Emirates Is Dishing Out Free Ice Cream
The sorbet hits different when it's free, you're at DXB, and it's 47 degrees outside.
Summer at DXB hits hard. Emirates knows it. So instead of just offering legroom and hot towels, they're wheeling out ice cream carts.
From June 6th to July 20th, passengers flying out of Terminal 3 get treated to a free scoop every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Flavours include mango, strawberry, chocolate, passionfruit, and raspberry—served with just enough chill to make gate delays slightly more tolerable.
The carts are Emirates-branded, the presentation is polished, and the energy is giving 'pre-boarding serotonin hit.' Call it a sweet flex, or just good PR with a waffle cone.
With Eid travel peaking and the airport moving at full throttle, Emirates is also gently nudging travellers to check in online and use remote drop-offs. But let's be honest—you're here for the scoop.
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