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Time Out Dubai
07-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates passengers enjoyed this luxury treat 60 million times last year
Emirates passengers enjoyed this luxury treat 60 million times last year. If you've ever flown with Emirates, then chances are you've had a tasty little chocolate on the side of your in-flight meal. A piece of artisan chocolate is part of the airline's meal offering in every class on all Emirates flights. To mark World Chocolate Day on Monday July 7, Dubai's biggest airline has shared some interesting details about every sweet tooth's favourite treat. In Economy Class, 36.6 million chocolates were gobbled on-board in 2023. While in the newly launched Premium Economy Class, 1.06 million chocolates were consumed. Business Class customers tried 9.1 million treats. A vegan chocolate pecan cake found in first class (Credit: Emirates) And those lucky passengers in first class have access to an unlimited supply of chocolates and are able to take away a box of their favourite flavours. Some 122,000 large gourmet boxes were scoffed last year in first class – approximately 13.4 million individual choccies . Where are Emirates chocolates from? Chocolates are serious business for Emirates, with the flavours rotating every six months so that frequent flyers get a taste of something different as the seasons change. The sweet treats are selected from the most renowned producers globally with current brands including Coco Jalila from the UAE, French chocolatier Valrhona joining Belgian brands Canonica and Neuhaus on board. As part of this regular rotation of choccies, Emirates curates bites from some of the world's most renowned chocolate producers. While the quality of the bites goes without saying, these brands have been selected for a variety of reasons including taste and texture, brand recognition, current trends and sustainable sourcing. There's a little something for every taste with a variety of dark, milk and white chocolate chosen with various praline, truffle, ganache or even fruit fillings available. Life in Dubai Direct flights from Dubai: All the brilliant places to explore So many options, so little time In pictures: Dubai then and now See just how much the city has changed through the decades 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list
Gulf Business
04-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Sweet stats: This is how many chocolates Emirates passengers ate onboard
Image credit: Emirates/Website As the world gears up to celebrate World Chocolate Day on July 7, Emirates is already setting a sweet tone, reporting a sharp increase in onboard chocolate consumption across all cabin classes. Over the past year, passengers have indulged in more than 60 million pieces of luxury chocolate—2 million more than the previous year. Read- From handcrafted pralines to gourmet dessert creations, chocolate has become an integral part of the airline's 'Fly Better' experience. Emirates offers a wide selection of premium chocolates as part of its inflight dining service on routes to 140 destinations worldwide, the Image credit: Emirates/Website Chocolate by the numbers According to data shared by the airline ahead of the international chocolate celebration, Economy Class passengers consumed 36.6 million individual chocolates, while the newly introduced Premium Economy saw 1.06 million chocolates enjoyed by travellers. Business Class guests indulged in 9.1 million chocolates, and First Class passengers, who are offered gourmet boxes and unlimited selections, consumed the equivalent of 13.4 million individual chocolates from 122,000 large chocolate gift boxes. Global brands, local favorites To maintain freshness and variety, Emirates rotates its chocolate offerings every six months. The current onboard lineup includes internationally renowned chocolatiers such as Valrhona (France), Neuhaus and Canonica (Belgium), and Dubai's own Coco Jalila. Each chocolate selection is curated based on a variety of criteria, including cocoa content (dark, milk, white), format (bonbons, pralines, truffles), and filling (ganache, fruit-based). Emirates also considers factors like texture, flavor profile, customer trends, and sustainable sourcing when making selections. Image credit: Emirates/Website Inflight dessert indulgence Beyond individual chocolates, Emirates has turned its dessert menus into a celebration of chocolate in its many forms: First Class travelers can enjoy desserts like warm chocolate fondant with raspberry coulis, a pistachio and chocolate mousse cake, or a vegan tart topped with apricot compote and vanilla quenelle. In Business Class , passengers are treated to a banana mango and milk chocolate dome, a vegan onyx avocado tart, or a mocha marquise wedge with salted caramel. Premium Economy options include a chocolate mousse cake with a passion fruit core, finished with strawberry sauce. Economy Class customers round out their meals with a classic chocolate mousse served with crème anglaise. On longer routes, Emirates offers chocolate candy bars in snack trays and