Emirates launches Dubai+ Emirati entertainment channel

Emirates has expanded its inflight entertainment system, ice, with the launch of Dubai+, the first dedicated Emirati entertainment channel available onboard. The platform provides UAE-produced drama, comedy, documentaries, family entertainment, and podcasts, including content from Dubai TV and Sama Dubai. The initial collection features 10 programmes and over 20 hours of content, such as Dara, Wadima w Halema, and Dannoun.

In addition to Dubai+, the airline has introduced the ice Opera House collection, offering full-length opera, ballet, and symphony performances from organizations like The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet. A dedicated Dubai and UAE category has also been added, featuring content focused on the nation's culture, history, and heritage, including My Story by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The expanded system offers passengers access to more than 3,000 films, 4,500 television episodes, and up to 6,500 channels of on-demand content in over 40 languages. Dubai+ joins existing entertainment brands on the platform, including Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, and BBC.