Dubai: In celebration of Diwali, Emirates is marking the Hindu festival onboard flights to and from India, from 28 October to 4 November. Diwali delicacies will be served in all classes and select lounges to customers travelling between Dubai and Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Cochin, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, and Mumbai.

Customers celebrating Diwali on these routes will be treated to a selection of sumptuous Diwali sweets onboard, while customers relaxing in Emirates’ Lounges will enjoy traditional fare and Diwali-themed cocktails and mocktails.

Premium Economy and Economy Class customers can savour a traditional treat of motichoor laddu with their hot meal - deliciously sweet and juicy laddus deep fried and simmered in blended cardamom and saffron. First and Business Class customers will also be offered a Pista roll, ground cashew nut with a decadent fudge of spices, pistachios and edible silver leaf.

Variety of traditional delicacies will be served in Emirates First and Business Class Lounges of Dubai International, as well as in the Emirates Lounges of Cape Town and Johannesburg where there are considerable Indian diaspora.

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