Travel Day - Stansted To Dubai Flying With Emirates Are They Any Good?

[@isabelstokes4042]

Emirates is fabulous! I had a medical emergency on board a flight once and when we landed I was taken off the plane at Dubai and put in a little golf cart, taken to a little hospital in the airport where I was treated till I was out of pain. We were worried about our connecting flight, but the doctor told us that if we missed it the airline would put us on the next one. We asked about the cost, but the treatment was free to Emirates passengers. The only thing we had to pay for were my prescription drugs at the airport pharmacy. We were treated with friendliness and courtesy throughout what should have been a horrible experience, but wasn't thanks to the airline. I would recommend Emirates to anyone.

[@katiemay3974]

It's so nice to see a realistic travel vlog... So many on here splashing the cash on super fancy upgrades etc. whereas you keep it real on a budget 😂. Excellent :) great as always Tim!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thank you! .. BUT there is a hotel where I do coming up

[@sarahstrong7174]

I don't know who you know but people I know are worried about paying their bills & affording food rather than thinking about any fancy upgrades.

[@jsptravels]

You don’t need to splash the cash to be honest, I’ve done two premium economy flights to the US with Virgin Atlantic in the last 5 years, and had enough points to just do an Upper Class rewards seat to Boston. Mind you, still not that cheap - Virgins redemption fees are astronomical compared to many others! I’m no vlogger, but I did do a couple of shorts to show the other half who couldn’t come with.

[@sarahstrong7174]

@@jackwatsonepic626 I hope you will enjoy a lovely holiday in Cornwall. All the best.

[@sarahstrong7174]

@@jackwatsonepic626 Being able to budget is very important. I do not drink because I do not enjoy it & I do not smoke, which is a horrid addictive thing that people somehow fool themselves into taking up in order to prop up the businesses that sell them. I wouldn't be surprised if the manufacturer's are making cigarettes as addictive as possible. I certainly would not touch weed because it messes up peoples brains. I have seen it cause a normally calm, friendly, harmless person to kill & I have also known it to cause people to take their own lives. One person, who smoked weed, I got to know through doing some voluntary work, gradually became more & more paranoid untill he would no longer speak to even his closest friends & family & finally completely alone & isolated in the world killed himself. Still makes me sad to think of it.

[@robertsmith6804]

I always love the bits when you are by yourself, and you put the camera somewhere to film you walking off / past like on the escalators. The uneditted footage must be brilliant with you just turning & running back to the camera each time! Keep up the great work tim! Love ya stuff.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

So true!

[@CheshireCat6639]

I was lucky enough to visit my daughters in Perth Oz, i flew Business Class ,omg it was out of this world,as i am disabled they took care of everything from my front door to my daughter's front door, a once in a life time experience as it cost me 3K,but i factured it in as my holiday in effect was free.ty for sharing ❤

[@angus_m]

A few things to note: Emirates will let you choose any seat for free when check in opens (48h before dep). Emirates will only ever give free upgrades to platinum and gold members (silver very rarely), and if you ask for a free one then it’s an instant no. They always use the same gate at STN so need to wait for the gate to be displayed. They should soon be increasing the flights to STN on par with before Covid levels.

[@deancrane6272]

Tim you are easily one of the best on KZbin now bud

[@TravelAnorak]

Emirates is the best economy class we've flown in, but I prefer their A380 to the B777. Dubai airport is ridiculously massive and it once took us half an hour to get to the gate! Look forward to your next video.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Defo

[@isabelstokes4042]

@@WalkWithMeTim EXCELLENT airline. Best ever.

[@reggipher]

Flown with Emirates multiple times and they are by far the best. Why would you want to fly first class when their economy is so good?! Fantastic company that understands that if you want customers, you have to treat them well, and word will spread.

[@isabelstokes4042]

Absolutely agree!

[@StreagleGeostry]

Though flying as a family on such airlines is expensive as hell

[@isabelstokes4042]

@@StreagleGeostry They were the cheapest when we flew. You just have to look for the best deals.

