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Old Oct 31, 2018, 2:42 pm
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Raffles
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OK, I'm back! Here is a full review:

https://www.headforpoints.com/2018/1...as-al-khaimah/

and

https://www.headforpoints.com/2018/1...review-part-2/

In summary, I think this is far more suited for couples than families (although the 'max 3 per villa' rule is flexible if your kids are young, say 3 and 5 years). It is insanely private with a maximum 64 guests sharing probably half a mile of beach, and the majority of the 64 sticking to their villa patios anyway. It is NOT remote though - it is 45 seconds walk from reception to the Hilton reception next door and the Waldorf Astoria is next to that. Big shopping mall up the street (10 min walk or a $2 cab ride) with a few other restaurant options inc a Pizza Express which is good for kids - the one resort restaurant will bore after a while.

Given it is $800 ($1100) this week for cash, 60k points is a steal (48k on a 5 night stay).
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