Emirates First Class - Sydney to Dubai (EK 415) - Airbus A380-800

In this trip report, we look at an Emirates First Class flight from Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport to Dubai International Airport on an Airbus A380-800.
The video starts off with a luxury Audi SUV limousine ride to the airport which comes complimentary with an Emirates First Class ticket. After using the priority check-in counter and the fast-track security lane, I head straight to the Emirates Lounge which is just a level below the boarding gate. The lounge is a joint First and Business Class lounge, and I notice there’s no extra perks for being a First Class passenger. I review the lounge ambiance, seating, food/drinks and amenities in detail.
The First Class cabin on the A380-800 is situated at the front end of the upper deck. The cabin has 14 private First Class suites arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration. After the flight takes off, I have a detailed look at the closed suite. I found the product to be incredibly private, spacious and comfortable. The suite has plenty of storage space, a sizeable side-table and a small personal mini-bar. There’s also multiple light sources, air vents, an illuminated vanity mirror, a snack basket and a private closet. Several amenities are available, including a set of pyjamas, slippers, eye mask, a Bulgari amenity kit and a Byredo personal spa kit.
On the 14 hours flight, the meals are served on a “dine-on-demand” basis meaning that passengers can eat what they want, whenever they want. The multi-course meals are served with Robert Welch cutlery on Royal Doulton fine china. There's a small First Class bar & lounge found at the front of the upper deck. Nearby, there’s a couple of oversized shower spas which I review in detail just prior to landing. On this flight, I also review the IFE system (called ICE), the on-board WiFi (which is free!) and the comfortable lie-flat bed (where I get plenty of good quality sleep).
The flight touches down on-schedule. After disembarking I head to the transit station to catch my connecting First Class flight to Vienna.
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[@jamesclendon4811]

This video did nothing to change my opinion that your flight reviews represent the gold standard of KZbin flight videos. As usual, this one is pretty much faultless. Some vloggers feature more exotic destinations and obscure airlines, which make them very interesting, but for gold-plated flights on deluxe airlines, flights I can only dream of, yours can't be beat.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

I really appreciate your comments and feedback James. Thank you :)

[@mozumozu4221]

I love Dubai&Emirates❗️from Japan Osaka🇯🇵

[@eddiekhoo2046]

:)

[@davidwolf226]

Eddie, I continue to be amazed and so impressed with all of the luxury amenities that Emirates always seems to provide. Thanks, again, for sharing this journey.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Glad you enjoyed it! Please stay tuned for the 777 review which will be a treat :)

[@purplesocks9745]

Eddie it’s always a pleasure to watch your reviews. The attention to detail is second to none. I’ve had great experiences flying with Emirates, they truly have gone out of their way to make the flights as pleasant as possible. Looking forward to my next trip.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks for sharing! I'm patiently awaiting until the day we can travel across borders freely again. The experience will be vastly different to the pre-COVID ones, but there'll be a time when it'll go back to normal (fingers crossed). Stay safe :)

[@gumball3D]

Watching videos like yours helps me pass the time during this pandemic.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

That's great to hear. I've got plenty of vids on my channel to help pass the time. Take care! :)

[@jamesstmanhattan]

Great to see you back Eddie!

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks. Hopefully I can churn another one out soon :)

[@ThatGuy1242]

I absolutely enjoy all of your flight reviews. Very thorough and well put together!

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Sanznachito]

Absolutely spectacular and probably the perfect length to really enjoy such wonderful experience - thank you for sharing! 🙏

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@travelerlady1969]

Flawless video Eddie! I particularly enjoyed the detailed meal service. So glad you are back.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks so much! Hope you're able to check out the onward journey on the new 777 EK product when the video is online. Maybe 3 weeks or so to edit/process. :)

[@lissadeo]

Your video is such a calm and relaxing presentation of your flights, and that's something I really appreciate about your videos. Thank you or taking the time and paying attention to the little details.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Glad you like them! I'll try to get some more videos up soon. Been quite busy as of late :)

[@josemateovargasreina5541]

Great vlog Eddie! you show every detail and I like that, I hope one day I can travel like you!

[@eddiekhoo2046]

I hope so too! Fingers and toes crossed Jose. Take care :)

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Eddie great vlog as always Glad to see you still have some travels to share 😃

[@eddiekhoo2046]

More to come! Stay tuned for the Vienna 777 first class experience :D

[@nicholasngo5428]

Awesome !

