As we cross the threshold into the Year of the Snake, Emirates is embracing this transition with a range of curated experiences to mark the Lunar New Year. From bespoke gourmet menus in exclusive Emirates lounges to inflight delights, discounts and entertainment. As always, the ‘World’s Best Airline’ is ensuring this festive period is unforgettable, incorporating cultural ambience with unparalleled luxury.
A Feast for Festive Foodies
From Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, passengers on select Emirates routes between Dubai and key Asian destinations can delight in carefully crafted New-Year desserts. First, Business, and Premium Economy travellers can indulge in a lychee, rose and raspberry mousse cake with white chocolate. Meanwhile, classic Economy travellers enjoy a creamy taro coconut sago with red beans and sweet fruits. To bring the tradition to life, travellers across all classes will be gifted Lucky Red envelopes {known as 紅包, hóngbāo}. These envelopes traditionally hold money, as a symbol of abundance and good fortune for the year ahead, however Emirates will fill theirs with chocolate coins!
Exclusive Offers with EmiratesRED
Lunar New Year is a time of giving, and EmiratesRED, the airline’s inflight shopping service, is inviting travellers to embody the festive spirit by taking advantage of the ‘Love & Luck’ sale, offering a 10% discount on select duty-free items when two or more items are purchased. Additionally, fragrance connoisseurs can delight in a $15 discount when buying two perfumes onboard.
Lunar New Year in Emirates Lounges
Emirates lounges across the globe have been transformed to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the snake. Travellers can now savour festive dishes tailored to the global palate. First and Business Class lounges in Dubai will feature à la carte dishes like soy-glazed beef short ribs, with their strawberry lychee cake and matcha ice cream cart. In Hong Kong, passengers can delight in dishes like scallops with broccoli and fragrant rice dumplings, while Bangkok offers stir-fried beef in black pepper sauce and chicken and goji-berry soup .
Emirates lounges worldwide are open to First and Business Class passengers, as well as Silver, Gold and Platinum Skywards members. Economy passengers can equally experience the luxury of Emirates lounges starting from $125, with access to their amenities for up to four hours before departure.
By combining culinary delights, entertainment and festive traditions, Emirates is fostering an unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration for its global network of passengers who celebrate, whether on the ground or in the air.
Book with Emirates now to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Snake!