chocolate lollipops to children during festive occasions. First Class goodie baskets also include Lindt 85 per cent dark chocolate, while the A380 Onboard Lounge features self-serve chocolate items, including mini treats, chocolate cake, and M&Ms. Chocolate at the Emirates Lounges The chocolate celebration isn't confined to the cabin. Emirates' premium lounges in Dubai International Airport feature an array of chocolate-themed offerings: Signature Costa Coffee hot chocolate Homemade Emirates chocolate ice cream MasterChef-crafted desserts exclusive to Emirates lounges In the First Class Lounge, passengers can indulge in: Sacher cake (Austrian chocolate torte filled with apricot jam) Chocolate and pistachio kunafa White chocolate ganache cake with strawberry and hibiscus The standout Marveille cake featuring hazelnut praline, mousse, and crunchy meringue, topped with fleur de sel In the Business Class Lounge, travellers enjoy: A chocolate chou—airy pastry filled with chocolate crème pâtissier A hazelnut crunchie made of mousse, sponge, and praline layers For those seeking plant-based options, Emirates also offers a rich, vegan chocolate brownie made with dairy-free chocolate chips and cocoa. Dubai: Growing hub for chocolate culture The spike in chocolate consumption onboard reflects not only Emirates' dedication to luxury service but also Dubai's rising profile as a chocolate and culinary destination. With local brands like Coco Jalila gaining international recognition, the city is carving out a niche in the world of gourmet confections. As World Chocolate Day approaches, Emirates is already celebrating in its own way—one sweet bite at a time, 35,000 feet in the sky and beyond.
Time Out Dubai
03-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates served 60 million luxury chocolates last year
If you've ever flown with Emirates, then chances are you've had a tasty little chocolate on the side of your in-flight meal. A piece of artisan chocolate is part of the airline's meal offering in every class on all Emirates flights. To mark World Chocolate Day on Monday July 7, Dubai's biggest airline has shared some interesting details about every sweet tooth's favourite treat. In Economy Class, 36.6 million chocolates were gobbled on-board in 2023. While in the newly launched Premium Economy Class, 1.06 million chocolates were consumed. Business Class customers tried 9.1 million treats. A vegan chocolate pecan cake found in first class (Credit: Emirates) And those lucky passengers in first class have access to an unlimited supply of chocolates and are able to take away a box of their favourite flavours. Some 122,000 large gourmet boxes were scoffed last year in first class – approximately 13.4 million individual choccies . Where are Emirates chocolates from? Chocolates are serious business for Emirates, with the flavours rotating every six months so that frequent flyers get a taste of something different as the seasons change. The sweet treats are selected from the most renowned producers globally with current brands including Coco Jalila from the UAE, French chocolatier Valrhona joining Belgian brands Canonica and Neuhaus on board. As part of this regular rotation of choccies, Emirates curates bites from some of the world's most renowned chocolate producers. While the quality of the bites goes without saying, these brands have been selected for a variety of reasons including taste and texture, brand recognition, current trends and sustainable sourcing. There's a little something for every taste with a variety of dark, milk and white chocolate chosen with various praline, truffle, ganache or even fruit fillings available. Life in Dubai Direct flights from Dubai: All the brilliant places to explore So many options, so little time In pictures: Dubai then and now See just how much the city has changed through the decades 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list
Daily Record
19-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Ayrshire hotel offers local food and flavours with new restaurant
The Azalea, by Glenapp Castle, opened last month as the five-star hotel added another string to its bow. An Ayrshire hotel is offering up local food and flavours after opening up a new restaurant. The Azalea by Glenapp Castle, near Ballantrae, welcomed its first customers in May this year after the Victorian glasshouse and bothy were transformed. Dating back to 1832, the historic buildings have been carefully redesigned to create a kitchen, toilet block and intimate dining areas as the castle's owners look to welcome more locals to their venue. Acquired by Paul and Poppy Szkiler in 2015, the new restaurant marks the latest development in their tenure at the helm of the popular tourist destination and wedding venue. Ayrshire Live was invited to The Azalea to meet the team behind the scenes and try the new restaurant. On arrival, the sole car park adjoins the 1870s castle and is a short walk from the walled garden which predates it and hosts The Azalea. It may be slightly younger but the castle is no less historic after it hosted Winston Churchill and Dwight