Emirates Redefines First Class: Luxury Upgrades, Exclusive Amenities & Lounge

RevampFlying Emirates First Class is more than just travel—it’s an immersion into a world of unparalleled refinement, where every detail is crafted for the most discerning passengers. As the world’s largest operator of international First Class travel, Emirates offers a staggering 26,800 First Class seats per week, ensuring its reputation as the ultimate luxury airline.

A Suite Above the Clouds

Referred to as a “hotel room in the sky,” Emirates’ First Class private suites redefine air travel. Passengers can retreat behind electronically controlled privacy doors and indulge in personal temperature settings and mood lighting. The Game Changer Suite on the Boeing 777 offers total seclusion, featuring floor-to-ceiling doors and a zero-gravity seating option, designed for superior comfort.

On the Airbus A380, First Class travelers enjoy spacious suites in a 1-2-1 configuration, with lie-flat beds and personal workspaces. Window suite passengers can take in spectacular views with bespoke binoculars, while middle-suite guests are treated to virtual windows for an equally mesmerizing experience.

A Culinary Masterpiece

Emirates has redefined fine dining at 40,000 feet. On-demand dining allows passengers to eat whenever they wish, indulging in gourmet menus crafted with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. First Class travelers savor unlimited caviar, elegantly served in Robert Welch-designed Emirates engraved bowls, accompanied by traditional garnishes such as blinis, melba toast, and chives.

For snack lovers, Emirates offers Wagyu sliders, lobster rolls, edamame, and popcorn—perfect for movie time. Passengers can also take home luxury chocolates, pralines, and sweets, ensuring the experience lingers long after landing.

Fine Wines & Premium Spirits

Emirates boasts the largest wine cellar of any airline, housing six million bottles in France, some of which won’t be served until 2037. Passengers sip on exceptional white Burgundy and red Bordeaux wines, carefully curated from renowned estates like Château Margaux and Château Mouton Rothschild.

Emirates is the only airline to serve Dom Pérignon champagne in First Class, and its exclusive beverage program features world-class spirits including Hennessy Paradis Cognac, Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Whisky, and Stoli Elit 18 Vodka.

Luxury Meets Comfort

Resting onboard Emirates First Class is a true wellness experience. Passengers are offered Hydra Active moisturizing pyjamas, infused with Vitamin C and olive oil to keep skin hydrated throughout the flight. Plush faux sheep-skin blankets, premium pillows, and soft cotton duvets guarantee a restful sleep.

Complementing the experience, Emirates provides an exclusive Byredo skincare collection, designed specifically for First Class travelers, featuring sleep oil, pillow mist, facial toner, and eye cream.

The Onboard Lounge: A Social Retreat

First Class and Business Class passengers on the Airbus A380 can unwind in the Emirates Onboard Lounge, an elegant space featuring a fully stocked bar, premium liqueurs, classic cocktails, and booth seating. With a 55-inch LCD screen displaying live external views, the lounge transforms into a unique gathering spot at cruising altitude.

A Seamless Ground Experience

Luxury extends beyond the aircraft. At Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3, Emirates is unveiling a refurbished First Class check-in area, designed with personalized services and lounge-inspired ambiance. Passengers also enjoy access to 43 world-class luxury lounges across the globe, ensuring a smooth journey from the airport to their final destination.

To complete the experience, Emirates offers a complimentary chauffeur service, making door-to-door transfers effortless.

Elevated Entertainment in the Sky

Entertainment onboard Emirates First Class is nothing short of exceptional. Passengers can immerse themselves in an unparalleled cinematic experience with a 32-inch FULL HD LCD screen, boasting ultra-wide viewing angles, touch screen functionality, and LED backlighting—all seamlessly connected to Emirates’ award-winning ice inflight entertainment system.

For pristine sound quality, Emirates provides premium Bowers & Wilkins E1 headphones, exclusively designed with noise-canceling technology to eliminate ambient cabin noise. Crafted with sheepskin leather, these headphones ensure a comfortable, high-fidelity listening experience.

Emirates’ ice system offers more than 6,500 channels of on-demand entertainment in over 40 languages. Passengers have access to:

• 4,000+ hours of movies and TV series, including the latest from Paramount+, HBO Max, Discovery+, BBC, Bloomberg Originals, and Shahid.
• 3,500+ hours of music and podcasts across multiple genres.
• Dedicated kids and family channels, with 250 selections for younger travelers.
• Hollywood blockbusters, international films, and complete TV box sets, ensuring entertainment never falls short.

First Class on the Emirates A380 – Luxurious Shower Spa

Emirates is the first airline in the world to introduce showers in First Class cabins, adding an indulgent touch to air travel. The two Shower Spas on the A380 are exclusively reserved for First Class passengers, featuring:

• A temperature-controlled shower cubicle with a vanity unit, wash basin, full-length mirror, and leather seating.
• Heated flooring, exotic flowers, and ambient lighting for relaxation.
• Sustainable shower products from the Irish luxury organic brand Voya, offering Revitalise and Tranquillity ranges of shampoo, conditioner, body moisturizer, and shower gel.

The Emirates First Class Promise

Emirates doesn’t just fly passengers—it crafts extraordinary journeys from start to finish. Whether savouring caviar at cruising altitude, indulging in rare wines, or retreating in a private suite, First Class travellers embark on a voyage like no other.

This is what it means to Fly Better.