Emirates Unveils Thanksgiving Menus for US Travel Until Nov 30
Emirates is set to delight passengers with Thanksgiving-themed meals on flights operating between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and various US destinations from November 24 to 30, 2025. The airline will feature special menus across all cabin classes as well as festive offerings in select airport lounges.
The airline has curated its inflight dining to highlight traditional holiday favorites.
H2 First Class Delights
In First Class, travelers can choose from enticing dishes such as celeriac and pear soup, sweet potato soup paired with lobster, turkey leg roulade, and lemon zaatar roasted turkey. Sweet treats will include apple fritters, key lime tart, and a rich chocolate marble cheesecake.
H2 Business Class Treats
In Business Class, the menu showcases sweet potato soup, salmon gravadlax, turkey roulade garnished with classic sides, and delectable desserts like key lime tart and cheesecake.
Thanksgiving in the skies! We’ll be celebrating with traditional treats on flights and in lounges in Dubai and USA, between the 24-30 of November. https://t.co/BWUXKuyYqq pic.twitter.com/R247IvosmB
— Emirates (@emirates) November 25, 2025
H2 A380 Special Offerings
On A380 flights heading to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the onboard lounge will serve delectable pecan cupcakes alongside a variety of premium beverages.
H2 Premium Economy and Economy Choices
Passengers in Premium Economy can savor festive salad, shrimp cocktail, turkey roulade, or buttermilk herb-roasted turkey, with dessert options of key lime tart or berry cheesecake. Meanwhile, Economy Class will provide choices like quinoa or Waldorf salad, roasted chicken with cranberry jus, and sweet treats such as salted caramel cake or sticky toffee pudding.
H2 Lounge Offerings
In Emirates Lounges located in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, Thanksgiving meals will be available until November 30, 2025. Highlights will include roasted mushroom bisque, cider-brined turkey breast with traditional sides, and pumpkin-spiced olive oil cake. Lounges in Dubai will offer roasted turkey breast, root vegetables, and seasonal desserts like pecan pie and pumpkin cranberry cheesecake.
For entertainment, passengers can enjoy live NBA games on Sport24, with teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers playing throughout the holiday season. The Emirates ice entertainment system provides access to over 6,500 channels of content.
Emirates currently operates flights to 12 US destinations, including Boston, New York JFK, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Washington Dulles, Seattle, Newark, Orlando, Dallas Fort Worth, San Francisco, and Miami.
Will you be traveling with Emirates this Thanksgiving season to enjoy these delightful culinary offerings?
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