July 2013 was my First Business Class Experience on Emirates Airlines.
I flew to Düsseldorf to attend the 2013 German Grand Prix.
The Outbound journey was on 4th July 2013 and the Inbound on 13th July.
Mumbai - Düsseldorf ( 4th July 2013 ) :
A Prompt Transfer service to the airport, a brisk check in and breezy completion of the formalities characterize the service of Emirates on-ground.
I quickly settled into my seat as we waited for pushback :
The Flight to Dubai was a Brand New Boeing 777-300 ER and the control console was a fantastic looking tablet. The Tablet has a plethora of functions from controlling the Personal TV Screen to activating the in-seat massager. Lighting Options and Seating options add other value additions.
ICE - Information, Communication and Entertainment, the award winning Inflight Entertainment of Emirates offering programs for all ages :
Business Class Seats :
The Menu Onboard :
Taxiing to the runway :
Breakfast time! Emirates pampers their Business Class Guests!
Keeping myself entertained during the journey :
Nearing Touchdown at Dubai International Airport :
A Journey of 1948 kms and we have arrived at Dubai!
Dubai International Airport boats of dedicated lounges for its Business and First Class passengers and numerous lounges are spread across the 3 different terminals.
Enroute to the Business Class Lounge :
View from the Lounge :
Shots from the Lounge, Boarding commences from the Lounge itself!
After a restful 3 hours in the Lounge, it was time to board the flight for Düsseldorf.
The 700-300 ER to Düsseldorf was an older aircraft but then this isn't the most frequented sector.
Personal TV Screen :
The Seat Console :
My Seat in Business Class :
Enjoying Apple Juice as I settle into my seat :
Waiting for Pushback :
2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button and his partnership with Tag Heuer.
Takeoff for Düsseldorf!
Some Sprite and Assorted Nuts in the Beverage Service :
The Menu for Lunch!
The Lunch Service Commences :
After a fantastic 3 course meal, I chose to catch up on some sleep and the 3 hour nap was extremely comfortable in the Lie - Flat Bed!
6 Minutes to Touchdown :
Arriving at Düsseldorf. An Amazing City from the Sky :
Emirates Chauffeur Services in Europe are top - notch and I had a BMW M5 waiting for me in the arrivals hall to take me to Cologne!
Enroute to Cologne :
It was a very comfortable and smooth 1st leg of the trip and I was taken care of very well by Emirates!
Düsseldorf - Mumbai ( 13th July 2013 ) :
I always opt for the late evening flight and the return leg was no different.
Emirates never fails to impress me and this time they had a BMW 750 Ld waiting at the hotel to take me to Düsseldorf.
The Exquisite Luxury of the BMW 750 Ld!
Enroute to Düsseldorf, spotted my personal car, the Passat on the Autobahn :
Düsseldorf Airport :
Brilliantly built Airport :
Shots from the Emirates Lounge in Düsseldorf :
A Lavish Buffet spread in the Lounge :
Boarding commenced from the Lounge and I quickly settled into my seat. This time the Boeing 777-300 ER was the new aircraft!
The Sunset nearing at Düsseldorf Airport and we wait for the pushback :
Taxiing to the Runway :
Takeoff Time :
Video Link of the 777-300 Takeoff :
Enroute to Dubai in the setting sun :
The Console for Seat and the Joystick to make calls :
Dinner Service on-board. I had my fill in the Lounge but the spread on-board is too much to resist. Gluttony!
Emirates replicates the Constellations seen in the sky within the plane during a night flight. They leave no stone unturned in ensuring that you sleep under the stars :
A 4 Hour Nap and it was time to land into Dubai. Emirates AV welcoming their guests into Dubai International Airport :
The Business Class Lounge next to the gate :
Buffet Spread for Breakfast :
The Last Leg was in an Airbus A330-200 and this plane seemed to be a generation old.
Pushback :
Takeoff Time :
I chose to sleep the final leg of the trip and returned home after a refreshing trip.
A Big Thank you to Emirates Airline for all the Hospitality showered on me. The Business Class on Emirates Airline is a fantastic product offering but once you have travelled First.. you will forget all else.
The Next Update would feature the First Class Experience to Milan in the month of September ( 2013 ).
God Bless everyone!