[@rvijayraghavan9645]

Wonderful Compilation

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Many thanks! Glad you liked it :)

[@tpmash]

Goodness😨😱😱😱😱! Thé spa shower part😱😱😱! I knew about everything else but that! I love Emirates

[@eddiekhoo2046]

And now you know :)

[@tbd1613]

Great video as always Eddie. Never knew how much i would miss traveling. I have promised myself that the first place I am going to visit after this is over is Sydney. Thank you for posting. As always stay healthy and safe.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks George. I hope you're staying safe and doing well. There'll be a time when we can all travel again safely, but sadly it'll be a while before that happens again. In the meantime, we got our flight reviews to help pass the time :)

[@alexanderkolesnikov285]

Hey Eddie, I had so many business class flights last year, flying between Istanbul/Vienna and San Francisco/Los Angeles, that I stopped watching KZbin videos. But now with this so called virus craze I am missing my journeys, and the first and so far the only channel I’ve resubscribed to is yours. Cheers mate!

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks for resubbing Alexander. I'll try to get some more videos online soon. I'm behind with my pre-COVID reviews as work has been busy during the pandemic. Take care and stay safe :)

[@Chaostheory172]

Nice video as always! Keep it up and stay safe out there! Greetings from Finland :D

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks, will do! Stay safe too Henrik :)

[@MrWinelover1]

Thanks Eddie for the review and allowing me to relive the magic of travel. Emirates first class looks amazing. I have travel in their business class and didn't want to got off the plane, this takes it to the next level. I also appreciate a reviewer who looks like they enjoy a good quality wine as much as I do. Seeing the wines they have presented would be a real dilemma for me as I would want to try them all. Great review as always. Cheers!!

[@eddiekhoo2046]

My pleasure! The business class bar is the place to be on Emirates isn't it? :) Regarding the wines, my liver doesn't process it as well as I'd like. I usually have a glass here and there, but I've never had the luxury of trying a range of them :(

[@alwlssfnjnkn3988]

@@eddiekhoo2046 wd n😣😧😣😣😣😦😣😯😯😷

[@pierrenine5775]

Another video which I failed to get notification of but fortunately have just found! Great review with your keynote extraordinary detail Eddie. One has to wonder if we will ever again get to experience the glory of travel as it was in this review.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Awesome, thank you! I think the notifications can be hit and miss. Been busy with work so getting videos online is a struggle at the moment. Anyways, will try to get something online soon and hopefully you'll get a message :)

[@nafeekarim2780]

My favorite airline Emirates 🇦🇪

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Yes, they're a very good 5* airline! :)

[@ginaalexander235]

Very nice flight to travel in. The airport lounge is great. The Emirates first class is cool. I enjoyed watching videos like this.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for the onward flight to Vienna on the latest 777 :)

[@daveu88sanderson8]

Hi Eddie Your reviews are like your first class status. The review was very detailed and your description of everything is amazing. Keep up the great reviews I always look forward to seeing them. Stay safe my friend. Kind regards DS

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Much appreciated! Stay safe during these times and hopefully we'll all be travelling again soon in the near future :)

[@amalmetwally1566]

Thank you so so much for sharing this lovely Video Eddie 😍😍.... I hope You enjoyed Your trip.... Gorgeous Emirates Airlines... Best Regards from Africa Cairo Egypt 💓💓

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thank you so much for your view and comment amal. Hope you are keeping safe :)

[@MarkBrown-uf8ct]

Awesome Doc. Nothing like the high life! Take care Sir...

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks! You too!

[@tshiololiai6135]

Eddie Keep doing what you’re doing. Your videos are wonderful and really captivating. This really helps me to work hard so I can afford to have multiples first class flights in my life. Especially the Emirates ones! I really love them. The privacy on their carriers is amazing! I wish and I know that I will one day flight on first class emirates with my boyfriend 😁🛫

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Awesome, thank you! You'll enjoy the 777 review then which I'm trying to get online by the end of the month. Take care and stay safe :)

[@louiseleonard1992]

Oh my goodness how gorgeous i always sit in 1A on Emirates absolutely brilliant

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Lucky you! :)

[@jocee569]

Another great video. Brings back great memories. Hopefully the dine on demand from anything on the menu will remain an EK feature. I was perplexed that you didn't have caviar for lunch but very relieved to see it later in the flight!

[@eddiekhoo2046]

I hope so too regarding the dine-on-demand! I think it still is part of the feature during COVID times, but everything is served on a single meal tray these days...

