Emirates brings hotel stay for passengers with over 10hr-transit

Emirates has re-launched its Dubai Connect offer which gives customers transiting through its hub a complimentary hotel stay in Dubai.

The offer is available to customers booked in all classes with a best connection time that exceeds 10 hours.

Dubai Connect ensures that travelling through Emirates’ hub is seamless despite the altered flight schedules during the Covid-19 pandemic, reads a press release.

Emirates now serves over 90 destinations across six continents across the globe, connecting customers to key destinations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Australasia with one convenient stop in Dubai.

With Dubai Connect, Emirates passengers will receive a complimentary night’s stay in a 4 or 5-star hotel, ground transfers to and from the airport, meals at the hotel as well as UAED visa on arrival where required. The service aims to provide customers whose best connection time is between 10 and 24 hours, a more convenient travel journey.

Emirates ensures all its customers are well catered for. Those who qualify for Dubai Connect but are unable to leave the airport will be given access to the Emirates Dubai Connect airport lounge.

Customers with new or existing bookings are eligible for the offer.

Dubai is open to visitors and Dubai Connect lets them explore the bustling city on the way to their final destination at no additional cost.

Emirates now operates 11 flights a week to and from Dhaka.