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- For my 14-hour flight to New York from Dubai, I decided to fly business class for $5,400 operated by Emirates Airlines.
- I was primarily excited to fly business class — and Emirates — for the first time because it meant that I would get to experience Emirates’ dining, both in its pre-flight lounge and in the air.
- The airline is well-known for its extravagant first class and business class perks. I assumed that would mean the food would be gourmet fine dining.
- While the food can’t compete with a Michelin-starred restaurant, it was the best food I’ve experienced both on an airplane and in an airport lounge.
To say I was excited to fly business class for the first time would be an understatement. Add in the fact that my ticket was with Emirates, rated the fourth-best airline in the world, and I was ecstatic.
Emirates is well-known for its extravagant first class and business class perks. I assumed that would mean the food would be gourmet fine dining.
It did not disappoint.
The business class lounge alone has five main dining areas, three "concept areas," and partnerships with luxe brands like Moët & Chandon and Voss water. The flight featured three-course white tablecloth meals with craft cocktails and a selection of four wines.
Here’s what it was like:
My Emirates dining adventure began with the business class lounge, which I visited several hours before my flight. The Concourse B lounge I was in is one of six Emirates lounges in Dubai International Airport. It was refurbished two and a half years ago for $11 million and still looks sparkling new.
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I got the greatest hits of the food stations. I ended up with the okonomiyaki rice, teriyaki chicken, a fish masala, an Oreo cheesecake, and a dark chocolate raspberry truffle. It wasn’t Michelin-star food, but it was well made and light-years above what you usually find in a lounge.
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After spending four hours exploring Emirates’ business class lounge and all it had to offer, it was time for my first taste of business class. After getting settled and watching the safety videos, I was ready for the Emirates’ culinary experience.
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Source: Business Insider – hjacobs@businessinsider.com (Harrison Jacobs)