Emirates launches daily Dubai–Shenzhen flights

Dubai-based Emirates has launched daily flights between Dubai in the UAE and Shenzhen in China, making the city the first in mainland China to receive Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER.

This move sees Shenzhen become Emirates’ fourth destination in mainland China, joining Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou on the airline’s expanding network. 

China’s fourth largest city and a renowned tech hub, Shenzhen also offers visitors a vibrant tourism scene, with attractions such as culture-rich theme park Window of the World tourism resort OCT East, home to hiking trails, hotels and golf courses.

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The new route will operate daily, departing Dubai International Airport (DXB) at 10:05am and arriving in Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) at 10:00pm. The return flight leaves SZX at 11:55pm, landing in Dubai at 3:40am the following day. 

The retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER on this route offers 332 seats, including 8 private First Class suites, 40 lie-flat Business Class seats, 24 Premium Economy seats, and 260 Economy seats, providing passengers with enhanced comfort and choice.