Post-Covid, my trips to Europe have gotten restricted to two in a year over the summer. Like 2024, I made two trips back-to-back in June & July!
I had the privilege to attend the 2025 Austrian GP & the 2025 Belgian GP in these two trips.
Welcome to a trip down memory lane, where I relive my experience in Emirates First class from Mumbai to Brussels and back!
My outbound flight was on 13th June and my return flight was on 2nd July.
A part of the experience is shot with the Samsung S25 Ultra and the rest with the Sony RX10 IV.
Bags packed and ready for the journey :
Emirates Chauffeur waiting to ferry me to the airport :
A brisk check-in, security & using FTI-TTP to seamlessly pass through immigration, I was now heading to the lounge for some rest & relaxation before my flight.
The Adani Lounge :
A rainy morning at Mumbai International Airport :
An Elaborate menu in the First Class section of the lounge :
It was now time to board the aircraft!
The First Class seat from Mumbai to Dubai :
The menu on the flight :
Although I am a teetotaler, its evident that the spirits list is quite expansive :
Pushback and Taxi begins :
Up and away :
Takeoff from Mumbai ( Video Link ) :
Enjoying the catering onboard. Great food!
Our final approach into Dubai International Airport :
Touchdown Dubai :
Video Link of Landing :
As a Gold member, the Emirates staff escorts the guest through security till the Lounge. It was a quick transit through to the Departures lounge!
The First Class Lounge in Dubai :
Food Food & more Food!
A two-hour layover and it was now time to board the aircraft for Brussels.
The Gamechanger Suite for the 2nd leg of the journey :
Dates and Arabic Coffee :
Taxiing to the runway :
Taking off for Brussels :
Video Link :
The menu and drinks onboard :
The lunch service :
Entering the continent of Europe :
Time to sleep for a couple of hours before landing into Brussels :
Nearing touchdown in Brussels :
The final approach :
Touchdown Brussels!
Video Link of landing in Brussels :
Chauffeur service to ferry me to my friend’s home in Brussels :
A 945 pm departure from Brussels allows me to spend an entire day in the city before flying out of the country.
Chauffeur Service to the airport :
The Fast-track service at Brussels International Airport is brisk but not as efficient as the one in Mumbai. The Immigration checks can become longer than expected.
The Departure atrium with some amazing views :
Welcome to the Lounge at Brussels Airport :
The Gamechanger Suite from Brussels to Dubai :
The elaborate Emirates menu! What a fabulous selection! Dine on Demand service!
The pushback and taxi begins :
Goodbye Brussels, until next time :
Takeoff from Brussels ( Video Link ) :
Popcorn and crisps to start the snacking service, followed by a special Indian meal :
Post-dinner it was time to sleep since this was a red eye flight :
Morning dawns over the skies of the UAE & it was time to make our final approach :
Touchdown Dubai :
Video Link of Landing :
I had an Emirates representative waiting on disembarkation to escort me to the Lounge in Dubai :
The Business Class seat for the final leg :
The pushback begins :
Saying goodbye to Dubai…until next time :
Takeoff from Dubai ( Video Link ) :
The menu for the final leg but I decided to sleep throughout the flight and be woken up just before landing :
Final Approach into Mumbai :
Touchdown Mumbai :
Landing in Mumbai ( Video Link ) :
Chauffeur service from the airport :
It was another memorable experience onboard Emirates and the crew as always went the extra mile to make me feel welcomed and comfortable.
The Flying Diaries returns soon with the second trip from 2025!