SEASONAL OCCASIONS
Holi Festival
The most colorful festival in the world
Experience the thrill and excitement of color filling the air and decorating your clothes, during India’s much-anticipated Holi Festival.
Celebrated on March 14 this year, Holi marks the end of winter and a time to gather together. The festivities, which begin with the Holika Dahan bonfire, promise to put a smile (and splatter of color!) on everyone’s face.
Happy Holi treats from Emirates
Let the colorful festival experience begin on your plate. Between March 13 and 14, 2025 on selected India flights, we’ll be serving a Happy Holi box of our signature sweet treat gujiya, made with suji or maida and filled with sweet khoya and dried fruits.
First Class and Business Class passengers will be welcomed on board on March 14 with a refreshing Thandai drink made with almonds, fennel seeds, rose petals, spices, milk and sugar.
Discover Bollywood on ice
Immerse yourself in the spirit and culture of India while still in the sky, and browse a great selection of Bollywood movies available on our award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice. You can even create a playlist of your favorite Holi-inspired music and soundtracks before your flight.
Products and services may vary on actual flights depending on routes, aircraft configuration and seasonality. Operational requirements may also cause last-minute changes to the aircraft used on scheduled flights.