Watch: Emirates' historic Tolerance Flight takes off in UAE

Emirates’ historic one-off A380 flight took off with over 500 passengers on board on Friday morning.

Dressed in their national costumes, passengers belonging to 145 nationalities were an excited lot as they prepared to fly on EK2019, for a special flight journey around the UAE.

The flight marks the 48th UAE national day and the UAE Year of Tolerance.

After its debut today, the aircraft will fly across Emirates; A380 network of over 50 destinations for the next 12 months to spread the message of tolerance and mutual respect.

Citizens and residents of the UAE who were interested in joining this unique flight had to register their names, nationality and contact details earlier.