[@GabyStarbuckx]

Can’t beat emirates

[@ryuhayabaker]

@@JJ-vy2rh never flown Singapore nor Qatar altho expect to do one of them by the end of the year. Emirates is my favourite so far, followed by Etihad. BA Is shocking in comparison - only the points system allowing for a £50 flight to Dubai back in March would make me choose it again from LHR. Flew to Singapore with Emirates a week later and it was lush.

[@Aneesya_SG_England_IrenaRynn]

@@JJ-vy2rh Singapore Airlines my always favourite flight to flew directly from Singapore to Heathrow London. I’m glad to be a members for 10 yrs now!

[@Nozthedon1]

Agreed.Qatar aswell.The Arab airlines just do it way Better then anyone in the world

[@iwanphillips4926]

Emirates are fool

[@rabiaahmed623]

I love emirates 🇦🇪

[@doodles3075]

I think everybody looks miserable at airports now because its so stressful on the fact there's a big chance your going to get cancelled or delayed. Gone are the days you used to get excited about going on holiday. Loving this vlog Tim. Can we know what the price was on the flight?

[@TidyRC]

Not to mention all the traffic on way to airport in the car. Going anywhere is stressful now.

[@mariancounsellor]

I would say that’s not the case for most people. Everyone I know, including myself gets excited about going on holiday. The journey to the airport and being in the airport is not the holiday so if people are already miserable at that stage, it’s a mindset thing.

[@mikecramp6383]

Thanks Tim, really enjoyed this video. I’ve just booked to fly from Stansted to Dubai with Emirates and your video has reassured me of what to expect 👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nanettefleischer2941]

I absolutely love how you are real in your thoughts and feelings bringing us literally along side you as if my family and I was traveling with you. Thank you.

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

Great. We flew Emirates to Thailand via Dubai - great service, Thailand back to Dubai the staff were a bit tired and grumpy all the rest were great. We flew with 3 or 4 different airlines in Thailand ( internal) and they were wonderful, you get free food and drink on just over an hour's flight and lovely people.

[@lexiiemaae]

Loved flying emirates, flew with them around 4 times. Twice to dubai and then Hong Kong and Bangkok! Great airline. Emirates and JetBlue must be my favourite

[@craig6081]

Personally my fave type of content you do love seeing the trip through the airport as we all know that can go real smooth or real difficult

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Craig

[@malcolmrich9227]

My son took me for my 60th birthday. Emirates are a great airline and customer service in Dubai is second to none

[@meddymadz]

I can’t believe you didn’t even take a jacket or backpack on to the plane. I could never travel that light!!😅

[@lilmizeezee8350]

😂haha right ,even just for passport, phone,wallet 😮all just in your Jean pocket 😅

[@aeromotive2]

yeah that got me too, and he's filiming the whole thing, very odd

[@marthaanderson2656]

Long haul from Settle to Johannesburg was an excellent experience. The lay over in Dubai was almost 6 hours so I received a complementary meal at the airport. If the layover is 8+ hours you get a sleeping room. The service is as shown right down to the sparkly ceiling and the amazing entertainment system. It was a shock navigating through the grim Joburg airport for my onward flight to George. 35 hours door to door made easier by the great service Emirates is so well known for

[@andrewwardmedia]

Hi Tim, I flew this route a few weeks ago with Emirates. When you check in on the day ask for a window seat and if there is a spare one you will get one free of charge

[@rachelshonahague5718]

Well your never going hungry on that route! Not only that ,the cabin crew uniform says quality.x

[@colinrenfrew48]

Flying economy with Emirates is always pretty good. Reliable quality. Enjoyed the video!

[@triciaowings2429]

You did a great job with this one!Love to see something so real and specific.It’s a pleasure to see you bring us the world .Also , your wardrobe is very nice always professional. Your devoted fan from America

[@YannickoYT]

A lot of the comparisons you made were against what you'd expect on short haul flights. Most long haul flights you'll only really board from the front doors through the the jet way and complimentary food and drink usually comes as standard. Full cutlery is a surprise though as that used to only be in premium economy and upwards on most airlines.

