Emirates Gold Benefits (2024)

FAQs

What are the benefits of Gold status Emirates? ›

As a Gold member you have access to all Blue and Silver tier membership benefits as well as 75% bonus Skywards Miles on Emirates and flydubai flights, and complimentary Economy Class seat selection for you and passengers in your booking.

Gold is Emirates' mid-tier elite status and typically requires 50,000 Tier Miles or 50 flights to qualify. In addition to the Silver elite benefits, Gold elite members get benefits including: Even more extra baggage allowance. 50% bonus miles.

Gold members can enjoy complimentary entry to Emirates Business Class Lounges in Dubai and worldwide, and can bring along one guest. Silver members can enjoy complimentary entry to Emirates Business Class Lounges in Dubai for themselves only.

Once you achieve the next tier, you enjoy your membership privileges for 14 months, even if you don't earn enough Tier Miles or take enough flights to retain the tier status in your annual review.

As an Emirates Skywards Platinum or Gold member, or First Class or Business Class passenger, you can enjoy Emirates Lounges and Qantas Lounges across Australia, Europe, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East.

For every 5,000 Miles you redeem, you'll get AED 110 (USD equivalent in the United States based on our exchange rates) off your package. Booking a holiday where you wish to redeem your Skywards Miles against the cost of your holiday must be booked through one of our expert Travel Consultants by calling 020 8972 8951.

Buying gold in Dubai airport offers a unique and enticing opportunity for travelers seeking exquisite jewelry and investment pieces. With a wide range of options and attractive prices, Dubai is known as the ultimate destination for gold shopping.

One of the reasons for a cheaper gold rate in Dubai is zero GST (goods and services tax) on bullion and gold jewellery, while India imposes 3% GST on gold. Apart from this, Dubai jewellery stores charge a reasonable manufacturing cost, which makes 24K gold in Dubai approximately 5% to 7% cheaper than in India.

Lounge access is complimentary or discounted for you and your guest depending on your Emirates Skywards membership and class of travel. You can also enjoy paid access using cash or a combination of Cash+Miles at our lounges in Dubai and selected lounges worldwide.

Emirates Skywards Gold benefits

You'll reach the Gold tier once you've earned 50,000 Tier Miles with flydubai and/or with Emirates. As a Gold member, you'll enjoy all the benefits of Blue and Silver, plus: 75% bonus Skywards Miles on flydubai flights and Emirates flights. Unlimited free Wi-Fi on board Emirates flights.

Can Economy Class use Emirates lounges? ›

​​​​​​​Emirates Lounge access is exclusive to customers flying in First Class or Business Class. If you're an Emirates Skywards Gold member traveling in Economy Class, you can enjoy access to our Business Class Lounges around the globe; Silver members can enter our Business Class Lounges in Dubai.

Attaining Skywards Gold leaves you one rung short of the top of Emirates' loyalty ladder. Once reaching Gold, the clock on another membership year resets to zero and you need to earn another 50,000 Tier Miles or complete 50 flights within that time to maintain your Gold membership for another year.

As a Gold member you have access to all Blue and Silver tier membership benefits as well as 75% bonus Skywards Miles on Emirates and flydubai flights, and complimentary Economy Class seat selection for you and passengers in your booking.

Buying gold in Dubai presents several advantages, including tax-free shopping, high purity, organised markets, diverse selections, bargaining power and competitive prices. However, it's essential to be mindful of the 36% import duty and the associated risks when transporting gold back to India.

Gold members and up to 4 guests can check in at any Business Class counter, regardless of class of travel. Platinum members and up to 4 guests can check in at the First Class counter, regardless of class of travel.

Emirates Skywards Blue benefits

As a Blue member, you'll enjoy the following benefits: Instant upgrades at check-in with Skywards Miles for Emirates flights. Unlimited free Wi-Fi in Emirates First Class and Emirates Business Class. Discounted Wi-Fi in Emirates Economy Class.