Come February 10th, as the Year of the Dragon dawns, Emirates is set to elevate the Lunar New Year celebrations to new heights. Travelers embarking on journeys from or through Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai, and Beijing can look forward to a season filled with prosperity and good fortune, thanks to Emirates’ thoughtfully curated experiences. From the warmth of traditional ‘red envelopes’ to the delight of specially crafted menus and the entertainment of blockbuster movies, Emirates ensures that the festive spirit accompanies you, both on the ground and above the clouds.
Culinary Delights and Heartwarming Traditions
The celebration begins on your plate, with Emirates offering an exquisite Lunar New Year dessert on select routes—a delectable red velvet lychee cake for those in First and Business Class, and a creamy mousse variant for Economy passengers. To spread the cheer and good luck further, First and Business Class travelers will also be gifted traditional red envelopes, brimming with chocolate coins.
The lounges in Dubai will transform into festive hubs on February 10th, offering a variety of dishes that promise to tantalize your taste buds. Begin your day with a ‘Cheung Fun’ breakfast, move on to a lunch or dinner featuring Cantonese roast duck bao, poached shrimp dumplings, or a vibrant Chinese rainbow salad, and conclude with a mango coconut cake or a tangy yuzu tartlet. Not to be missed is the limited edition Matcha green tea ice cream, a delightful treat from the Emirates ice-cream cart.
Global Celebrations
In Singapore, the lounge will serve Chinese chicken sausage wrapped in lotus leaf and rice, symbolizing unity. Bangkok’s lounge will present a mix of sweet and sour beef and Hainanese chicken rice, followed by an orange mousse cake. For those in Beijing and Shanghai, get ready to enjoy Gongbao Prawn and sweet and sour mandarin fish, among other delicacies.
Emirates welcomes all passengers to its lounges, with complimentary access for First Class, Business Class, and Skywards members, while others can join in for a fee, enjoying up to four hours of pre-flight relaxation.
Entertainment Aplenty
The festive spirit continues onboard with an array of Mandarin and Cantonese movies to choose from, including titles like ‘Day Off’ and ‘Lighting Up the Stars.’ Hollywood fans aren’t left out, with over 250 movies featuring Chinese subtitles. The music enthusiasts can immerse in a vast collection of Chinese albums and songs, and for those celebrating the Vietnamese New Year, a selection of Vietnamese movies awaits.
As Emirates celebrates the Lunar New Year, it’s not just about traveling from one place to another; it’s about immersing in a cultural journey filled with joy, prosperity, and memorable experiences.
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