Emirates offers free tourists visa to Dubai for Tanzania customers

Emirates Country Manager for Tanzania Khalid Al Zarouni

Dar es Salaam – 11 November 2014 

EMIRATES, a global connector of people and places, is offering Tanzanian customers a free UAE visa when booking a ticket to Dubai.

The offer, which is valid from 10 November until the 20^th November 2014 and for travel between 10^th November and 10^th December 2014, is available across First Class, Business Class and Economy Class.

Commenting on the offer, Emirates Country Manager for Tanzania Khalid Al Zarouni said: “As Emirates, we always aim to offer our customers value for money. With this offer, customers who book with us for travel to Dubai from Dar es Salaam within the specified period, will get a free UAE visa and save on that cost. In addition, they will experience Emirates famous and award-winning products and services on route to visit one of the world’s most iconic cities.”

Dubai, known as a city of contrasts – from futuristic architecture to vibrant traditional culture and diversity, it’s a place that offers an exciting and diverse travel experience.

“From views from the world’s tallest tower, beaches, desert landscapes and shopping at some of the largest malls in the region, including Dubai Mall, to the world’s largest. There is also an array of dining options which will spoil anyone for choice. Accommodation ranges from iconic hotels such the Burj Al Arab and Armani Hotel to a wide range of three star and four star hotels to suit all budgets,” said Mr. Al Zarouni. 

Each visa is valid for one month and is not renewable. Each return ticket to Dubai booked through Emirates is eligible for the free visa. Customers can purchase the ticket and apply for the tourist visa at their travel agents or by visiting Emirates ticketing counters located in the in Tanzania.

Emirates operates 12 weekly flights between Dar es Salaam and Dubai and onward to more than 140 destinations in 81 countries across six continents.

EK 725 departs Dubai International Airport every day at 1050hrs and arrives at the Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es Salaam at 1515hrs. The return flight leaves JNIA at 1645hrs and lands in Dubai at 2320hrs every day.The second service which operates on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday departs Dubai as EK727 at 1655hrs and arrives in Dar es Salaam at 2150hrs. The return flight EK728 departs Dar es Salaam at 2330hrs and arrives in the Dubai the next morning at 0620hrs.

On Dar es Salaam- Dubai route customers on board will experience Emirates award winning ice entertainment system, which offers hundreds of channels of audio and visual entertainment, while enjoying gourmet cuisine, and the service and hospitality from Emirates’ multi-national cabin crew. Emirates also offers generous baggage allowances across all classes, with 50 kg for First Class, 40 kg for Business Class and 30 kg for Economy Class.

For more information and to book, contact the Emirates local office or your travel agent, of visit www.emirates.com/tz.