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I’m planning a trip departing from Manchester, UK, and flying with Emirates to Dubai. I would like to know about this route and any potential issues I should be aware of.
I traveled to Dubai from Manchester in March this year with Emirates.
Both airports are very big and you have to walk long distances. I fly with Emirates on their A380, and the walk through Manchester airport to the gate is long because the plane is on the last stand.
The A380 is comfortable, and I’ve flown with Emirates on this route as an economy and business passenger. Business and First Class are on the upper deck. There’s a meeting area with drinks and food available throughout the flight. Service is always good, and if it’s a night flight, your seat converts into a comfortable bed. All meals offer several choices, and special diets are accommodated. If you can afford the ticket price, Business Class is an option I recommend as a good starting point for your trip. In March, I traveled to Dubai as a Business Class passenger and returned in economy class.
The economy option is comfortable, but because the A380 is such a large aircraft and the route is popular, it’s always been full when I’ve travelled. So, service can be slow.
You can take an empty water bottle and fill it for free before boarding in Manchester; there are several water-filling areas available. Bottled water is expensive airside, so keep it for the heat of Dubai.
The walk through Dubai Airport is also long, and there’s a short automated train ride. Security always involves a long queue, but it’s organised, and my overall impression of the airport is positive.
When you leave the airport, be prepared to be “hit” by the heat in Dubai. Remember that you have water!