[@narayanaraoamudala825]

Wow that's cool.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks for checking my video out! Pls subscribe and see my other airline reviews. Take care :)

[@piaflyingflowers9834]

Nice flight report

[@eddiekhoo2046]

I appreciate the view and comment. Take care!

[@piaflyingflowers9834]

@@eddiekhoo2046 you roo, thanks for supporting

[@furkats.2202]

Super !

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@goto8438]

Great stuff. I once flew an Aeroflot IL62 from Singapore to Shannon in Ireland via Moscow in 1990. Emirates looks a lot more comfortable.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Wow. That must have been quite the ride! :)

[@goto8438]

@@eddiekhoo2046 the inflight entertainment was a thick paperback.

[@johnsymons76]

Thanks Eddie for showing the menu in a way that we could read each item. Also, I appreciate you taking the time to show each course completely. Very few KZbinrs do this. Actually you are the best of all aviation KZbinrs in this respect. I choose long haul flights based on seat/suite comfort, meals and how they are served and cabin crew service and attitude. I have had flight attendants make the trip memorable and unfortunately have had flight attendants ruin the entire experience regardless of the seat comfort or meals served. My favorite airlines are SQ, ANA, JAL and Cathay Pacific. Interestingly they are all Asian carriers. Obviously, it must be their excellent training and most likely an aspect of their cultures. I would be most interested in hearing your thoughts about this. Thanks. ♥️🛫🙏🏽🌎

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks for your view and comment John. My reviews are long and detailed, but that's the OCD nature of me unfortunately (or fortunately!). I'm glad you enjoyed the video though. On the topic of Asian carriers, some would say the service is more robotic and that may be true on some of them. I think the culture in Asia is more customer service-oriented, which reflects on your experiences.

[@mozumozu4221]

Very Good❗️

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks 🔥

[@teresakosinska9206]

Super

[@abmenon3755]

Emirates 1st class is truly a flying 5 star 🌟 hotel

[@eddiekhoo2046]

It sure is! You should check out my reviews on Singapore Airlines and Etihad first class too. Take care :)

[@mirali8088]

Best airline

[@eddiekhoo2046]

One of the best indeed :)

[@leonardlegaspi1152]

Hi sir, nice experience even im just watching your vlog , i hope someday i experiences also to flight first class or business class more flight video god bless

[@eddiekhoo2046]

I hope you get the chance some day Leonard. But if you can't in the meanwhile, at least there's my reviews! All the best :)

[@fbagbey]

I'd say you were living the High Life on this flight. Beautifully filmed and edited with intelligent commentary. One suggestion: at the beginning where you list the flight, add the date of your journey. Looking forward to more flight videos. Keep us informed and vicariously experiencing luxury air travel!

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks for the tips! :)

[@nafeekarim2780]

Nice trip report sir I flown with Emirates airline so many times last time was back in 2018, to 🇧🇩 from 🇨🇦 from 🇦🇪to 🇧🇩🛬🛫. Business class 777-300er. 💚it

[@eddiekhoo2046]

The 777 business class isn't very luxurious given the 2-3-2 configuration. No direct aisle access and the middle seat is not pleasant to be in :s

[@StevenStoneEX]

Very nice video as always, hope you are doing well during the pandemic and that you and your family are staying safe! Best wishes, - RH

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks for your comments Raiyan. Australia is likely to face a 2nd wave soon given what's happening. It'll be a while before we do any international travelling, but at least I have my videos to enjoy :) Stay safe mate

[@StevenStoneEX]

Eddie Khoo it’s no problem at all, here in the US (Illinois to be specific) it’s looking like a 2nd wave will be approaching here as well, but anyway, let’s forget about that, looking forward to the future content, again stay safe and hope all goes well with you

[@nafeekarim2780]

I like how most airlines including my favorite airline Emirates has dine on demand service which means you can eat whenever you feel like through out the flight.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Exactly! They don't force you to eat when you're not hungry. And you can pick exactly what you want to eat whenever you want :)

[@npg68]

Thanks for another great video, Eddie. That might be the best cheese platter you have featured :-) In all seriousness, Eddie, where do you see air travel post covid? I am hearing murmurs that First Class will be finished or do you think the demand for First Class will keep it alive?

