28 October 2024

Emirates celebrates Diwali on board and in lounges

A cultural experience for passengers on flights to and from India in honor of the Festival of Lights

In honour of Diwali, the 'Festival of Lights' celebrated by the Hindu community, Emirates welcomes its passengers with traditional Indian dishes and sweets on board and in the lounges. Diwali, a symbol of hope and renewal, celebrates the victory of light over darkness with candles, lanterns and sweet specialties.

From 28 October to 4 November, Economy Class customers will be able to enjoy motichoor laddus, while First and Business Class travellers will find the Pista roll, a refined pistachio dessert.

Dolci della cucina indiana per la festa di Diwali Copyright © Emirates Airlines / The Emirates Group

Dubai's First Class lounges offer haute cuisine such as lamb rogan josh and traditional Diwali sweets, including ghewar and kulfi, complemented by signature cocktails such as 'Reborn'.

The lounges in Cape Town and Johannesburg will also welcome travelers with jalebi, burfi and other delicacies, making the festivities an immersive dining experience.

Emirates lounges

Emirates has an extensive network of dedicated airport lounges , including 7 in Dubai and 34 located at major airports around the world.

At Dubai International Airport, 7 Emirates lounges are located in the main Terminal 3, 3 for First Class customers and 3 for Business Class customers, in addition to the Emirates lounge which caters to all premium customers.
Emirates also operates lounges in major cities across the network: Auckland, Bangkok, Beijing, Birmingham, Boston, Brisbane, Cairo, Cape Town, Colombo, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Hamburg, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Jeddah, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Los Angeles, Manchester, Melbourne, Milan, Munich, New York John F. Kennedy, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Perth, Rome, San Francisco, Singapore, Shanghai, Stansted, Sydney, Tokyo, Narita and Zurich.
First and Business Class customers can access the lounge free of charge, as can Skywards Silver, Gold and Platinum members. Premium Economy and Economy customers can enjoy paid access at $150 excluding tax, or $125 for Emirates Skywards members.
With elegant design and décor, including Italian marble floors, leather sofas, water features and Rolex clocks, the Emirates Lounges are built for luxurious comfort with multiple seating areas, chaise lounges, private cabanas with cushions and blankets, hydromassage showers with toilets and changing tables, TVs scattered around the lounge, Free Wi-Fi, PCs and printers, and areas to charge devices. All Emirates Lounges offer premium wines, spirits, champagne and dining areas with gourmet cuisine designed by award-winning chefs. The Emirates Lounges in Dubai have added attractions such as Health Hub, Cigar Bar, Timeless Spa, children's areas and fine wine and spirits boutique, Le Clos.

Emirates flights from Italy

Emirates flies from Rome, Milan, Venice and Bologna airports , to its international hub in Dubai, from which destinations around the world can be reached . It operates a mix of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, offering the comforts of the latest and most efficient wide-body aircraft.

Edited by the editorial staff, Avion Tourism Magazine

Text source: Emirates Airlines Press Office

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