Emirates honours the 54th UAE Eid Al Etihad with sky-high celebrations

Emirates is marking the 54th UAE National Day (Eid Al Etihad) with a series of festive celebrations both in the air and on the ground. Here are the highlights from their announcement:

Inflight Celebrations
- Sweet Treats for All Passengers: Customers flying from Dubai on 2–3 December will receive Emirati-inspired desserts in mini gift boxes.
- First & Business Class: fig frangipane and gahwa tart
- Premium Economy: pistachio rahash tart and gahwa tart
- Economy: batheeth with white chocolate and pistachios
- Onboard Lounge Delights: Arabic coffee paired with aseeda cake, date & cardamom cheesecake, saffron bundt cake, and more.
- Cabin Ambience: Aircraft interiors will be illuminated in the colors of the UAE flag.

Cultural Entertainment
- Emirates’ award-winning ice system will feature:
- 71+ Arabic movies, 32 Arabic TV shows, and Emirati series like Al Boom and Sawalef Yadouh
- Arabic documentaries such as Al Emarat: Masiret Al Ezza’ W Al Enjaz
- 15 Arabic podcasts and 151 Khaleeji music albums, spotlighting Emirati artists like Hussain Al Jassmi and Fayez Al Saeed

Lounges in Dubai
- First Class Lounges: Traditional Emirati dishes like chicken machbous, lamb ouzi, harees, plus desserts such as Umm Ali spheres, kunafa pistachio, and Emirati luqaimat.
- Business Class Lounges: Lamb ouzi, chicken majboos, and desserts including Arabic coffee delice and burnt gahwa chocolate tarts.
- Special Touch: Homemade ice cream in flavors like baklava and Arabic coffee with dates.

Ground Celebrations
- At Emirates HQ, festivities included:
- Cake-cutting ceremony attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and Sir Tim Clark
- Performances by Raffles World Academy students (choir, band, dance ensemble)
- Heritage village with spice displays, pottery, henna artistry, and fabric exhibits
- Innovative recycling booth by Emirates Engineering, turning used paper into notebooks

This blend of culinary, cultural, and entertainment experiences reflects Emirates’ commitment to celebrating UAE heritage while connecting with its global passengers.