Complimentary accommodation for Emirates passengers

Complimentary stop opovers in Dubai - inclusive of luxury accommodation - await Emirates' First Class and Business Class passengers under a new promotion by the Dubai-based international airline.

Emirates passengers flying to or from Cape Town between April 15 - June 15; Vienna, Christchurch and Manchester between May 1 - June 30; Geneva between July 1 - August 31; and Copenhagen between August 1 - September 30 are entitled to these benefits. First Class passengers will enjoy a free two-night stay at either The Armani Hotel in Burj Khalifa or Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on the Palm Island.

Business Class passengers will receive complimentary premium accommodation at The Address Dubai Marina or Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel. A 96-hour visa for single or double occupancy is also included.

Passengers staying at the Dubai Marina and Armani Hotels will also receive free 'Fast Track' access to the famous 'At the Top' observation deck on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, which offers a spectacular view of Dubai, while those staying at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray or the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel will receive free access to the Wild Wadi water park.

"The leisure and sight-seeing options in Dubai make a stopover an incentive," said Emirates Sales Manager in Sri Lanka Devika Ellepola.

"The opportunity to experience the Gulf's most dynamic city and the luxury of these top hotels make these offers unbeatable value for money."

Emirates recently introduced a second daily flight to Cape Town and six extra weekly flights to Vienna.

The airline will start a third daily non-stop flight to Manchester on May 1.

In addition, Geneva and Copenhagen join the Emirates network on June 1 and August 1.

All passengers on Emirates enjoy generous baggage allowances of 30kg, 40kg and 50kg in Economy Class, Business Class and First Class.