Celebrating the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, Emirates is gearing up to mark Eid al Fitr, expected to commence on April 10th, with an array of festivities both onboard and in its lounges. Here’s a detailed overview of what passengers can expect during this joyous occasion:
Eid Flavours Onboard Emirates:
From April 10th to 13th, Economy Class passengers departing from Dubai will be treated to an array of traditional Eid dishes, including:
- Chicken biryani with crunchy fried onions, raisins, and cashew nuts.
- Lamb kibbeh labanieh served with vermicelli rice and rich laban sauce.
- Eid-themed desserts such as halwa brownie with cardamom sauce and chocolate mousse topped with batheeth crumble.
Premium Economy and Business Class travelers can indulge in:
- Traditional chicken mashwi el jeder with spiced sauce, chickpea hashwa, and ghee rice tossed with potatoes.
- Fish matfy in a spiced tomato sauce accompanied by butter rice.
- Desserts like pistachio and hibiscus namoura with raspberry curd and vanilla and rose mousse cake.
First Class passengers can savor:
- Hammour matfy in Emirati-style spiced tomato sauce with basmati rice.
- Braised beef short ribs machbouse with fragrant rice and local spice blend.
- Lamb kebabs marinated in spicy tomato butter.
- Eid desserts including vanilla and rose mousse cake and warm orange blondie.
Additionally, all passengers will receive a mini treat with their meal wishing them ‘Eid Mubarak,’ featuring a sweet pumpkin Asseda and an additional almond apricot tart for Premium Economy, Business, and First Class customers.
In the A380 onboard lounge, passengers can enjoy a selection of Emirati pastries, Arabic coffee, and decadent cakes.
Emirates Lounges Serve Eid Favorites:
In the Emirates Lounges of Dubai on April 10th, First Class customers can indulge in:
- Arabic coffee, jallab, and kamarruddin juice.
- Hot and cold Arabic mezzeh, lamb ouzi, and Arabic mixed grill.
- Sweet treats like kunafa, kathayef, and bassbousa.
Business Class Lounge guests will have access to classic chicken khabsa and an array of tempting desserts throughout the day.
Entertainment for Eid on Emirates Ice:
Passengers traveling over Eid al Fitr can enjoy a plethora of entertainment options on Emirates’ award-winning ice system, including up to 6,500 channels of on-demand entertainment and more than 2000 movies from around the world. This includes a variety of Arabic films, TV series, podcasts, audiobooks, and music channels to cater to diverse tastes and preferences.
With such a vibrant celebration planned onboard and in its lounges, Emirates ensures that passengers can immerse themselves fully in the spirit of Eid al Fitr while traveling.