The Dubai DO - June 24-27, 2011
Mar 18, 2011 | 7:12 am
#136
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: VIENNA VA
Programs: BA emerald, AF rouge ,UA premier executive, SQ,ANA, HYATT,, AMENITI
Posts: 839
Always wanted to join a DO. Now your are only 90 minutes flying time, it would be my pleasure to attend.
Also love to meet Eighblack, i am sure it will be a lot of fun.
Also love to meet Eighblack, i am sure it will be a lot of fun.
Last edited by SMART51; Mar 18, 2011 at 7:29 am
Mar 24, 2011 | 2:25 pm
#137
Join Date: Oct 2000
Posts: 2,657
Dubai Questions
- Is there a way for me to use the EK Lounge when I arrive at DXB (before clearing customs)? . Would prefer to "freshen up" before I head to the hotel.
Flying Emirates J, intercontinental.
Also how does this work with chauffeaur drive and luggage?
-Advice on getting around Dubai?. Not to keen on renting a car. Or should I?
- Is there a way for me to use the EK Lounge when I arrive at DXB (before clearing customs)? . Would prefer to "freshen up" before I head to the hotel.
Flying Emirates J, intercontinental.
Also how does this work with chauffeaur drive and luggage?
-Advice on getting around Dubai?. Not to keen on renting a car. Or should I?
Mar 24, 2011 | 7:21 pm
#139
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: QR Plat | SK Diamond | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,612
Dubai Questions
- Is there a way for me to use the EK Lounge when I arrive at DXB (before clearing customs)? . Would prefer to "freshen up" before I head to the hotel.
Flying Emirates J, intercontinental.
Also how does this work with chauffeaur drive and luggage?
-Advice on getting around Dubai?. Not to keen on renting a car. Or should I?
- Is there a way for me to use the EK Lounge when I arrive at DXB (before clearing customs)? . Would prefer to "freshen up" before I head to the hotel.
Flying Emirates J, intercontinental.
Also how does this work with chauffeaur drive and luggage?
-Advice on getting around Dubai?. Not to keen on renting a car. Or should I?
Chauffeur drive can be booked in advance online. When you arrive, after customs when you enter the public area, there is an area on the right where you get a slip for your chauffeur car.
Taxis are pretty cheap in Dubai. The other option is the metro, but it is only convenient to get from one mall to another.
Mar 25, 2011 | 4:10 am
#140
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
Programs: EK Gold|EY Gold|Bonvoy Ambassador| IHG Plat|HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,853
Not advisable to rent unless you know where you are going. The roads network isn't the most user friendly even with satnav; if you miss an exit you could end up in another Emirate. Add to that, if you do drink, Dubai has zero tolerance for DUI so you wouldn't want to have your car on a DO night out.
Mar 31, 2011 | 8:02 pm
#144
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Planet Earth(most days)
Programs: Hilton Honors, SPG, Marriott
Posts: 1,544
You can add one of those "who cares--Delta" folks to the maybe list.
I have to see about shuffling my Germany/UAE schedules around, but hopefully won't cause too much fuss. Either way, my liver will take a beating whether I am there or not.
I have to see about shuffling my Germany/UAE schedules around, but hopefully won't cause too much fuss. Either way, my liver will take a beating whether I am there or not.
Apr 5, 2011 | 5:16 pm
#145
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: PBI
Programs: DL 2.8 MM/PM, AA MM/GLD, Marriott LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,823
Moving closer to the Gold column...
Just snagged a Biz Class ticket arriving late Friday on *Alliance (with whom I have no status) for only 1/3 of the miles that DL wanted...
Awaiting confirmation from my travel buddy to elevate this to Gold.
Just snagged a Biz Class ticket arriving late Friday on *Alliance (with whom I have no status) for only 1/3 of the miles that DL wanted...
Awaiting confirmation from my travel buddy to elevate this to Gold.
Apr 15, 2011 | 4:10 am
#146
Join Date: Oct 2000
Posts: 2,657
Can we have an idea of the program / event times?
I suddenly have to change things around, need to go to Bahrain (for a few days) then back, debating when I should leave / come back.
Looks like I will be there Friday / Saturday only,
Thanks.
I suddenly have to change things around, need to go to Bahrain (for a few days) then back, debating when I should leave / come back.
Looks like I will be there Friday / Saturday only,
Thanks.
Apr 18, 2011 | 9:43 am
#147
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4
DUBAI Do
Would love to make it- spend every 2 weeks there in one shape or form and would love to hear from Skywards as I am cheesed- I travel 150,000 tier miles per year with them in Economy and am just short of 1million tier miles.
Let me know if in or not,
Thanks
Let me know if in or not,
Thanks
Apr 18, 2011 | 4:00 pm
#148
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Munich, Germany
Programs: Miles&More Blue, SPG Silver
Posts: 3,452
It is now final that I won't be able to make it. So please remove from the maybe list. I hope everyone attending will have a great time.
Last edited by flyingfkb; Apr 19, 2011 at 11:10 am
Apr 25, 2011 | 4:24 am
#150
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: QR Plat | SK Diamond | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,612
We still don't know what's happening on Sunday as that's when we want to do something with EK. I definitely think Fri/ Sat will be more happening though.