The Dubai DO - June 24-27, 2011
Feb 14, 2011 | 10:33 am
#106
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: DFW
Programs: UA MM, QF Plat, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 2,570
Working on travel arrangements right now and trying to find NC TATL that I can connect to DXB on. I don't want to fly in coach on Aeroflot, but just may do that if needed.
Last edited by bschaff1; Feb 14, 2011 at 10:51 am
Feb 19, 2011 | 3:24 pm
#108
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Singapore
Programs: IC Amb, Marriott Silver, KF Silver, MPC Silver
Posts: 207
Where is everyone staying? Is there a particular area that we should be looking at or is it something that doesn't really matter i.e. we will all be able to congregate quite easily?
Feb 20, 2011 | 12:46 am
#110
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: UK
Posts: 3,081
Creek area is good for the souks etc Jumeirah obviously for the beach but the walk has a lot of restaraunts now opened.
Doesn't really matter though, it's easy to get around, taxis are cheap and the metro is up and running
One thought, if you like a "drink" then it's worth looking at exec level rooms with access to the lounge, booze is extortionate in Dubai.
Last edited by beergut; Feb 20, 2011 at 12:57 am
Feb 23, 2011 | 5:13 pm
#112
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: UA GS-2MM, QF LTG, EK Gold, Marriott Amb, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 4,006
Rick
I wouldn't get too concerned. The DO is still an eternity away for some and I'm sure interest will pick up a lot closer to the date.
I am heading to DXB next week to check on some hotels, meet some folks, look at some possible activities etc
I'll provide an update in a week or so...
Cheers
SIMON
I wouldn't get too concerned. The DO is still an eternity away for some and I'm sure interest will pick up a lot closer to the date.
I am heading to DXB next week to check on some hotels, meet some folks, look at some possible activities etc
I'll provide an update in a week or so...
Cheers
SIMON
Feb 23, 2011 | 6:23 pm
#113
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
Well, I snagged a refundable award ticket that gets me in at 23:45 on 6/23 (LH630 F) and out at 02:45 on 6/27 (EK213 J). Not sure if this is my final plan yet, but since I lose the ability to book EK with CO miles at the end of March, I will have to lock in by then.
I guess this makes me Gold.
There was a previous post about arriving late on Thu (since it was indicated we'd meet up Thu afternoon) -- should I be stalking the ANA tool to find a Wed flight instead?
Also, since I know little of Dubai geography, which of the listed hotels would be most convenient for the DO?
I guess this makes me Gold.
There was a previous post about arriving late on Thu (since it was indicated we'd meet up Thu afternoon) -- should I be stalking the ANA tool to find a Wed flight instead?
Also, since I know little of Dubai geography, which of the listed hotels would be most convenient for the DO?
Mar 9, 2011 | 5:37 pm
#117
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Denver, CO
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Posts: 4,006
Just updated everything. There's still plenty of time (nearly 3-months) so expect the numbers to change dramatically. I think we'll probably end up with 40 people...
SIMON
Mar 10, 2011 | 1:20 am
#119
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dubai
Programs: FB Plat, EK Gold, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 2,022
as travel now has me away till the 27th.
Mar 10, 2011 | 3:55 am
#120
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: A metal nomad
Programs: Mucci des Delices Exotiques,Order of the Platinum Hairbrush,Her Royal Diamond
Posts: 25,147
, but my plans are still not set, and that is why I am a silver. Once I am a gold, I am at the tea with my hat and white gloves 