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Emirates have the best cheese plate hands down. Post-covid travel will be very different to what we're used to. I think airlines will find it too risky financially to accommodate first class as they need to be put on big aircraft (eg. 777 or a380), and they can't afford to fly them empty. Plus demand is low at the moment, and the airlines have to do social distancing on airplanes. I think such luxuries at 39,000 ft will be but a dream in the next little while. But one day when covid is gone, we might be able to return to such travel. Fingers crossed :)

[@marekrutkowski5819]

Eddie I’m flying Jun 2022 - to Dubai 1 Class 👍😎

[@lisahall9586]

Brilliant flight review as always Eddie and I'm the first person to comment

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Yes you are! Well done Lisa :D

[@lisahall9586]

@@eddiekhoo2046 is it easy to navigate the International Terminal at Sydney Airport? I haven't been there in many years

[@followyourdreams8673]

I’d be too excited to sleep. I could live on board Emirates first class!

[@eddiekhoo2046]

The bed is incredibly comfortable so you'd want to get some sleep :)

[@travelandbeyonds]

I sometimes wonder... How can one person eat all those things😂😂

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Good metabolism :)

[@nafeekarim2780]

Overnight flights I prefer during the day

[@eddiekhoo2046]

I like to have a mix :)

[@nafeekarim2780]

@@eddiekhoo2046 what I meant was day flights I prefer

[@donyaler]

What is that haunting music used for the eihad first class apartments video.... I just have to know desperate here

[@eddiekhoo2046]

It's the Etihad boarding music. The link should be in the video description page :)

[@Ms.Opinionated]

I am going to assume you filmed this before the Pandemic. Please in the future list the of filming like others channels have been.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Yes this is pre-covid travel

[@tavita8699]

Hi Eddie great vlog. I enjoyed the Emirates lounge many a time at Sydney Airport. The staff were always so nice. Shame it was'nt the case in First class on EK. Lazy rude thai staff that did'nt even offer me a meal.I had to ask and as I was is suite 4A and in ear shot of the galley I herd some snyde remarks about my weight dispite me being disabled and unable to walk to the galley to ask for a meal and drink.I was seated throughout the flight. Speaking of which I found the seats most uncomforable widthwise and the food was poor to say the least. EK is a carrier I avoid at all cost.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

That's a really shame to hear Tavita. They're not as polished as the SQ first class attendants. I remember telling the EK purser once about the dreadful 2-3-2 Business class configs on the new 777, and she gave me a dirty look instead of taking on the honest feedback :s

[@johnsymons76]

Tavita, How absolutely awful for you. I always try to fly SQ First Class Suites when available. I have never had a bad experience service wise with SQ Flight Attendants. JAL has also had quite attentive and courteous cabin service. Hope that will never happen to you again.

[@tshiololiai6135]

Wow disgusting.... I hope it never happened to you again 🙏🏽

[@tavita8699]

Thank you so much.I hope it never happens to me again either.

[@tavita8699]

Thank you so much...

[@ianmintz12806]

Hey Eddie, can you do a review of the Emirates Fully-Enclosed first class suite? The one on the Boeing 777? And can you also do a review of the Etihad Residence on the Airbus A380?

[@eddiekhoo2046]

I'm in the middle of editing the EK 777 First Class product. Been very busy with work! As far as the Residence is concerned, let's see what Etihad does with the A380s....

[@ianmintz12806]

Eddie Khoo, ok. When will the EK 777 First Class product be finished

[@vintagequeen6760]

Do customers need to bring Covid19 testing paper from hospital before flying this time ? 🤔could you pls share to us

[@eddiekhoo2046]

This was pre-COVID travels. I'm not sure what the requirements are at the moment. I think you can google this....

[@poppyseedsf]

Hi Is this pre or post Covid-19?

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Pre-covid. I have quite a few videos I haven't uploaded yet - all precovid.

[@barkhagupta8746]

How are you traveling inspite of the pandemic and global restrictions? When was this report shot?

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Obviously this is pre-COVID. I have quite a few unedited pre-COVID flight reviews I've yet to upload. Busy with my usual work :)

[@Jrob129]

How long ago was this flight? I am considering flying HKG-YYZ via EK, but not sure if it is worth it to book First Class at the moment.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Yes and no. First class is still better than business/economy during COVID times, and if the countries you're flying to have restrictions on incoming passenger numbers, being in First/Business class means you're less likely to get bumped off the flight. The service won't be the same as pre COVID times and you're probably paying more for the flight.

[@Jrob129]

@@eddiekhoo2046 thanks for the tips, how long ago what your flight?

[@bobduvar]

The newest terminal was inaugurated on October, 2016... Right ?

[@eddiekhoo2046]

That sounds correct...

