On the route, Emirates will operate its Airbus A330-200 in a three class configuration of 12 First, 42 Business and 183 Economy Class seats. From 1st October the aircraft type will be revised to the larger capacity Boeing 777-200 offering 12 First, 42 Business and 236 Economy Class seats.

The carrier has experienced increasing demand for travel to South Africa from Asia, Indian sub-continent and Middle East. At the same time, South Africa and Cape Town are prime tourism gateways for leisure travellers from Europe, Middle East, and in particular the UAE.