Emirates airline

Emirates is the world’s largest international airline, serving as one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1985 with the backing of Dubai's royal family, the brand has grown from a regional operator with only two aircraft into a global aviation powerhouse. It is headquartered in Garhoud, Dubai, and operates out of its primary hub at Dubai International Airport.

The brand is synonymous with luxury air travel and innovation, maintaining one of the youngest and most efficient fleets in the sky, primarily consisting of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. As a state-owned enterprise, it plays a critical role in the economic strategy of Dubai, facilitating trade, tourism, and connectivity between East and West.

Ownership of Emirates remains entirely with the Government of Dubai through the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD). This sovereign wealth fund manages the airline as part of the Emirates Group, which also includes dnata, a global aviation services provider. The company continues to operate as a premium global brand with a significant footprint in international sports sponsorship and global commerce.