Emirates Elevates Christmas Travel with New Food Offerings

DUBAI- World’s busiest international airport, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is set to welcome a surge of holiday travelers as Emirates (EK) launches month-long holiday dining, curated entertainment, and limited-edition amenities to customers flying from Dubai to destinations worldwide, with each cabin receiving tailored celebrations designed to elevate the onboard journey.

Passengers across all classes will encounter seasonal touches from departure to destination. Emirates has incorporated winter-themed menus, holiday desserts, in-flight entertainment updates, and Christmas-inspired retail options, ensuring consistency between the airline’s lounges, A380 Onboard Lounge, and long-haul in-flight service.

Festive Dining Onboard

Emirates has redesigned its December menus to reflect global holiday traditions. Customers in all cabins will receive festive hot chocolate between 17–26 December, while Dubai-bound travellers from 24–26 December will enjoy complimentary seasonal snacks.

In First, Business and Premium Economy, menus feature dishes such as salmon gravadlax, pickled herring, smoked salmon with crab mayonnaise, and classic roasted turkey with chestnut stuffing and truffle potato gratin.

New regional creations, including duck confit in cranberry jus lié and herb-crusted lamb shank, add culinary variety on select routes. Desserts range from festive mousse cakes to fruit cake and a strawberry-and-cream Santa served exclusively in First Class.

Economy travelers will have their own holiday entrée of roasted turkey with roulade and maple-roasted parsnips.

At the A380 Onboard Lounge, customers will find mince pies, stollen, festive macarons, ginger profiteroles and a signature holiday sandwich featuring turkey, roast beef and cheddar. Seasonal selfie props offer additional holiday flair for those wishing to capture the celebration.

Lounges and Global Service

From 15–31 December, Emirates’ First and Business Class lounges in Dubai will introduce winter-inspired menus that include roasted turkey, glazed chestnuts, gingerbread beverages and handcrafted canapés.

The Champagne program will feature Moët & Chandon Ice Brut, Ice Rosé, and Grand Vintage 2016 paired with fruit sorbets.

Worldwide lounges—from Asia to Europe and Africa—will incorporate region-specific holiday dishes prepared to reflect local tastes. Visitors can also enjoy classic treats such as mince pies, homemade apple pie and specialty hot chocolate.

The airline will further enhance its First and Business wine lists, debuting Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 2006 along with rare selections such as Montrachet Grand Cru 2013 and Château Montrose 2005.

Premium Economy and Business Class customers will also receive upgraded wine options, including regional reds and sparkling varieties.

Emirates’ award-winning ice system will feature 39 holiday movies and 42 Christmas specials, giving travelers access to films such as The Holiday, Elf and Tinsel Town.

Music playlists from artists including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Sam Smith support the seasonal mood.

For onboard shopping, the EmiratesRED Winter 2025 catalogue includes more than 300 products with the option to pre-order up to 40 hours before departure.

Customers receive a 10% discount using the code RED10. The Emirates Official Store also offers themed apparel, pyjamas, decorations and seasonal mugs.

Bottom Line

Emirates has expanded its holiday program to deliver a consistent and elevated Christmas experience across lounges, cabins and entertainment platforms.

With enhanced menus, specialty wines, exclusive shopping options and upgraded inflight entertainment, the airline aims to provide passengers with a seamless celebration from airport to arrival.

The December initiative further reinforces the carrier’s strategy of integrating cultural and seasonal moments into the travel experience at scale.

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