Great Singapore Sale Fares on Emirates - from S$469 (Economy) and S$1,869 (Business)

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The best airlines in the world, Emirates, is running a Great Singapore Sale fare right now which starts from just S$469 and S$1,869 for a return-ticket in Economy and Business respectively. Simply make your booking between 13 June 2017 and 26 June 2017 for travels between 20 June 2017 and 31 December 2017 to take advantage of this sale. 

Click HERE to check out the fares on Emirates now!

Photo Credit: Emirates

Photo Credit: Emirates

Through Emirates' partnership with Spain's primary high-speed rail operator, Renfe Rail, travellers who are flying to Barcolona may enjoy seamless rail connections from the airport to 25 other cities across Spain. With the Emirates-Qantas partnership, Emirates passengers going to Melbourne may make multi-city connections to over 55 destinations across Australia and New Zealand with a Walkabout Pass – all on one ticket.

Photo Credit: Emirates

Photo Credit: Emirates

Those flying to or through Dubai between 01 June and 31 August 2017 can also explore more of Dubai this summer with exclusive offers and discounts across the city with My Emirates Pass, which turns the Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card. By showing their Emirates boarding pass and a valid form of identification, customers can enjoy special discounts at over 120 world class restaurants and hotel dining outlets in Dubai. Exclusive offers are also available on a range of leisure activities including visits to championship golf courses, thrilling theme parks or luxury spas across the city. 

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