What a really great schedule organised by eightblack and committee! Have a great time - sounds superb.

Having been to all, and run most of the 8 x "OzFests" here, I realise more than most that organising these deals with ~50 folks are a handful.

We really tried to get there for this, but Margo couldn't get holidays until July 2, so we arrive in Dubai July 3 evening, and fly out midnight July 6.

So if any FT'ers are stil lingering around then, please touch base and we can hopefully catch up for a drink!

Was hoping to book one night at the Burj just for fun, but am not seeing anything at all under $1,200 a night when taxes added. And that - or anything close - is not going to happen.

No secret FT deals around via upgrade or miles swaps etc to get this place?

I thought being hot low season they may offer quiet deals via hotel agents etc, but seems like no-one on the thread is staying there, so maybe not!

Glen
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