[@somerandomguy1710]

When did you travelled last? And when is this video shot? It's covid-19 man.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

All my reviews are pre-COVID19. I have a backlog of reviews I'm still working on because my work is quite busy at the moment

[@ushnishchakravarty]

Hey Eddie after a long time seeing your vlog. Its very good . Please do review Vistara business class if you come to India. Greetings from India. Always feel like vlogging after seeing your flight reviews. Hope you would do the same.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Maybe one day! Will need to wait until the pandemic is over and it's safe to travel again. In the meanwhile, stay safe and take care

[@praslele]

When was this trip?

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Pre-COVID

[@pomrobpomrob3938]

Another first rate review. I was lucky enough to be upgraded to First on two occasions, but have not had the courage to try the shower at 40,000 feet.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Lucky you! Why the fear of the shower??? :s

[@pomrobpomrob3938]

@@eddiekhoo2046 I have visions of either being soaped up and the water cutting out, or turbulence sending me flying across the spa!

[@chandrusekar6136]

Hom much fare for Emirates ticket?

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Depends where you fly to. Usually Australia to Europe return trip is $15000 AUD at full price

[@Tien_Nguyen_928]

Vietnam airlines business class pls 😃😃

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Thanks for the advice. As soon as this pandemic is sorted...in the meanwhile, stay safe! :)

[@tejashpatel9018]

I am also going to Dubai soon. The idea is to book a first class seat at Emirates. But it costs a lot more. Around two lakh.At the cost of India

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Yes, it costs dearly but you're in for a treat tejash :)

[@tejashpatel9018]

@@eddiekhoo2046 ok 👍

[@egisyukran800]

Emirates First class from Jakarta to dubai

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Nice :)

[@somerandomguy1710]

How do your have such great amount of money for these luxurious

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Study hard and do a professional degree in STEM

[@MyselfTheThird]

I really need to get my degree, man...

[@eddiekhoo2046]

What are you studying? :)

[@nadifputra787]

Have you ever try Qatar Airways?

[@eddiekhoo2046]

I've done the Qatar A380. The video will be posted in due course. Stay tuned Nadif! :)

[@pedrojuliancereceda8301]

Where are you? Long time no see. I am getting worried. Let me know about your were abouts.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Hi Pedro, I'm well. Thanks for your concern. Work has become very busy during COVID and I don't have much time to edit my videos. Furthermore, I didn't fly at all since the pandemic :( Anyways, hopefully 2021 will be a better year for travelling. Hope you're keeping safe. Take care :)

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Hi Pedro, I'm well. Thanks for your concern. Work has become very busy during COVID and I don't have much time to edit my videos. Furthermore, I didn't fly at all since the pandemic :( Anyways, hopefully 2021 will be a better year for travelling. Hope you're keeping safe. Take care :)

[@just_jess_endbullyingnow5899]

You should avoid non essential travel still.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Yes, right now people should avoid flying/travelling unless it's absolutely necessary. Travel for leisure will return...we just need to be patient

[@GracesVlogz]

my mum is flying tomorrow first

[@coolbreeze253]

I don't eat that much in three days. You got your money's worth though. Good job.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

I starved myself for a few days before the flight :p

[@carlossebastiannecroticgot7232]

First at last lol

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Probably a tie with Lisa ;)

[@just_jess_endbullyingnow5899]

You can tell that this is old because non of the crew are wearing masks which is required. Both crew and passengers

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Yes, this is pre-COVID travel

[@TheTraffic247]

Nobody seems to be wearing any face masks. It's a requirement for Emirates fliers. Was this video a pre covid trip? There is something cathartic about taking a shower in the sky. Beef burger look delicious, although looks a little different then on my flight. Good video!

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Yes, all my upcoming uploads will be pre-COVID travels. Sadly (and fortunately) the COVID restrictions keep me grounded for now. I've got a few reviews I haven't had the time to upload. They'll be coming online in the upcoming weeks and months. We can reminisce about the lovely times flying before this pandemic hit :)

[@MaTaDor1314]

doubt is this nice now...

[@eddiekhoo2046]

It's pretty nice! :)

[@jamesstmanhattan]

First

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Close, but not quite :(

[@jamesstmanhattan]

@@eddiekhoo2046 Damn I swear to God it had no comments when I clicked it lol more like a one hundred first now haha

[@MrWhaatay]

If that was first class you got ripped off.

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Why's that?

[@aussieaussie8313]

First lounge was really ugly

[@eddiekhoo2046]

Well, it's a combined first-business class lounge :s