✨ Emirates Brings the Festival of Lights to the Skies

This Diwali, Emirates Airlines is taking the celebration to new heights with a special Diwali-themed onboard experience.
From October 17 to 24, 2025, passengers flying between Dubai and nine major Indian cities will enjoy festive Indian meals, sweets, and a handpicked collection of Bollywood entertainment.

The celebrations will also extend to Emirates’ premium lounges in Dubai and select international locations, where guests can enjoy traditional snacks, desserts, and themed beverages.

🇮🇳 Flights Connecting Dubai and Nine Indian Cities

The airline’s Diwali celebration will cover routes between Dubai and the following Indian destinations:
Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Thiruvananthapuram.

Emirates aims to give travellers an authentic taste of Indian culture and the spirit of Diwali, no matter where they are in the world.

🍽️ Festive Onboard Dining Experience

Economy & Premium Economy

Passengers will be treated to the classic motichoor laddu, a golden Indian sweet made from chickpea flour pearls, soaked in cardamom-scented syrup and topped with pistachios.

Business & First Class

Premium passengers will indulge in kaju pista rolls, a luxurious cashew-pistachio dessert wrapped in edible silver leaf, offering a rich and festive touch.

These dishes are specially designed to make travellers feel the warmth and flavour of home — even above the clouds.

🥂 Exclusive Festive Offerings in Premium Lounges

At Dubai International Airport (DXB), Emirates’ First and Business Class Lounges will offer a festive spread inspired by Indian street food and traditional sweets.

Savoury Delights

• Onion kachoris

• Paneer potli samosas
  Both paired with classic tamarind and mint chutneys.

Sweet Treats

• Mango sandwiches

• Balushahi (crispy Indian doughnut soaked in syrup)

• Kesar rasgullas

• Gajar ka halwa, a slow-cooked carrot dessert rich with ghee and milk

Signature Beverages

• Spicy Saffron Martini and Chai Chat Latte in First Class

• Elderflower Gin Fizz and Berry Basil Splash in Business Class

Outside Dubai, Emirates lounges in Cape Town and Johannesburg will also celebrate Diwali with favourites like gulab jamun, rice pudding, and mango lassi, reflecting the festival’s global joy.

🎬 Bollywood and Regional Entertainment for Diwali Week

Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system, ICE, will transform into a Diwali-special entertainment hub for the festive week.

Movie Collection

Over 160 Indian films will be available, including recent hits like:
Laapataa Ladies, Crazxy, Jigra, The Lost Girl, and Apurva.

Regional Cinema

Films will be available in nine Indian languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Bengali, and Gujarati.

TV Shows & Music

Travellers can enjoy 14 Indian TV series such as The Traitors India and Love, Life, Lafde with Zakir Khan, along with 40 music albums and playlists featuring Bollywood and festive tracks.

🌍 A Global Celebration of Indian Culture

By introducing this unique Diwali program, Emirates continues to strengthen its cultural connection with India and celebrate the country’s rich traditions with passengers worldwide.
The airline’s Diwali 2025 celebration blends Indian hospitality, global luxury, and festive spirit — making every journey feel like home.