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Hotels gear for Eid rush with promotions and packages during ‘Eid in Dubai’

Published September 13th, 2009 - 11:23 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Hotels and hotel apartments across Dubai have put out spectacular promotions and packages to attract visitors from the region to Dubai during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr. The initiative is in tandem with the DSF Office’s efforts in positioning Dubai as a holiday destination during Eid through the second edition of ‘Eid in Dubai’. 

Premium hotel properties such as Burj Al Arab, Raffles Dubai, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Jebel Ali International Hotels, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Living - World Trade Centre Residence, and Arabian Ranches Gold Club have organized special packages for visitors and residents this Eid.

Khulood Al Thani, Marketing Director of DSF Office, an agency of the Dubai Department of Economic Development said, “Hotel properties are looking forward to ‘Eid in Dubai’ during Eid Al Fitr that will attract a significant number of visitors to Dubai. The hospitality sector is a significant aspect of Dubai tourism and an integral entity of Dubai’s marketing campaign to promote the city as a favoured destination.”

“With a series of concerts, shows, and other activities planned during ‘Eid in Dubai’, hotels and hotel apartments are anticipating a surge in visitors from within the GCC. It is also worthy to mention that no matter what hotel that visitors choose, they will find it easy to travel to ‘Eid in Dubai’ venues thanks to the newly opened Dubai Metro,” added Khulood.   

The InterContinental Dubai Festival City is organizing a ‘Stay Sweet Say Suite” Eid promotion during Eid Al Fitr from September 20th to 26th. Under the promotion, one bedroom suites start from AED 1299 and a two bedroom suite is being offered for as less as AED 1799. Benefits for all suite bookings include breakfast for two adults, an AED 300 shopping voucher to be used at Festival Centre and a 30 per cent discount on selected treatments at Spa InterContinental.

The Burj Al Arab is organising a fabulous promotion on a minimum stay of three nights in a one bedroom deluxe suite with a special rate including a host of benefits such as round-trip airport transfer, breakfast for two guests, lunch buffet for two guests on a select day, and free dine and stay for children below twelve years. This promotion is valid from September 15th to 30th.

The Raffles Dubai is giving away special rates on its rooms from September 19th to 30th. Under the promotion, Signature rooms will be available for AED 999 and Raffles Inc rooms for AED 1499. The rates are available on a minimum three nights stay.

Jumeirah Emirates Towers has put up a special promotion for bookings on Deluxe rooms that are now available from AED 800 per room per night. The offer is valid from September 20th to 26th. Benefits include complimentary breakfast, early check-in and late check-outs, and 50 percent off on every second room booked.

The Arabian Ranches Golf Club is offering discounts on a round of golf at its premises until September 30th. Between Sunday and Thursday, visitors have a chance at unlimited golf for a rate of AED 210. Additionally, a special guest room rate of AED 425 is being offered to visitors.   

The Sheraton Dubai Creek is organising a special ‘Stay 4, Pay 3 package’ that is valid from September 17th to 27th, while Sheraton Deira is giving away a third night free on a stay of two nights at the Junior or Executive Suite.

The Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa is offering a double junior suite per night for AED 1,500 only. Two children under 12 can stay and eat for free with their parents. This Offer is valid on 20th, 21st, and 22nd of September. The Monarch Dubai has put out a special Eid Rate of AED 950 per room per.

The Grand Millennium Dubai’s Eid promotion includes a Superior room for as less as AED 500 and a one bedroom apartment for AED 600. A two bedroom apartment is being offered at AED 800. Offers are valid from September 17th to 25th.