Emirates offers attractive fare for rugby fans

The packages are great value for money and include two to five-star hotel accommodation with complimentary breakfast, meet and assist at Dubai International Airport, return chauffeur-driven transfers between the airport and hotel, 96-hour visa as well as an Arabian Adventures welcome pack.

Packages must be booked for a minimum of three nights and all stays must begin on 30th November or later. Passengers can book stays upto 10th December if required and at least one sector (inbound or outbound) must be on Emirates. The packages are available for sales world wide to all passengers regardless of airfare or class of travel.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, Executive Vice President Commercial Operations Worldwide, said, "Rugby fans will be very pleased with our offer - you cannot get better value for your money. The cost of our packages is all inclusive and takes care of accommodation, taxes and even a season ticket to the games.

"The Emirates Airline Rugby 7s grows bigger every year - drawing ever more participants and spectators from over 140 countries. We believe this fantastic offer will make the event even more attractive to rugby fans around the world."

Emirates has sponsored the Dubai Rugby 7s since 1988. As well as being the title sponsor for the tournament, Emirates also sponsors the England and Samoan Rugby 7s teams for the whole series. The tournament kicks off the seventh IRB (International Rugby Board) Sevens Series.

The Emirates Airline Rugby 7s sees nine tournaments taking place, the premier one being the IRB Sevens event. The others are the International Invitational, Gulf men's, Local Social, Ladies Veterans, the Under 19s and the International and Gulf Vets.

Beginning on 30th November 2006, the Emirates Airline Rugby 7s promises to be an exciting showcase of the best talent from across the globe. As in every other year, there will be a mix of international and social competitions alongside the professional making the Emirates Airline Rugby 7s a one of the most anxiously-awaited events on the sports and social calendar.