Bling
 

Its often talked about on here that Emirates has "bling". Im interested to find out what posters on here think is so blingy about Emirates:)

Gold-coloured trim everywhere and over-use of fake wood, even around the windows. If you compare it to the subdued almost minimalist look of Swiss you can really see the difference.

seems to be a way for some posters to try and denigrate Emirates's product

It is quite noticeable upon starting to fly EK... but now I find it quite normal. Most airlines have 'grubby beige plastic' as their colour scheme, which is certainly no improvement.

+1 People have this stereotype about the UAE, perhaps deserved, but try to project to the airline, and I never understood why. Emirates' premium products are nice, but I don't seem them "blingy" at all.

Many airlines have wood/fake wood trim. So does my Toyota 4Runner. Is that blingy?

I remember the first time I was in a F suite it seemed a bit over the top, but one gets used to it, and now in fact I rather like it. Now if only I can get over that slight feeling of claustrophobia.

The thing I don't like is the A380 J window storage bins. They are GREAT to have but it's very annoying when they constantly open because you lean on them!!!

+1, the 747 bins with push-button are far better.

Emirates had 747's? Never heard that before??

Only cargo...

http://www.watchstand.com/FT/EK_747.jpg

They do have a cargo 747. But, wasn't referring to an EK 747, but rather how the upper-deck bins are done on the 747s I have been on. I just flew a Thai A380 in J and they have identical bins to EK in J, you lean on them and they pop open, which is very annoying. I then connected to UA on a 747 in J, and their bins have a button to open, so you can rest your arms on them no problem.

I don't know if the bin design is by EK or by Airbus, the Thai flight I was just on early today had identical seating arrangements to the EK A380, and identical bins.

Yes I've seen that before in DXB. Was just confused because you gave the impression that you were in this plane!

Maybe I have been in it! :cool:

The duty free mag is full of bling

It is blingy when you take it the first time. All the old trimming, but you really get used to it and love all the amenities that come with it.

Love the shower and all the products they have, love that the toilet is cleaned every time it is used. Love that the lady prepares my stuff before I get into the shower. Feels like home service. And btw I am a BA loyalist. But now whenever I go to the ME I take EK.