Emirates is offering travelers on long layovers in Dubai a complimentary hotel stay, free meals, transportation to and from the airport, as well as a free visa – should your nationality require one to enter the UAE.<\/p>\n This program is similar to the\u00a0Qatar stopover program in Doha<\/a> and the Etihad stopover program in Abu Dhabi<\/a>, but it's unique in a major way: It's completely complimentary.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s go over which tickets qualify and how to add the service.<\/p>\n Emirates provides the qualifications<\/a> that a traveler\u2019s ticket must meet to qualify for the Dubai Connect program. They're relatively straightforward and include the following:<\/p>\n Award tickets would also qualify for Dubai Connect, should the ticket meet the requirements above. Make sure the award is booked through Emirates Skywards<\/a>.<\/p>\n Emirates has a few more terms<\/a> that travelers need to be aware of, such as:<\/p>\n Emirates will let you know if you\u2019re eligible for Dubai Connect as you make a flight reservation. Here\u2019s an example on an itinerary between Dallas and Mal\u00e9, Maldives, including a 14.5-hour layover in Dubai:<\/p>\n If your itinerary is eligible, you\u2019ll see the option for Dubai Connect under \u201cYour Benefits.\u201d It will look like this:<\/p>\n After booking the flight, use your surname and reference number to manage your booking on the Emirates website. Here, you\u2019ll see an option to add the Dubai Connect service. Upon landing in Dubai, the next step is clearing immigration and paying a visit to the Dubai Connect desk, where you\u2019ll receive all of the vouchers needed for the transit hotel.<\/p>\n Emirates decides where travelers utilizing the Dubai Connect Program will be staying. Presently, the terms and conditions<\/a> say accommodations will be provided at the Copthorne Hotel Dubai, the Le M\u00e9ridien Airport Hotel Dubai, the JW Marriott Marquis \u2014 or another hotel chosen at Emirates' discretion.<\/p>\n The Emirates Dubai Connect Program is a straightforward and cost-effective way to take advantage of a long layover in Dubai. As long as your ticket meets the qualifications, it makes a lot of sense to add the service to your itinerary. This way, you can get out and enjoy Dubai before getting back on an airplane.<\/p>\n Page Contents<\/p> The next time you’re connecting through Dubai on a long layover, make sure to reserve Emirates Dubai Connect services to enjoy a complimentary hotel, meals, transportation, and a waived visa fee. 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Which Stopovers Qualify for the Dubai Connect Program?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Other Important Terms<\/span><\/h2>\n
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How To Book<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat Transit Hotels are Available?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n