Would Madam care to order something from the menu?

Emirates provides the menu, and you order what you want, when you want.  I may have been too full of champagne, but didn't have a main dinner on the journey.  When I boarded in Perth (1030pm) I was so, so tired I didn't want to have a big meal immediately.  Just a delicate (several) glasses of Dom Perignon 2008, a bite to eat and then a sleep was the plan.  I felt it only fair to also sample the 2006 Dom Perignon Rose, which met with my approval.

I had the Arabic Mezze, as much for the presentation as the content to start.  Served on Royal Doulton, it was a masterpiece in itself.  Right down to the personal serves of olive oil and balsamic and the mini salt and pepper grinders (which I desperately wanted to souvenir).   I followed with entree of lime and chili prawns which was disappointing.  I clearly didn't judge it photo-worthy and it was quite bland.  So disappointed with this outcome, I cried myself to sleep - haha.

The amazing Arabic Mezze platter

Some of the mezze dips

One of the lovely attendants made up my bed, while I tote-bagged my Pjs to the bathroom for a quick change.  The bed is very comfortable and being able to close the doors to the suite was simply divine.

I only managed about 4 hours fitful sleep, waking every hour, before I gave up.  I went for a stroll to stretch my legs, destination the onboard bar.  To get to the bar, I had to walk through Business class and saw all those wretched souls fitfully trying to get some rest in their non-starry-night ceiling, and door-less accommodations leaving them exposed to the world.  I shuddered and hurried by.

Not much action at the bar, so I did a few laps and tried unsuccessfully for some more sleep.  So with must-do-everything time ticking by, I headed back to the bar and ordered a Breakfast martini from the slightly surprised bartender.  It was delicious and will be another must-do on the return trip.

After my shower/spa! I had a more traditional (solid) breakfast of fruit and yoghurt.

On the second flight leg, I had my first caviar which was so, so good.  Again, my appetite wasn't there for a full main, so ended up with a second serve of caviar and cheese platter over the six hours.  Plus the champagne of course. And a glass or two of Pouilly Fume Les Terres Blanches Pascal Jolivet 2017 from the Loire Valley. 

Part of breakfast offering

My first serve of caviar

Cheese platter - minus the blue cheese at my request

My second serve of caviar and canapes

Here's the menu for the first leg