If Dubai is on your bucket list, now’s the time to make it happen. Emirates reward seats are wide open from major Australian cities – and with Qantas Points, you can jet off in serious style. Whether you’re after the refined comfort of Business Class or the over-the-top luxury of Emirates First Class, these reward seats are yours for the taking.
And here’s the kicker: Emirates wasn’t as dramatically affected as other partner airlines during the recent Qantas Points devaluation. That’s because Emirates has moved back onto the same reward table as Qantas itself, which has the program’s best-value redemption rates on flights. Even with Emirates’ hefty surcharges, reward bookings can still provide great value compared to purchasing a full fare ticket.
Why Dubai?
Dubai is more than just a stopover – it’s a destination in its own right. Stroll beneath the glittering Burj Khalifa, shop ‘til you drop in sprawling malls, or escape into the desert for an adventure. During the months where we’re seeing most reward seats, the weather is also more moderate than the desert’s mid-year hights. It makes the Emirate much easier to explore on foot – perhaps, still with an umbrella to block the sun. But if you’re heading further afield, Dubai is a world-class hub for connections into Europe, Asia and Africa.
Emirates reward seats you can book now
Fly direct to Dubai from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Reward seats are available between August 2025 and May 2026, with savings of up to $9,650 compared to standard fares.
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Here’s what you’ll need (plus taxes and fees of ~$1,200 one way).
Sydney to Dubai
- Business Class: 130,100 Qantas Points
- First Class: 195,400 Qantas Points
Melbourne to Dubai
- Business Class: 130,100 Qantas Points
- First Class: 195,400 Qantas Points
Brisbane to Dubai
- Business Class: 130,100 Qantas Points
- First Class: 195,400 Qantas Points
Perth to Dubai
- Business Class: from just 98,400 Qantas Points
- First Class: 147,700 Qantas Points
Adelaide to Dubai
- Business Class: 113,900 Qantas Points
Dates you can travel
Reward seats are available across a wide range of months between Australia and Dubai. For example:
- From Sydney: First Class in September, October, November and March.
- From Melbourne: Business and First Class seats across October to March.
- From Perth: Plenty of Business and First Class seats through to April 2026.
- From Adelaide: Business Class seats stretching right into May 2026.
The best part? These are real seats available to book now. But they won’t last long.
Why book Emirates with Qantas Points?
- Luxury experience: Emirates First Class is legendary – private suites, onboard shower spas (on Airbus A380 flights) and Dom Pérignon champagne. Business Class still means inflight beds and top-tier service.
- Value for points: Despite Qantas’ recent changes, Emirates flights to, from and through Dubai remain some of the best-value redemptions you can make, given these attract Qantas’ lowest available full-service airline redemption rates.
- Huge savings: Skip paying $5,500–$9,650 for a one-way cash fare and use your points instead.
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