Last chance: This all business class airline has a flash sale on flights to the Maldives
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by Alice Holtham-Pargin
22 seconds ago
Travel in style for less to one of our favourite short-haul destinations…
The Maldives is always a good idea. Especially when you can fly on a luxe all-business class airline for less. So if you're still looking to spoil a special someone this Valentines/Galentines weekend, how about treating them to a trip to one of the world's dreamiest destinations?
Maldives-based Beond is offering 22% off all flights, meaning you can fly from Dubai to Maldives for almost a quarter less than normal. You'll need to be quick – as the discount is only running until the end of day on Sunday February 16. But the travel dates range right up until March 28, 2026, so there's plenty of flexibility for when you go.
If you're not familiar with Beond, this luxe airline emulates the private jet experience with its all-business class flights. Based out of Male, they fly to a handful of exclusive destinations, including Dubai and Riyadh. The flights between Dubai and Maldives operate from Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) four times per week, giving you plenty of flexibility for weekend trips or island-hopping over longer trips.
To take advantage of the 22% discount, you'll just need to use the code 'BEYONDORDINARY' when booking today. We've taken a look ourselves, and right now using that code, that means one-way flights from Dubai to Maldives start from AED3,595. With the return leg added on, expect to pay from AED7,910.
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Beond flights make you feel like you're flying private through best-in-class amenities, a stellar culinary offering, and attentive service.
Guests are offered refreshing towels and fresh juices on arrival. An a la carte menu goes far beyond the traditional culinary offering on a flight, with guests able to order from a menu that includes dishes like wagyu beef and Maldivian lobster. It's all served swiftly on delicate chinaware that makes you feel as much like you're in a fine dining restaurant as you are onboard a flight.
For the four-hour flight, you'll get noise-cancelling Beats headphones, and can set up an iPad infant of you to stream the latest movies, series or listen to a podcast.
Book now via flybeond.com
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