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Emirates Business Class awards.

Emirates Business Class — lie-flat seats with exceptional service

Includes Emirates Business Class Lounge access

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About Emirates Business Class.

Emirates Business Class offers fully flat lie-flat seats with direct aisle access, exceptional IFE with the ICE system (thousands of entertainment options), and onboard bar service on widebody aircraft. Emirates Business Class Lounges at Dubai are among the world's largest and most impressive.

Fully flat lie-flat beds with direct aisle access
Emirates ICE entertainment with 6,500+ channels
Onboard bar lounge area (widebody aircraft)
Emirates Business Lounge access at Dubai
Multi-course dine-on-demand dining and premium beverages

Aircraft with Business Class.

Aircraft Emirates uses to fly Business Class on long-haul routes.

Airbus A380

Iconic double-decker with shower spa

Business Class layout 1-2-1
Business Class seats 76
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Boeing 777-300ER

Retrofitted with Premium Economy

Business Class layout 1-2-1
Business Class seats 40
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Boeing 777-200LR

Ultra long-range variant

Business Class layout 2-2-2
Business Class seats 38
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Best Business Class sweet spots.

These routes give you the most miles back per Skywards Miles when booking Business Class.

US to Dubai (via Skywards)

55,000–72,500 Skywards Miles one-way

Varies by US gateway; JFK typically 72,500 miles

Dubai to Europe (via Skywards)

42,500–55,000 Skywards Miles one-way

Good value to major European cities

Dubai to Australia (via Skywards)

72,500–85,000 Skywards Miles one-way

Popular route with solid availability

Frequently asked questions.

Is Emirates Business Class worth the miles?

Emirates Business Class is excellent value if you're flying through Dubai. The flat-bed seats, ICE entertainment system, and access to the Dubai Business Lounge make it a premium experience well worth the miles.

Does Emirates business class have a bar?

Yes. Emirates 777 and A380 business class both feature an onboard lounge bar where passengers can stretch their legs and socialize during the flight. It's a unique feature in long-haul business class.

What other programs can book Emirates business class?

Emirates Skywards is the primary program. Alaska Mileage Plan also partners with Emirates, though business class rates via Alaska are higher than booking directly with Skywards.

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