Emirates Airlines is embracing the spirit of the Lunar New Year with various festive experiences designed to make holiday travel unforgettable. Starting January 28, 2025, the airline will celebrate the Year of the Snake with special menus, traditional treats, exclusive entertainment, and delightful surprises on board and in its luxurious lounges.
Inflight Festivities for All Passengers

Travelers flying on select routes will be welcomed with festive red envelopes filled with chocolate coins, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune. Emirates has carefully curated special menus to elevate the holiday experience.
- First and Business Class Treats: Passengers in premium cabins can savor a lychee, rose, and raspberry mousse cake with buttery pâte sablée and a white chocolate finish.
- Economy Class Comfort: Guests in Economy Class can enjoy a creamy taro coconut sago dessert, complemented by sweetened fruits and red beans.
These thoughtful touches add a festive flair to the journey, making it a delightful experience for passengers of all classes.
Festive Delights in Emirates Lounges

For travelers passing through Emirates’ exclusive lounges in Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing, an indulgent Lunar New Year menu awaits. Each location offers unique dishes inspired by the holiday’s traditions:
- Dubai Lounges: First Class passengers can enjoy soy-glazed beef short ribs or pan-seared Chilean seabass with XO sauce. Business Class guests are treated to Chinese rainbow salad or poached shrimp and vegetable dumplings. Desserts include freshly made matcha green tea ice cream.
- Singapore Lounges: The menu features king prawns with fragrant soy, followed by orange almond crumble cake, symbolizing good fortune.
- Hong Kong Lounges: Passengers can savor scallops with broccoli and shiitake mushrooms or indulge in traditional rice dumplings served in fragrant osmanthus flower soup.
These culinary creations ensure passengers can enjoy a taste of Lunar New Year traditions before boarding their flight.
Entertainment with a Festive Touch
Emirates’ ICE system enhances the festive experience with Mandarin and Cantonese movies and a rich collection of Chinese music. This thoughtful addition allows passengers to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit while traveling.
EmiratesRED Lunar New Year Sale
From January 28 to February 28, passengers can take advantage of the EmiratesRED “Love & Luck” onboard sale. Customers purchasing two or more specially marked items will receive a 10% discount on select duty-free products. Shoppers get a $15 discount on two fragrances, making it a great chance for meaningful festive gifts.
A Memorable Journey
Emirates Airlines combines tradition, luxury, and exceptional service to ensure passengers can celebrate Lunar New Year in style. Every detail, from festive desserts and exclusive lounge menus to entertainment and thoughtful gifts, is designed to enhance the holiday experience.
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