Now is a really good time to experience Dubai with Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline that flies daily to/from Malta with a short stopover in Larnaca, Cyprus.

Any passenger booking a flight to Dubai from 1 January until 31 January will get a FREE second ticket. This Companion Fare offer is valid in all three classes First, Business and Economy, with travel from 16 - 31 January.

Whether one travels to Dubai for business or for holiday, there is plenty to discover with all its attractions from fine dining and nightlife to sightseeing and sports. Winter offers mild temperatures and excellent shopping opportunities.

The Dubai Shopping Festival, which runs from 20 January to 20 February, offers tax free shopping and heavy discounts on a wide range of items including jewellery, perfumes, textiles, handicrafts and electronic items.

Paul Fleri Soler, Emirates’ Manager for Malta and Cyprus, said: “This is a fantastic Companion Fare offer for our clients to visit Dubai. The offer is also coinciding with the Dubai Shopping Festival 2011. A truly ideal time to visit Dubai whether for business or for leisure.”

Two persons travelling together from Malta to Dubai on First, Business Class or Economy Class will pay full fare for one ticket and will get the second fare complimentary, excluding taxes.

The offer is valid for two passengers travelling together, confirmed on same booking and staying in Dubai for a minimum stay of three nights between 16 - 31 January. Other terms and conditions apply.

Through Emirates Holidays, the tour-operating arm of Emirates Airline, one will find an extensive selection of hotel accommodation in Dubai.

Emirates is also offering reduced visa charges during this travel period in January 2011 from €60 to €45.