[@gem7042]

Ooh that was a cliffhanger Tim! The journey looked amazing & I can't believe the Airport with the Palm Trees in Dubai! You were very patient Tim during the longest queue for a Taxi ever! Totally out of this world I can't wait to see inside your Hotel in Dubai! Right it's Gabys vlog on next at 6pm! Enjoying this double bill!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I was screaming in my head lol

[@ROBYNM2024]

@@WalkWithMeTim are u on Gabby's premier tonight I mean the chats Tim

[@gem7042]

@@WalkWithMeTim I'm not surprised Tim I would of been sweating with stress waiting to get thru that queue. Patience is not my best virtue!

[@juliet7703]

@Bex yh their airport does make our ones look somewhat dull

[@ChristineGunton]

How do I find Gabbys blog!? Can anyone point me in the right direction?... 🙃🇬🇧

[@Rob-cy8xc]

you say thee SIM card is random but actually its such a good service. I live in Dubai, I always tell people to take the SIM card and use it. gives you the ability to call and use wifi/book taxis off the plane. can't imagine BA ever doing that! great airline, on a PA with QA economy which is also fantastic.

[@jasonhindle4054]

I’ve flown both upstairs and downstairs with Emirates. Easily my favourite airline. I gave up on asking for an upgrade a long time ago. I had a little success, early on, but never since. Upgrades are determined before you arrive at the airport, these days. Don’t expect that shiny gold card to help. Revenue comes first - the airlines have gotten very slick with this.

[@ash44roberts]

Great tip re: security at Stansted Tim. We just went through the right hand entrance as recommended and straight through! Also no road closures from Norwich to Stansted at 2:30-4:00am on Sunday… 👍

[@tomburke5311]

It's all just on a different level, isn't it? I've been to and through Dubai half-a-dozen times, and the place never ceases to amaze me.

[@garyhird7689]

Ohhhhh what a great vid. I can’t wait to see the rest. Tim needs his TV debut he’s just perfect.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol

[@carolbuck7744]

Well very surprised about the toilets..being so clean and tidy after four hours travelling...it all brings back memories travelling to Saudi Arabia where we used to live

[@visionfairy]

Great travel vlog. I love the way you have to walk past all the posh seats before you get to yours. Loving the originality of your Vlogs lately definitely a must watch channel.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@barrycoppock]

Always enjoyable and interesting to view your travel vlogs. I have always understood that Emirates were a cut above all the others (well, you get what you ay for. Usually!) and I think you showed this was definitely the case, even in economy.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Very true!

[@MikeinNice]

Excellent video Tim, as usual. You have a great easy to follow style and I admire your lack of inhibition when filming, a good thing! I liked the small format camera, which one is it? Keep up the good watchable work.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks mike

[@itsjoel]

I’ve been upgraded for free a couple of times, but never because of asking. Both because they’d oversold economy and premium economy cabins, but business was pretty empty, so they started bumping passengers up with status holders firsts. (This was BA)

[@Hammertime4404]

Great video Tim. Stansted is my local airport but I always use Gatwick. Stansted is just so busy and there are always queues for security as well as immigration when you come back. We’re always straight through at Gatwick.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Tell me about it .. it does put me off

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

That I can believe. STN is really an airport for budget airlines. Few scheduled flights and almost no long-haul ones with the exception of Emirates.

[@ryanfinch9281]

I always go fast track now. 8 quid but it's so worth it in busy times.

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

@@ryanfinch9281 Yes it's a money-making scheme for airports ...like concession fees, drop off charges, parking fees etc.

[@alexmcwhirter6611]

Thanks for compiling this video, Tim. Emirates must easily be STN's most prestigious airline. Can only be a matter of time before Emirates brings its A380 to the route. STN was equipped to handle the A380 years ago so no issues with the super jumbo.

