Emirates is giving travellers from Africa a timely reason to plan a winter escape to Dubai, unveiling a limited seasonal offer that blends premium air travel with complimentary cultural and lifestyle experiences in the city.
Customers booking return flights to Dubai from South Africa, Kenya, Senegal, Uganda, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Congo, Tanzania, and Egypt will receive free access to two of Dubai’s most popular attractions. The offer applies to bookings made between 8 and 21 December 2025, with travel valid from 7 January to 18 March 2026. All tickets must be booked by 21 December 2025.
At the heart of the promotion is a 90-minute sunset dinner cruise through Dubai Marina, paired with entry to the immersive Arte Museum Dubai, a venue that has quickly become one of the city’s most talked-about cultural experiences.
The sunset cruise is operated by Xclusive Yachts and takes place aboard a 125-foot glass houseboat designed to maximise panoramic views of the Marina skyline. Guests are treated to an international buffet dinner, live onboard music, and uninterrupted views as the sun sets behind Dubai’s towers, offering a relaxed but distinctly high-end introduction to the city.
The second experience takes travellers indoors, into a carefully choreographed world of digital art and sensory storytelling. Arte Museum Dubai combines large-scale projections, sound design, and custom fragrances to create immersive environments that respond to movement and space. Each installation is designed to be experienced rather than observed, appealing to travellers seeking something beyond traditional sightseeing.
Beyond the complimentary attractions, Emirates continues to position Dubai as a high-value destination for African travellers through year-round benefits. The My Emirates Pass unlocks more than 700 offers across retail, dining, entertainment, and leisure venues, particularly appealing during Dubai’s winter season, when outdoor events and city-wide sales dominate the calendar.
Members of the airline’s loyalty programme, Emirates Skywards, can also earn and redeem Miles across a broad network of partners, from hotels and airlines to retail and lifestyle brands. In Dubai, Skywards members can accumulate Miles through everyday spending at locations such as Dubai Duty Free, Dubai Mall, Arabian Adventures, Emirates Holidays, and via the Skywards Everyday App, alongside complimentary onboard Wi-Fi.
Tickets under this promotion are available through Emirates.com, the Emirates App, Emirates Sales Offices and Retail Outlets, as well as travel agents and online travel agencies. For African travellers looking to combine winter sunshine with curated experiences, Emirates’ latest offer positions Dubai as both accessible and experience-rich for the 2026 season.
