The airline also announced expanded Premium Economy rollout to 9 new cities and additional frequencies to two existing destinations

This takes the airline’s total orderbook with Boeing to 315 widebody aircraft, comprising 270 Boeing 777Xs, 10 Boeing 777 freighters, and 35 Boeing 787s; and its orderbook with GE Aerospace for GE9X engines to a total of 540 units including the 130 additional units.

The new flight complements Emirates existing schedule into Nairobi, adding an early morning arrival and departure to enhance two-way connectivity with key European destinations, including the UK, France, Norway and Italy, as well as the US.

Emirates has carried over 24 million passengers between Dubai (DXB) and Mumbai (BOM) on more than 95,000 flights in both directions, and more than 15 million passengers between Dubai (DXB) and Delhi (DEL) on 60,000 flights, reflecting a shared story of mobility and progress.

Group revenue was AED 75.4 billion (US$ 20.6 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, up 4% from AED 70.8 billion (US$ 19.3 billion) last year.

Allows customers to skip queues and speed through the airport every time they travel, choosing the route of the dedicated Biometric Zones when flying to and from Dubai International (DXB).

The airline continues to invest in its multibillion-dollar retrofit program with 61 aircraft already refurbished and is set to upgrade over 220 aircraft with latest cabin products.

No longer just a playground of theme parks and luxury, the emirate is pivoting toward a deeper narrative - one rooted in culture, purpose, and long-term value. From data-driven marketing and a culture-first ethos to mega-projects like the Guggenheim and BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a global destination of choice - not just for leisure, but for culture-led tourism.

The airline will deploy its second refurbished Boeing 777 to Dublin starting from October 16.