BA & Dubai
Jan 2, 2021, 4:31 am
#346
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA, VS, HH, IHG, MB, MR
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If you don’t want beach, the brand new Sofitel Obelisk is very very nice and was only £99 when we did our first night there. Only downside is Wafi Mall, which it joins, is semi derelict. It doesn’t have a huge outdoor pool complex though as it is a business hotel.
We are currently finishing off at InterCon Festival City. Hotel itself is far worse than Sofitel but the attached mall is buzzing. Horses for courses.
We are currently finishing off at InterCon Festival City. Hotel itself is far worse than Sofitel but the attached mall is buzzing. Horses for courses.
Jan 2, 2021, 4:37 am
#347
formerly JackDann
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 1,659
Which Marriott? There are a few. If it's the JW Marriott, then that's a good price. It's in a good location, and I believe the lounge is open (if you have access). It has some great bars and restaurants. The JW would normally be > £200 at this time of year.
Accor also has some bargains.
Accor also has some bargains.
Jan 2, 2021, 4:42 am
#348
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
The Jw Marquis. £730 for 8 nights. Only downside is I booked on Trip.com and I always prefer booking direct. If i’ve got time this week i’ll look at using the Marriott book direct guarantee and they should refund the difference in price, need to read the small print though.
Happy Hour from 4-7 at Cafe Artois
Jan 2, 2021, 5:38 am
#349
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Marriott LT Platinum
Posts: 2,339
My colleague arrived in DXB last night on EK and had to take a madatory PCR test at the testing facility just before immigration. They already had a (negative) Private PCR test certificate with them (from the UK) but the person escorting said that, from last night, testing on arrival from the UK would now be mandatory. Strangely though, there is no requirement to quarantine until the test result comes through (or so my colleague was told).
And Today (2nd Jan) - The UAE recorded another 1,963 cases of Covid-19 on Saturday - the highest number of daily infections for the fourth consecutive day.
And Today (2nd Jan) - The UAE recorded another 1,963 cases of Covid-19 on Saturday - the highest number of daily infections for the fourth consecutive day.
Jan 2, 2021, 7:23 am
#350
Join Date: Dec 2013
Programs: QRPC Platinum, KFEG
Posts: 999
Have to spend 2 weeks outside the UK to be able to return to SIN for work and will probably combine some work and holiday late January in Dubai.
For the first week (still working, don't need to be close to anything), does anyone have experience with the Hyatt Regency Creek Heights Residences? Their 1 bedroom residence looks OK to spend a week.
For the first week (still working, don't need to be close to anything), does anyone have experience with the Hyatt Regency Creek Heights Residences? Their 1 bedroom residence looks OK to spend a week.
Jan 2, 2021, 7:33 am
#352
Join Date: Nov 2014
Programs: BA Silver, Virgin Gold
Posts: 197
would also like to see this. The current legislation is as before
Jan 3, 2021, 2:17 pm
#353
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 879
The Jw Marquis. £730 for 8 nights. Only downside is I booked on Trip.com and I always prefer booking direct. If i’ve got time this week i’ll look at using the Marriott book direct guarantee and they should refund the difference in price, need to read the small print though.
Jan 3, 2021, 3:30 pm
#354
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bristol
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton Gold, Caesars Diamond
Posts: 921
Have a colleague flying out today (on EK). All Classes roughly half full on the EK8 (A380). Hotels still cheap and get even cheaper towards mid-Jan onwards.
However - "Coronavirus latest: UAE announces record number of daily cases with 1,856 new infections" - 3rd day running of record numbers. Whilst numbers are still low (deaths and positives) - it must surely be only a matter of time before some restrictions are put in place
However - "Coronavirus latest: UAE announces record number of daily cases with 1,856 new infections" - 3rd day running of record numbers. Whilst numbers are still low (deaths and positives) - it must surely be only a matter of time before some restrictions are put in place
Jan 3, 2021, 4:55 pm
#355
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,659
Jan 3, 2021, 4:58 pm
#356
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 1,174
Very concerning. The number of people I’ve seen leaving Tier 4 areas to head off for a jolly to DXB over recent weeks is also worrying as who knows what they are bringing back to the UK. Still seems to be another UK national lockdown on it’s way to combat our rise 😬
Jan 3, 2021, 11:47 pm
#357
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,237
Very concerning. The number of people I’ve seen leaving Tier 4 areas to head off for a jolly to DXB over recent weeks is also worrying as who knows what they are bringing back to the UK. Still seems to be another UK national lockdown on it’s way to combat our rise 😬
Jan 4, 2021, 1:06 am
#359
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
Very concerning. The number of people I’ve seen leaving Tier 4 areas to head off for a jolly to DXB over recent weeks is also worrying as who knows what they are bringing back to the UK. Still seems to be another UK national lockdown on it’s way to combat our rise 😬
Jan 4, 2021, 2:40 am
#360
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,330
Any hotel suggestions for the end of January? I’ve got the Marriott at around £90 a night with seemingly good reviews, but unsure if there is some better deals out there right now.
Atm i’m out in Club Suites which will be great. Sad to hear of the experiences of others and it certainly put us off booking the trip initially. But ultimately don’t mind the thought of laughing at instagram influencers posing for photo’s by the pool for a week.
Atm i’m out in Club Suites which will be great. Sad to hear of the experiences of others and it certainly put us off booking the trip initially. But ultimately don’t mind the thought of laughing at instagram influencers posing for photo’s by the pool for a week.
Great hotel, though. I'll be there next week if the UAE are still accepting us.
Not sure how many influencers you'll see by the pool at this particular property - they tend to prefer beach resorts. You'll see plenty of BA crew, though.