The Emirates Diwali 2025 celebration will embrace the occasion of Diwali with proud treats and entertainment for its passengers from 17-24 October.
The airline will promote the traditional Diwali sweets to customers on flights between Dubai and 9 Indian cities: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
Premium Economy and Economy passengers are going to be served with motichoor laddu. The dessert consists of fried balls of chickpea flour, sweetened using sugar syrup and flavoured with cardamom and saffron. It is topped with pistachios.
Kaju pista roll will also be served to the First Class and Business Class passengers. The roll will be made of rose-flavoured cashew and pistachio, dried fruits and nuts, and it will have edible silver leaves over them.
Special Food and Drinks for the Emirates Diwali 2025 celebration
You can find a number of family-friendly Diwali specials being offered at the Emirates First and Business Class Lounges between the 18th and 23rd of October. The menu will consist of onion kachoris and paneer potli samosas that will be served with tamarind chutneys and mint chutneys.
Sweet products include mango sandwich, balushahi, kesar rasgullas, and gajar ka halwa.
To enjoy, First Class passengers may try the Spicy Saffron Martini cocktail or the Chai Chat Latte mock-tail. Business Class visitors will be able to drink Elderflower Gin Fizz, made-to-order, or Berry Basil Splash, a mocktail.
Emirates lounge Diwali treats in Cape Town and Johannesburg will also be among the Diwali celebrations in 2025. They will be selling gulab jamun, rice pudding, and mango lassi.
Emirates Bollywood movie playlist and Indian Music Available
The entertainment system also has the capacity to allow its passengers to view 167 Indian films aboard during the flight. They have been chosen with the latest Emirates Bollywood movie playlist, like Laapataa Ladies, Crazzy, Jigra, The Lost Girl and Apurva.
The regional films are offered in 9 languages, namely Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Bengali, and Gujarati.
More than 14 Indian television series are also included in the system, including The Traitors India and Love, Life, Lafde hosted by Zakir Khan. The music enthusiasts will have a choice of 40 Indian albums and playlists that they can select to create their own festive atmosphere.
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About the Special Diwali Treats
Pista roll, which is used in First and Business Class, is a favourite Indian delicacy on birthdays. It is fudge made out of ground cashew nuts that are rolled and wrapped in edible silver foil. One of the Indian sweets that is very popular during celebrations is the motichoor laddu. In all cabin classes, Emirates will be offering it as hot meals.
FAQs for Emirates Diwali 2025 celebration
1. What are Emirates Diwali 2025 celebration?
It’s Emirates’ special festive program with sweets, drinks, and entertainment onboard and in lounges from October 17 – 24, 2025.
2. Which routes have Emirates Diwali treats?
Flights between Dubai and nine Indian cities – Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
3. What sweets are served on Emirates flights for Diwali 2025?
Economy and Premium Economy passengers get motichoor laddu, while First and Business Class travellers enjoy kaju pista roll.
4. What Diwali dishes are served in Emirates lounges?
Dishes include onion kachoris, paneer potli samosa, mango sandwich, balushahi, kesar rasgulla, and gajar ka halwa.
5. Are there Diwali-themed drinks on Emirates flights?
Yes, lounges offer festive cocktails and mocktails like Spicy Saffron Martini, Chai Chat Latte, and Berry Basil Splash.
6. What entertainment is available during Emirates Diwali 2025?
Passengers can watch 167 Indian movies, 14 TV shows, and enjoy 40 Indian music playlists on Emirates ice.
7. Are lounges outside Dubai joining Emirates Diwali 2025 celebration?
Yes, Emirates lounges in Cape Town and Johannesburg will also serve Indian sweets like gulab jamun and rice pudding.
8. When are Emirates Diwali treats available?
Onboard treats are served from October 17 to 24, and lounge treats are served from October 18 to 23, 2025.
9. Can all passengers enjoy the Emirates Diwali celebrations?
Yes, all passengers travelling on India routes during Diwali week can enjoy festive sweets and entertainment.
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