Emirates with points & miles
Book Emirates awards through Skywards Miles. Here's what it costs, how good the cabins are, and the smartest way to redeem from the UK.
Programme
Skywards Miles
Alliance
No alliance
Main hub
Dubai (DXB)
Flagship
Airbus A380
Cabin quality
economy
7/10
premium
8/10
business
9/10
first
10/10
Sample business class from London
Estimate, not live availability
Our own estimate from flight distance — not published award charts or live seats. Taxes also reflect our estimate of each airline's surcharge level. Check seats with the airline before transferring points — transfers are final.
| Route | Miles | Amex pts | Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dubai | 50,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 100,000 | £145 |
| London → New York | 140,500Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 281,000 | £340 |
| London → Singapore | 98,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 196,000 | £250 |
Miles are Slipstream's distance-based estimates — confirm live award space before transferring. Amex points at Amex UK's 2:1 ratio via Emirates Skywards (2 working days; checked 27 Sept 2026).