Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates Airline, has announced special travel offers from October 18 for Bangladeshi holidaymakers during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

Emirates Holidays in Bangladesh will assist travellers with Dubai visa processing, the airline said in a statement yesterday.

Travel packages start from $806 a person, including return airfares, return airport private car transfer, airport assistance in Dubai, three nights' accommodation on twin share basis in a vast range of 3- to 5-star hotels with American breakfast.

Airport tax and visa cost are not included in the offer, according to the statement.

“We welcome our brothers and sisters from the Gulf region and across the world to experience the hospitality and unique cultural experiences that Dubai will offer this Eid,” said Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE vice presi-

dent and prime minister and ruler of Dubai who announced the Eid in Dubai extravaganza.

"Families are the building blocks of our society, and we want even more of them to enjoy the celebratory spirit of Eid here in Dubai."

During Eid in Dubai all participating shopping malls will be operational 24 hours on weekends.

Emirates Holidays in Bangladesh will assist in booking all travel arrangements, including an excellent range of value-priced tours and excursions so travellers can make the most of their holiday.

Members of Emirates’ Frequent Flyer Programme-Skywards will enjoy 20 percent bonus miles while booking the package.

Detailed information is available on www.emiratesholidays.com

Emirates operates 19 weekly flights to Dhaka and offers convenient connections to over 100 destinations worldwide.