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Emirates is offering complimentary stays at the 5-star JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai for passengers on return flights who stop over for more than 24 hours.
Customers in First or Business Class tickets can redeem two free nights at the five star hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in downtown Dubai and those in Premium Economy or Economy Class can redeem a one-night stay under the offer, valid for travel between 25 June and 30 September 2026.
Fowling a collapse in bookings, Emirates has been incentivieing Irish travellers with stopover benefits and travel protection. The airline operates twice-daily flights from Dublin to Dubai and provides access to more than 140 onward destinations. Irish travellers can use My Emirates Pass for over 600 discounts at spas, restaurants, retailers and attractions in Dubai by presenting a boarding pass. The new Comprehensive Travel Cover includes trip cancellation, baggage protection, unlimited medical expenses and emergency evacuation.
Emirates confirmed flexible booking options with one complimentary date change for bookings made after 2 April 2026.
Emirates provides complimentary JW Marriott Marquis stays for qualifying return tickets in summer 2026. Passengers can access over 600 discounts through My Emirates Pass with boarding pass. The airline recently introduced comprehensive Travel Cover covers cancellation, baggage, medical expenses and evacuation.
Twice-daily Dublin-Dubai flights connect to over 140 global destinations.
Emirates shared in a written statement “Emirates is helping Irish travellers make the most of their summer journeys with enhanced travel protection and exclusive stopover benefits in Dubai. For Irish travellers connecting through Dubai to destinations across Asia, Africa and Australasia, Emirates is offering the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary stay at the luxurious 5-star JW Marriott Marquis. Located in the heart of Dubai, guests can dine in the hotel’s award-winning restaurants and bars, visit its Saray Spa, a sanctuary of wellness inspired by ancient rituals, work out in the fully equipped gym and state-of-the-art reformer-based studio, or take a dip in the outdoor pool overlooking the city skyline. Until 12 July, travellers who purchase an Emirates return First or Business Class ticket are invited to enjoy a complimentary two-night stay, while customers booked in Premium Economy or Economy Class can enjoy a complimentary one-night stay. This special offer is valid for all return tickets stopping over in Dubai for more than 24 hours, for customers travelling between 25 June and 30 September 2026.
