Emirates will put eligible return passengers up at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai at no charge: two nights for First and Business Class, one for Premium Economy and Economy. Bookings open from 22 June to 12 July. Flights have to fall between 25 June and 30 September 2026.
The airline announced the summer package this week. It applies to return tickets to Dubai and to return tickets with a Dubai stopover of more than 24 hours. One-way tickets are not mentioned among the eligible fares.
The hotel is a five-star property in central Dubai, with restaurants, a spa, gym facilities and an outdoor pool facing the city skyline.
Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, framed the offer around the season. “We’re inviting passengers to enjoy even more of the city with a complimentary hotel stay to take advantage of the exceptional range of shopping, entertainment, dining and family-friendly experiences that define the Dubai summer experience,” he said.
Travellers also get access to Emirates’ Dubai Experience platform in select markets, which builds personal stopover plans around 24 or 48 hours in the city. The My Emirates Pass returns for summer 2026 with more than 600 discounts across participating restaurants, spas, retailers and attractions. At each venue, passengers show a boarding pass, paper or digital, and a valid ID.
Dubai Summer Surprises 2026 runs from 2 July to 30 August, with concerts, cultural events, wellness activities and retail promotions across the city.
Customers who book after 2 April 2026 get one free date change in every cabin class, and the airline’s Hold My Fare service lets passengers secure a ticket price while they finalise plans.
The offer is one of several. Gulf News reported that Emirates, which operates to more than 138 destinations, has rolled out a string of promotions since the US-Israel-Iran war dampened demand for travel. A Comprehensive Travel Cover insurance scheme, available in select markets, launched last week.
Sources
- Emirates offers free Dubai hotel stays this summer with return tickets – Bazaar Times
- Flying Emirates this summer? You could get a free Dubai hotel stay
