Love flying? Take advantage of this royal opportunity to Dubai and beyond…
If you’re like many others, you’re itching to get back in the air. And with more of the world opening up every day, now’s your chance.
That said, not all airplane seats are created equal — even if you’re upgrading to Business or First Class.
But heck, do we ever have an unequal cabin experience to talk about — in several ways. It’s Emirates First Class, and you can take it to fascinating Dubai, the cultural, nightlife, and crazy-tall-building hub of the Middle East and of travel connections the world over.
Dubai Is Open for Travel Now
Dubai is open to tourists (yes, regular old tourists). The only requirement is that you’ll have to present a valid negative COVID‑19 PCR test taken no more than 96 hours before departure. A minor inconvenience for an awesome travel experience. And don’t forget that Emirates also has a vast route network beyond Dubai for those who have been there and done that.
The Magnificent A380
For anyone who loves flying, this is one of those unforgettable experiences of a lifetime. I’ve flown on the A380 — the largest passenger aircraft in the world — a bunch of times, and let me say, it’s a real treat. Flying isn’t always enjoyable, but on the luxurious A380 it’s practically guaranteed to be interesting, and particularly so with Emirates First Class complete with showers on board.
The Premium A380 Seat
At the time of publication, Emirates has reintroduced the A380 on their New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, routes. The Emirates First Class suite is one of the best First Class suites in the air. The shoulder-high enclosed compartment offers sliding doors for a very comfortable, private experience. Depending on the specific aircraft and route, the number of suites ranges from 8 to 14, in a 1x2x1 configuration.
Each suite has an 80.5”-long lie-flat seat, a personal mini-bar, vanity table, mirror, wardrobe, and a 27” monitor for entertainment viewing. And to top it all off, A380 suite passengers also get to use the in-flight Shower Spas. You can take a closer look at the experience here.
No Emirates Miles? No problem.
Getting Emirates miles is relatively simple. They’re a point transfer partner with three credit card reward programs — Amex, Chase, and Marriott — so it’s a breeze to transfer points over. Our research shows that transfer times from Amex and Chase are nearly instantaneous, while Marriott points can take up to three days.
No Points? No Problem.
You can buy up to 500,000 Amex Rewards points per year for just 2.5 cents each. Given that the baseline First Class fare from San Francisco to Dubai is $26,300, and you can buy 247,500 Amex Rewards Points for $6,187, and add in taxes with the Emirates loyalty program for ~$400, you save $19,713 — that’s 75% off.
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Use Emirates for Opportunities to Dubai and Beyond
The airline offers flights to bucket list destinations all over the globe like Tanzania; Mauritius; Cape Town, South Africa; and Nairobi, Kenya, just to name a few.