Honoring the 53rd UAE Eid Al Etihad on December 2, Emirates airline is marking the occasion with a cultural celebration in the Emirates Group headquarters. Eid Al Etihad marks the union of the seven emirates and the collective journey towards the future, as the nation embraces sustainability and collaborative action as cornerstones of progress.
Celebrating sustainability
Emirates customers can learn more about Dubai’s commitments to sustainable practices with multiple episodes on the ice platform, including dedicated food sustainability programs on Hatta Strawberry Farm and the renowned oysters of Dibba Bay. Customers can embrace the national spirit with Emirates’ award-winning ice and enjoy more than 80 Arabic and Emirati movies. Emirates also offers more than 40 Arabic TV shows.
Emirates customers onboard flights departing Dubai between December 2 and 4 will also receive an Emirati-inspired sweet treat in a mini gift box, while the aircraft interior lights up in the colors of the UAE flag. Celebrating the sustainability ethos of the 53rd UAE Eid Al Etihad, Emirates Lounges highlights a range of locally sourced products including local luqaimat from Ajman and date syrup from Sharjah.
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Airbus A350-900 launched
The announcement of Eid Al Etihad celebrations comes after Emirates officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai.
The Emirates A350 features three spacious cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers in 32 next-generation Business Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Economy seats, and 259 generously pitched Economy Class seats. The latest onboard products reflect the airline’s commitment to delivering a premium passenger experience while optimizing operational efficiency. The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008.
Apart from its newly delivered A350, Emirates operates two other aircraft types around the world to 140 destinations – the widebody Boeing 777 aircraft and the iconic ‘double decker’ Airbus A380 aircraft. The A350’s introduction will enable Emirates to expand into new destinations globally, including mid-sized airports unsuited for larger aircraft. The Emirates A350 has two versions – one for regional routes and one for ultra-long-haul routes.
The airline plans to make its first commercial A350 flight to Edinburgh on January 3, 2025. In the months to follow, customers can look forward to experiencing the Emirates A350 in existing GCC points like Bahrain, Muscat, and Kuwait, Lyon and Bologna in Europe, and Colombo, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad in West Asia in addition to new travel opportunities that are up to 15 hours from Dubai.
