Emirates Boeing 777 (previous) First Class Male to Dubai

July 17, 2022

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I just lately loved an AMAZING vacation within the Maldives. You may learn my journey studies right here:

Immediately: Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (previous) First Class Male to Dubai

Final March, I flew First Class with Emirates in a Boeing 777-300ER from Velana Worldwide Airport within the Maldives (MLE) to Dubai (DXB). The privateness of the suite (with sliding doorways), glorious bedding, top-notch facilities, and impeccable onboard service made for an outstanding flight expertise. I solely wished the flight would have lasted a bit longer, since 4 hours – the flight time between the Maldives and Dubai – will not be sufficient time to be utterly submerged in Emirates’ First Class luxurious. The (previous) First Class product of Emirates (which I evaluation right here) nonetheless lives as much as its fame, though it undoubtedly pales compared to Emirates’ latest First Class cabin, the best aviation expertise you’ll be able to have as a passenger (which I’ll evaluation subsequent week).

Have you ever ever flown First Class with Emirates? What was your expertise? Depart a remark under.

Journey: Male (ME) to Dubai (DXB)
Airline: Emirates
Plane kind: Boeing 777-300ER
Plane registration quantity: A6-EGY (in-built 2012)
On time departure: sure (9:50 am)
On time arrival: sure (12:50 am)
Miles: 1890
Flight time: 4 hours
Seat: 2K
Class: First Class

On this evaluation (extra data & pictures under my YouTube video):

Lounge at Velana Int’l Airport
Emirates Boeing 777 fleet
First Class cabin
First Class suite (+ finest & worst suites)
Facilities & bedding
Meals
Leisure
Onboard web
Different inflight experiences
My verdict (rating)

1. LOUNGE

Velana Worldwide Airport is sort of small and has just one Enterprise Class lounge, situated one flooring above the primary concourse. Referred to as Leeli Lounge, the contract lounge is utilized by all airways, together with Emirates. The lounge is basically one giant room, with loads of seating areas, a few of them geared up with in-seat energy shops. The lounge is sort of darkish (there isn’t a lot daylight) and the decor is quite unappealing, which is disappointing in a rustic that revolves round luxurious journey. A buffet space with some eating tables is situated shut the lounge entrance and affords a choice of worldwide meals, together with sandwiches, pastries, fruits, yoghurt, and a few sizzling dishes. No alcohol is served contained in the lounge as a result of the Maldives is an Islamic nation. Complimentary high-speed WiFi is obtainable to all lounge visitors.

LEELI LOUNGE AT VELANA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

2. EMIRATES BOEING 777 FLEET

Emirates operates the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 777 plane. The Dubai based mostly service has 134 Boeing 777 in its fleet, consisting primarily of the Boeuing 777-300ER. The service flies these fashionable plane to almost 100 cities on six continents, carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers throughout the globe every year. The service plans to start out phasing out older first technology “traditional” 777s (777-200ER, 777-300) in favour of the brand new Boeing 777X.

EMIRATES FIRST CLASS — EMIRATES BOEING 777-300ER

3. FIRST CLASS CABIN

Emirates’ Boeing 777 First Class cabin is situated within the nostril part of the airplane. The cabin options 8 enclosed suites in a 1-2-1 configuration, all of them having direct aisle entry after all. The 4 suites alongside the home windows and the 4 center suites are unfold throughout two rows. All suites take pleasure in full privateness, as not one of the rows fairly line up, so no person is immediately wanting into the suite throughout the aisle, even when the sliding doorways of the suites are left open. The First Class suites on the facet are perfect for solo vacationers (with a 3 home windows per seat), whereas the 2 pairs of suites within the center are good for journey companions since dividers between these suites might be raised or lowered to supply a sense of additional spaciousness.

Emirates’ (previous) First Class cabin contains a luxurious and considerably kitschy decor. An abundance of walnut veneer, gold trim and pearlized plastic frames the suites, doorways, seats and home windows, which doesn’t utterly suite my style (I favor the extra minimalist and up to date design of Emirates’ newer First Class cabin, which I’ll evaluation subsequent week).

4. FIRST CLASS SUITES (+ BEST & WORST SUITES)

Emirates’ First Class suite is a totally enclosed house: there are two sliding doorways connecting the suite to the aisle, which might be closed to create a totally personal house. The ergonomic seat, which has a width of 23 inch (58 cm), may be very snug, and its varied positions in addition to built-in therapeutic massage techniques are managed by way of a pill on the facet in addition to a small panel within the armrest.

