Emirates Elevates First Class Experience with New Luxury Enhancements

Emirates, the world’s largest operator of international first-class travel, has unveiled a series of new enhancements designed to elevate its signature luxury offering. With 26,800 first-class seats available weekly, each one a private suite, Emirates continues to refine its award-winning ‘Fly Better’ experience through bespoke touches in the air and on the ground.

Among the latest upgrades is a keepsake menu that doubles as a journey through Emirates’ exclusive wine program. It features detailed tasting notes, food pairing suggestions, and the history of rare vintages sourced from some of the world’s most prestigious vineyards. To complement the airline’s signature unlimited caviar service, first-class customers will now enjoy the delicacy in newly designed engraved bowls by Robert Welch.

The First Class cheeseboard has also been elevated, now served on rustic slate with artisan accompaniments, including a wooden honey dipper. Emirates cabin crew in first class have adopted gloved service, enhancing the sense of refined hospitality.

On the ground, Emirates is upgrading its dedicated First Class Check-In area at Terminal 3, Dubai International Airport. The refreshed space will soon offer personalised services and a calming, lounge-inspired design. Globally, first-class customers benefit from access to 43 luxury airport lounges and complimentary chauffeur-driven transfers in most destinations.

Emirates’ First Class suites are renowned for privacy and space, likened to “a hotel room in the sky.” The A380 offers 14 private suites in a 1-2-1 layout, each with lie-flat beds, workspaces, and full-length wardrobes. On the Boeing 777 Game Changer, six 1-1-1-configured suites offer floor-to-ceiling doors, personal climate control, and even a ‘zero gravity’ seating mode. Select aircraft also feature a video call function for ordering in-flight room service.

To ensure passengers arrive rested, Emirates provides plush bedding, Hydra Active moisturising pyjamas, and luxurious skincare. Each suite is stocked with Byredo skincare products and Bulgari amenity kits, now including the Le Gemme Orom and Le Gemme Tygar fragrances. The kits feature leather bags in rich chocolate and Champagne hues.

Dining remains an à la carte experience, with a menu available on demand throughout the flight. In addition to classic multi-course meals, first-class passengers can enjoy a movie snacks menu featuring options like Wagyu sliders and lobster rolls. Unlimited caviar is served with traditional accompaniments using mother-of-pearl spoons.

Emirates is the only airline offering Dom Pérignon champagne across all routes in First Class. Its beverage list includes rare spirits like Stoli Elit Vodka, Glenmorangie Signet, and Hennessy Paradis. The airline also manages the largest onboard wine cellar, with six million bottles in storage, some reserved until 2037. Notable selections include Premier and Grand Cru Burgundy wines, First Growth Bordeaux vintages, and vintage Port wines such as Graham’s 1979.

Onboard entertainment features a 32-inch HD screen and exclusive Bowers & Wilkins noise-cancelling headphones. Emirates’ ice system includes over 6,500 channels, from Hollywood films to international TV and live broadcasts.

Exclusive to the A380, First Class customers have access to onboard Shower Spas, equipped with luxury Irish organic skincare by Voya, heated floors, and a tranquil ambience. Additionally, the A380 Onboard Lounge offers a social hub with cocktails, gourmet snacks, and panoramic views from aircraft-mounted cameras displayed on a 55-inch screen.

With these enhancements, Emirates reaffirms its commitment to offering the world’s most luxurious and innovative First Class experience.