Get There In High Style
With first-class cabins, flying to Dubai might just be the best part of your trip
Airline: EMIRATES
The Cabin: First Glass Private Suite
The Plane: A380 and most Boeing 777s
What to Expect: Two shower spas with Bulgari bath products and detox juices; an onboard lounge; leather amenity kits; meals served on fine china; a sommelier-curated wine list; chauffeur service to and from the airport.
The Route: Direct flights to Dubai from Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.G.
Airline: ETIHAD
The Cabin: The Residence
The Plane: A380
What to Expect: A three-room suite (living area, bedroom and shower) with capacity for two travelers; a leather sofa for lounging; a bed with Italian linens; full-size shower and bathrobe; a personal butler and chef.
The Route: Flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Dallas, Chicago and Washington, D.C., to Abu Dhabi, followed by a 60-minute limo transfer to Dubai.
Airline: QATAR
The Cabin: First Class
The Plane: A380
What to Expect: A private upper deck for first class passengers only; osetra caviar; a Missoni sleeper suit with slippers; a large closet for storage space; an oversize bathroom scented by fresh flowers.
The Route: Flights from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami and New York to Doha, followed by a one-hour flight to Dubai.