✨ Emirates Brings Diwali Spirit to the Skies

This Diwali, Emirates Airlines is spreading the festival of lights across the skies. From October 17 to 24, 2025, passengers flying between Dubai and nine major Indian cities will enjoy a unique Diwali celebration onboard.

The airline is offering traditional Indian sweets, regional meals, and curated Bollywood entertainment. Premium lounges in Dubai and select international airports will also feature festive foods, drinks, and cultural experiences.

🇮🇳 Flights to Nine Key Indian Cities

Emirates’ Diwali program covers the following routes:
Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Thiruvananthapuram.

The initiative allows travellers to enjoy authentic Indian flavors and festive cheer wherever they are, making the journey special for passengers of all cabin classes.

🍽️ Onboard Festive Dining

Economy & Premium Economy

Passengers in these cabins will enjoy motichoor laddus, made with chickpea flour pearls, cardamom, saffron, and pistachios — a classic Indian Diwali sweet.

Business & First Class

Premium passengers will be served kaju pista rolls, a rich dessert made of cashew and pistachio filling, decorated with edible silver leaf and nuts.

This culinary experience reflects the authentic flavors of Diwali, connecting passengers to Indian traditions.

🥂 Special Festive Lounges

Emirates’ First and Business Class lounges at Dubai International Airport (DXB) will feature:

Savoury Highlights

• Onion kachoris

• Paneer potli samosas
  Served with mint and tamarind chutneys.

Sweet Treats

• Balushahi – traditional deep-fried Indian doughnuts

• Kesar rasgullas – soft, saffron-infused cheese balls

• Gajar ka halwa – sweet carrot pudding slow-cooked in ghee and milk

• Mango sandwiches

Festive Drinks

• First Class: Spicy Saffron Martini, Chai Chat Latte (mocktail)

• Business Class: Elderflower Gin Fizz, Berry Basil Splash (mocktail)

Outside Dubai, Emirates lounges in Cape Town and Johannesburg will also celebrate Diwali with classic Indian sweets like gulab jamun, rice pudding, and mango lassi, catering to the Indian diaspora worldwide.

🎬 Bollywood and Regional Entertainment

Emirates’ award-winning inflight system, ICE, will feature a special Diwali media library:

Movies

Over 160 Indian films, including recent Bollywood hits:
Laapataa Ladies, Crazxy, Jigra, The Lost Girl, Apurva

Regional Films

Available in nine Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Bengali, and Gujarati

TV Shows & Music

• 14 Indian TV series like The Traitors India and Love, Life, Lafde with Zakir Khan

• 40 Indian music albums and playlists, including festive and Bollywood tracks

This entertainment offering ensures passengers enjoy a culturally rich and festive experience during their journey.

🌍 Global Celebration of Indian Culture

Emirates’ Diwali 2025 celebration combines Indian flavors, cultural entertainment, and luxury travel.
Passengers can experience the festival of lights, enjoy authentic cuisine, and watch Bollywood films — making every flight memorable and festive.