About this route
London to Dubai is dominated by Emirates, which operates multiple daily A380 services including its iconic first class suites with onboard shower spas. British Airways also competes on this route with Avios offering excellent value. The relatively short flight time makes business class especially attainable.
Award seats we found on this route
Checked 19 October 2026 by our award search, across the programmes it covers. Seats change daily.
Cheapest economy
27,500
British Airways Avios · 3 Nov 2026
Dates with seats
29
upcoming departure dates
| Month | Dates with seats | Economy from |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 23 | 27,500 British Airways Avios |
| December 2026 | 6 | 27,500 British Airways Avios |
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 24,500 | 62,500 | 85,000 |
| Avios (BA) | 13,000 | 52,000 | 68,000 |
| Virgin Points | 10,000 | 37,500 | — |
| JAL Mileage Bank | — | 55,000 | 80,000 |
Published one-way award prices for LHR–DXB. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both LHR and DXB, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
Best programs for this route
Emirates Skywards
Biz: 62,500 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 52,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 37,500 ptsJAL Mileage Bank
Biz: 55,000 ptsWhen award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- BA business class at 52,000 Avios is much cheaper than Emirates Skywards pricing
- Emirates A380 First Class with onboard shower is a bucket-list redemption
- Virgin Atlantic charges only 37,500 points for business class to Dubai
- Book Emirates First through JAL Mileage Bank for better value at 80,000 miles
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Frequently asked questions
How many points to fly from London to Dubai?
Virgin Atlantic offers the cheapest business class at 37,500 points. BA Avios charges 52,000 for business. Emirates Skywards costs 62,500 for business and 85,000 for first class.
Can I book Emirates First Class with points?
Yes, Emirates First Class can be booked with Emirates Skywards miles (85,000), or through partner programs like JAL Mileage Bank (80,000 miles). Availability is limited but released periodically.
What is the best value for London to Dubai award flights?
Virgin Atlantic at 37,500 points for business class is the cheapest option. BA Avios at 52,000 is also excellent. For the Emirates experience, JAL miles at 80,000 for first class beats Emirates' own pricing.
What is the cheapest award seat from London to Dubai right now?
In our check on 19 October 2026, the cheapest economy award was 27,500 points with British Airways Avios on 3 November 2026. We found award seats on 29 upcoming dates.
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