The start of a new adventure and a ‘new’ country for us visit! I woke up with nervous excitement but having everything packed and ready was able to enjoy a leisurely breakfast at home before setting off.
We had booked an evening flight from Manchester which meant I could travel into the city and spend the afternoon there. Unfortunately, it was a cold, damp day and I didn’t really feel like wheeling my luggage round the shops so opted for a cosy cafe instead before heading off to Piccadilly station for the train out to the airport, the journey taking only 20 minutes. Here I met up with my travelling companion for our Asian adventure!
Our flight with Emirates was scheduled to depart from Terminal One. Check in was already open when we arrived but there wasn’t a queue so it only took a few minutes. Being a Thursday evening the airport was very quiet with very short waits at both security and border control.
Formalities out of the way, we enjoyed a pot of tea in one of the airside cafes before boarding our flight to Dubai. We’d chosen seats in economy class on the upper deck of the A380 airliner as there is no longer any first class on this aircraft, an airbridge took us directly to this level. We were seated by the window at the very front of the aircraft and the configuration being 2-4-2 meant that we didn’t have another passenger next to us. Being on the upper deck the windows slope down steeply resulting in window tables with extra storage cupboards below and more space.
The flight departed promptly at 21.20 and dinner was served approximately 90 minutes into the flight.
Following this, we settled down with a glass of wine to watch some films on the Emirates ‘ICE’ entertainment system which is one of the best I have used, the A380’s having large seat back screens. I started off with ‘Brooklyn’ which I’d been wanting to see for awhile and thoroughly enjoyed, then moved on to ‘The Dressmaker’ with Kate Winslet, a film I thought I would like but didn’t, perhaps because I was tired, so gave up on that after 30 minutes.
Prior to landing in Dubai hot drinks and a chocolate bar were served, I’m always ready for a sweet treat! We landed in Dubai airport at 7.30 am local time, the journey taking around seven hours. Time to stretch our legs before our next flight.
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Short and sweet.
Loved it.
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Thank you for your kind words. It’s so nice to read that you enjoyed this post.
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Thanks for sharing. I’ve never flown with Emirates before, what did you think about the food?
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Emirates are very good. We have flown with them twice now and thought the meals and services were of a high standard. Two meals on a long haul flight plus crisps and chocolates brought round at other times.
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Oh wow, defintely extra points for the chocolate. Good to know, thanks!!
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Loved this, and thank you for taking the time to read the blog! Feel free to share it!
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Thank you also for your kind comments.
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I always love reading about trips to Thailand (I haven’t had the opportunity to go, yet, but it is at the top of my list!), but I couldn’t leave this post without saying how nice that upper desk seemed to be by your description!
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Thank you Jenna for your lovely comments. I do hope you get the chance to visit Thailand soon, it’s such an interesting country.
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You certainly get around! It’s great. I’ve flown with Emirates to Delhi before; they are a good airline and the A380 is lovely indeed…
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Thanks John for your welcome thoughts and pleased to read you also enjoyed flying with Emirates.
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Wow, you are so lucky! I hope one day I will have the same opportunity. I will start my traveling adventure in Europe next year, when I have finished school I plan on doing something bigger, this blog is such an inspiration!
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Thank you for your kind words. I’m so happy that you are enjoying reading my blog and do hope that you soon get the opportunity to travel more.
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Oh, you flew onboard of Airbus A380. I envy You. 🙂 Never been in Bangkok, but in Thailand yes.
Great post. Thank you.
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So far, Bangkok is the only place we’ve visited in Thailand but I’d like to see more. I do hope one day you get an opportunity to travel on the A380, so marvellous that something so big can fly!
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I’ve been to bankok twice and I’d love to go back anytime soon, what was you’re fave food back there?
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I loved the Mango Sticky Rice dessert and I didn’t really have a favourite main course – they all tasted delicious, and very cheap too!
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Just getting caught up on my blog reading from the past couple of days and saw this post. I’m excited to read about the rest of your adventure! Brooklyn was a good movie – we saw it during the Christmas holidays.
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Thank you Susan, did you notice the email I sent you about NYC!
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Yes, I did! Thank you! I’m just getting caught up on everything from the past couple of days, and will be responding soon.
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Have a wonderful trip! Thai food awaits you.
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Already looking forward to the mango sticky rice!!
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The last time I was in Bangkok was 1992 so I’m really looking forward to reading about your time there and how you find it to be. Loved this post too!
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Thank you for taking the time to read my posts, it’s much appreciated.
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Thanks for the info on the A380. I had such a dreadful time with Emirates on my way to and from England in 2011, with the most awful planes ever, I swore I’d never fly with them again, certainly never go through ratty Dubai Airport again. Maybe it’s time to rethink.
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I think their fleet of A380’s are very spacious and comfortable but not their 777’s which have narrow seats as they are now 10 across but were designed for 9′.
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Wow, that sounds like a very long flight.
Looking forward to posts from Thailand =)
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Emirates provide a comfortable, friendly service so it was quite enjoyable.
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Sounds so exciting Marion; looking forward to your other posts on Bangkok!
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Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, it’s much appreciated!
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I’m sure you will enjoy Bangkok! Lookin forward to reading about your take on the city.
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Yes, I’m certain it will be exciting and lots of fun!
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I’m so excited for you that you’re coming to Asia! Be prepared for the humidity and sometimes rain though! Have fun! Thai food have the best spices!!
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I’m sure it will be exciting and the food delicious!
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Nice post. Looking forward to the rest of the travel stories. Thailand is on my travel wish list. Have a wonderful trip.
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Thank you for taking an interest in my blog, it will definitely be a wonderful trip!
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Thank you, I’m sure it will be fun!
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Ooh sounds absolutely fabulous! I love Bangkok and the food is amazing. Enjoy some coconut ice cream and green mangoes if you can find them. I really want to see Brooklyn too. 😘
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Thank you Suvi, travelling in Asia is always a lot of fun!
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Nice post. We just flew Gatwick Dubai Brisbane last week with Emirates and despite being in transit over 36 hours, the flights were comfortable and well serviced. Also watched The Dressmaker on flight, and thought it was average. Looking forward to reading your Thailand stories. Cheers, Sue.
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Thanks Sue for reading my post and your positive comments. I think Emirates provide a good value for money service with pleasant cabin crew and the A380s are nice and spacious.
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Woo hoo! Always exciting starting a new adventure. Have fun. 🙂
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It certainly is, thank you for continuing to read and comment on my posts.
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My pleasure. Enjoy a bit of armchair traveling. 🙂
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Look forward to reading more about your trip 🙂 Your post has also reminded me to get round to watching Brooklyn!
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Thank you for reading my posts, it’s encouraging to hear and it gives me as much pleasure as writing the posts! As for Brooklyn – it’s a lovely film, I’m certain you will enjoy it, let me know what you think!
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Your posts are always an enjoyable read (even more so when I’m in the midst of exams!) I’ll be sure to let you know 🙂
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Very well and elaborately written. Waiting for your other posts about the trip. Cheers!
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Thank you so much for your encouraging comments, I do hope you will also enjoy my other posts on this trip.
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Have a wonderful trip! I love long haul plane travel, especially if you get a nice seat! I’m sure you will enjoy Dubai, I spent a few days there with my daughter several years ago. Never been to Bangkok though.
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Sounds like a great adventure to come – looking forward to reading about it!! Never travelled with Emirates but it looks very good from your pictures.
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Thank you! I think both Emirates and Qatar are very good Middle East airlines and convenient because they both fly out of Manchester.
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