Emirates Skywards Brings Back Popular 'Mile-A-Minute' Offer for Dubai Visitors

Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has announced the return of its popular 'Mile-A-Minute' promotion. The offer rewards members with one Skywards Mile for every minute spent in Dubai. Members can earn up to 7,200 bonus Skywards Miles, equivalent to five days spent in the city. The promotion coincides with Dubai's winter season of festivals, events and outdoor attractions.

Booking and Travel Period
- Eligible bookings must be made between October 21 and November 5, 2026.
- Eligible travel must take place between October 21 and December 13, 2026.
- The offer applies to eligible return flights operated by Emirates or flydubai.

Eligibility Criteria
- Members must register for the promotion through eligible Emirates Skywards channels by November 5, 2026.
- Members must book an eligible return flight originating outside the UAE.
- Travelers must stay in Dubai for a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 30 days.
- The promotion is available exclusively to Emirates Skywards members residing outside the UAE.
- Non-members can join Emirates Skywards free of charge and register before booking.

Bonus Miles Benefits
- Members earn one bonus Skywards Mile for every minute spent in Dubai.
- Bonus Miles are awarded in addition to the regular Miles earned on eligible Emirates and flydubai flights.
- Bonus Miles are calculated using scheduled arrival and departure times in Dubai.
- Miles will be automatically credited after completion of the qualifying trip.

Additional Ways to Earn Miles in Dubai
- Hotel Stays
- Members can earn Skywards Miles on eligible stays at participating hotels, including Atlantis The Palm.

Tours and Experiences
- Members can earn or redeem Miles on selected desert safaris and sightseeing experiences through Arabian Adventures.

Shopping
- Members can collect Miles on eligible purchases at Dubai Mall, one of the city's leading retail and entertainment destinations.

Everyday Spending
- Members can use the Skywards Everyday app to earn Miles at participating restaurants, retail outlets, wellness centres and leisure venues across the UAE.

Redeeming Skywards Miles
- Miles can be redeemed for Emirates and flydubai flight tickets.
- Miles can be used for flight upgrades.
- Miles can be redeemed for hotel stays.
- Miles can be exchanged for experiences through Skywards Exclusives.
- Members can use Cash + Miles to reduce the cost of flights.
- Miles can also be redeemed through the Skywards Rail network in Europe.

Key Highlights
- Earn up to 7,200 bonus Skywards Miles.
- Receive one Mile for every minute spent in Dubai.
- Available on all cabin classes and fare types on Emirates and flydubai.
- Bonus Miles are awarded in addition to standard flight Miles.
- Promotion encourages visitors to explore Dubai while accelerating rewards earnings.