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46 Classifieds maltatoday, SUNDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2013 Definitely, magically, wondrous Dubai MaltaToday speaks to Rachel Vella – Director of ROCS Travel to find out more about this outstanding holiday destination Rachel, ROCS Travel has been Malta's top passenger sales agency to Dubai and of Emirates Airline since the airline started operating to Malta. We also know that you do visit Dubai very frequently. What made you opt to invest and promote this new destination with so much conviction? Well as you correctly said I really travel a lot to Dubai and can honestly say that I loved this city from the very first day I visited. Fourteen years later, I must admit that every time I visit, this city never ceases to amaze me. It is simply fantastic. Located in one of the best locations on the planet and fast becoming one of the world's most exciting destinations, Dubai is one of few cities that can guarantee it all – great weather, white beaches, clear waters, worldclass shopping and superb cuisine. This glamorous hot spot is ever growing and can be reached in just five flying hours from Malta to Dubai with a one-hour stop in Larnaca. Some Maltese people may have a different perspective of Dubai and hence not fully aware of what a great destination Dubai really is, do you agree? Dubai is an ultra-modern city which I love, yet it offers an incredibly eclectic mix of things to do. In a single day you can experience everything from domed mosques, rugged mountains, camel safaris and endless deserts with awe-inspiring sand dunes, to sandy beaches, palatial hotels, luxurious residential districts, green parks and superb shopping malls. Nightlife in Dubai has improved dramatically over the more than 1,200 stores and with a total retail floor area of 12.1 million square feet (112 ha), furthermore great malls are everywhere in Dubai. These include The Mall of the Emirates which houses Ski Dubai, The Deira City Centre Mall, The Ibn Battuta Mall, The Marina Mall, Wafi Mall and many many more. Some people may be concerned about the fact that in Dubai one can only shop and would not have anything else to do, is this really the case? Rachel Vella years, with trendy bars, fashionable clubs and superb dine and dance restaurants open to the public in many of the hotels; each specialising on a different theme with great success. One has to experience the city to appreciate how great it really is. From the very start you heavily promoted the Dubai Shopping Festival too which takes place every January. The Dubai Shopping Festival 2014 is now just around the corner, but how does it fare when compared to other shopping destinations? Dubai is truly a shopper's paradise, with its souks, shopping malls and world-famous boutiques. The city has been ranked the world's second most popular destination for shopping after the United States and ahead of popular shopping destinations like the UK, Singapore, France and Hong Kong. Today Dubai has the largest shopping mall in the world hence The Dubai Mall with Dubai today offers plenty even for the most discerning travellers, from golf courses championships to world-class water sports, from sand-skiing and dune driving, from the world's richest horse race to a major destination for international events. The outstanding array of hotels found in Dubai are a huge attraction in themselves. Nowhere on this planet will one find so many great hotels. One has to experience and see these hotels to really understand what these people have managed to achieve in Dubai. From the opulent and luxurious all the way to the most affordable stays too. Once opting for Dubai the Maltese travellers will be flying on Emirates airline the largest aircraft coming to Malta. What should one expect? Our belief is that the airline is truly unique and offers more than just a smile, more than a helping hand, yet when you fly with Emirates you really experiences some¬thing exceptional. Recently winning the prestigious award as being the Best Airline in the World, the airline promises the ultimate in service with people who will speak your language, and see the world like you do. The award winning airline offers a 777 on a daily basis, together with "ice", information, communication and entertainment system with up to 1400 channels of films, television, music and news – plus easy connection by phone and also email. Emirates Airline flies daily to Dubai with on a five hour flight together with a one hour stop in either Larnaca and Tripoli alternatively. In the past two weeks you have launched an outstanding offer of a Pay 1 Get 1 Free to Dubai? This seems to good to be true, is this offer truly possible? You are right, this offer is truly un- Dubai today offers plenty, even for the most discerning travellers, from golf courses to water sports believable yet it is true. In fact it is being offered for a limited time and one like we never had before. The Maltese public actually have the opportunity to benefit and save € 550 per couple with our Pay 1 Get 1 Free Flight offer. Travel period is from now till March 31st meaning that the Maltese public have the greatest opportunity ever to experience this fantastic city. The offer is also valid for travel during The Dubai Shopping Festival 2014 which will be held once again from Jan 2nd - Feb 2nd, aslo available during other major event happening during this period such as The Dubai Maltese Week happening in February, The Tennis Open, The Dubai World Cup- the richest horse race in the world, The Arab Health and Gulf Food Exhibitions to name a few. In conjunction to The Pay 1 Get 1 Free flight offer, ROCS is also giving away fantastic hotels in Dubai at reduced rates ranging from 3 star budget properties to the absolute best on the market such as The Armani Hotel, The Address Hotels, Atlantis The Palm and all the Jumeirah Properties including the Jumeirah Beach Resort and the outstanding Jumeirah Zabeel Saray at The Palm to name a few. Package rates inclusive of return flights on Emirates Airline, three nights' accommodation, three nights in a 4-star hotel, daily breakfast and taxes start from as little as €419pp. This is a limit period offer and we urge all those who are willing to benefit from these outstanding savings to contact ROCS immediately on 20151515. Fuel surcharge of €98 not included in quoted package rate above.