DUBAI

Emirates announced the start of a new daily service between Edinburgh and Dubai, beginning October 1 2018.

The service will be operated by an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER in a three-class cabin configuration, with 8 suites in first class, 42 seats in business class and 304 seats in economy class.

The flight will depart in the morning and will reach Edinburgh in the afternoon, and the return flight will reach Dubai early in the morning. The service is aimed at both leisure and business passengers.