Emirates, the leading airline of the UAE, and Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) have launched special offers holidays in Dubai this summer for families with children under the age of 12.

The promotion entitled ‘Do More in Dubai’ is available until September 30 and coincides with Dubai Summer Surprises, the summer sales event held across participating stores in the city.

The promotion covers all a traveller’s needs: flights, transfers, accommodation, shopping, activities and tours, a statement said.

Up to two children under age 12, traveling with an accompanying adult in economy class, are eligible to receive complimentary accommodation (minimum three-night stay), meals in participating hotels, plus airfare discounted 50 per cent off the adult fare.

Families will have a choice of over 70 hotels and apartments in Dubai, ranging from two- to five-star, with city or beach locations, to meet every family’s need. Furthermore, to take advantage of even more fun in Dubai, at participating hotels, offers can be extended beyond three days and will include free breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets for children, plus room taxes and service charges.

Emirates will also increase its baggage allowance by 10kg per adult for up to two adults traveling with children; making space for shopping purchases and family souvenirs of Dubai.

Emirates partner Dubai Mall will further enhance the exclusive Do More in Dubai packages by including free children’s access to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Sega Republic and Dubai Ice Rink at the mall, the world’s largest.

Additionally, the offer includes entrance deals to some major attractions in Dubai.

Do More in Dubai covers Meet & Assist service at the Dubai airport, airport transfers, and a free Dubai City Tour & Dhow Cruise with dinner for up to two children with accompanying paying adults.

For visitors to Dubai travelling without children, the Dubai Mall discount voucher book provides experiences such as golfing at the Els Club in Dubailand and Arabian Ranches Golf Club, dinner along the Creek on a Bateau Dubai Dinner Cruise.

“Dubai has developed into a destination for all seasons and Emirates has chosen its partners, DTCM, Dubai Mall and the many participating hotels, to showcase the best the city has to offer,” said Reema Al Marzooqi, Emirates country manager Bahrain.

“Emirates knows that finding a holiday destination to meet the needs of a diverse group, be it families with children or a group of friends, is challenging and has thus created this offer to make travel a little easier.”

“Emirates is known for its superior service in the air and with Do More in Dubai brings our spirit of hospitality and adventure to our passengers on while on the ground. Emirates invites families with children, as well as those still young at heart, to come and experience everything our hometown has to offer this summer,” Al Marzooqi added. – TradeArabia News Service