Emirates Launches Unbeatable Family Friendly Holiday Offer in Time for Dubai Summer Surprises

Coinciding with their participation in Dubai Summer Surprises as a key sponsor for the twelfth edition of the summer extravaganza this year, Emirates has recently launched the ‘Kids Go Free’ promotion offering families from across the globe an incredible saving when they visit Dubai with Emirates. The promotion will run up to 20th September, 2009. The promotion, which has been developed to further attract international visitors to Dubai across DSS, will see one child under the age of 16 years fly free and up to a maximum of two children stay, eat and play in Dubai for free when travelling with two paying adults; once again proving that Dubai is the ultimate family friendly holiday destination.
 
Collaborating with some of the emirate’s most impressive attractions this one-of-a-kind offer will provide families with the opportunity to take an exciting break, in a unique destination, without breaking the bank.
 
“Dubai Summer Surprises is an important event in Dubai’s calendar. Each year the festival attracts thousands of international visitors into Dubai to shop, explore and be entertained in the emirate. This year, Emirates has launched an innovative and competitive promotion called Kids Go Free, that we believe will further push travel to Dubai, said Ahmed Khoory, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Iran Emirates.
 
“The Kids Go Free offer allows families from across the globe to take a well deserved break, in an exciting destination, without the financial strain an international holiday can bring. Knowing that their child will travel, stay, eat and play for free takes a huge degree of financial pressure off the family budget. We hope that this enticing offer from Emirates will enable more families to experience Dubai Summer Surprises and have their annual holiday in this exciting destination.”
 
The Kids Go Free promotion is applicable for passengers travelling with Emirates to Dubai from select destinations around the world and includes Meet and Assist at Dubai International Airport.
 
A total of 33 hotels in Dubai are participating in the promotion with a hotel to suit every family’s budget and preference, from a six star luxury hotel to serviced apartments. In addition to free flights, accommodation and meals children will also have free entry to a wide range of Dubai’s most interesting children’s attractions, ensuring an action packed family vacation. Some of these exciting and complimentary activities include;
 
• Wild Wadi Water Park, including a medium meal
• The Lost Chambers at Atlantis The Palm Dubai
• Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai Mall
• Dubai Ice Rink in Dubai Mall
• Sega Republic Indoor Theme Park in Dubai Mall (opening June 2009)
• Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates
• Bowling at Magic Planet in the Mall of the Emirates
• Round of golf and access to the driving range at The Montgomerie Dubai
 
The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest, will also provide each family with some incredible discounts to be utilised within the mall, helping families save even more money and make good use of the recently announced increase to Emirates’ free baggage allowance.
 
For further details and full terms and conditions please contact your local Emirates office.

DIFC Real Estate Fund Invests Dhs3bn in Dubai Pearl

DIFC Investments, the investment arm of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), announced today that it has invested over Dhs3bn in the Dubai Pearl project.

The investment was made through DIFC Investments’ real estate fund, which was launched recently to tap into the booming property sector in Dubai and the UAE. The multi-billion Dirham fund seeks to create a portfolio of quality real estate acquisitions that will yield positive return on equity as the property sector continues to grow.

Dubai Pearl is an Dhs15bn mixed-use luxury project located adjacent to TECOM Investments’ knowledge clusters. It is being developed by Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, a consortium of investors led by Al Fahim Group. The deal takes the total sales at the luxury Dubai Pearl development to more than Dhs10bn.

H.E. Dr. Omar bin Suleiman, the Governor of DIFC and Chairman of DIFC Investments, said: ’This acquisition marks our first major investment into Dubai’s real estate sector, which continues to demonstrate tremendous potential for investors and homeowners.’ Abdul Majeed Al Fahim, Chairman of Pearl Dubai FZ LLC, said: ’We are delighted to announce DIFC Investments has acquired a significant portion of the prestigious Dubai Pearl development.

The purchase validates the status of the 15 million sq ft Dubai Pearl development as a unique destination.’
’The interest shown by the recently launched fund of DIFC Investments also justifies our commitment to creating world class developments as the region’s leading master developers of elite projects,’ he added.

Dubai Pearl is a premier business and lifestyle destination that aims to create climate-conditioned pedestrian walkways, conveying a street café ambience with international restaurants, boutiques and urban landscaping, it is the only development overlooking Palm Jumeirah. Expected to be completed by December 2011, Dubai Pearl will combine an active business district with quality urban lifestyle, offering easy access to premium commercial and residential areas such as Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, as well as Jumeirah. It will be linked to
Dubai Metro and other modes of public transport.

In October 2008, DIFC Investments, through its real estate arm, launched a fund that will focus on Dubai and the UAE’s real estate sector. The fund aims to tap into the sector’s potential growth over the next few years as more developments are launched to meet the demands of the region’s population boom.

Emirates Launches Unbeatable Family Friendly Holiday Offer

In a never before seen offer, Emirates has today launched the ‘Kids Go Free’ promotion offering families from across the globe an incredible saving when they visit Dubai with Emirates.

Coinciding with Dubai Summer Surprises and running from 15th May to 20th September 2009, the promotion will see one child under the age of 16 years fly free and up to a maximum of two children stay, eat and play in Dubai for free when travelling with two paying adults; once again proving that Dubai is the ultimate family friendly holiday destination.

Collaborating with some of the emirate’s most impressive attractions this one-of-a-kind offer will provide families with the opportunity to take an exciting break, in a unique destination, without breaking the bank.

“We are incredibly excited about this exceptional deal – never before has Emirates launched such an innovative and competitive promotion. In these tough economic times it is important to provide families with a holiday option that allows them to escape and relax without the financial strain an international holiday can bring,” said Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Revenue Optimisation and Distribution Emirates.

“Knowing that their child will travel, stay, eat and play for free takes a huge degree of financial pressure off the family budget. We hope that this enticing offer from Emirates will enable more families to have their annual holiday in this exciting destination.”

A total of 33 hotels in Dubai are participating in the promotion with a hotel to suit every family’s budget and preference, from a six star luxury hotel to serviced apartments. In addition to free flights, accommodation and meals children will also have free entry to a wide range of Dubai’s most interesting children’s attractions, ensuring an action packed family vacation. Some of these exciting and complimentary activities include:

• Wild Wadi Water Park, including a medium meal
• The Lost Chambers at Atlantis The Palm Dubai
• Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo in Dubai Mall
• Dubai Ice Rink in Dubai Mall
• Sega Republic Indoor Theme Park in Dubai Mall (opening June 2009)
• Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates
• Bowling at Magic Planet in the Mall of the Emirates
• Round of golf and access to the driving range at The Montgomerie Dubai

“Dubai is an exciting destination for families the world over. The emirate offers countless entertainment options for children of all ages, from the culture of the traditional souks to the thrilling desert safaris Dubai is one family holiday destination not to be missed,” added Sultan.

The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest, will also provide each family with some incredible discounts to be utilised within the mall, helping families save even more money and make good use of the recently announced increase to Emirates’ free baggage allowance.

The Kids Go Free promotion is applicable for passengers travelling with Emirates to Dubai from select destinations around the world and includes Meet and Assist at Dubai International Airport.

For further details and full terms and conditions please contact your local Emirates office.