A First Class ticket from Australia to Dubai costs around $7,500 to $11,000+ return on the direct Emirates service, depending on the city and the season. Perth to Dubai First Class is the cheapest at around $7,500–$9,000 (the shortest direct at around ten hours forty minutes), and Brisbane the highest at around $8,000–$11,000. In the cheapest months — May, August and October — First Class fares sit at the floor of their range. In the December–January festive and Australian-summer peak, the same First Class seat can climb to $10,000–$11,000+ and availability tightens sharply.
This guide is a full breakdown of the cost to fly First Class from Australia to Dubai. We cover the fare by city (Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane), the fare by aircraft (Airbus A380 with the onboard shower spa, and Boeing 777-300ER), the fare by season (low, shoulder, peak), the cheapest months and the peaks to avoid, how far ahead to book, and how Emirates Skywards miles can cut the cost. We also cover everything else you need to book the trip: a Dubai hotel in the right part of the city, a car or bike for getting around, a UAE eSIM so you have data the moment you land at Dubai International (DXB), and top-rated Dubai tours and experiences to book in advance.
First Class Fare by City
The cost of a First Class ticket from Australia to Dubai depends most on which city you fly from. These are the typical First Class return fares to Dubai from the main Australian gateways on the direct Emirates service, from the shortest (Perth) to the longest (Brisbane).
Perth to Dubai — First Class return
Around USD $7,500 – $9,000 returnPerth is the cheapest Australian city to fly First Class to Dubai. A Perth to Dubai First Class return ticket on the direct Emirates service costs around $7,500–$9,000, with the lowest fares in May, August and October. The direct flight is the shortest of the Emirates Australia routes at around ten hours forty minutes, which is why the First Class fare is the lowest. Perth to Dubai First is one of the best-value First Class redemptions in the Emirates network.
Melbourne to Dubai — First Class return
Around USD $7,000 – $10,000 returnA Melbourne to Dubai First Class return ticket on the direct Emirates A380 service costs around $7,000–$10,000, with fares from around $7,000–$8,000 in the cheapest months (May, August, October). The direct flight takes around thirteen hours forty minutes. Melbourne to Dubai First Class is the most popular First Class route between Australia and Dubai because of the daily A380 with the onboard shower spa.
Sydney to Dubai — First Class return
Around USD $7,500 – $10,500 returnA Sydney to Dubai First Class return ticket on the direct Emirates A380 service costs around $7,500–$10,500, with fares from around $7,500–$8,500 in the cheapest months. The direct flight takes around thirteen hours thirty minutes — slightly shorter than Melbourne. Sydney to Dubai First Class is the second-busiest First Class route on the network after Melbourne.
Brisbane to Dubai — First Class return
Around USD $8,000 – $11,000 returnA Brisbane to Dubai First Class return ticket on the direct Emirates service costs around $8,000–$11,000. The direct flight takes around fourteen hours, the longest of the Emirates Australia routes, which is why the First Class fare is a touch higher than Melbourne or Sydney. Brisbane to Dubai First Class is a strong-value long-haul First Class product if you can book the fare in the cheaper months.
First Class by Aircraft — A380 vs 777
The Emirates First Class product differs by aircraft. The Airbus A380 First Class has the onboard shower spa and the onboard lounge, and the Boeing 777-300ER First Class has the private enclosed suite without the shower. Both include the lie-flat bed, the turndown service, the à la carte dining and the complimentary chauffeur-drive at both ends.
Airbus A380 — the onboard shower suite
The Emirates A380 First Class is the product with the private enclosed suite, the onboard shower spa and the onboard lounge. The A380 First suite is one of the most celebrated First Class products in the sky, with a fully enclosed private suite, a lie-flat bed with a turndown service, a personal mini-bar, an ice widescreen and the shower spa available at scheduled times during the flight. The A380 operates the Melbourne and Sydney to Dubai First Class routes daily.
Boeing 777-300ER — the private suite
The Emirates Boeing 777-300ER First Class is the product with the private enclosed suite but without the onboard shower spa. The 777 First suite is a fully enclosed private suite with a lie-flat bed, a turndown service, a personal mini-bar and an ice widescreen — the same dining and the same chauffeur-drive as the A380, without the shower. The 777 operates the Perth and Brisbane to Dubai First Class routes.
First Class Fare by Season
The Australia to Dubai First Class ticket price moves with the seasons. These are the typical First Class fares in the low, shoulder and peak windows, so you can see the price difference and pick the cheapest time that fits your schedule.
