Emirates Expands Vegan Menu to Cater to Growing Demand

Emirates airline is enhancing its vegan culinary offerings with a commitment to cater to a growing number of vegan customers and those seeking lighter meal options. This initiative includes innovating new dishes, such as a solid egg substitute crafted wholly from legumes, designed to provide both flavor and nutrition.

Innovative Vegan Cuisine

Recently, a group of skilled chefs from Emirates gathered at the Emirates Flight Catering Concept Development Kitchen to work on new dishes in celebration of Veganuary, a month-long campaign promoting plant-based eating. The workshop featured experiments with various ingredients, including testing the new egg substitute in a spicy shakshuka.

Innovative Vegan Cuisine

Commitment to Quality and Sustainability

Emirates is proud to offer over 300 vegan recipes across all classes on its global flights. Ingredients are sourced from across the world, including plant-based proteins from companies like Beyond Meat and organic vegan chocolate from France. The airline is keenly focused on sustainability as well, utilizing pesticide-free produce from Bustanica, the largest hydroponic vertical farm.

Quality Ingredients

Expanded Vegan Offerings

Children’s vegan meals are also on the rise, providing healthier options such as vegan pizza and chocolate pudding.

Vegan Meals for Kids

Vegan options are available to request on all Emirates flights, showing the airline’s commitment to catering to dietary preferences. With an annual supply of more than 400,000 plant-based meals, Emirates continues to elevate vegan dining options across all classes, asserting its promise to enhance culinary excellence.

Various Vegan Dishes

For more delicious offerings, Emirates is ready to serve vegan delights at its lounges, ensuring that passengers enjoy a plant-based experience, regardless of their flight class.