First Class is every traveler's dream. One of the best first-class products currently offered is Emirates First Class, which is famous for its enclosed suites with doors and unlimited caviar on-board. But with all the fabulous soft products aside, let's take a look at the physically important parts- the hard product, that being mostly the seat itself.

 

 

A Brief Background About the Emirates Fleet

 

Emirates currently has a fleet of Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s. It is also currently the largest operator of the Boeing 777-300ER and the Airbus A380. Aside from those the airline also has ten Boeing 777-200LRs.

 

 

The Boeing 777-200LRs featured First Class in the past, but the whole Boeing 777-200LR fleet was reconfigured without First Class in 2018, instead featuring a newly designed business class. As such, this aircraft type will not be discussed anymore in this article, leaving us with the Boeing 777-300ER (77W from now on) and Airbus A380.

 

All A380s feature a lounge where you can hang out in case you grow bored of your First Class Suites.

 

 

 

Emirates "Old" First Class (Most Boeing 77Ws, All Airbus A380s)
 

Both the Airbus A380s and Boeing 77Ws feature the "Old" first-class seats. These are called "Old" due to the new product that Emirates unveiled in 2018 (we will be covering this seat in a minute).

The Airbus A380s have 14 first-class seats in the first section, while the Boeing 77Ws have 8 first-class seats in the first section. The seat design is largely the same in both aircraft types, but the overall larger space and taller ceiling of the Airbus A380 might make you feel more comfortable. However, if you want more personalized service with an intimate cabin, the Boeing 77W might be a better choice.

 

 

The interior finishes famously use a golden theme throughout the whole First Class cabin. While it might seem "too much", many passengers and reviewers report that the cabins feel luxurious as they should. All first-class seats feature doors for extra privacy, and a touchpad that allows you to control the seat.

 

 

Inside the seats, there are a lot of amenities that you would be expecting at a 5-star luxury hotel. They include vanity kits, pens, even a whole notebook, and a snack basket. You even get your own minibar.

 

 

The huge screen provides plenty of entertainment on demand, while also serving as a monitor displaying the tail camera.