Emirates Brings Carnival to the Skies with Brazilian Culinary Delights
In a vibrant celebration of Brazil's Carnival, Emirates is set to delight its passengers with an array of traditional Brazilian cuisine on flights between Dubai and Brazil from February 9 to 17. This culinary festivity onboard marks a tribute to one of the world's most colorful and widely anticipated festivals, bringing a taste of Brazilian culture to the skies.
Travelers on Emirates flights from Dubai to Brazil will be treated to a feast of flavors. Those flying in First, Business, and Premium Economy classes will indulge in Picanha, a succulent grilled beef steak accompanied by molho à campanha tomato salsa, farofa, braised black beans, sauteed kale, steamed rice, and the citrusy zest of sliced oranges and banana fritters. The meal concludes with a Brigadeiro cheesecake, offering a sweet note with coconut crème anglaise, guava, and passionfruit coulis, decorated in the vibrant colors of Carnival. Economy class passengers are not left behind, with a serving of Bife acebolado, a Brazilian beef dish with onions, accompanied by similar sides and a Brigadeiro cheesecake with chocolate ganache and festive sprinkles.
The culinary journey continues on the return flights from Brazil to Dubai. Premium passengers can savor Brazilian beef short ribs paired with coriander pesto rice, garlic cream, farofa, roasted plantain, courgette, and yellow pepper julienne, followed by a dessert of coconut cheesecake with passionfruit jam, strawberry jam, dulce de leche sauce, and toasted coconut. Economy class passengers will enjoy Picadinho de Caranaval, a traditional dish with coriander pesto rice, plantain puree, Brazilian farofa, and yellow bell pepper, capped off with Cocada Cremosa, a creamy coconut dessert beloved in Brazil.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, Emirates’ award-winning ice entertainment system will feature a special selection of 12 Brazilian movies, including titles like ‘Eu sou Maria’, ‘Retratos Fantasmas’, and ‘Paraiso’. For those looking to enjoy blockbusters in Portuguese, more than 190 Hollywood movies, including ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Barbie’, and ‘The Burial’, are dubbed for their viewing pleasure. Music enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the rhythms of samba with up to 53 playlists and albums of Latin American music, featuring Brazilian hits from artists such as Ludmilla and Matuê, as well as classic tunes from Sergio Mendes and Gilberto Gil.
Emirates' initiative to celebrate Carnival reflects a commitment to enhancing the travel experience by embracing global cultures and festivities. This unique offering ensures passengers can enjoy the spirit of Carnival at 30,000 feet, making their journey with Emirates a memorable part of the holiday celebrations.