Emirates announces DSS packages starting from $62

Dubai: Emirates has announced value-for-money Dubai Summer Surprises packages starting from $62.

Valid from June 19 to August 22, the packages must be booked for a minimum of three nights and offer customers a choice of 24 city and beach hotels in various price brackets. Prices include all accommodation-related taxes and service charges and are available to all Emirates passengers regardless of class of travel.

The packages include a personalised meet-and-assist service on arrival at Dubai International Airport, an Arabian Adventures Welcome Pack and chauffeur-driven transfers between Dubai International Airport and the hotel.

Passengers paying with MasterCard credit cards will receive a 10 per cent discount on their packages. This offer is valid in all countries that Emirates flies to or from in the Gulf, the Middle East the Indian subcontinent, Australia, Australasia and Africa and can be booked through a local Emirates office.

Baggage allowance

An additional 10kg free baggage allowance on return/onward flights from Dubai is awarded to customers to accommodate all DSS bargain shopping they do.

DSS, the summer counterpart of Dubai Shopping Festival that takes place during winter, is a 10-week shopping-cum-educational festival. During this time, malls take on a carnival-like atmosphere with some of them adopting special themes.

Nabeel Sultan, Emirates' senior vice-president for commercial operations Gulf, Middle East and Iran, said: "DSS is growing in popularity as it offers a mix of entertainment, learning for the children and great shopping at bargain prices.

"Emirates' packages are very affordable and we invite our customers to be part of the fun and entertainment by availing these great deals. We have been sponsoring the event since its inception in 1998 as part of our commitment to promote Dubai as a tourist destination."