Inside the Emirates lounge at DXB: Breakfast service with EKFC
This winter, PAX International Publisher Aijaz Khan visited Emirates' First Class lounge at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Emirates' luxurious lounges are known for the extensive dining options, featuring gourmet cuisine and live cooking stations, all meticulously prepared by Emirates Flight Catering Company (EKFC) chefs to provide premium services for Emirates’ passengers. EKFC’s headquarters, located at Dubai International Airport, serves as the central hub for the company’s world-class inflight catering and hospitality operations.
Khan enjoyed breakfast, a complementary shoe shine and a visit with Faysal Moufarrej, Chief Operating Officer at EKFC. See Khan's coverage below:
Breakfast served at Emirates' First and Business Class Lounge at DXB
PAX International Publisher Aijaz Khan (left) with EKFC Chef at the First Class Lounge at DXB
Entrance the First Class Lounge
The lounge features plenty of comfortable space for travellers to sit, relax, eat, work and more
Along with gourmet dining, the lounge also offers a spa offering treatments such as massages, facials and other wellness therapies to help passengers unwind. It also provides shower suites with premium toiletries, providing a refreshing experience pre-flight
Slippers are provided to passengers as part of the shoe shining service, one of the premium amenities in the First Class lounge
A shoe shining service is also available as part of its premium amenities. The complimentary service ensures that passengers can refresh footwear, adding an extra touch of elegance and attention to detail to the pre-flight experience. It is another way the lounge enhances comfort and caters to the needs of its discerning travellers.
Exceptional dining experience at DXB
EKFC is responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience in the Emirates First Class Lounge in Dubai.
The team prepares a wide variety of gourmet dishes, ranging from international cuisine to locally inspired delicacies, crafted with the finest ingredients, Moufarrej tells PAX International. He says EKFC’s capabilities extend to managing à la carte dining, buffet spreads and live cooking stations, ensuring that every meal is freshly prepared to the highest standards. With its advanced logistics and state-of-the-art facilities, EKFC ensures seamless coordination to deliver a consistent and luxurious culinary experience for passengers in the lounge, to match the services that Emirates' passengers love and expect in the air.
Faysal Moufarrej, Chief Operating Officer at EKFC (left) and PAX International Publisher Aijaz Khan at the PAX Readership Awards in 2019. EKFC was named Middle Eastern Airline Caterer of the Year by readers of PAX International
Other amenities
The Emirates First Class Lounge at DXB features a dedicated duty free shopping area inside the lounge itself. Passengers can browse and purchase a curated selection of luxury goods, including perfumes, jewelry, watches and high-end fashion items, without leaving the comfort of the lounge. This unique offering enhances the premium experience by combining relaxation, dining and retail in one exclusive space.
Shopping is available inside the lounge for a more exclusive experience
Passengers can explore and shop a curated range of luxury items, including perfumes, jewelry, watches, and high-end fashion, all within the comfort of the lounge
