Inside Emirates’ new luxury check-in lounge at Dubai Airport

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Emirates First, an exclusive airport experience for First Class customers at T3, DXB

Emirates has introduced a brand-new luxurious First Class check-in lounge at Dubai International (DXB), cementing its status as the world’s largest operator of international First Class travel with 26,800 seats available each week.

Now open at Terminal 3 of DXB, Emirates First provides first class and Skywards Platinum members with a spacious, elevated and private seating area, a streamlined check- process and a chauffeur service to get to-and-from the airport.

Located well away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, the opulent new lounge comes in warm earth tones with plush leather seating and marble flooring. All digital screens and advertising are removed to maintain a tranquil atmosphere, complemented by lush greenery and curated lighting.

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Seating area at Emirates First in Terminal 3

Emirates First allows full check-in services to be conducted on iPads from the comfort of the lounge’s seating area, enabling families or groups to relax while a single member completes all necessary documentation.

Travellers preferring traditional assistance can approach the marble-and-brass check-in desks, where luggage is expedited via dedicated First Class baggage belts.

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Upon completion, travellers proceed quickly through Security and Immigration, where they then have exclusive access to one of three Emirates First Class Lounges in Terminal 3, each featuring a wide array of exclusive offerings.

These include chef-led à la carte menus, an extensive selection of wines and spirits, spa treatments, business facilities, children’s play zones and personalised duty-free shopping assistance.

Check-in desks are also available in the Emirates First area

Once onboard, first-class passengers can enjoy a suite of recently introduced upgrades that include gloved service, unlimited caviar served in bespoke Robert Welch bowls, an expanded cheeseboard and a new keepsake wine and culinary menu,

Beyond the airport, First Class customers continue to benefit from access to 43 Emirates Lounges worldwide, as well as complimentary chauffeur-driven transfers at most destinations, ensuring a consistently elevated experience door to door.

Commenting on the launch, Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Operating Officer, said: "We invest heavily in upgrading our ground products, and Emirates First is one of the areas that will offer a unique and private environment to our First Class customers and Skywards Platinum members.

“We know our customers value privacy and convenience, and this will provide another level of hospitality to the check-in experience, as part of our efforts to continuously uplift the overall travel journey."

For more information, visit www.emirates.com