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Emirates Business Class

Airbus A380-800 (388)Business ClassIntroduced 2008
Emirates A380-800 Emirates Business Class cabin
Emirates Emirates Business Class · Airbus A380-800Config 388

Emirates A380 Business Class occupies the entire upper deck, with 76 flat-bed seats in a staggered 1-2-1 layout split between a large forward cabin and a smaller rear mini-cabin. Every seat converts to a fully lie-flat bed (200 cm / 6'7") with crew-laid mattress pads. The staggered arrangement means window seats in even rows sit close to the fuselage for maximum privacy, while odd-row window seats are positioned nearer the aisle. Seats feature cream leather upholstery and high-gloss walnut veneer trim, personal minibars, 18-inch HD ICE entertainment screens, a handheld tablet for seat and IFE control, and a suite of charging ports (USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, universal mains). There are no privacy doors. At the rear of the upper deck sits a distinctive horseshoe-shaped onboard lounge bar shared with First Class, stocked with premium spirits, cocktails, and light snacks.

Cabin Highlights

  • ✓76 fully lie-flat seats across the entire upper deck in a staggered 1-2-1 layout
  • ✓Bed length of 200 cm (6'7") with crew-deployed mattress pad for a true flat surface
  • ✓18-inch HD ICE entertainment system with 5,000+ channels and handheld tablet control
  • ✓Personal minibar stocked with wine and Champagne at every seat
  • ✓Horseshoe-shaped onboard lounge bar at the rear of the upper deck, shared with First Class
  • ✓Dual electronic windows with blackout and sheer blinds at most seats
  • ✓Direct aisle access for every passenger — no climbing over a seatmate

Seat Dimensions

53cmSeat Width
200cmBed Length
Lie-flatRecline

Strategic Seating

Best Rows
  • Even-numbered rows for window seats — positioned close to the fuselage, maximum privacy, and large underwindow storage compartments
  • Rear mini-cabin (last 4 rows) for quieter, more intimate feel and proximity to the onboard bar
Rows to Avoid
  • Odd-numbered rows for window seats — positioned close to the aisle, heavy foot traffic from crew and passengers
  • Center pair seats in any row miss out on the underwindow storage and feel more exposed

How to book this cabin

Airlines may change equipment at any time. To ensure you get the A380-800 (388), always check the seat map during and after booking.

Look for these hints:

  • Look for "A380-800" or "388"
  • Entire upper deck is business class — if you're climbing the spiral staircase, J is straight ahead
  • Staggered seats: even rows hug the window wall, odd rows sit close to the aisle
  • Cream leather upholstery with high-gloss walnut veneer side consoles
  • Distinctive horseshoe-shaped bar at the rear of the upper deck, visible from the J cabin
  • 18-inch screens and a separate handheld tablet visible at every seat
  • No doors or hard shells — privacy relies on seat stagger and fuselage proximity
  • Two-tone cabin lighting with amber ambient strip along the ceiling

Routes Where It Flies

AKL↔DXB

Auckland – Dubai

100%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

BKK↔HKG

Bangkok – Hong Kong

100%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔JFK

Dubai – New York

100%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔LAX

Dubai – Los Angeles

100%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔NRT

Dubai – Tokyo (Narita)

100%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔SFO

Dubai – San Francisco

100%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

JFK↔MXP

New York – Milan (Malpensa)

100%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

LHR↔SFO

London – San Francisco

100%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔ICN

Dubai – Seoul

73%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

BKK↔DXB

Bangkok – Dubai

67%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔SYD

Dubai – Sydney

67%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔MUC

Dubai – Munich

51%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔ZRH

Dubai – Zurich

51%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔IAH

Dubai – Houston

50%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔MAD

Dubai – Madrid

50%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔VIE

Dubai – Vienna

46%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔JNB

Dubai – Johannesburg

41%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔FRA

Dubai – Frankfurt am Main

35%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔KUL

Dubai – Kuala Lumpur

34%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔SIN

Dubai – Singapore

29%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔HKG

Dubai – Hong Kong

26%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

DXB↔IAD

Dubai – Washington (Dulles)

15%
of Emirates flights

A380-800

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