From Dubai to Kerala: Emirates cabin crew delivers emotional birthday surprise

An emotional video has captured the heartwarming moment Zainab Roshna, an Emirates cabin crew member, flew home from Dubai to Kerala to surprise her grandmother on her birthday after two long years apart.

In the Instagram Reel she shared, Roshna is seen presenting her grandmother with a beautiful gold bangle, marking her first-ever gold gift for her beloved Ummumma. “Happy Birthday, Ummumma. It was my first gold gift to her, so I was adamant that I would personally honour her. That's why I flew from Dubai to Kerala,” the post caption read.

The heartfelt gesture and touching reunion have moved viewers across social media, many praising the grand daughter’s love, dedication, and thoughtfulness. In the video, Roshna walks in with the bangle, her grandmother’s joy and surprise evident as she receives the gift.

“I was adamant that I would personally honour her,” Roshna added, emphasising that no distance could stop her from being with her grandmother on this special day.

The video quickly went viral, with many commenting on the “beautiful” and “emotional” moment, noting that the gold bangle made the surprise even more memorable. The reunion is being celebrated online as a testament to familial love, care, and the joy of heartfelt surprises.