The Dubai DO - June 24-27, 2011
Jun 27, 2011 | 2:25 pm
#496
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: UA MM *G, AA EXP/OWE, DL Plat/ST+, Hyatt Globalist, GHA Titanium, Bonvoy Plat, Gold everywhere else
Posts: 840
It has all been said already, but let me also throw out a quick thanks to eightblack and ung1 for putting this all together. And even more thanks to the numerous other FTers who opened up their house to us or invited us all to dinner or who made entire drink tabs disappear. This truly was an awesome trip!
And to top off such an epic trip, I somehow got the op-up from EK C to F for my ultra-long DXB-IAH flight.
I have no idea how this happened, as I have zero status or miles of any kind with Emirates (never even flown them before), AND this was a reward ticket. Dumb luck or something going on behind-the-scenes? Guess we'll never know...
And to top off such an epic trip, I somehow got the op-up from EK C to F for my ultra-long DXB-IAH flight.
I have no idea how this happened, as I have zero status or miles of any kind with Emirates (never even flown them before), AND this was a reward ticket. Dumb luck or something going on behind-the-scenes? Guess we'll never know...
Jun 27, 2011 | 7:30 pm
#497
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: Skywards Plat, Etihad Gold, Aerosvit Gold, Virgin Silver, AA lifetime Gold, Sirius Gold
Posts: 1,229
It has all been said already, but let me also throw out a quick thanks to eightblack and ung1 for putting this all together. And even more thanks to the numerous other FTers who opened up their house to us or invited us all to dinner or who made entire drink tabs disappear. This truly was an awesome trip!
And to top off such an epic trip, I somehow got the op-up from EK C to F for my ultra-long DXB-IAH flight. I have no idea how this happened, as I have zero status or miles of any kind with Emirates (never even flown them before), AND this was a reward ticket. Dumb luck or something going on behind-the-scenes? Guess we'll never know...
And to top off such an epic trip, I somehow got the op-up from EK C to F for my ultra-long DXB-IAH flight.
I have no idea how this happened, as I have zero status or miles of any kind with Emirates (never even flown them before), AND this was a reward ticket. Dumb luck or something going on behind-the-scenes? Guess we'll never know...
Jun 28, 2011 | 4:49 am
#498
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver, EK Gold, LH Silver, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 289
I'd like to add my thanks to eightblack, ung1 and mrtdxb for a very well organised DO.
Special and sincere thanks also to the Emirates people for a very interesting and informative Emirates Experience. I shall wear my Nujoum Star with pride!
Special and sincere thanks also to the Emirates people for a very interesting and informative Emirates Experience. I shall wear my Nujoum Star with pride!
Jun 28, 2011 | 5:29 am
#499
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 19,813
It has all been said already, but let me also throw out a quick thanks to eightblack and ung1 for putting this all together. And even more thanks to the numerous other FTers who opened up their house to us or invited us all to dinner or who made entire drink tabs disappear. This truly was an awesome trip!
And to top off such an epic trip, I somehow got the op-up from EK C to F for my ultra-long DXB-IAH flight. I have no idea how this happened, as I have zero status or miles of any kind with Emirates (never even flown them before), AND this was a reward ticket. Dumb luck or something going on behind-the-scenes? Guess we'll never know...
And to top off such an epic trip, I somehow got the op-up from EK C to F for my ultra-long DXB-IAH flight.
I have no idea how this happened, as I have zero status or miles of any kind with Emirates (never even flown them before), AND this was a reward ticket. Dumb luck or something going on behind-the-scenes? Guess we'll never know...I'm currently at MUC on my way home. The lounges in the H part of the terminal are closed, and I was originally going to be offered a food voucher. I eventually realised I could go downstairs to the G lounge, where I am now.
It took me almost 2 days to recover from the BBQ/Belgian Beer Cafe. The last 2 nights were very quiet
Cheers,
Rick
Jun 28, 2011 | 6:46 am
#500
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: VIENNA VA
Programs: BA emerald, AF rouge ,UA premier executive, SQ,ANA, HYATT,, AMENITI
Posts: 839
It was my great pleasure to be part of the Dubai do.
Everything was well organised, EIGHTBLACK and UNG1 did a great job. Well done.^^^
EK was the highlight of the do, Thank you EK.:-::-:
As for the dinner and the bar tab, well this is part of Arab hospitality after all you are in my part of the world.
Last but not least the best thing about this do is the group attending it, very easy going, came to have a lot of fun and they did. It was my honor knowing all of you and happy that i managed to make few friends.
So it is going to be another year for a Dubai do? Way too long.
Everything was well organised, EIGHTBLACK and UNG1 did a great job. Well done.^^^
EK was the highlight of the do, Thank you EK.:-::-:
As for the dinner and the bar tab, well this is part of Arab hospitality after all you are in my part of the world.
Last but not least the best thing about this do is the group attending it, very easy going, came to have a lot of fun and they did. It was my honor knowing all of you and happy that i managed to make few friends.
So it is going to be another year for a Dubai do? Way too long.
Last edited by SMART51; Jun 28, 2011 at 9:23 am
Jun 28, 2011 | 8:22 am
#501
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Dubai, UAE; Southern UK
Programs: BA Silver; EK Silver, IHG Gold
Posts: 92
Well I can't speak for any of the other Dubai residents, but there's always a cold beer on tap for any FTer passing through....
It might not have the critical mass of a "do" but a beer is always refreshing!!
It might not have the critical mass of a "do" but a beer is always refreshing!!
Jun 28, 2011 | 8:53 am
#502
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Exile
Posts: 16,065