[@traceycottrell5643]

Emirates in a lot of our uk airports have their own ground Crewe dnata so very rarely will you get a bag delay or flight delay due to ‘lack of staff”

[@BrianS5588]

Strawberry and Redcurrant Crumble - worth the trip just for that! Though I was thinking would I want some custard on it too. Emirates have always been great value, they seem to have the newest planes. They used to codeshare with Qantas which is how I have experienced them, and a cute thing about that is that by way of that codeshare "Emirates" flights went to regional Australia. I've only transited through Dubai, but now I want to go there to see the baggage hall! Thanks for the video.

[@ajlook5457]

You've come along way from Winterton to Dubai within 3 years of me watching your brilliant channel 🎉

[@betagombar9022]

Fantastic video as always Tim. I haven't been on a plane in 23 years, the airports and procedures have changed so much, I wouldn't have a clue what I was doing....I think I'll stay in good old blighty!! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your time in Dubai 👍

[@andys8483]

I am in my late 50's & have never been on a plane. Honestly, it's not the actual flying that fills me with anxiety,...it's everything else leading up to departure & knowing where to go etc 😧

[@debbieoconnor7054]

Another great video Tim. Thanks for taking us along on the flight with you. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip In Dubai.

[@MrGreatplum]

Great video, Tim. Good to see you on a long haul “legacy carrier” where you still get full service. Pleased to see that stanstead has now got emirates flights. They are timed to arrive in the middle of the night like that as so many people will use emirates to connect to destinations in Africa and Asia - these take off early morning to arrive the next day.

[@gazwild438]

So much time and effort gone into this video and the editing. 👏🏼 good video and great work

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maddie107]

I live under the Birmingham flight path so hear the EK 777s a couple of times a day coming in to land (on a clear day I get a view of their red underbellies) Nice to see them closer up 😊

[@ishan9185]

First vlog that I watched of yours Tim.Very easy going and matter of fact …loved it ..All the best 👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks a ton

[@marcd6897]

Hey Tim, not sure you were checking your seat on seatguru, in case you did, please note seat plans are sadly not maintained by seatguru any longer (you would need to check out alternatives such as seatmeastro or aerolopa)

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Noted

[@noodly237]

My auntie got offered an upgrade from economy to business on emirates flight from Birmingham to Dubai. She didn't even ask for it, but she's an attractive woman in her early 30's so defo pretty privilege at play

[@darranbeal5947]

Mr Tim, in 2001 flying Kuwait Air between Bangkok and Kuwait City I was unknowingly upgraded to Business Class, it wasn't until I got on the plane and was told to turn left when I showed my boarding pass (it was a 747) that I realised. At the check in desk they had said nothing. My dear old mum had flown back a couple of weeks before me and the same happened to her. So free upgrades really do happen. The only sad thing is that Kuwait Air is dry, so no free champagne for me, but the food and service was superb.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Wow

[@marieryan2541]

Hi Tim. The airport when you arrived was amazing. I wish our airports were like that.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Agree

[@B8SJB]

Jet 2 always fly from them gates in Stansted airport very nice lounge area. Awesome video 😊

[@andyt2510]

Having been watching Sam Chui for a while you always get to see the First Class or Business Class areas (though he does plonk himself down in Economy for 5 minutes occasionally!) it's nice to get a review of the seats that most of us will travel in for the entire journey, and also a budget airline v luxury airline comparison rather than different flag carriers. Though he did visit the kitchen where your food was made in his last video!

[@VL18505]

That is a stunning video! It's nice to see you travelling to other parts of the world, especially Dubai. I'm also amazed at the fact that Emirates have served Stansted. As crazy as it sounds, they should expand to Luton. You make Dubai more exciting and less cringey. Challenge: I would love for you to visit India and possibly Australia.

