Emirates has announced special fares from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai starting from INR 19,385, for the 19th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF),

Making the announcement her, the airline said the DSF has grown to become one of the most anticipated shopping and entertainment events internationally.

“There is always something new to discover in Dubai, but what never changes is its international appeal and vast variety of leisure activities for everyone in the family,” said Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, vice president India and Nepal, Emirates Airline.

With mega raffles, promotions and discounts, exciting hotel offers and activities for all ages — DSF is certainly the best time to visit Dubai, the dynamic city that has been selected to host the World Expo 2020.

“The city is freshly abuzz with its win to host Expo 2020, and the DSF will be a great showcase of Dubai’s attractions. We encourage customers to avail of these highly competitive rates this DSF and experience Dubai at its best,” he said in a statement.

Dubai is globally renowned for its vast selection of retail stores spanning 70 malls, including the world’s largest, Dubai Mall, which also houses the children’s adventure venue, Kidzania.

The city draws large numbers of shoppers from countries within the region as well as shoppers from Europe, Africa and the Indian Subcontinent seeking variety, value and a great experience for the whole family.

Apart from shopping culture, Dubai has also become an established center for sports events, concerts and an increasing number of cultural activities, such as the Emirates Airline International Festival of Literature.

The city is also home to an impressive display of modern architecture, contrasting with its natural beaches and magnificent desert landscapes –providing a rich diverse and rich backdrop for visitors and photography enthusiasts.

To avail of the special fares on Emirates airline, bookings must be made between now and March 31.

Passengers traveling with Emirates benefit from a generous baggage allowance of 30kg in Economy Class, 40kg in Business Class and 50kg in First Class.

Emirates’ customers will also discover gourmet-chef prepared multi-course meals, dedicated children’s menus and activities, along with ice, Emirates’ award winning entertainment system, offering over 1,600 channels of on-demand entertainment.