#Elegant slumming store hours free
Forget duty free shopping - you’re better off exploring the lounges (there are three in three separate buildings in the Dubai airport), not least for the sheer size of it all.ĭuring my two-and-a-half layover at the Dubai airport, I was all ready to find the comfiest seat in the lounge and wait it out by scrolling on social media. If you’re flying Business on Emirates, regardless of destination, you’ll probably find yourself here at the Emirates Business Class Lounge in the Dubai airport. Tip: The lounge is situated at the back of the cabin, just before the washrooms, so if sleeping on the plane is your priority, pick a seat upfront instead. On my return flight later that week, though, I was on a flight that left Dubai at 3am, and most people were snoozing rather than boozing. I guess folks were happy to hang around for a nightcap. The lounge can accommodate up to 26 passengers comfortably, and it was fairly crowded on my flight which took off at 9pm. Who doesn’t wanna feel like they’re hanging out at a bar… at 40,000 feet in the sky? When I sidle over for a peek, there is already a crew member at the bar ready to shake up cocktails or serve up a glass of vino, or offer you an array of elegant canapes (there was seared scallop, lobster and prawns with tomato salsa, roast beef sarnies, or chocolate truffle cake and passionfruit curd cake on this flight). Emirates’ onboard lounge on their A380 Business Class cabins are legendary. This is the first thing you should check out (once the seatbelt signs are off, of course). The elegant amenity kit from Bulgari comprises a toothbrush, toothpaste, a comb, tissues, a compact mirror, and travel-sized Bvlgari fragrance and skincare products, which meant that I really needn't have packed my own in the first place.
And I’m happy to report that Emirates’ noise-cancelling headphones do a fairly decent job. Now, I’d usually pack my Bose noise-cancelling headphones when I fly (especially in cattle class) for their amazing ability to block out noise and screaming babies, but I took a gamble and left them at home for this one. Passengers in Biz Class are allso provided noise-cancelling headphones and an amenity kit from Bulgari. Above the drinks stash, there’s a rack with more storage space, which was ample space for my small handbag, a pouch and Kindle.Īwaiting for you at the seat is a large pillow, a blanket, and socks and eyeshades. Drinks are constantly replenished throughout the flight, which is great because I'm that person who requests for constant water refills on flights. (Photo: Emirates)Įach seat has its own personal mini bar, stocked with Perrier sparkling water, a couple of cans of soft drinks, Evian water and a glass. What the seat looks like when it’s fully laid flat. There’s also a storage bin flushed against the wall under the window, which means I didn’t have to store my carry-on tote in the overhead compartment. The Biz Class seats on the A380 are spacious enough for me to stretch out or curl up into a ball (comfortably), and fully recline into flat beds (cabin crew lay a mattress over for a more restful sleep). And especially when you're used to slumming it out in cattle class. When it comes to perks on a plane, all the finest bubbly in the world can't match up to the luxury of extra space on a flight, especially on a long haul one.
It’s a luxury, and I’m not just referring to the car- not having to fret about surge prices and late private car hires is bliss. Emirates offers complimentary chauffeur services to take its Business Class passengers to and from airports around the world (it’s best to book at least a day ahead of time). The moment I get out of the lift at my block, I spot a gleaming Mercedes waiting to take me to the airport. My adventure pretty much begins before I even arrive at the airport. But if you’re going to save up your miles or money to travel Business Class and live your best high SES life, it’s always more worth it to splurge for a long haul flight. After all, I'd be flying 30 hours in total from Singapore to Dubai and then Dubai to Mexico City (with a quick stop in Barcelona).įlying Business is a treat for most of us plebs. But in this case, it’s as much about the journey as it is the destination.
Don’t get me wrong - Mexico City is definitely bucket list-worthy. Emirates has launched a new daily flight from Dubai to Mexico City, and 8Days.sg was recently invited on the inaugural flight.
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