Emirates marks Eid Al Adha onboard with special menu items
Emirates menu selections for Eid Al Adha
From now until June 19, Emirates will mark Eid Al Adha with traditional dishes onboard, new Arabic movies and TV series on ice, and handmade sweet treats made by beloved Emirati artisan bakers – Home Bakery.
Until June 19, passengers travelling in all Emirates’ classes on select routes will receive an Eid sweet treat, handmade by homegrown UAE business Home Bakery, from pistachio cakes to cookies in a bespoke Emirates Eid gift box.
Founded by Emirati entrepreneur, Hind Almulla, Home Bakery has been an established favourite in Dubai for more than a decade.
Economy Class passengers onboard Emirates will enjoy some Eid favourites including lamb tagine with apricot, potatoes, couscous and white sesame seeds, chicken kebab khashkhash in tomato sauce with peppers and orange rice garnished with almonds or Daoud basha, the Lebanese-style chicken meatballs served with vermicelli rice. Eid-themed desserts available include pistachio cake topped with butter cream and pistachio sauce, or a decadent coffee cake with chocolate mousse, drizzled in Arabica sauce.
Premium Economy and Business Class passengers can sample traditional lamb chermoula in Moroccan spiced sauce, served with saffron rice, roasted vegetables and harissa, or dishes like beef foga – braised beef short ribs in Emirati spices, served with steamed rice and potatoes. Or, prawn morbian with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic rice topped with toasted pine nuts. Desserts will include a pistachio and chocolate nammoura cake and a white chocolate and rahash mousse cake with toasted sesame seeds.
First Class travellers can order crafted dishes like grilled chicken served with sumac lemon dressing, roasted potatoes and baked vegetables, or lamb madfoon which is the classic roasted lamb steak in traditional spices with vegetables and fragrant rice. Eid desserts will include honey and white chocolate cake, with a dash of crème anglaise, or a rich walnut baklawa cake served with kashta.
In the A380 onboard lounge, a selection of Emirati pastries and Arabic coffee are available to First and Business Class passengers.
