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Fly Emirates Business Class to Dubai from Just 110K Miles Roundtrip (Value: $8,000+)

Fly Emirates Business Class to Dubai from Just 110K Miles Roundtrip (Value: $8,000+)

Dreaming of flying to Dubai in luxury without paying $8,000+ for a business class ticket? This Emirates deal unlocks exactly that. Thanks to wide-open award availability, you can book round-trip Emirates business class flights to Dubai from just 110,000 miles — with direct flights from multiple North American cities and full lie-flat seats.

Here’s everything you need to know to take advantage of this incredible redemption, including booking options, best routes, aircraft details, and bonus tips to upgrade to Emirates First Class potentially.


✨ Deal Summary

  • Airline: Emirates
  • Route: North America ➜ Dubai (DXB)
  • Cabin: Business Class
  • Price: From 110K miles + ~$1,716 in taxes & fees roundtrip
  • Availability: November 2025 – August 2026
  • Best Travel Window: January – May 2026
  • Aircraft: A380 (with bar) or 777 (updated seats)
  • Bonus: Option to upgrade to First Class at check-in

📍 Departure Cities & Award Rates

CityEmirates Miles (RT)JAL Miles (RT)
Boston (BOS)174K110K
Chicago (ORD)174K130K
Montreal (YUL)174K110K
Seattle (SEA)198K130K
Toronto (YYZ)174K110K

Note: All fares include lie-flat seats, lounge access, meals & drinks.


🛫 Aircraft Experience

  • A380 (Toronto only): Features Emirates’ iconic onboard bar, spacious 1-2-1 layout, and elegant cabin finishes.
  • Boeing 777 (Other cities): Updated lie-flat business class seats in a 1-2-1 configuration. No onboard bar, but otherwise identical seat design.

✈️ Tip: Toronto flights are your best bet if you want the full Emirates A380 experience — including the bar.


💳 Best Programs to Book With

🇯🇵 Japan Airlines Mileage Bank (Best Value)

  • Roundtrip: 110K–130K miles
  • One-way: 80K miles
  • Transfer from: Bilt (1:1) or Capital One (750:1000, or 1:1 during bonus)
  • Note: You must have a JAL account open for at least 7 days before booking.

🇦🇺 Qantas Frequent Flyer

  • Each Way: 114K–131K miles
  • Transfer from: Amex MR, Capital One, Citi
  • Use Citi 20% transfer bonus to reduce to ~95K points each way!

🇦🇪 Emirates Skywards

  • Roundtrip: 174K–198K miles
  • One-way: 138K–158K miles
  • Transfer from: Amex, Bilt, Capital One, Citi
  • Note: Amex & Citi transfer at 1000:800 rate; Bilt/CapOne transfer 1:1

📅 Sample Dates with 2+ Seats

Boston (BOS) to Dubai

  • Outbound: Jan 1, 19, 21–22, Mar 7, Apr 29, May 5–6
  • Return: Jan 28–29, Mar 2, Apr 6–9, May 5, 7, 14, 18

Chicago (ORD) to Dubai

  • Outbound: Jan 26, Feb 9, Mar 3, May 4–5, Aug 1
  • Return: Mar 24, Apr 9, May 19–21, July 1

Montreal (YUL) to Dubai

  • Outbound: Jan 7–8, 11–16, Feb 4, 7–9, Mar 1–2
  • Return: Feb 3–5, Mar 4–5, Apr 1–3, May 1–3, July 1–2

Seattle (SEA) to Dubai

  • Outbound: Jan 18, 21, 25, Feb 4, Mar 10–11, 14–15
  • Return: Feb 4, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 6, 14, June 12

Toronto (YYZ) to Dubai

  • Outbound: Jan 6–7, 12–15, 19–22, Feb 1–2, 8–9, Mar 2–10
  • Return: Jan 26–29, Mar 3–5, Apr 1–3, May 5–6, June 1–4

✅ Always confirm availability before transferring points!


🥂 What’s Included

  • Lie-flat business class seat
  • Lounge access before departure
  • Priority boarding & baggage handling
  • 2 checked bags
  • Premium meals and champagne onboard
  • Onboard bar (A380 only)

💡 Bonus Thrifty Tips

  • Tip #1: Book with Emirates miles and try to upgrade to First Class at check-in for 92K–107K extra miles each way. First Class includes the legendary A380 onboard shower and Game Changer suites (from Chicago).
  • Tip #2: Want to fly Emirates on a budget? Book Miami to Bogotá for just 42K JAL miles + $250 roundtrip!

🧾 Taxes & Fees Breakdown

Booking OptionMiles (RT)Taxes/Fees
Emirates Skywards174K–198K~$1,716
Qantas228K–262K~$1,700
JAL Mileage Bank110K–130K~$1,716

🔗 How to Book

Emirates

  1. Create a free Emirates Skywards account
  2. Log in ➜ Choose “Classic Rewards” ➜ Select “Business”
  3. Search for round-trip flights usingthe flexible date view

Qantas

  1. Sign up at Qantas.com
  2. Go to Rewards ➜ “Flexible with dates”
  3. Filter for “0 stops” and “Business”

JAL Mileage Bank

  1. Create an account at JAL Mileage Bank (must be 7+ days old)
  2. Select “Partner Airlines Award Tickets”
  3. Choose Emirates and search by the listed dates

📌 Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever dreamed of flying Emirates Business Class to Dubai, this is your moment. With miles redemptions starting at just 110K, plus luxurious lie-flat seats, champagne, and even onboard bars, this is arguably one of the best ways to spend your points. Just be sure to search smart, transfer wisely, and book fast — these seats won’t last long.

Written by Bakir Djulic

Bakir is a marketing manager with over a decade of experience in the variety of industries. Before receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature, Bakir’s passion for information technology resulted in him starting his career as an IT clerk. After graduating from college, he embarked upon the journey in the digital marketing world, combining his passion for writing and his extensive knowledge in the IT industry. Bakir’s wide range of interests have resulted in him taking on various positions such as Social Media Specialist, Content Specialist, Account Manager and Copywriter. His mantra is ““Everything is learnable” and he works hard to stay up-to-date on the latest, constantly changing digital trends. When he isn’t working, you will find Mr. Djulich spending quality time with friends and family, reading a book, or exploring the latest from the tech and gaming industry.