Emirates gives all its passengers the (5-star) hotel in Dubai as a gift, here's how to sleep in the lurch
Intriguing proposal from Emirates, which will start guaranteeing a free hotel stay for all its passengers whose [...]
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Intriguing proposal of Emirates, which will begin guaranteeing a free hotel stay for all its passengers whose flight includes a stopover in Dubai. However, the required stopover must be between the 10 and 24 hours. In practice, for all passengers departing from Milan to any destination in the world network it will be possible to Make a stopover and enjoy a double vacation.
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An important benefit guaranteed to all customers, without any distinction related to the type of ticket purchased. In fact, the stay will be offered as much to first class passengers as to those traveling in economy.
Dubai Connect, how it works
It is therefore possible to avoid the atrocious nights spent in the airport, lying on the ground, curled up in some seat or engaged in endless rounds of exploring the facility and its stores. Emirates' proposal is valid for all passengers on the road since Dec. 1, not only for new reservations, but also for existing ones.
This is a true package deal. The stay is guaranteed exclusively within four- or five-star facilities. You will therefore be assured of a high level of comfort. But it does not end there, the offer is not limited to the already appreciable free overnight stay, in fact, eligible passengers can also enjoy airport transfers offered by Emirates.
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Also added to the package are meals at the facility and a UAE visa, once you arrive in Dubai, if required. Italians do not need any visa to enter the UAE, however, if you are traveling with people of other nationalities it is always best to check the requirements.
To be able to take advantage of the Dubai Connect service, it is necessary to make a reservation through the "Emirates.com" website by going to the dedicated page. Any useful information is provided here, stressing the importance of always having the required documents with you.
Emirates also points out that the Dubai Connect service is not guaranteed if the stopover between 10 and 24 hours turns out to be the result of passenger choice. This means that "rewarded" passengers will only be those who did not have alternative connections, with shorter stopovers, to choose from. So an advantage that now, with the few flights operating, should not be complicated to obtain.
Is it possible to leave the airport?
As indicated, Emirates provides its passengers with UAE visas where required. This will allow you to make the most of the stopover required to reach your destination.
In fact, many passengers might prefer a short experience in Dubai to staying cooped up in a hotel, albeit a four- or five-star hotel. Others might instead combine the two, especially if the stopover required by their ticket is close to or reaches 24 hours.
However, not everyone can leave the airport behind and visit beautiful Dubai. Considering the emergency coronavirus in place, it will, for example, be absolutely necessary to be in possession of a negative test, made recently (within the last 72 hours). This minimum requirement also applies to access to the hotel, located, of course, outside the airport.