[@wendycopcutt4891]

That was an interesting blog Tim. Wish I could afford Business class on Emirates, although economy looked OK and at least you got food provided. What a lovely airport at Dubai - baggage reclaim hall looked huge!

[@alanamcbride4856]

Always love the holiday videos, cant wait to see the waterpark video!

[@simondavey7787]

Dubai airport is something ele. I love travelling through there. I have never seen your trip reports before. I would love to see more. I'm looking forward to seeing your adventures in Dubai.

[@tudorroberts7843]

Tim you simply do the best travel sir and hotel videos anywhere thank you so much they cheer me up well done

[@rawlyroo5975]

This vlog offers a great insight into the whple experience thank you

[@waynestewart8740]

More videos like this just love your channel

[@juliec70]

Wow that airport was amazing enjoy your stay tim, can't wait to see your videos 😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks! 😃

[@HusnaraBeauty]

I did this exact trip last week on my way back to Dubai after visiting family in London. Definitely prefer flying from Stanstead as a good alternative to Heathrow. Also Emirates is unbeatable with entertainment, ease & service. Hope you have a good stay in Dubai.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Totally agree!

[@desmondstrose8582]

I thoroughly enjoy your reviews. Bravo!!

[@mikecook6318]

Flown with Emirates out of Manchester twice now, both times on the A380 and each time booked economy seats and then was given the option to upgrade to business class with the online check process (paying in total around £650 for a business class seat, which was about a 5th of the normal cost), economy is very good, but business class is second to none. We also booked in advance the Marhaba meet and great service, they meet you at the plane, whisk you off by buggy and through a dedicated entry lane (considering the size of the airport have been in the taxi to the hotel within 15 mins of landing in Dubai). Cant wait to go back, ❤️ Dubai.

[@traceycottrell5643]

It’s excellent that service for when family come out to stay with us 😊

[@melissaphillips3088]

Love your travel vlogs Tim. I get to see places I will never get to go. Thanks so much .. hope you enjoyed your flight👏🏻👍

[@sjtafl]

Great videos Tim always entertaining...Thank you

[@thomasconnors6755]

The airport looks very nice and as for the plane it does look beautiful. Your food look good even the bathroom was nice. Good job as always Tim.

[@caitlynnichols147]

Great video as always! Can’t wait to watch the rest of your Dubai videos! 😀

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yay! Thank you!

[@AGlugofOilJanBennett]

Loved watching this! Palm trees in the airport!! Brilliant vlog.

[@oggie1967]

Nice one Tim! Love Dubai, it’s our go to for a family getaway! Last October we stayed at The Obelisk for a week and they collected us & dropped us off by chauffeured Mercedes for a very small fee! No waiting around for taxis. Can’t wait to see what you get up to in Dubai. Enjoy, it’s fabulous!👏👏👏👍❤️

[@traceycottrell5643]

You have to be careful and not be massively overcharged. It’s always very good to contact your hotel beforehand to see if they do provide or can provide (for a fee) a limo or shuttle bus 🚎

[@mutley23able]

Great video, not a bad flight, looking forward to seeing Dubai from an honest point of view 😀👍

[@MargaretUK]

I've seen other videos of flights to Dubai on Emirates so I knew it would be good, but I didn't know that the taxi's were that chaotic! I'm looking forward to seeing the hotel and the rest of your trip , thanks Tim 

[@traceycottrell5643]

It’s just very fast paced your not in a queue for long I assure you and they are very efficiently coordinated. It looks worse than it is but it’s so busy the footfall is huge 😊

[@leeandmandybattersby5958]

love these sort of videos .. i haven't been in a airport since i was 15 i'm now nearly 50 so theres so much that has changed

[@clairemariesmith100]

The gate is the same set up as Jet2. Handy with the WH Smith and quiet, cleaner facilities.

[@fredbear72ify]

Emirates best airline I have travelled with from Australia to the UK, we had a lady taxi driver in Dubai. Always a very busy airport.

