Emirates has launched regular Airbus A350 flights to Dammam, making the Saudi city the first destination in the Kingdom to be served by the airline's newest widebody aircraft.
Emirates A350 Dammam Route: Flight Schedule
The daily service operates as flight EK 827, departing Dubai at 7:30 am and arriving in Dammam at 7:50 am. The return leg, EK 828, departs Dammam at 9:20 am and lands in Dubai at 11:45 am.
Cabin Configuration: Three Classes on 312 Seats
The Emirates A350 deployed on the Dammam route features a three-class layout with 312 seats:
- Business Class: 32 lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 configuration - Premium Economy: 21 seats in a 2-3-2 configuration - Economy Class: 259 seats in a 3-3-3 configuration
The A350 is engineered for short and medium-haul comfort, featuring wider cabins, higher ceilings, and reduced cabin noise compared to older aircraft types. All passengers benefit from Emirates' latest-generation ice in-flight entertainment system, high-speed Wi-Fi, improved mood lighting, and ergonomic seating.
Emirates' Commitment to Saudi Arabia
The A350 debut in Dammam underscores Emirates' long-standing investment in Saudi Arabia, where the airline has operated for over three decades. The carrier already serves Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, and Dammam with multiple daily flights using a mix of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, and is progressively introducing the A350 across the network.
A350 Network Expansion in 2025
Dammam joins a growing list of Emirates A350 destinations that includes Mumbai, Edinburgh, Bahrain, Colombo, Kuwait, Muscat, Tunis, Amman, and Ahmedabad. Emirates had eight A350s in its fleet at launch and plans to expand A350 service to 17 destinations by the end of 2025, reflecting the airline's broader push to upgrade its passenger experience on high-demand regional and medium-haul routes.
