ever been to the business class lounge, you would find yourself in the middle of a traveller jungle. There are people and noise everywhere—I’ve found people sleeping in the floor in the middle of the caffeteria— queuing for the shower is a must and it feels much more worn than the First Class Lounge.
First Class Lounge is better mantained and feels quieter and less bussier than Business Lounge. Still, for being a First Class Lounge it doesn’t have this extremely luxurious feeling, a bit outdated in terms of decoration and furnish. There are different First Class Lounges in Dubai’s airport depending on where your door is located at.
One of the main differences between First and Business Lounges is the restaurant where you can order your meals a la carte and the waiters bring it to your table. There’s also a more informal setting where you can get some snacks and drinks if you don’t fancy a restaurant style service.
Aboard Emirates First Class A380
The A380 is the biggest plane in Emirate’s fleet. It is the famous two-floored plane, Economy and Premium Economy are in the first floor while First and Business are in the top floor. First Class in the A380 have only 14 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration. Seats are bigger and more spacious than the ones in Business Class. Also, the windows seats are slightly bigger and have more room than those in the middle. I often switch preferences to where I sit, but my favourite seat is by the window.
Once you’re in your seat they handle you an amenity kit. This includes toilettries by Bvlgari, eye -mask, slippers and a super comfy and soft pijama. There are more toilettries in a small compartiment with a luxurious mirror in your seat, a notebook and pen, drinks and some snacks. You have more compartiments to put your personal belongings, a small wardrobe to hang your clothes and the best is that you don’t have to put your carry-onbag in the top, there is room enough in your seat to leave it without causing trouble.
Once you’re settled, the hostess will offer you something to drink like water, juice or champagne—just be aware that Dom Perignon isn’t served until you’re up in the sky. They also offer some dates and arabic coffee and then handle your food and drinks menu. You can order food whenever you want during the entire flight.
Emirate’s food is good enough in almost every flight, but what I really enjoy is eating caviar and having a sip of Dom Perignon.
During the flight you can ask for some snacks such as… popcorn! A perfect treat to endulge while watching a film in the big screen.
Flying in First Class means lots of privacy. You have your little suite with close doors and that makes such a difference if you compare it to t Busisness Class. It means that hostesses won’t disturb you when they’re in the aisle and no one can sneak peak and stare at you. It’s like being in your own little bubble.
One of the greatest things that you can do when flying with Emirates A380 in First Class is that you get to shower up in the sky. The bathroom is nothing like you’ve ever seen, a really big bathroom with shower, hairdryer, towels to dry your hands and lots of amenities and they clean it after a passenger uses the bathroom.
You can’t shower whenever you want, instead you have to choose a time during the flight. I always shower just before landing so I can refresh myself. Once you finish showering, a fruit plate will await for you in your seat.
At the end of the top floor, just after Business seats there is a bar lounge. You can hang there and have a change of scenery if you can’t sleep or feel bored. Honestly, I never go there when I’m in First. Nothing beats having a glass of Dom Pergnon in the comfort of my seat.
Chauffeur-drive Service
When you arrive and depart to your destination, a complementary Chauffeur-car service is available for you. They will take you from and to the airport. The car they use is a Mercedes-Benz S450. This is something I love about Emirates, arriving and departing is so easy and relaxed. You don’t need to book any transport, especially for long haul flights and you’re tired.
Is Emirates First Class A380 worth it?
Flying Emirates First Class aboard an A380 is such a treat. I love the tranquility inside the cabin, the ameneties and food, especially the caviar. When flying in First everything is smooth and convinient and the sevice from the hostesses is always on point. If you can get an upgrade from Business to First the experience will be even better. And you save some cash! But the car that takes you from and to the airport won’t be upgraded the First Class car models. Of course, you can perfectly fly with Business and have a great experience. But if you have the chance and want a finer experience on board, you won’t go wrong with Emirates First Class.
