Dubai Hotel Travel

Emirates Airline has developed some special accommodation packages for passengers travelling to or via Dubai during the holy month of Ramadan, from 20th August to 20th September 2009.

Emirates’ passengers already holding a one-way or return ticket to or via Dubai are eligible to book a three-night stay in some of Dubai’s most sought after properties, at discounted packages starting from only US$67 per person, per night, based on two people sharing.

Ahmed Khoory, Senior Vice President Commercial, Gulf, Middle East and Iran said, “Ramadan is an important part of the Islamic calendar and in honour of this Emirates has developed some incredible accommodation packages that will allow people from around the world to experience the magic of Ramadan in Dubai. (more…)

This week Boeing delivered Emirates’ 78th 777, the airline’s 45th 777-300ER (Extended Range).

The Dubai-based carrier is now the world’s largest operator of the 777 and the only airline to operate every model type, with an additional nine 777-200s, 12 777-300s, 10 777-200LRs (Longer Range) and two 777 Freighters in its fleet.

Emirates also has an additional 28 Boeing 777s on order, valued at more than $7 billion at current list prices.

The airlines’ latest 777-300ER is configured for long-haul operations. (more…)