QUBED Nathiagali is a revolutionary success story of a sustainably crafted, innovative and architecturally transformed resort built from shipping containers. Rather than relying on conventional concrete structures with a high carbon footprint, lengthy & laborious construction trail, and short timelines, QUBED Nathiagali’s prefabricated container structure is eco-friendly and ultra-sustainable.

Blending in perfectly with its surroundings, the structure seamlessly creates rhythmical lyrics in total harmony with the existing melody of nature. In a region where deforestation and the disturbance of the natural ecosystem have been at alarmingly high levels over the last few decades, QUBED Nathiagali is a project that stands out with its commitment to sustainable tourism in Pakistan. With Pakistan being one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, initiatives such as QUBED promise a cleaner and greener Pakistan.

Speaking to a guest at QUBED, Ms. Sharafat, said, “This is an innovative initiative, a small oasis disseminating natural fragrance and freshness in the desert of a concrete jungle”.

It was built without cutting a single twig on site and conserving and protecting the natural habitat in its original form. Speaking to Abdullah Khan, Managing Partner at QUBED, said, “Converting prefabricated containers into a livable space consumes much less time than a typical construction project, savings thousands of tons of carbon emissions. Delivering QUBED Nathiagali from start to finish in around 9 nine months is an astounding achievement. The user response has been overwhelmingly positive and encouraging, and we are very well placed to start more of such initiatives shortly. Some early guests are pushing us to replicate this at several other sites.”

Commenting on the support from Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA), Abdullah Khan added, “The GDA’s support and KPCTA’s forward-looking vision towards sustainable tourism and protecting the environment shows their progressive leadership and commitment to their mission. As a first-of-its-kind resort in Pakistan, looking for sustainable structures, we found that containers survive harsh weather while in transit as they are typically made using COR-TEN steel. This type of steel can last for over a century, is rust-proof, and has self-healing qualities.”

Tourism in Pakistan has consistently been on the rise for more than a decade, displaying a significant enhancement and increase in domestic tourists. In 2020, Pakistan was named ‘The Best Holiday Destination’ by a leading Travel Magazine. Pakistan’s northeast to southwest stretch geographically tends to be one of the most vastly diverse in the world. The landscape starts rising from mud volcanoes at the brims of the Indian Ocean and, after crossing the world’s hottest desert, Thar; it culminates at housing the second-highest peak in the world, K-2. The country has various tourist destinations, from the remains of an 8,000-year-old civilization to the highest plateau in the world, Deosai, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Pakistan has massive tourism potential, which is still untapped, and the limited availability of tourist accommodations and recreational facilities has significantly impacted domestic and foreign tourism. Taking ideas from QUBED, shipping containers are easy to modify. At QUBED Nathiagali, multiple containers have been joined together to create the perfect getaway experience that is ultimately close to nature. The modular design also has ample space for tourists and travelers to relax and enjoy their private time. Resorts like these are no less than traditional concrete-based structures. Instead, add a third dimension to the tourism and travel sector.

Karachi, Pakistan, 25 May 2022 – Passengers travelling to Dubai with Emirates can now enjoy a 1 night complimentary stay when flying in Economy Class & 2 nights complimentary stay when flying Business or First class. Not only this, passengers can also avail additional 10kg baggage allowance on their flights to and from Dubai, without any further costs. This offer is valid for sale until 30 May 2022 for travel starting from 20 May to 30 September 2022. Emirates continues to offer incredibly safe travel experiences for its valued customers to Dubai.

Travellers who book return Economy Class tickets to Dubai from 17 to 30 May 2022 for travel between 20 May and 30 September 2022 are eligible for a complimentary one-night stay at Hilton Garden Inn; while Business Class and First Class passengers who book flights during the same period can enjoy two complimentary nights’ stay at the JW Marriot Marquis from the day of arrival*. As one of the world’s tallest 5-star hotels, the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai features award-winning dine-in options, its own shopping galleria, and a world-renowned spa. For leisure travellers, the hotel is ideally placed between the Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates, next to Business Bay Metro Station and enjoys a spectacular location directly beside the new Dubai Water Canal extension.

Since it resumed tourism activity, Dubai remains one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, especially during the festive season. It was one of the world’s first cities to obtain Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) – which endorses Dubai’s comprehensive and effective measures to ensure guest health and safety. Pakistani passengers traveling to UAE are exempted from taking a COVID PCR test if the passenger presents a valid vaccination certificate(s) reflecting their status of being fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the WHO or the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and includes a QR code. For more information on travel requirements for Dubai, click here.

For five months starting 01 May  to 30 Sep., Emirates has unlocked, even more offers for Pakistani passengers arriving in or stopping over in Dubai with its ‘My Emirates Summer Pass’. Emirates’ customers can simply show their boarding pass and a valid form of identification to hundreds of retail, leisure, and dining outlets to enjoy fantastic discounts throughout Dubai. In addition, during May, those landing in Dubai can enjoy a complimentary Dubai Marina Cruise, which gives unrivalled panoramic views of one of the city’s most iconic skylines from the Arabian Gulf. Find out more details about the offer here.

With Emirates your health and safety comes first, all the way to your destination. You can plan with confidence when booking your flight with Emirates. The safety precautions and hygiene measures by Emirates including disinfection and advanced HEPA filters on board the aircraft provide added peace of mind while travelling.

For more information, including flight booking and a complete list of terms and conditions, customers are advised to check this link.

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