Emirates is bringing the sparkle and spirit of Diwali to the skies, celebrating the Hindu festival of lights with traditional Indian delicacies, festive dining experiences and a world of entertainment. On 7 and 8 November, customers travelling between Dubai and nine Indian destinations – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata and Mumbai, can enjoy special Diwali sweets across all cabin classes while select Emirates lounges will serve an array of Indian favourites to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n
Traditional Diwali sweets served across all cabin classes<\/strong><\/p>\n Emirates customers travelling to and from India can enjoy a taste of Diwali with traditional Indian sweets served onboard. Premium Economy and Economy Class customers will be treated to\u00a0motichoor laddu<\/i>\u00a0alongside their hot meal – delicate, golden chickpea flour pearls soaked in sugar syrup, infused with fragrant cardamom and saffron, and finished with pistachios. First and Business Class customers can also indulge in\u00a0kaju pista roll<\/i>, a rich, rose-flavoured confection made with cashews, pistachios, dried fruits and nuts, elegantly wrapped in edible silver leaf.<\/p>\n Festive Indian cuisine and Diwali desserts in Emirates\u2019 First and Business Class Lounges<\/strong><\/p>\n From 3 to 8 November, Emirates\u2019 First and Business Class Lounges in Dubai will celebrate Diwali with a vibrant selection of Indian specialities. Customers can savour\u00a0vada pav<\/i>\u00a0accompanied by tangy tamarind and refreshing mint chutneys, followed by an assortment of traditional desserts including\u00a0malai sandwich<\/i>,\u00a0mango delight<\/i>,\u00a0malai roll<\/i>\u00a0and the much-loved\u00a0gajar ka halwa<\/i>. First Class customers can also raise a toast to the festivities with a specially crafted\u00a0Spicy Saffron Martini<\/i>\u00a0or a refreshing\u00a0Iced Masala Cooler<\/i>\u00a0mocktail.<\/p>\n In Emirates\u2019 Business Class Lounges in Dubai, the festive menu will feature savoury favourites including\u00a0vegetable keema samosa<\/i>,\u00a0onion kachori<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0paneer potli samosa<\/i>, served with tamarind and mint chutneys. For a sweet finish, customers can enjoy\u00a0balushahi<\/i>,\u00a0mango rajbhog<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0mini kesari rasgullas<\/i>.<\/p>\n The celebrations will extend to Emirates\u2019 lounges in Cape Town and Johannesburg, where customers can enjoy an assortment of traditional sweets including\u00a0coconut ice<\/i>,\u00a0barfi<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0jalebi<\/i>.<\/p>\n Bollywood blockbusters, Indian TV and music on\u00a0<\/strong>ice<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n The Diwali celebrations continue onboard with a rich selection of Indian entertainment on Emirates\u2019 award-winning inflight entertainment system,\u00a0ice<\/i>. Customers can choose from up to 157 Indian movies, including Bollywood titles such as\u00a0Mardaani 3<\/i>,\u00a0Mayasabha \u2013 The Hall of Illusion<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0Coolie<\/i>, alongside a wide range of regional films in nine languages \u2013 Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Bengali and Gujarati.<\/p>\n For those who prefer the small screen,\u00a0ice<\/i>\u00a0offers 14 Indian TV programmes, including\u00a0Pritam and Pedro<\/i>,\u00a0Looteri Dulhan<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0Crime Patrol – 26 Jurm, 26 Cases.<\/i>\u00a0Music lovers can also set the mood for the festivities with a selection of 40 Indian albums and playlists, bringing the sounds of Diwali to the skies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Emirates is bringing the sparkle and spirit of Diwali to the skies, celebrating the Hindu festival of lights with traditional Indian delicacies, festive dining experiences and a world of entertainment. 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