The process starts long before you’re served dinner in your seat.
More than 500 tons of fruits like cantaloupe, watermelon and pineapple are used in a year.
The facility has eight different machines used to wash items, with even the carts washed after each flight.
Ingredients like passion fruit are used to pack a powerful punch.Credit: Talia Avakian
Items like pillows, blankets and mattresses are also washed in the facility.
All economy dishes are pre-plated in the facility.
From there, theyre placed on a conveyor belt to go through a spiral glass chiller.
Staff members are required to wear specific uniforms when entering the catering facility.Talia Avakian
The airline also has an electric monorail system that it uses to transport meal carts throughout the massive facility.
The monorail spans more than 8,000 feet in length and has drop-off and pick-up points throughout the facility.
Every product has its own position, with 1,000 trays done in 11 hours.
The attire includes mandatory shoes that staff members change into to avoid slipping on the facility’s floors and for hygiene purposes.Talia Avakian
An air shower removes debris like hair from clothing.Talia Avakian
Products coming into the facility are scanned and sent through for storage.Talia Avakian
Large chillers are used to keep fresh items at specific temperatures for safety.Talia Avakian
Items like dairy products are stored into the facility’s chillers.Talia Avakian
Machines with plastic holders allow cups and chinaware to dry quickly after getting washed.Talia Avakian
All blankets and items like mattresses used during flights are also washed in an area of the facility.Talia Avakian
Hot dishes are prepared and plated to be loaded on aircraft for upcoming flights.Talia Avakian
Seared tuna is cut to prepare appetizer selections. .Talia Avakian
Emirates employees prepare canape selections served in first class.Talia Avakian
Sauces and condiments are prepackaged to make service speedy for crew members during flights.Talia Avakian
Hot dishes are prepared to be served within strict time limits.Talia Avakian
Dishes range from tomato concoctions served in espresso cups to stir fried Chinese noodles and spiced chicken dishes.Talia Avakian
Pictured are finished canapé selections served to first class passengers.Talia Avakian
Pictured here are one of the meal selections served to passengers.Talia Avakian
Pictured here are a range of dished served to passengers during flights. .Talia Avakian
Cabin crew will heat meals in the aircraft ovens for in-flight meal services.Talia Avakian
Bread selections featured at Emirates' airport lounges in Dubai. .Talia Avakian
Crew prepare carts to be taken to the aircraft.Talia Avakian
Pictured are some of the sweet selections Emirates offers.Talia Avakian
Desserts are prepared and packaged for passengers.Talia Avakian
A machine cuts cakes to exact measurements using high pressure.Talia Avakian
The catering facility houses a monorail system that is used to transport items from one area to the other.Talia Avakian
Bulk items are loaded while trays are set up before crew board the aircraft.Talia Avakian
Guidelines show the items and placing of food selections on trays for staff.Talia Avakian
Cutlery is polished and separated to prepare trays for upcoming flights.Talia Avakian
Even the cutlery has specified standards to ensure uniformity for passengers.Talia Avakian
Items like amenity packs are also prepared at the catering facility in Dubai.Talia Avakian
Passengers will find premium spirit selections on flights, with options ranging depending on the cabin.Talia Avakian
Crew will conduct a final check to make sure all items are in place for upcoming flights. .Talia Avakian
Carts will be loaded from the catering facility onto trucks that then transport the items to the aircraft.Talia Avakian
