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Emirates' plans for Christmas are both adorable & tasty

We know Qantas has a couple of festive weeks ahead with its Christmas plans and so too does its airline partner, Emirates, which has unveiled adorable and tasty plans for the holidays.

We know Qantas has a couple of festive weeks ahead with its Christmas plans and so too does its airline partner, Emirates, which has unveiled adorable and tasty plans for the holidays.

That huggable bear up there should be an indicator of the level of cuteness ahead.

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But let’s start with the food.

A festivity first for the airline is the introduction of a new Christmas menu across all cabins – and every single dish in these menus will (of course) be inspired by Christmas.

Ho, ho, hold onto your appetite if your flying with the airline from Dubai to Australia, Europe, the United States or the United Kingdom over the next few weeks because the new menu will feature everything from roast turkey to yule log cakes.

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Economy Class meal and dessert.

In Economy, guests will received rolled turkey buffé served with cranberry jus lié, mashed potatoes, chicken sausage and seasonal vegetables, while for dessert they can expect Festive Chocolate Pudding with spiced ginger custard.

Those in First and Business Class can fill themselves up on poached king prawns with Marie Rose sauce and fennel with lemon and herbs and enjoy a main course of rolled turkey buffé served with chestnut stuffing, cranberry jus lié, pumpkin mash and brussels sprouts with turkey rashers and cream. Dessert will vary on different routes but may include Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate & Chestnut Torte and Yule log.

Business Class main course and dessert over Christmas.

Business Class main course and dessert over Christmas.

Nice huh?

As a special treat for First Class passengers (you know, because they pay more), there’s luxury hot chocolate handmade with 100% Valrhona Chocolate and blended to perfection by chocolatier David Franco.

Of course, premium guests don’t need to wait until the flight to enjoy the festive treat, Emirates is also setting up six lounges in Dubai International Airport with traditional sweets such as gingerbread cookies, Christmas cake and Stollen cake.

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Why wait until your flying? Premium guests can enjoy Christmas treats in lounges.

Now that the ‘delish’ part is out of the way, let’s take a look at the ‘totes’ cutesy stuff.

Emirates is going all out for the kids with a festive menu featuring roast turkey, sweet potato mash, carrots and peas. There’s also a candy cane and Emirates’ Little Travellers chocolate buttons as an added treat.

Awww.

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See that reindeer? That’s Eve, she’s a special addition to Emirates flights this Christmas.

PLUS, a reindeer has been added to the Emirates Fly With Me Animals. Her name is Eve and she will join Eric the eagle, Silka the seal, Abbott the hedgehog and Shane the Koala.

All five animals are featured across three product lines: the Travel Buddy which comes with a plastic toggle allowing the toy to be hung in the car, on a pram or in the cot; the Carry Buddy, a dual purpose toy and blanket; as well as the Magnetic Sketcher for young ones to express themselves creatively. Airport lounges in Dubai and outstations will also feature the Cuddle Buddy – a soft blanket which acts as a companion for younger kids.

On board entertainment is also getting a little Chrissy-makeover, with the addition of several holiday movies like Home Alone, Elf, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation and The Nutcracker.

Will you be flying with Emirates over Christmas?