See the Over-the-Top Perks of an Emirates Airlines Business-Class Flight

On the Airbus 380 that I took from Bangkok to Dubai, every person in business class was able to have an aisle seat. There were single pods next to each window, with an aisle on the other side of those pods, and then two seats side by side in the middle, each with access to the aisle as well. The seats that were beside each other had the option of putting up a divider. The Airbus 380 and Boeing 777-200LR plus the majority of Boeing 777-300ER 777 planes offer this feature, although some models do not.

The dividers are great for sleeping and privacy. Even if you're sitting next to someone, it doesn't feel like it at all.

The automatic seating buttons allow you to lay down fully flat, sit upright, lift your legs up and down, and recline your seat back to various degrees. There's also a helpful button that, when pressed, allows you to return your seat to the position it should be in for takeoffs and landings.

The seats are very comfortable (especially when you're wrapped in a huge blanket that's like a down comforter and sipping a glass of nice wine) and make long flights way more endurable.

According to Emirates, the new seats on the Boeing 777-300ER are 78 inches long and inspired by modern sports cars.

Depending on the type of plane you have, you may also have a private minibar at your seat. My setup had sparkling and still water, a few other drink choices, and a drinking glass.

On my flights from Bangkok to Dubai and Dubai to LA, I had a small touchscreen controllers (about the size of a TV remote control) as well as a larger tablet. Both allowed me to navigate and control my 23-inch entertainment screen, so I was easily able to choose movies, watch the flight map, listen to music, and play games, no matter what position I was in.

Your business class seat offers tons of leg room, but also a good amount of storage so you don't have to constantly get up and down to reach your carry-on items in the overhead department. On one my leg of journey, I had two storage units that held up to 22 pounds per unit.

Business class seats also generally offer each passenger a dedicated overhead unit per seat, depending on your plane.

The window shades are automatic and allow your window to be either fully blacked out, partially blacked out, or not covered at all.

Nothing makes a 17-hour flight fly by like marathoning all eight Harry Potter movies. Emirates offers 2,500 channels of the latest movies and TV shows in multiple languages. You can also listen to music, play games, watch breaking news, catch up on world business, and watch live sports. There wasn't enough time on my flights to watch all of the things I wanted to see!

Your flight attendant knows you by name, and small niceties like a warm (freshly scented!) towel on a long flight make all the difference.

Before the flight even takes off, helpful flight attendants are there to pass out juice, water, and sparkling wine for you to sip while the plane prepares for takeoff. But the delicious dining samplings are only just beginning!

On two different flights, I experienced multicourse breakfasts, lunches, and dinners and was never disappointed. The dishes served are inspired by the region, so travelers can sample global cuisine without leaving the comfort of their (very spacious) seats.

According to Emirates, "chefs use fresh, locally sourced ingredients to prepare your meals." Each meal has the option of wine pairings, as well complimentary cocktails, spirits, beers, and other hot and cold drinks. I sipped the Clos du Marquis Bordeaux option as well as the sparkling wine (Veuve Clicquot, one of my favorites) while digging into my meals.

One thing I liked about the meal choices is that you're given several healthy and heavier options, depending on what you're in the mood for. There's also cheese plate and dessert options in many cases, which are great for snacking as well. The menu is accommodating to many types of dietary needs.

I couldn't finish a drink without having it refilled almost immediately. Flight attendants are very attentive and helpful, but they also are observant and great at knowing when a passenger wants to sleep or have some privacy. I had some questions regarding my connections and departure gates, and the attendants in my cabin went above and beyond to help get me the answers I needed.

Don't worry if you forget one of your toiletry items or accidentally packed it in your checked luggage! On flights over 10 hours, Emirates has got you covered with Emirates Indulgence by Bvlgari amenity kits.

I was given a satin toiletry bag that had a toothbrush and mini toothpaste, lotions, rose water, and more. Travellers on all flights — not just long-haul ones — are also often provided with amenities like socks and eye shades to help make sleep come even easier.

Business-class passengers have access to the beautiful Emirates lounges. Thirty-four airports worldwide host the lounges, which have buffets, drinks, bars, and more.

From showers and towels to blow dryers, Emirates has business-class passengers covered!

Instead of hanging out by the gate, you can get comfortable in the lounge, and the status of your flight will be announced over a speaker and/or screen in order to let you know when it's time to head out. In Dubai, I was able to access the entrance to my gate via another gate in the actual lounge itself, so it made the whole process even easier!