Special Meals

A plate with a variety of meat and vegetables arranged beautifully.

Emirates offers a range of special meals that can be ordered on select flights before departure.

Special Meals

Economy Class

Service by Route Length

Route Type What You Get
Long-haul Two hot meal services with 2 main course choices each, plus light bites between meals
Medium-haul One substantial hot meal service with 2 main course choices
Short-haul Light bites (sandwiches, wraps) with full beverage service

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What You Get (Long-haul)

Fresh fruits or salad with each meal

Cheese and crackers

Dessert included

Full beverage service throughout the flight

Light bites are served between main meals

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Premium Economy

Service Details
Pre-departure drinks Juices, water, and welcome beverages
Tableware Royal Doulton china and proper cutlery
Meal service Multi-course meals with business class-quality presentation
Wine selection Extended wine list including Business Class options, plus Chandon sparkling
An Emirates meal is elegantly served on an airplane seat's fold-out tray table, including a salad, dessert, bread roll, beverage, and main dish with sliced vegetables, all set in a well-lit cabin.

The dining experience is notably closer to the Business Class standard than typical Premium Economy, featuring Royal Doulton china and an extended wine selection.

Inflight Beverages (Economy/Premium Economy)

Category Available Options
Soft drinks Full range of sodas, juices, and mixers
Hot drinks Tea, coffee, and specialty beverages
Beer & wine Selection of beers and wines
Spirits Bacardi, Dewar’s, Hennessy VS, Cointreau, Beefeater Gin, Jack Daniel’s, Russian Standard Vodka
Specialty Amarula Fruit Cream, Hakkaisan Seishu (Japan routes only)

FAQs

Does Emirates serve free drinks in Economy class?

Yes, Emirates provides a range of complimentary beverages in Economy class, including soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, wine, and spirits.

You can opt to pay for a premium option like Moët & Chandon Brut 200ml, which is available for USD 25.00.

Does Emirates offer free meals?

Yes, meals served on all Emirates flights are complimentary.

Does Emirates provide free drinks?

Yes, beverages are available free of charge, including beers, wine and spirits.

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