markcrook

This is probably a bit late as the flights are already booked but I thought I would see what folk think -

We are flying to Perth with Emirates on the 8th Jan from Manchester are they any good? They were the cheapest!

What is Dubai airport like as we have a couple of hours there, are any shops likely to be open over night as we are there between midnight and 2 am?

your thoughts please

LouiseD

We've flown a few times with Emirates and were delighted with them - the staff and service were really good - food was good for airplane food and the films etc. was great. We've re-booked with them for our next flights.

Dubai airport is great - lots of shops and nice surroundings. Have fun.

OzTennis

As said, rest easy. Emirates are great and Dubai is consisently voted one of the top airports in the world and Dubai Duty Free wins best duty free so often the rest probably wish it was banned from the contest! We've used Emirates about 6 times from Manchester and a couple of times from Glasgow and they are clearly the best airline we've used. FWIW I'd rate Malaysia next than Cathay Pacific, Singapore, Qantas and BA. Lauda were as good as Emirates but they've been taken over by Austrian Airlines and I believe they've gone downhill.

If you've got the cheapest fares on arguably the best airline then lucky you!

OzTennis

callie.rocky

best airline i've ever flown with and the cheapest. the downfall is Dubai airport - total chaos. make sure you and you're luggage are booked all the way through from UK and then you shouldn't have to do anything in Dubai airport other than walk from one gate to another. unless you're stopping over - in which case i've heard it's amazing

xx

sj oldfield

I have flown with Malaysian, Royal Brunei and Qantas.............but Emirates is supposed to be the best!!

OzTennis

Haven't experienced the total chaos there but one tip - if you have any hand luggage, the first thing you do after clearing the passport and luggage checks for transit passengers is to find yourself a little hand trolley to put the hand luggage and eventually your duty free purchases in. Quite often the connections in Dubai to Australia flights involve a 3 or 4 hour wait (they do for Melbourne anyway) and you might want to think about paying to go into one of the lounges - chance to relax, shower, have a bit of grub and drink etc.

http://www.dubaiairport.com/dia/english/home/

OzTennis

Rosie Cheeks

Hi LouiseD

Very pleased to read this, has put my mind at ease.

I am hoping to book flights with Emirates to London Heathrow for Christmas. I will be travelling with my 8 month old and my 5 year old, Hubby can't go, so not really looking forward to the travelling with the kids. But I expect with this airline I should be OK.

I haven't been back to the UK since I arrived in Australia five years ago :scared: So any advice about travelling alone with kids on Emirates would be appreciated. Anybody know which would be a good apartment to stay in for three nights in Dubai as I promised my five year old a stop over there to see the ski dome (or whatever it is called). And I fancy a bit of shopping !
Which area would a woman on her own with her two kids stay in? And I would hope to get a baby sitter while the older child and I go out to the dome. Advice please anybody.....

whisky

Emirates are a lovely airline to fly with.

I have flown Malaysian too out here and rate them even better, only that i find the staff on board better, but then I can't fault Emirates staff, just that Malaysian have full marks.

The food on Emirates is very good.

I am returning on Emirates an because i want to feel good, I have gone completely bonkers and going Business Class.
Will I regret spending that money............................................. ...........
Na!!!!!! :scared:

ericstane

If staying over at Dubai, pay the £27 with Emirates and get the meet and greet service. One of their staff personally takes you all the way. It saves the queues and you are whisked through immigration, and on your onward journey again , no waiting, you get taken through staff access areas and save loads of time and hassle.

Rosie Cheeks

I am on the verge of booking business class........
The price is very reasonable compared to other airlines business class prices.
I know I will have go economy though, have to try to be sensible. Although I might do the main parts to dubai economy and the Dubai to London in business class.

Are you doing a stopover in dubai?

Rosie Cheeks

That is great service. Will book that I think, especially with a baby, don't want to be hanging around frazzled.

TeresaG

I haven't flown with Emirates but have heard brilliant things about them. Everyone that I know that has flown with them, can't fault them.

ericstane

We were put on a golf buggie,saved so much time. We have had 3 lots of family over recently and all used it and not had any problem. Just make sure when you check in at the departures before you leave that you have paid for the service. When you get off plane in Dubai someone will be holding a card or board with your name on it. When you arrive back at the airport in Dubai after your stay show the person at check in your meet and greet voucher and they then call a member of staff to take you through to departure lounge/ Duty free area........Good Luck....Malcolm.

whisky

No, no stopover.
I booked it as i am going back alone and felt that if there were any delays or holdups I would feel happier and safer in the Business Lounge.
After these past few months I wanted to treat myself.
The leaving and the journey will be bad enough.

Whisky

Nomore

yep you did the right thing booking with Emirates...they are excellent...very comfortable flights..