[@kevanhubbard9673]

I didn't realise that Stansted had medium haul flights to such places and I thought it was just short haul.I think that I flew from Heathrow when I went to Dubai.

[@roycarpenter6380]

Either you did your homework (on Seat Guru ?) or you were lucky because we fly this route regularly and 47 A/B and J/K are the seats we always choose. The 3-4-3 seating always seems quite claustrophobic ! The only downside is that any turbulence is maximised because you are so far from the C. of G.

[@redzebra22]

I love Emirates. Travelled to Dubai on their A380. Much better than Virgin. Emirates were fabulous with my young son and it was a great experience.

[@ddraigmafon4725]

Several years ago, I was lucky enough to fly first class on Emirates paid for by my then employer - oh my days, that was the experience of a lifetime - but even flying economy, Emirates are excellent. Singapore airlines are fabulous too.

[@Hammertime054]

Wow, absolutely brilliant video, cant wait for the next one Tim👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it h man

[@Hammertime054]

I certainly did mate👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JTScottOfficial]

Thank god there'll be a hotel review. I can't wait!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Two coming up .. one of which is insane

[@tramcrazy]

I really like these travel videos, they’re really fun 😊

[@LeeStewart]

I flew with Emirates from Newcastle International to Perth Australia via Dubai in economy in June 2019 and they were fantastic.

[@peterharrod139]

Nice video. I hope we can FINALLY see some different jeans/trousers in Dubai!

[@SirBelvedere]

You wish, i bet Tim has 6 identical pairs

[@yvonneatkins7386]

Thanks Tim very interesting and great video as always look forward to the next Yvonne 😊

[@OutandAboutWithDavid]

Fantastic travel day from Stansted to Dubai. Thank you Tim.

[@darrenpatterson8466]

I just love your videos Tim.... Always cheer me up😊

[@dianehodson2980]

Tim well done another great video so excited for more xx

[@supermansuperman664]

Hey Tim , this is Dubai always full of surprises, welcome to Dubai , all tourist do receive a Du SIM card on arrival from immigration to keep u connected while ur stay in UAE and Emirates is the best airline , Hope u enjoy ur stay in Dubai

[@marke9699]

my experience with those suitcase locks is that they lock and secure no problem, but try and unlock then. forget it

[@christineparsons5962]

as much as i hate flying , that flight looked really good,. dubai aiport looked a bit confusing though and those taxis , my word they were confusing too . i cant wait to see your hotel, i bet that was amazing

[@kersfieldhousertmcoltd5425]

Apparently business class prices on the Stanstead to DXB service are cheaper than from Gatwick or Heathrow. It might be because its a older aircraft with a older generation seat.

[@mariavandenbosch2723]

Flying to Dubai, Emirates is by far the best. Enjoy your stay, I'm looking forward to your Videos 😊

[@chonny1971]

I traveled this sector back to New Zealand. Arriving at Stansted was awesome,swift and straight through. Unfortunately, going backthrough on the return was a different matter!! Emirates are great to fly with.

[@andrewgarbett3622]

There is a complimentary shuttle service from the Airport to Premier Inn DIA. Would of been quicker

[@MrCoolboyslim]

Enjoy dubai can't wait to see your adventures

[@don-qb4xb]

We were regular flyers with Emirates a few years back. Maybe three time a year. We were lucky enough to be upgraded three times. Wonderful experience. Out of every airline I have flown Emirates is up there for sure.

[@sandradowling4605]

Wow, what a beautiful Airport Tim

[@chriskirby6701]

I have a case like yours, on my second time of use the little clips you fit in the lock part snapped off, so keep a eye on that, not surprising the way the luggage is treated.

[@edk6092]

Great review as always! Thank you

[@archangelrach1359]

Tim, your travel vlogs are simply fantastic 🎉❤ xx

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you like them!

[@davidwalker8345]

Great video Tim, can’t wait for the next part 😃👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks 👍

[@plane-pro]

Great video 👍 absolutely love the content! Keep it going!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks so much!