Dubai-based carrier Emirates has announced a significant expansion of its flight schedule for the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr holiday period. The airline will add 17 extra flights to key destinations across the Middle East and GCC from 26 March to 6 April 2025.
According to the announcement made on Monday, Emirates anticipates carrying more than 371,000 passengers during this festive period, highlighting the substantial increase in travel demand.
The supplementary flights will serve four major destinations:
- Amman: Six additional flights
- Dammam: Five extra services between Dubai and Dammam
- Jeddah: Four additional flights
- Kuwait: Two extra services
Dubai Remains Top Eid Destination
Dubai continues to be a favoured holiday spot during Eid celebrations. Many travellers use Dubai as a connecting hub to reach other popular destinations including:
- Bangkok and Phuket
- United Kingdom and United States
- South Africa
- Major cities such as Mumbai, Karachi, and Cairo
Special Eid Offerings for Passengers
Travellers flying with Emirates during the Eid period will enjoy special amenities designed to enhance their journey:
Festive Menu
Passengers across all travel classes on select flights to and from Dubai will be treated to a specially curated Eid menu featuring traditional dishes such as:
- Chicken madhbi
- Prawn matfi
- Chicken makloubeh
- Mixed grills including chicken shish taouk and lamb kofta
- Desserts like halwa brownie and pistachio cake
Extensive Entertainment Options
Emirates’ award-winning in-flight entertainment system offers:
- Over 6,500 channels of on-demand content
- More than 2,000 international films
The Arabic entertainment selection has been expanded to include:
- New movies: Hassan El Masri, Aal Zero, Al Eid Eiden, and El Da3wa 3ammah
- 24 Arabic TV series including Mawdou’ Aeli Season 3 and Sadaf
- Turkish-dubbed series like Al Tout Al Aswad and Hadath Bil Fe’l
- 11 Arabic documentaries
- 15 Arabic podcast channels
- Audiobooks
- The Holy Qur’an
- Over 500 Arabic music channels
Booking Information
Tickets for these additional flights can be booked through:
- The official Emirates website (emirates.com)
- Emirates App
- Emirates retail stores
- Online and offline travel agents
Key Takeaway
Emirates’ proactive approach to increasing flight capacity during the Eid Al-Fitr period demonstrates the airline’s commitment to meeting high seasonal demand. Travellers planning to fly during this popular holiday period should book early to secure seats on these additional flights, particularly for high-demand routes between Dubai and major Middle Eastern destinations.
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