By Lee Hyo-sik
Emirates Airlines has teamed up with beach and city hotels in Dubai to offer a free-night’s stay during the 15th annual Dubai Shopping Festival, which will kick off on Jan. 20, 2011 and last through Feb. 20, 2011.
Travelers can book a four-night stay and only pay for three. Launched in 1996, the month-long shopping festival attracts visitors from around the world.
``Emirates participates in the festival as part of our ongoing mission to support Dubai as the ultimate tourist destination. Tourists can find every major brand in the world in Dubai, which has approximately 14 million square feet of shopping space in its malls, including the worlds’ largest shopping centre _ the Dubai Mall,’’ said S.J. Lee, the country manager of Emirates Airlines in Korea.
On top of shopping, Lee said the choice of restaurants is also impressive, stressing the airline’s tour packages are designed to help make a stay in Dubai more affordable. Tourists can enjoy tax-free shopping, as well as discounts of up to 50 percent on a wide variety of items during the shopping festival. During the month-long event, bargain hunters from around the globe will win prizes in daily draws. Events ranging from live jazz to cartoon shows keep the entire family entertained.
Packages can be purchased through travel agents and Emirates offices worldwide. They include a choice of hotels, airport transfers and buffet breakfast.
Participating beach hotels in Dubai are The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Mina A Salam and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.
City hotels include the Grand Hyatt, Dubai Marriott, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Hyatt Regency, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, The Address Dubai Marina, The Fairmont Dubai, Shangri-La Hotel, Raffles, Taj Palace Hotel, The Palace Old Town, Premier Inn Dubai International Airport, Four Points by Sheraton, Al Manzil Hotel, Qamardeen Hotel, Marco Polo Hotel and Highland City Hotel.
Apartment hotels include the Dubai Marriott, the Harbour Hotel and Suites and Pearl Residence. Prices start at $55 per person per night, based on double occupancy. The special package includes accommodations for four-nights for the price of three, airport assistance on arrival at Dubai International Airport, an Arabian Adventures welcome pack, airport transfers to and from the hotel by private car, breakfast daily and all taxes and service charges.
Passengers can be booked on either the inbound or outbound sectors to Dubai (or both). Bonus nights are also available for longer stays, with eight nights for the price of six, 12 nights for the price of nine and 16 for the price of 12.
For more information on this promotion, visit https://www.emirates.com/kr or contact 02-2022-8400.