Low season (May, August, October)
The cheapest time to fly First Class from Australia to Dubai is the low season — May, August and October — when First Class return fares on the direct Emirates service can be found from around $7,000 to Dubai from Melbourne and $7,500 from Perth, Sydney and Brisbane. May and August are mid-winter in Australia with lower leisure demand, and October is spring with fares still below the year average. This is the best-value window to fly First Class to Dubai.
Shoulder season (February, March, September, November)
Shoulder months offer fair value for First Class, with fares sitting between the low and the peak. February is good value once the festive peak has passed, March is pleasant late-summer weather, September is early spring, and November is late spring before the summer build-up. These months balance decent weather and reasonable First Class fares.
Peak season (December, January, Easter, school holidays)
The most expensive time to fly First Class from Australia to Dubai is the December–January festive and Australian-summer peak, plus the Easter break and the Australian school holidays. First Class return fares can climb to $10,000–$11,000+ and First Class availability tightens sharply. December and January are the highest of the year because they combine Christmas, New Year, the Australian summer school holidays and peak Dubai events. Book very early or travel just outside these peaks for a better price.
The Expensive Peaks to Avoid
If you want to keep the cost of a First Class ticket from Australia to Dubai down, avoid these peaks. They are the demand surges that drive First Class fares to their highest and tighten availability — December and January most of all, plus Easter and the Australian school holidays.
December & January
The Christmas and New Year holidays plus the Australian summer school holidays push First Class fares to $10,000–$11,000+ return and tighten availability. The most expensive time to fly First Class to Dubai.
Easter & school holidays
The Easter long weekend and the Australian school-holiday breaks (April, July, September/October) push First Class fares up and reduce availability. October is the cheapest of these, April and July the highest.
Dubai events & expos
Major events in Dubai — the Dubai Airshow, Art Dubai, major conferences and the festive season — create short First Class fare spikes and reduce availability around the event dates. Travel just outside these weeks for a better price.
School-holiday long weekends
The Australian long weekends (Easter, Queen's Birthday, Labour Day) create short First Class fare spikes because they combine with school holidays. Travel midweek and just outside the long weekend for a better price.
How to Get the Cheapest First Class Ticket to Dubai
- A First Class ticket from Australia to Dubai costs around $7,500–$11,000+ return on the direct Emirates service, depending on the city and the season
- Perth to Dubai First Class is the cheapest, with return fares from around $7,500 — the shortest direct at around ten hours forty minutes
- The cheapest months to fly First Class to Dubai are May, August and October, when fares sit at the floor of their range
- December and January are the most expensive months — First Class fares can climb to $10,000–$11,000+ and availability tightens
- Emirates is the direct carrier on all Australia to Dubai First Class routes, with the Airbus A380 on Melbourne and Sydney and the Boeing 777-300ER on Perth and Brisbane
- Book three to six months ahead for the best First Class price, and six to eight months ahead for the December–January festive peak — First Class seats are limited
- Emirates Skywards miles can redeem a First Class seat on the Australia to Dubai route — one of the best-value First Class redemptions in the network, especially in the peak months
- The Emirates First Class fare includes the complimentary chauffeur-drive at both ends — a premium car to and from the airport in Australia and in Dubai
- Flying midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) is usually cheaper than Friday and Sunday on the Australia to Dubai First Class route
Dubai in Pictures
A preview of what waits at the end of your First Class flight from Australia to Dubai — from the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Marina to the Burj Al Arab, the Dubai Fountain, the Emirates A380 at Dubai International and the old-town gold souk.
Australia → Dubai First Class
Compare live First Class fares from Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to Dubai on your dates, with a price alert so you book at the cheapest point of the year.
Dubai Hotels
Book five-star hotels in Downtown Dubai near the Burj Khalifa, beachfront resorts on Jumeirah and the Palm, design stays in DIFC, and family hotels near Dubai Mall — close to the sights you flew First Class to see.
Book Dubai HotelsCar Rental in Dubai
Pick up a car at Dubai International (DXB) on arrival — the easiest way to explore the city, Abu Dhabi, the UAE east coast and a desert drive at your own pace.
UAE eSIM
Install a UAE eSIM before you fly so you have data, maps and ride-hailing the moment you land at Dubai International — no airport SIM queue and no roaming charges on the way to your hotel.
Get a UAE eSIMRent a Bike in Dubai
Dubai's beachfront cycle track along Jumeirah and the Dubai Canal path are a great way to see the city at a slow pace in the cooler months. Book a bike rental ahead and ride the coast and the palm at your own pace.
