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Emirates Takes NBA Fever to New Heights with Special Inflight Menu for Emirates NBA Cup

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Emirates is celebrating the Emirates NBA Cup with a limited-time NBA-themed inflight experience on flights to the U.S. and Canada until 16 December 2025. Passengers across all cabins can enjoy special game-day inspired menus, themed cabins, signature NBA cocktails, and live match screenings on Sport 24. The experience is available on select routes across 12 U.S. cities, as well as Toronto and Montreal. (Image: Emirates)

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09 December 2025 

Emirates, the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA, is bringing the excitement of basketball to the skies with a limited-edition NBA-themed inflight menu, available on all flights to the U.S. and Canada through 16 December. Guests can also enjoy live NBA games onboard as the Emirates NBA Cup reaches its thrilling conclusion with the Championship on 16 December.

Passengers flying in Premium Economy and Economy Class will be welcomed into NBA-inspired cabins featuring co-branded headrests and custom-designed drink coasters. The menu highlights popular game-night favourites, including themed pizzas, gourmet sandwiches, and decadent desserts such as salted caramel milk cake and chocolate cookie sandwiches.

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In Business Class, travellers can enjoy elevated takes on classic comfort food, such as crispy chicken tenders with buffalo sauce, macaroni and cheese topped with popcorn, along with curated bistro bites, mini pastries, and cupcakes finished with NBA-branded chocolate toppings. These dishes are paired with exclusive NBA-inspired beverages, including the refreshing Rookie Rush cocktail.

Guests visiting the First Class Lounge in Dubai can indulge in premium NBA Signature Wagyu Burgers with rocca leaves, pear and bacon jam, served with fries and salad. A selection of themed cocktails, including the Pick and Roll, and the Step Back Cooler mocktail, further enhance the experience. Desserts include a passion fruit tart, a milk chocolate and coconut sphere, and pistachio éclairs. First Class passengers onboard will also enjoy gourmet snacks such as smoked beef and fontina bagels, mozzarella and pesto panini, chicken schnitzel chia rolls, and vegan grilled tortilla burritos.

Premium cabin customers aboard Emirates’ iconic A380 can continue the festivities at the Onboard Lounge with a variety of NBA-themed bistro bites, complemented by sweet treats like lemon and orange bundt cake.

Across all cabins, passengers can follow every moment of the tournament live on Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra.

This exclusive NBA menu reflects Emirates’ commitment to uniting fans through sport. The special onboard experience is available on flights to 12 U.S. destinations—New York JFK, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Houston, Chicago, Washington D.C., Seattle, Newark, Dallas, Miami and Orlando—as well as Toronto and Montreal.

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