Spend time in Dubai, earn Emirates’ Skywards Miles and pay less for your next flight

Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has relaunched its ‘Mile-A-Minute’ promotion, allowing eligible members to earn one Skywards Mile for every minute spent in Dubai, up to a maximum of 7,200 bonus Miles.

The limited-time offer returns as Dubai prepares for its winter season, featuring festivals, events and outdoor activities. The promotion was first introduced in 2021.
Members can earn bonus Miles on top of the Miles collected through eligible Emirates and flydubai flight tickets. The offer applies to all cabin classes and fare types.

How Many Skywards Miles Can Travellers Earn?

Under the promotion, members receive one bonus Mile for every minute spent in Dubai, subject to a maximum of 7,200 Miles.

The maximum reward represents 120 hours, or five days, in the city. Travellers staying for shorter periods can earn Miles based on their time in Dubai, while those staying longer can receive up to the maximum allowance.

Eligibility Criteria and Registration Deadline

The offer is available to Emirates Skywards members who reside outside the UAE. To qualify for the bonus Miles, members must meet the following conditions:

• Register by November 5, 2026: Members must register through the Emirates or flydubai website or app.

• Book an eligible return flight: The flight must originate outside the UAE and be booked between October 21 and November 5, 2026.

• Travel within the promotional period: Members must travel to Dubai between October 21 and December 13, 2026.

• Meet the stay requirements: The visit must last at least 24 hours and no more than 30 days.

The bonus Miles will be calculated using scheduled arrival and departure times in Dubai and credited automatically after the stay.

Travellers who are not yet members can join Emirates Skywards for free and register for the promotion before the booking deadline.

More Ways to Earn Skywards Miles in Dubai

In addition to flights, visitors can collect or redeem Skywards Miles through selected partners across Dubai.

Hotels
Eligible stays at Atlantis The Palm allow members to earn Skywards Miles.

Tours and Experiences
Through Arabian Adventures, members can earn or spend Miles on selected desert safaris and sightseeing tours.

Shopping
Eligible purchases at Dubai Mall provide another opportunity for members to collect Miles while exploring the city's shopping destinations.

Everyday Spending
The Skywards Everyday app allows members to save up to five payment cards and earn Miles at hundreds of participating brands across the UAE. These include businesses in dining, shopping, wellness and leisure.

How Can Members Redeem Skywards Miles?

Members can use their accumulated Miles for a range of travel and lifestyle benefits. Redemption options include flights and upgrades on Emirates and flydubai, hotel stays, and exclusive experiences through Skywards Exclusives.

The programme also offers Cash + Miles, which allows members to reduce the cash cost of flights. Members can additionally use their Miles to travel on the Skywards Rail network in Europe.

With the return of the ‘Mile-A-Minute’ promotion, eligible international visitors can earn additional rewards while enjoying Dubai's winter attractions, shopping destinations and leisure experiences.