Rent a BikeDubai Tours & Experiences
Land at Dubai International after your First Class flight from Australia and a pre-booked airport transfer takes the stress out of the first hour — then book a Burj Khalifa observation-deck ticket, an old Dubai souk and creek tour, a desert safari with dune bashing and a Bedouin dinner, a Abu Dhabi day trip, a Dubai Marina yacht cruise, or a city highlights tour to make the most of your Dubai trip. Browse and book top-rated Dubai experiences below, all with free cancellation.
Dubai: Half-Day City Tour with Burj Khalifa AdmissionFrequently Asked Questions
How much is a First Class ticket from Australia to Dubai?
A First Class ticket from Australia to Dubai costs around $7,500–$11,000+ return on the direct Emirates service, depending on the city and the season. Perth to Dubai First Class is the cheapest at around $7,500–$9,000, and Brisbane the highest at around $8,000–$11,000. In the cheapest months (May, August, October) fares sit at the floor of their range. In the December–January peak, First Class fares can climb to $10,000–$11,000+ and availability tightens sharply.
What is the cheapest First Class flight from Australia to Dubai?
The cheapest First Class flight from Australia to Dubai is from Perth, with First Class return fares from around $7,500 on the direct Emirates service in the cheapest months (May, August, October). Perth is the shortest direct at around ten hours forty minutes, which is why the First Class fare is the lowest. Book three to six months ahead and fly midweek for the lowest First Class fare — First Class seats are limited.
How much is a First Class ticket from Melbourne to Dubai?
A First Class ticket from Melbourne to Dubai costs around $7,000–$10,000 return on the direct Emirates A380 service, with fares from around $7,000–$8,000 in the cheapest months (May, August, October). The direct flight takes around thirteen hours forty minutes, and the A380 First Class product includes the onboard shower spa and the onboard lounge. Melbourne to Dubai First Class is the most popular First Class route on the network.
How much is a First Class ticket from Sydney to Dubai?
A First Class ticket from Sydney to Dubai costs around $7,500–$10,500 return on the direct Emirates A380 service, with fares from around $7,500–$8,500 in the cheapest months. The direct flight takes around thirteen hours thirty minutes — slightly shorter than Melbourne. The A380 First Class product includes the private enclosed suite, the onboard shower spa and the onboard lounge.
What aircraft does Emirates fly First Class from Australia to Dubai?
Emirates flies the Airbus A380 First Class from Melbourne and Sydney to Dubai, with the private enclosed suite, the onboard shower spa and the onboard lounge. Emirates flies the Boeing 777-300ER First Class from Perth and Brisbane to Dubai, with the private enclosed suite but without the onboard shower spa. Both products include the lie-flat bed, the turndown service, the à la carte dining and the complimentary chauffeur-drive at both ends.
What is the most expensive month to fly First Class to Dubai?
December and January are the most expensive months to fly First Class from Australia to Dubai, driven by the Christmas and New Year holidays and the Australian summer school holidays. First Class fares can climb to $10,000–$11,000+ and availability tightens sharply. Easter and the Australian school holidays are also expensive. May, August and October are the cheapest months for First Class.
How far ahead should I book a First Class ticket to Dubai?
Book three to six months ahead for the best First Class price on the direct Australia to Dubai flight, and six to eight months ahead if you are travelling in the December–January festive peak. First Class seats are limited — far fewer than Economy or Business — so booking early matters even more in First Class. For the cheapest months (May, August, October) two to three months ahead can be enough, but set a price alert because First Class fares move sharply.
Can I use Emirates Skywards miles for a First Class ticket to Dubai?
Yes — Emirates Skywards allows mileage redemptions for a First Class seat on the Australia to Dubai route, and it is one of the best-value First Class redemptions in the network, especially in the December–January peak when cash fares are high. A Flex or Flex Plus reward seat in First Class can be a standout use of miles on a thirteen- to fourteen-hour direct long-haul. Check Skywards availability on your dates well ahead, because First Class reward seats are limited.
Plan Your First Class Trip to Dubai
Once you have picked your departure city (Perth for the cheapest First Class fare, Melbourne or Sydney for the A380 with the onboard shower spa) and the cheapest month that fits your schedule (May, August or October), the rest is one batch of bookings: your Australia to Dubai First Class flight, a five-star hotel in the right part of the city, a car or bike for the days you want to explore, a UAE eSIM and any tours and an airport transfer you want to lock in ahead. Start planning below.
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