UAE residents can now enjoy special packages to Tokyo, with Emirates launching direct flights from Dubai to the Japanese metropolis.
The packages start from Dh7,665 per person at the Prince Park Tower Tokyo Hotel in a Standard Room; Dh9,850 per person at the Peninsula Tokyo in a Deluxe Room; Dh9,930 at the Park Hyatt in a Standard Park Room; and Dh10,345 at the Conrad Tokyo in a Standard Room.
Each package includes:
- Return economy class flights with Emirates airline
- Three nights' accommodation on twin-sharing basis
- Tokyo "Morning Tour" (pick-up and drop at the hotel available for a small additional charge)
- Breakfast
- Return coach transfers from and to Narita airport
- Airport departure taxes are excluded
- Offers are valid until August 28, 2010
Skywards members will receive up to 20 per cent bonus miles when they book these packages. They can also redeem their miles for Skywards gift vouchers, which can be used towards payment for packages from Emirates Holidays. For more information visit emirates-holidays.com
Evory Lounge, Kempinski, scores with special Fifa promotions
Evory Lounge has lined up unbeatable food and drinks to kick off the Fifa World Cup 2010, recreating an exciting stadium atmosphere with football fan-friendly promotions all month long. From June 11-July 11, head to Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates' coolest lounge bar for discounts and food and beverage specials that will make all-day matchathons all the more fun. Hit the screens after work to catch all the action of the evening games with a special drinks package of Dh190 per person. Groups above ten people will enjoy a 10 per cent discount on the package while groups above 20 people will get a 20 per cent discount. The offer is valid for games kicking off from 6pm-12.30am. For an entry fee of Dh20 per person per game, enjoy 20 per cent off the final bill for games between 6-8pm and 10.30-12.30am. Daytime fans can enjoy an even bigger discount — for matches between 3.30 and 5.30pm, enjoy 20 per cent off the final bill for an entrance fee of only Dh10. A snack buffet will be available for Dh80 per person.
Tailor-made group offers, in addition to the above, can also be prepared on request all through the World Cup season. A luxurious alpine retreat in the heart of the Middle East's most glamorous and cosmopolitan city, the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates has brought the magic of winter to Dubai. The elegant hotel is one of Kempinski's most unique city properties, combining exciting shopping, entertainment and dining options with lavish accommodation, including 15 spacious but cosy ski chalets overlooking one of the world's largest indoor ski slopes.
For details, visit www.kempinski.com/dubai
Elements of surprise in the guessing game
Correctly predict the score and you can eat and drink for free at Elements Café this World Cup. At Elements Café, before each game, guests will be asked to predict the score. At the end of the match, if any diner in Elements Café predicts the score correctly, they can enjoy their visit on the house.
All matches will be shown live on big-screen televisions within the café, as well as on the restaurant's outdoor air-conditioned terrace. The restaurant will also feature a special World Cup menu featuring a selection of pizzas themed according to the countries playing, along with all the popular favourites.
For further details, contact Elements Café on 04 324-4252.
The opening times of the café are from 10am-1am daily.
A pearl of a package in the Oyster Box Hotel, South Africa
Oyster Box Hotel in Durban, South Africa, is offering a Stay 4, Pay 3 package for Dh3,300, where guests can pay for three nights and stay for four, until October 31. The offer is based on double occupancy in a Classic room. Included in the package are daily breakfast, airport transfers, taxes and service charge. The offer excludes stays during Fifa, June 6-July 13.
Guests can also add a three-night big-game safari to complete the package. Safaris for Africa has created a safari package in the northern part of KwaZulu Natal, an eco region with mountains, grasslands, wetlands and valley bush land. Visitors can observe more than 400 species of birds and wildlife (lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena). The highlight is a two-hour cruise through the St Lucia Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site.
The safari package includes three nights at the five-star Private Game Lodge (luxury tented accommodations), transfer from the Oyster Box via an air-conditioned luxury vehicle, all meals, a certified guide/driver, Zulu dancing and a Boma dinner, a boat cruise on the St Lucia estuary, entry fees and airport transfers. Price is Dh5,763 per person, based on sharing a double room, until June 7.
To book, e-mail luxuryhotels@dnata.com. Visit www.oysterboxhotel.com and www.safarisforafrica.co.za for details.
Ladies go for a Pink night out at the Chi Club
Chi Club, Dubai has come up with Pink, Dubai's first ladies night, with an all-female line-up.
- Hypnotiq Girls will perform live, including the hit single My Arabian Dream
- Two rooms of club vibes
- Chi Club: R 'n' B, hip hop and old-school classics with DJ Venus and DJ Trina
- Chi Red: Deep, tech, funky house by Vika StarSky and DJ Lady Red Label
- Gifts for the first 50 ladies
- Refreshments for ladies all night
- Free entry for ladies all night; men Dh75 at the door
- Dress code: Stylish and smart
For more information and booking details, call 04-3379470.
flydubai launches flight to Karachi
flydubai, Dubai's first low-cost airline, has announced flights to Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and financial capital, bringing the airline's route network to 19 destinations. flydubai will operate five flights a week from June 21. A one-way fare including all taxes and one piece of hand luggage is Dh300. FZ333 will depart from Dubai at 8.15am and arrive in Karachi at 11.25am.
The return flight, FZ 334, will leave at 12.10pm and arrive in Dubai at 1.20pm local time. Tickets are available for purchase from the website (www.flydubai.com), the call centre (04 301 0800) and travel agents.
