This December, the airline is bringing the magic of Christmas to the skies and lounges, ensuring that travelers experience a joyful holiday season wherever they are. For over a million customers expected to travel this month, Emirates offers an array of seasonal treats, drinks, and entertainment, spreading the joy of Christmas across the globe.
Traditional Christmas Delights in Emirates Lounges
Emirates’ lounges, particularly in Dubai, are getting into the Christmas spirit with a selection of traditional festive dishes and exclusive beverages. Passengers flying in First and Business Class can enjoy a luxurious festive spread that includes roasted turkey with cranberry sauce, glazed chestnuts, Brussels sprouts, and new potatoes. These dishes are paired with festive drinks such as Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013 and 2015, as well as signature cocktails like the Tranquil Tundra and Cozy Hearth mocktail.
The holiday season brings a variety of mouth-watering desserts to indulge in. First Class lounges serve stollen, mince pies, red currant cheesecake, and cinnamon profiteroles. Business Class travelers can enjoy cherry pistachio tarts, Christmas fruit cake, and the chocolate yule log. To keep warm, there’s gingerbread lattes and mint hot chocolate served from Costa Coffee.
Emirates global lounges reflect the festive spirit with local holiday-inspired menus. In San Francisco, guests can indulge in rich lobster bisque and tender roasted rib-eye beef, while Cape Town delights with succulent grilled Norwegian salmon. In Paris, passengers can indulge in a ballotine of guinea fowl, while Hamburg offers roasted duck with caramelized apple wedges.
Emirates Spreads Holiday Cheer In-Flight
Onboard, Emirates ensures that every traveler feels the Christmas magic, offering a variety of festive dishes and treats. From December 14 to 26, all passengers can enjoy a festive hot chocolate, complete with toppings like meringues and marshmallows. Premium Class passengers will also be treated to decadent desserts like gingerbread cookies, raspberry Paris-Brest pastries, and dark chocolate truffles.
First Class customers are in for an exclusive experience, with a special Santa Claus made from fresh strawberries and cream. The holiday menu also includes classic turkey with chestnut stuffing, truffle potato gratin, and roasted Brussels sprouts. Special dishes like herb-crusted lamb shank, duck confit with cranberry jus, and seared venison soaked in sage butter are also offered on select routes.
Economy Class passengers will enjoy roasted turkey with chestnut and turkey bacon roulade, along with maple-roasted parsnips. Children can delight in mousse cakes decorated with Santa’s reindeer.
Exclusive Wines and Spirits to Celebrate Christmas in the Sky
This December, Emirates is offering premium wines to enhance the festive experience. First Class customers flying from Dubai to the UK and the USA will enjoy the Château Mouton Rothschild 2003, a highly sought-after Bordeaux. The 2003 vintage, designed by Pablo Picasso, celebrates the legacy of Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild’s acquisition of Mouton.
Another exclusive offering is the Dom Pérignon Plenitude 2, 2004. Available on select flights to the US and UK, this rare champagne has spent nearly 15 years in the cellar, making it a truly special festive treat. In addition, Business Class passengers on European routes will taste the M. Chapoutier Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne, Rhone, 2019, while Premium Economy customers will enjoy the Château de Sales, Pomerol 2014 on flights to Melbourne, Sydney, and Auckland.
Festive Entertainment and Christmas Cheer
To complete the holiday experience, Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice, offers a selection of 42 Christmas-themed movies and TV shows. New holiday films like Candy Cane Lane and EXmas are available, alongside timeless favorites such as The Holiday, Elf, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Travelers can also enjoy Christmas music albums from iconic artists like Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
For those who prefer holiday TV specials, there’s Lighting Up Christmas, Royal Carols: Together at Christmas, and Tom and Jerry: Snowman’s Land, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Sky High Christmas for Orthodox Celebrations
Emirates will also celebrate Orthodox Christmas from December 24 to January 8. Passengers flying between Russia, Cyprus, Ethiopia, and Dubai will enjoy traditional festive dishes, such as duck confit with truffle potato gratin, or herb-crusted lamb shank with roasted potatoes. The holiday menu will also include a variety of decadent desserts like white chocolate peppermint mousse and chocolate gingerbread cake.
Economy Class passengers will enjoy hearty festive dishes like barbecued chicken with maple-roasted parsnips, or a cream beef stroganoff. Desserts will include peppermint mousse and fruit cake doused in orange sauce.
Special Holiday Gifts with Emirates RED
Emirates RED, the airline’s onboard shopping platform, is offering up to 50% off on luxury products this December. Customers can shop for fragrances from brands like Frederic Malle and Hugo Boss, as well as skincare items from Drunk Elephant and Sol de Janeiro. The pre-order service is available on most flights, allowing passengers to shop for gifts and have their purchases delivered by cabin crew during the flight.
Emirates customers can also spread joy this Christmas by donating to the Emirates Airline Foundation, which supports underprivileged children. Donations can be made via credit card, cheque, or Skywards miles, either during the flight or from home.
Conclusion Christmas Magic with Emirates
Emirates is making this holiday season unforgettable for travelers with its festive meals, luxurious drinks, exciting entertainment, and holiday-themed experiences both on the ground and in the sky. Whether it’s indulging in traditional Christmas fare in the Emirates lounges, enjoying a fine wine in the air, or shopping for unique gifts, Emirates ensures that the spirit of Christmas is present at every turn.
With Christmas-themed experiences available across all cabins, Emirates is spreading joy and creating lasting memories for travelers, making this festive season truly special.
