Free Fairmont The Palm stopover on Emirates business class flights

Emirates has launched a new promotion for anyone planning a premium cabin trip to Dubai or onwards.

If you book a Business Class or First Class cash flight on Emirates by 13th February, you can claim a free one night stay at Fairmont The Palm – hotel details here.

You must stay by 31st March.

To quote:

Named after Dubai’s iconic manmade island, the Palm Jumeirah, Fairmont The Palm is the ideal luxury resort for couples and families. Offering 381 lavish rooms and suites overlooking the stunning Arabian Gulf and the incredible Dubai skyline, travellers are able to experience some of the world’s finest flavours at a choice of ten restaurants and bars.

Guests traveling with young ones can enjoy the “Fairmont Falcons Kids’s Club” which offers extensive activities for children from 3 years up to 15 years old in friendly and cozy surroundings while guests looking for some relaxation can indulge in a treatment in the renowned Fairmont Willow Stream Spa. The luxurious resort also includes four outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pools, private white-sand beach and a state-of-the-art health club.

You can pay for additional nights if you wish, but even a one night stay should be a pleasant break on your way to Asia or Australasia.

Full details of the offer are on the Emirates website here.

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How to earn Emirates Skywards miles from UK credit cards (April 2025)

Emirates Skywards does not have a UK credit card.  However, you can earn Emirates Skywards miles by converting Membership Rewards points earned from selected UK American Express cards.

Cards earning Membership Rewards points include:

• American Express Preferred Rewards Gold (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 20,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 15,000 Emirates Skywards miles. This card is FREE for your first year and also comes with four free airport lounge passes.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

• The Platinum Card from American Express (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 50,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 37,500 Emirates Skywards miles

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

• American Express Rewards credit card (review here, apply here) – sign-up bonus of 10,000 Membership Rewards points converts into 7,500 Emirates Skywards miles. This card is FREE for life.

Membership Rewards points convert at 4:3 into Emirates Skywards miles which is an attractive rate.  The cards above all earn 1 Membership Rewards point per £1 spent on your card, which converts to 0.75 Emirates Skywards miles

The American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card earns double points (2 per £1) on all flights you charge to it, not just with Emirates but with any airline.