Pictured above: Dubai Fountain,  Downtown Dubai

Maltese entrepreneurs, adventurers and pleasure-seekers can benefit from Emirates’ attractive deals to Dubai until 31 December 2012.  Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates, is launching holiday packages starting from €696 per person.

Travellers can choose from a number of 3, 4, and 5-star hotel options, including the stunning Atlantis, The Palm, the Address Downtown, the Grand Hyatt Dubai and the Ibis City Centre. The packages include return Economy Class airfare, four nights’ accommodation with an American breakfast, room tax and service charges, return airport transfers and airport assistance in Dubai.

Paul Fleri Soler, Manager, Emirates Malta, said: “Emirates Holidays packages are designed to give our clients a more affordable stay and yet a luxury holiday in Dubai. Having established an international reputation as a great place to combine both business and pleasure, Dubai hosts an extensive calendar of international trade fairs, first-class sporting opportunities and is a shopper’s paradise with an array of international brands. It is a safe city and from October to December sees the finest weather with temperatures of early 20s.”

Dubai Marina Yacht Club

Recreational facilities are available in abundance and entertainment ranges from traditional celebrations to trendy nightlife options. Like any other cosmopolitan city, Dubai is all about enjoying the finer things in life.

Emirates Airline flies daily between Malta and Dubai, with a stopover in Cyprus, using an A340-300 aircraft. Designed for optimum comfort on long-haul travel, the A340-300 carries 12 seats in First Class, and 42 in Business Class, while offering generous space for 213 passengers in Economy Class.

Passengers in First Class and Business Class can take advantage of the cutting edge ‘ice’ (information, communication, entertainment) system, offering an extensive range of entertainment channels on demand while a wide selection of films, TV and music is offered in Economy Class. All passengers will enjoy the award-winning service from Emirates’ international cabin crew and in-flight gourmet cuisine.

Flight EK 108 leaves Malta at 2.45pm and arrives in Dubai at 00.55hr on the following day.  Flight EK 107 leaves Dubai at 08.10hr and arrives in Malta at 1.20pm.

In addition, Emirates is currently offering a special offer to Melbourne starting from €999 until end of October for departures until end November or between February and 31^st May 2013.

Bookings and further information on Emirates Holidays can be obtained from Emirates Sales Office on Tel: 25577255 or the local travel agent. This offer is also available through online booking www.emirates.com.mt