DUBAI: Emirates is bringing back its iftar service for customers traveling during the holy month of Ramadan.
The special boxes have been redesigned and will be available across all cabin classes on select flights, including those to and from the Gulf region as well as Umrah groups traveling to Jeddah and Madinah.
The iftar boxes will allow those observing Ramadan to break their fast with a balanced meal. The service has been a mainstay on Emirates flights for over 20 years and is available for the whole of Ramadan expected to begin on June 6.
The boxes feature a new look with a clean and modern Arabesque design inspired by the region.
“The iftar service is a further commitment toward an exceptional travel experience, providing comfort and convenience to customers who are observing the holy month and allowing them to enjoy the world-class meals the airline is known for,” the airline stated.
This year’s Ramadan boxes will have a new menu designed by Emirates’ chefs. These menus feature a Middle Eastern flavor, while remaining distinctly global, and will be refreshed mid-Ramadan.
The iftar box includes options such as za’atar chicken with hummus, spinach fatayer, halloumi cheese and cucumber sandwiches, traditional sweets such as mammoul and dates, as well as yoghurt.
Emirates utilizes a tool to calculate the correct timings for imsak (the time to commence fasting) and iftar while in-flight.
When the sun sets, passengers will be informed of the iftar time by the captain.
A snack box will also be provided at boarding gates allowing customers to break their fast prior to boarding or while boarding.
During Ramadan, cold meals will be served in lieu of a hot one on all flights to Madinah and Jeddah, including Umrah day flights.
Emirates’ award-winning ice system includes the Holy Qur’an channel.
The special boxes have been redesigned and will be available across all cabin classes on select flights, including those to and from the Gulf region as well as Umrah groups traveling to Jeddah and Madinah.
The iftar boxes will allow those observing Ramadan to break their fast with a balanced meal. The service has been a mainstay on Emirates flights for over 20 years and is available for the whole of Ramadan expected to begin on June 6.
The boxes feature a new look with a clean and modern Arabesque design inspired by the region.
“The iftar service is a further commitment toward an exceptional travel experience, providing comfort and convenience to customers who are observing the holy month and allowing them to enjoy the world-class meals the airline is known for,” the airline stated.
This year’s Ramadan boxes will have a new menu designed by Emirates’ chefs. These menus feature a Middle Eastern flavor, while remaining distinctly global, and will be refreshed mid-Ramadan.
The iftar box includes options such as za’atar chicken with hummus, spinach fatayer, halloumi cheese and cucumber sandwiches, traditional sweets such as mammoul and dates, as well as yoghurt.
Emirates utilizes a tool to calculate the correct timings for imsak (the time to commence fasting) and iftar while in-flight.
When the sun sets, passengers will be informed of the iftar time by the captain.
A snack box will also be provided at boarding gates allowing customers to break their fast prior to boarding or while boarding.
During Ramadan, cold meals will be served in lieu of a hot one on all flights to Madinah and Jeddah, including Umrah day flights.
Emirates’ award-winning ice system includes the Holy Qur’an channel.
