The Emirates and Mercedes-Benz story
Emirates’ latest First Class product gives a nod to the design philosophy of Mercedes-Benz, bringing together two global brands renowned for luxury, innovation, and comfort
A Meeting of Perfectionists
In 2014 a team from Emirates were invited to meet Mercedes-Benz top designers at a design workshop at Woburn Abbey in the UK. The Emirates team had the opportunity to see some of Mercedes-Benz cutting-edge prototypes including the new S-Class which was then under development.
The Inspiration
Several design details in Emirates latest game-changing First Class product were inspired by Mercedes-Benz, including the soft leather seating and stitching, high-tech touch screen control panels, and the mood lighting within the suite. Meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout.