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Emirates enhances holiday travel experience with festive dining options

Emirates enhances holiday travel experience with festive dining options
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Geoffrey Thomas Editor-In-Chief - US Bureau Chief | Airline Ratings

Emirates is offering a festive experience for travelers this December, with special holiday-themed dining and entertainment options both in the air and on the ground. Passengers flying with Emirates from December 14 to 26 can enjoy seasonal treats across all classes, including hot chocolate with unique toppings such as marshmallows, meringues, and Valrhona chocolate.

In Economy Class, passengers will receive dark chocolate truffles, while Premium Economy and Business Class travelers can enjoy gingerbread cookies. First Class passengers are treated to raspberry Paris-Brest pastries. From Christmas Eve through Boxing Day, festive meals will be available in every cabin. First Class diners can choose from starters like salmon gravadlax or pickled herring and main courses such as herb-crusted lamb shank or seared venison. Desserts include an edible Santa Claus made of fresh strawberries and cream.

Business and Premium Economy offer options like roast turkey or duck confit with seasonal desserts such as fruitcake. In Economy Class, passengers will be served roasted turkey roulade followed by a festive dessert designed for children.

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The A380 Onboard Lounge features seasonal bites including mince pies and sandwiches filled with turkey or roast beef.

In Dubai's Emirates lounges, First and Business Class guests can enjoy roasted turkey with cranberry sauce among other dishes. Premium drinks like Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2013 accompany these meals. Desserts in First Class lounges include stollen and gingerbread chocolate cake while Business Class offers cherry pistachio tart among others.

Around the world, Emirates Lounges present regional holiday favorites such as lobster bisque in San Francisco or Norwegian salmon in Cape Town.

First Class customers on routes to the UK and USA have access to Château Mouton Rothschild 2003 wine featuring a label by Pablo Picasso. Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 champagne is also available on select flights.

From December 24 to January 8, Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on flights between Russia, Cyprus, Ethiopia, and Dubai with dishes like lobster tail and peppermint mousse cake.

Passengers can also enjoy holiday movies on Emirates' ice entertainment system including titles like Candy Cane Lane and The Polar Express along with music albums from artists such as Frank Sinatra.

Emirates aims to provide passengers with a joyful travel experience during the holiday season through these offerings.

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