In entrance of the seat is a gold framed, 32 inch (81 cm) video display screen, the most important of its type within the skies, with a desk under. The latter contains a fold-away mirror with vainness package, in addition to a drawer containing a writing package. Upon boarding, the crew additionally places a basket with a number of snacks (e.g. nuts, sweets, and many others …) on the desk; the basket is eliminated although throughout takeoff and touchdown. Beneath the desk is a big house, which can be utilized to stow away private belongings, because the First Class suite lacks overhead bins nor does it have giant storage compartments

One facet of the seat contains a minibar with gentle drinks and juices (on room temperature). It’s extra a flowery ornament to impress passengers than a purposeful amenity, as you’ll be able to order no matter (cooled) drink you need throughout the flight. Subsequent to the minibar is a pill to regulate the seat actions and the inflight leisure system (extra on that later) in addition to a storage field for smaller gadgets (e.g. glasses, pockets or cellphone).

On the push of a button, the seat mechanically reclines right into a fully-flat mattress of 86 inches (218 cm) lengthy, with absolutely retractable armrest. Turndown service is offered by the crew, who put a mattress, fluffy pillow and gentle cover on the seat, guaranteeing impeccable sleep consolation.

What are the finest First Class seats?

Solo vacationers ought to choose a window suite, whereas journey companions ought to select the center seats.

What are the worst First Class seats?

There are not any dangerous seats in Emirates’ Boeing 777 First Class cabin.

Click on right here for a seat map of Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER.

5. AMENITIES

Sadly, this was a dayflight, and Emirates solely supplies amenity kits and pajamas on long-haul flights. Eyeshades, an arrogance package (contained in the seat desk) and noise cancelling headphones have been offered although. Different goodies included a writing package, hygiene package, and a choice of welcome snacks.

6. MEALS

One meal service (breakfast) was served on this 4 hour morning flight. Breakfast began with contemporary fruits and a blearn choice, which included paratha, pav, brown roll, Danish pastry, muffin and croissant. As a main breakfast course, I had the waffles served with berry compote. Sadly, the waffles didn’t style very nicely nor did I discovered the dish to be properly offered. I assume I select the unsuitable choice from the menu (the opposite meals seemed a lot better), however I used to be not very hungry anyway.

7. ENTERTAINMENT

Emirates leisure system, referred to as ICE (data, communications, leisure) is the perfect within the business, albeit a bit overwhelming when you’re utilizing it for the primary time. You may have three choices on management the system: touching the display screen (problematic given the seat pitch), utilizing a small wired distant, or utilizing a touch-screen monitor that’s concerning the dimension of a small pill.

ICE has an intensive vary of new-release and traditional movies, tv exhibits, field units and audio choices to select from. You may select from as much as 1,800 channels of the newest and biggest motion pictures and must-see TV exhibits, on demand and in a number of languages. You may as well calm down to music from around the globe or play a spread of enjoyable video games. There’s even satellite tv for pc TV on supply (CNN, BBC World, and Sport 24).

My favourite ICE function is the skin digicam that you could entry in your display screen. Emirates’ B777s are geared up with two cameras: one going through ahead and as soon as going through straight down (no tail digicam like on the A380). When not in a window seat, it may be good to look at the plane’s takeoff by way of the cameras.

8. ONBOARD INTERNET

Emirates affords a number of WiFi plans

Limitless chat. Connect with all of your favourite textual content apps for the entire flight
- USD 2.99 ‑ USD 5.99 relying on the size of the flight
- Chat utilizing WhatsApp, iMessage, Fb Messenger, WeChat, Line or Viber with textual content‑solely service
Wi‑Fi web for the entire flight: $ 9.99 – 19.99 USD relying on the size of the flight
Simple join ‑ out there in chosen areas: $ 9.99 USD for half-hour with no knowledge restrict

Emirates Skywards members can reap the benefits of free Wi‑Fi companies (to ensure to enroll in this system earlier than boarding your flight).

Free limitless chat: use WhatsApp, Messenger and different textual content companies free of charge as an Emirates Skywards Blue, Silver or Gold member touring in Enterprise Class or an Emirates Skywards Gold member touring in Financial system Class.
Free Wi‑Fi web for the entire flight: take pleasure in free Wi‑Fi all through your flight as an Emirates Skywards member touring in First Class or a Platinum member touring in Enterprise Class.

To make use of the free Wi‑Fi companies, it’s essential to add your Emirates Skywards membership quantity to your reserving not less than 24 hours earlier than your flight.

9. OTHER INFLIGHT EXPERIENCES

# CREW

I’m big fan of Emirates’ multi-national cabin crew and it was not completely different on this flight. The purser, a superfriendly girl from India, personally welcomed me onboard, escorted me to my suite, and made certain I used to be taken care of very nicely throughout the flight. Service was top-notch and the crew have been all smiles. In the course of the flight, I realized that the crew flew in with the in a single day flight from Dubai, so they’d not slept and there was no layover within the Maldives for them (aside from the pilots).

# LAVATORY

There are two decently sized toilets for Enterprise Class passengers within the galley between the two Enterprise Class cabins. All toilets have been stored very clear throughout the flight.