Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: IB+ Gold, TK E+, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LTP, IHG Diamond
Posts: 14,186
Is that the Amex Gold you are referring to?
Is there any prospect of spending enough for a 2-for-1 voucher from American Express on the BA card? That, along with a sign-up bonus might get you to Dubai with British Airways in something better than Economy...
Your hotel points won't get you far. I'd probably just plan on paying cash for the hotel.