Emirates brings Oktoberfest flair to the skies and lounges

International

From 20 September to 5 October, the airline offers traditional Bavarian cuisine and festive touches on flights to Germany and in airport lounges

Emirates is raising a toast to Oktoberfest this autumn, bringing Bavarian traditions to passengers travelling between Dubai and Germany. Across all cabins, in the A380 Onboard Lounge, and in its lounges at Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Düsseldorf, the airline is serving up classic Bavarian flavours and festive experiences.

Oktoberfest in the air

Onboard, menus across First, Business, and Economy Class will feature German favourites:

· First Class guests can enjoy poached Alaskan king crab, mushroom-stuffed chicken with bread dumplings, or braised veal shank, followed by Kaiserschmarren or apple strudel. A new “movie snack” of smoked meats, Obatzda, cheese, radish, and pretzel adds a seasonal twist.

· Business Class diners are offered dishes such as duck liver terrine, braised beef short ribs, and baked cheesecake with blueberry compote.

· Economy Class passengers can savour German potato salad, chicken sausage roll with onion jus and sauerkraut, or baked chicken with paprika cream, finishing with Black Forest cake.

· All customers departing Dubai will receive a festive gingerbread heart as a seasonal gift.

A380 Onboard Lounge treats

Sandwiches and snacks take a Bavarian turn with cream cheese and chives, roast beef with gherkins, Emmental on laugen bread, and chicken leberkäse rolls, alongside the classic pretzel. Sweet options include gingerbread cookies, Black Forest cake, and Krapfen with vanilla custard.

Lounges in Germany join the celebration

In Emirates’ airport lounges, Oktoberfest dishes such as Käsepätzle, Wurstsalat, Obatzda with pretzels, chicken sausages with sauerkraut, and Bavarian potato salad will be paired with Oktoberfest beer.

Entertainment with a German note

Emirates’ inflight entertainment system ice will feature 22 German films, 350 Hollywood movies dubbed in German, and 31 German music playlists and albums.

Celebrating across Germany

Oktoberfest-themed menus and entertainment will be offered on Emirates’ three daily flights to Frankfurt and double daily services to Munich, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg.