Emirates has won three major honours at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards (BTME), including the top title of Best Airline Worldwide, as well as Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East for its First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport.
Dubai Duty Free has been named Best Duty Free Shopping in the Middle East for the 25th consecutive year at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City.
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, continued its award-winning streak after securing the titles of Best Economy Class and Best Cabin Crew at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards in Dubai.
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, received the “Airline with the Best Connectivity in the Middle East” award for the third time at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2026.