Company milestone · 1985-03
Emirates was founded with backing from Dubai’s ruling family and US$10 million in start-up capital, as Gulf Air was cutting back its services to Dubai. [1]
Emirates Logo
Archive record · not confirmed as the current logo.
Logo files, variants & history · SVG, PNG · updated 29 days ago
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Brand profile
About Emirates
Airline
Emirates is one of the two flag carrier airlines of the United Arab Emirates. Based in Al Garhoud, Dubai, it is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group, which is owned by the Government of Dubai’s Investment Corporation of Dubai.
The airline was founded in March 1985 with backing from Dubai’s ruling family, and its first two aircraft were provided by Pakistan International Airlines.
Its hub is Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport, and it operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing wide-body aircraft.
Since 1985 its aircraft have carried a section of the UAE flag on the tail fin, a calligraphic Arabic version of the logo on the engines and the Emirates name in Arabic and English on the fuselage.
Sources: [1]
Available in this archive
Emirates logo files at a glance
Emirates has 6 downloadable files in SVG, PNG in this archive. 1 logo record is catalogued; that is not the number of verified redesigns.
PNG renditions reach 2,048 pixels on the longest side.
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Files & downloads
Browse recorded formats and variants for Emirates. Source formats appear first, followed by raster sizes.
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Monochrome rendition · Community reproduction
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Monochrome rendition · Community reproduction
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Monochrome rendition · Community reproduction
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Brand heritage
Logo history & brand milestones
One logo record is catalogued. The milestones below are dated separately from it.
Livery and logotype changes of 1985, 1999, 2005 and 2023, as recorded in the cited sources. The sources checked name no designer for the Arabic calligraphy logo. Company and product dates are labelled separately from design changes.
Visual identity milestone · 1985
The first Emirates livery, created by the UK design company Negus & Negus, placed the name “Emirates” above the windows, followed by the name in Arabic. [1] [4]
Logo milestone · 1999-11
With the first Boeing 777-300 the colour scheme changed: the logotype was modified, the English name was enlarged and moved towards the front of the aircraft, and the tail fin received a flowing version of the flag. [1] [3]
Visual identity milestone · 2005
Emirates introduced the word “Emirates” in red on the belly of the fuselage. [1] [2]
Visual identity milestone · 2023-03-16
Emirates unveiled a refreshed livery: a more flowing UAE flag with a 3D effect on the tail fin, red wingtips showing the Arabic calligraphy logo in white, gold “Emirates” lettering that is bolder and 32.5% larger, and no “Emirates.com” address. [2] [3]
Research sources
- Emirates (airline) ↗ · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-25
- Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet ↗ · Dubai Media Office, 2023-03-16 · accessed 2026-09-25
- New Emirates livery celebrates Dubai airline’s Arab heritage ↗ · The National, 2023-03-16 · accessed 2026-09-25
- Emirates refreshes livery design with updated 3D paint effect ↗ · TheDesignAir, 2023-03-16 · accessed 2026-09-25
Compiled 2026-09-25 by AI-assisted source review. Each statement links its sources; an editor has not yet independently confirmed them.
Dates not verifiedStatus unverified
Emirates logo Monochrome rendition · Community reproduction
Monochrome community vector reproduction from Simple Icons. The SVG is a sanitized drawing copy and PNGs are generated renditions, not official press-kit masters. The collection date is not the logo’s introduction date.
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All 1 logo record for Emirates
- Emirates logo Monochrome rendition · Community reproduction (this page)
Colour sample
Rendition colours
Black (primary sample)Primary
- HEX
- #000000
- RGB
- 0, 0, 0
Text contrast on white21:1 · AAA
Text contrast on near-black1.11:1 · Fail
Colour recorded with the Simple Icons community reproduction. It is not an owner-published colour specification. See other black logos →
Design context
Logo design & typography notes
The Arabic calligraphy logo appears in gold on the engines and, since the 2023 livery, in white on red wingtips.
From the researched record (AI-assisted source review); see research sources.
Reference
Frequently asked
Who designed the Emirates logo?
Original Emirates aircraft livery (1985) is credited to Negus & Negus (agency). The designer of the specific file version shown on this page is not recorded. [1] [4]
Can I use the Emirates logo?
Download for identification, news and comparison. Commercial use needs the owner's permission. This page never grants a licence. Always check the owner's brand guidelines.
When did Emirates change its logo?
1999-11: With the first Boeing 777-300 the colour scheme changed: the logotype was modified, the English name was enlarged and moved towards the front of the aircraft, and the tail fin received a flowing version of the flag. [1] [3]
What file formats are available for the Emirates logo in this archive?
Available file formats: SVG, PNG. Dimensions, source and usage conditions are listed for each file below.
Visual neighbours
No close visual matches
No other archived mark is listed as a close match; that is not a uniqueness or trademark check. The similarity check shows weaker candidates.
Same industry
More Airlines & Aviation logos
Listed because the archive records the same industry, UAE first.
Provenance
Source & evidence
Simple Icons community reproduction (github.com/simple-icons/simple-icons · icons/emirates.svg), checked by an AI-assisted process; an editor has not reviewed it.
Editorial / reference only. Download for identification, news and comparison. Commercial use needs the owner's permission. This page never grants a licence.
Technical provenance
Source typeSimple Icons community reproductionInspect source reference ↗
Source reviewAI-assisted check · 2026-09-08; no editor reviewInspect the recorded website
- Source
- github.com/simple-icons/simple-icons · icons/emirates.svg
- Source date
- 2026-09-08
- Recorded by
- Archive import with an AI-assisted source check
- Originality
- Community vector reproduction; not an official master
- SHA-256
- f611ec43ed3e74a4a3d79bf07f189385a49b258a7246b2c56463ba64a78ed1c4
SHA-256 of the recorded file. Checksums identify exact bytes, not who created the artwork.
Cite or link to this record
SimilarLogo. “Emirates logo record.” Updated 2026-09-25. https://similarlogo.com/brand/emirates/
Record Change log (1)
2026-09-08Emirates: source-attributed artwork and PNG/SVG renditions added.
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