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Emirates offers festive Diwali treats onboard flights and in lounges

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Emirates offers festive Diwali treats onboard flights and in lounges
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Michael Doersam Chief Financial & Group Services Officer | Emirates Airline

Emirates is offering a special Diwali experience for its passengers both onboard and in lounges. Travelers on certain routes can enjoy a variety of Diwali sweets during their flights, while those relaxing in Emirates' lounges will be treated to traditional dishes and themed beverages.

Passengers in Premium Economy and Economy Class are offered motichoor laddu, a sweet made with cardamom and saffron. Those flying First and Business Class receive an additional treat of Pista roll, crafted from cashew nuts, spices, pistachios, and edible silver leaf.

The airline's entertainment system features up to 215 Indian movies, including Bollywood hits such as "Jawan," "Tiger 3," and "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani." A collection from Yash Raj Films is also available alongside over 45 albums of Indian music.

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In the Dubai First Class Lounges, customers can enjoy firangi chaat followed by zaatar kebab with kashmiri pulao or lamb rogan josh. Desserts include ghewar infused with saffron milk and gulkand kulfi among others. A special cocktail named Reborn and a mocktail called Iced Masala are also served.

Business Class Lounge offerings include vegetable samosa, Amritsari chole, green plantain tikki, dal kachori with accompaniments like mint chutney. The Tamarind Cooler cocktail is another highlight for guests in this lounge.

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