Daily Mirror - Print Edition

Emirates unveils ‘Do More in Dubai’ offer

15 Jun 2012 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Emirates is offering its passengers a chance to ‘Do More in Dubai’ with a sensational offer for children accompanying parents to the airline’s home base till end September.

Coinciding with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the offer enables two children under the age of 12 to fly at 50 percent of the adult fare to Dubai and up to two children to stay, eat and play in Dubai for free when travelling with two paying adults.

Intended to reinforce Dubai’s status as a preferred leisure destination for families, the promotion is organised by Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) in partnership with Emirates.

In collaboration with some of the UAE’s most impressive attractions, this one-of-a-kind offer provides families with an opportunity to take an exciting break in a unique destination, without breaking the bank. Among them is the Dubai Mall, the world’s largest, which will provide each family with some incredible discounts.

A large number of hotels in Dubai are also participating in the promotion, giving Emirates passengers a choice of hotels to suit every family’s budget and preference, from three-star to five-star city or beach hotels and from standard or deluxe hotel apartments.

In addition to discounted flights and free accommodation and meals at these hotels, two children up to the age of 12 years will have free entry to a wide range of Dubai’s most exciting attractions, ensuring an action packed family vacation, the airline said.

“Here once again, is a fabulous opportunity for families to experience one of the world’s finest airlines and an effervescent destination, at a significant saving,” said Devika Ellepola, Emirates Sales Manager in Sri Lanka. “Our collaboration with top hotels and leisure attractions in Dubai results in an unbeatable package for fun lovers.”

The offer is valid for packages with a minimum duration of three nights with free accommodation for two kids under 12 years for every two paying adults.

It includes free meals for two kids under 12 years for every two paying adults at the hotel booked to stay in, free Dubai City Tour and Dhow Cruise with Dinner for two kids under 12 years for every two paying adults and many more attractions.

Members of Skywards, Emirates’ award-winning frequent flyer programme, earn a 20 percent bonus on their Skywards Miles when they book a minimum of three nights.

Emirates operates 21 flights a week from Colombo to Dubai, 14 of them direct and seven via Male, offering First, Business and Economy Class services.

The airline now flies to 123 destinations in 73 countries and six continents.