D. Eisenhower as the pair planned the D Day landings in 1944. Paul, accompanied by hotel manager Jill, provided a tour of the groups and the gardens as they highlighted what they hoped guests would take from an evening or an afternoon dining at The Azalea. It is a stunning setting with beautifully tended grounds and picturesque scenes around every corner. Upon entering the walled garden, you are presented with the fruits and vegetables that will one day become dinner. Part of the ethos of executive chef Peter Howarth and his team is sustainability and approximately 80 per cent of the menu's herbs have gone from seed to service within the gardens. A refreshing mocktail of the day was presented upon entry, hand-crafted by Jennifer who takes inspiration from the different ingredients grown and hand-picked in the gardens. The historic nature of the glasshouse has not been lost with grape vines that have grown there for over 100 years have been retained in the setting and the old coal-fired heating system have been lovingly restored to ensure it stays warm in the winter. Starters included baked west coast lobster freshly caught from the Firth of Clyde near Ballantrae, Glenapp's garden pea risotto and the splendid grilled fillet of west coast mackerel, spiced aubergine, chilli and garlic oil - who knew aubergine could taste so nice? The menu does change regularly to ensure the chefs can take advantage of what is currently in season. Mains included roast rump of Scottish lamb, Roscoff onion and fennel Tarte Tatin and the perfectly cooked Summerisle four per cent beer-battered west coast cod - the crispy and flavoursome batter is a result of the mixture being left to mature for a couple of days before it meets the freshly-caught cod. For dessert, champagne and rhubarb trifle, chocolate marquise - made with bespoke Glenapp 69 per cent Valrhona chocolate - or the delightful Scottish strawberry pavlova - a perfect seasonal dish with juicy fresh strawberries taken straight from the gardens. It's not just dinner that Glenapp Castle hopes to sell you, its an experience as diners are encouraged to come for lunch, dinner or afternoon tea before - or after - exploring the grounds and all Glenapp has to offer.
Web Release
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
Gatsby Dubai is the Ultimate Summer Party Playground with Nonstop Fun, and Exceptional Vibes
As the warmer season sets in, Gatsby Dubai is stepping back into the spotlight as the city's ultimate indoor escape for high-energy nights and 1920s-inspired opulence. Tucked away in the heart of Palm Jumeirah, this glamorous venue brings together bold flavours, dazzling entertainment, and after-dark revelry – all under one roof. More than just dinner and drinks, Gatsby Dubai is the place to beat the heat this summer, promising an all-night spectacle where the party never cools down. Think the Roaring Twenties, only reimagined for Dubai's discerning modern socialites. Gatsby Dubai channels the bold spirit of the Prohibition era, when soirées went underground, music took centre stage, and every night held the promise of mischief. Here, that secret-society allure is brought out into the open, with vintage influences, rule-breaking cocktails, and an electric atmosphere that's anything but hush-hush. Every inch of Gatsby exudes throwback sophistication with a dazzling edge. It's where Art Deco meets after-dark drama. Picture glittering chandeliers, golden accents, plush velvet booths, and rich, moody lighting that makes everyone look like a star. Lush greenery creeps from the ceiling, while a central bar steals the spotlight. At Gatsby Dubai, the entertainment comes in waves, and each act is more captivating than the last. Featuring a series of high-energy live acts and immersive performances alongside show-stopping dancers and DJs, the venue transforms from an upscale dinner setting to a high-octane celebration, redefining the idea of dinner and a show in all the right ways. As for culinary delights, guests can expect a spread worthy of one of Gatsby's lavish parties. The menu presents an array of Mediterranean plates made from the finest seasonal ingredients, inviting diners to savour light yet satisfying bites such as the delicate Pimientos del Padrón, crispy Calamares Fritos, luxurious Oscietra Caviar, and fresh Oysters. As for the main event, the flavourful celebration continues with must-try dishes like the rich and creamy Lobster Calamarata, the perfectly cooked Angus Tenderloin from the Josper grill, and the succulent Mediterranean Style Seabass from the sea. For a sweet finale, conclude your feast with a dreamy Basque Cheesecake drizzled in cherry coulis or indulge in the decadent Chocolate Fudge Tarte layered with velvety Valrhona chocolate and a swirl of dulce de leche. Meanwhile, ensure your glass is always full and ready to toast the evening with eclectic, 1920s-inspired concoctions. Sip on the fizzy and floral Gatsby Secrets, raise a glass to freedom with the smoky-spiced Prohibition Is Over, or channel your inner starlet with the silky, strawberry-infused Golden Girl, all expertly crafted by mixologists.
