Travel news: Free 5-star hotel stay with Emirates this summer

Make more of summer 2026 with Emirates

Enjoy a complimentary stay at the 5-star JW Marriott Marquis during a Dubai stopover.

Unlock hundreds of discounts with My Emirates Pass and make the most of your layover between flights.

Emirates is helping Irish travellers make the most of their summer journeys with a combination of enhanced travel protection and exclusive stopover benefits in Dubai.

Following the recent launch of its new Comprehensive Travel Cover for customers travelling from Ireland, Emirates is now offering passengers additional value when travelling through its global network, including complimentary stays at the five-star JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai and access to hundreds of discounted offers through its My Emirates Pass programme.

Complimentary stopover

For Irish travellers connecting through Dubai to destinations across Asia, Africa and Australasia, Emirates is offering the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary stay at the luxurious 5-star JW Marriott Marquis. Located in the heart of Dubai, guests can dine in the hotel’s award-winning restaurants and bars, visit its Saray Spa, a sanctuary of wellness inspired by ancient rituals, work out in the fully equipped gym and state-of-the-art reformer-based studio, or take a dip in the outdoor pool overlooking the city skyline.

Until 12 July, travellers who purchase an Emirates return First or Business Class ticket are invited to enjoy a complimentary two-night stay, while customers booked in Premium Economy or Economy Class can enjoy a complimentary one-night stay.*

This special offer is valid for all return tickets stopping over in Dubai for more than 24 hours, for customers travelling between 25 June and 30 September 2026.

Unlock special offers in Dubai

Emirates’ My Emirates Pass is back for summer 2026, with more than 600 discounted offers available with every Emirates boarding pass. Passengers can enjoy savings across a wide range of venues in Dubai, including spas, restaurants, major retailers and leisure attractions, by simply presenting either a physical or digital boarding pass along with valid identification at participating venues.

Peace of mind

Emirates’ newly launched Comprehensive Travel Cover includes trip cancellation protection, baggage delay and loss cover, unlimited medical expenses and emergency evacuation cover worldwide. The policy also includes conflict-related medical expense protection of up to US$25,000 and complimentary trip extensions of up to 30 days where required, helping travellers book with greater confidence this summer.  In addition to the insurance benefits, Emirates provides airline-managed accommodation and support during certain travel disruptions, including airspace closures.

Connecting Ireland

Operating twice-daily flights from Dublin to Dubai, Emirates offers customers from Ireland convenient access to more than 140 destinations across six continents through the airline’s global network.  Popular onward destinations for Irish travellers include Bangkok, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, Bali, Johannesburg and Mauritius, alongside a range of destinations across Asia, Africa and the Indian Ocean.

Flexible booking

With Emirates’ flexible booking options, customers can purchase tickets with confidence. All bookings made after 2 April 2026 include one complimentary date change across all cabin classes, while Hold My Fare allows customers to lock in a fare while finalising their travel plans.

Combined with Emirates’ new Comprehensive Travel Cover and complimentary stopover accommodation offer, travellers can enjoy greater flexibility, value and peace of mind this summer.

For more information or to book tickets, visit emirates.com

*Terms and conditions apply. Please visit the website for further information.

** Passengers who checked in online and downloaded their boarding pass to the Emirates App or Wallet should remember to screenshot it before landing, as it will no longer be accessible afterward.