View Poll Results: What would you like to do at this years DUBAI DO!
Brunch at the Park Hyatt
19
21.11%
Brunch somewhere else
20
22.22%
Desert Safari
24
26.67%
Airline Event Day (ie Emirates A380/A777 Simulator)
78
86.67%
Airport Tour
48
53.33%
Other (please post within this thread)
0
0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll
The Dubai Do 2012 15 - 17 June
Jun 4, 2012 | 6:19 pm
#362
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
1. Please don't start too early on Sat. Fri night went reeaaaaally late last time (PH security can corroborate this...) and several people missed (or almost missed) the morning EK events. This can be quite the party city.
2. Any chance of making SkiDubai and Dune Bashing not overlap? Even though I went to SkiDubai last year (I was the only one), I would love to go again, especially with a group.
Jun 4, 2012 | 8:25 pm
#363
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Virtuoso, Marriott Stars/Luminous, Hilton Impresario, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle, Hyatt Prive etc
Posts: 2,025
If anyone is staying at GH, I have a voucher for a 90min spa treatment I can't use (scrub and massage) valid Sun-Thurs. PM me if interested.
Jun 5, 2012 | 12:01 am
#364
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
So with a giant stroke of luck the EY AUH-JFK flight I've been stalking for months finally opened up an F reward seat, so now I have a much nicer return trip TATL instead of TPAC. This also gets me the 3rd night in Dubai that I was originally aiming for. Sadly I lost my suite upgrade cert (was from 2011) in the process and had to burn a new one, but that was a hail-mary booking anyway.
So my flight data:
(AUS-DFW-YVR-HKG-BKK)
Arrive EY403 BKK-AUH 6/14 11:55a
- 1 night at the Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
- driving to DXB with From NYC 6/15 (morning)
- 3 nights at the Park Hyatt Dubai
Depart UA976 DXB-DOH 6/18 5:20p
(DOH-AUH-JFK/LGA-DFW-AUS)
Can't wait...
So my flight data:
(AUS-DFW-YVR-HKG-BKK)
Arrive EY403 BKK-AUH 6/14 11:55a
- 1 night at the Hyatt Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
- driving to DXB with From NYC 6/15 (morning)
- 3 nights at the Park Hyatt Dubai
Depart UA976 DXB-DOH 6/18 5:20p
(DOH-AUH-JFK/LGA-DFW-AUS)
Can't wait...
Jun 5, 2012 | 12:58 am
#365
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
Jun 5, 2012 | 1:04 am
#366
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Dubai, UAE
Programs: BA GGL, EK Plat, Hilton Diamond, AMEX Plat
Posts: 175
A couple requests:
1. Please don't start too early on Sat. Fri night went reeaaaaally late last time (PH security can corroborate this...) and several people missed (or almost missed) the morning EK events. This can be quite the party city.
2. Any chance of making SkiDubai and Dune Bashing not overlap? Even though I went to SkiDubai last year (I was the only one), I would love to go again, especially with a group.
1. Please don't start too early on Sat. Fri night went reeaaaaally late last time (PH security can corroborate this...) and several people missed (or almost missed) the morning EK events. This can be quite the party city.
2. Any chance of making SkiDubai and Dune Bashing not overlap? Even though I went to SkiDubai last year (I was the only one), I would love to go again, especially with a group.
I am willing to take another group to Ski Dubai if a few people are not into early mornings. I have a bunch of buy one get one free coupons for 2 hour slope passes (2 hours is enough, trust me!). Be sure to bring a hat and gloves, Ski Dubai provides everything else (pants, jacket, socks, boots and helmets if you wish).
-Phil
Jun 5, 2012 | 9:14 am
#368
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: OSL
Programs: QR Plat | SK Diamond | A3 Gold
Posts: 4,612
Dune Bashing
Hi everyone
If you're interested in the Desert Safari/ Dune Bashing, please RSVP here. From what we found out last year, they are similar in cost, about AED 250 - AED 350.
If we don't have a cocktails event on Saturday and a lot of people are interested in this, we could do skiing in the morning and the safari in the evening. Otherwise skiing/ dune bashing in the AM and cocktails PM.
Either way, RSVP with your preference so we can get numbers and then I'll contact the tour operators. Pick up is usually at the hotel, though we would typically limit to a couple of stops for each car.
If you're interested in the Desert Safari/ Dune Bashing, please RSVP here. From what we found out last year, they are similar in cost, about AED 250 - AED 350.
If we don't have a cocktails event on Saturday and a lot of people are interested in this, we could do skiing in the morning and the safari in the evening. Otherwise skiing/ dune bashing in the AM and cocktails PM.
Either way, RSVP with your preference so we can get numbers and then I'll contact the tour operators. Pick up is usually at the hotel, though we would typically limit to a couple of stops for each car.
Jun 5, 2012 | 12:46 pm
#369
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: AZ FA+, A3 G, AB G | IHG RA, HGP D, FPC P, Accor P, BW D, HH D, Eleva, GHA P, 1862 Voyager
Posts: 1,852
I get into DXB on the 14th at 2240. You guys still think you'll be drinking at the IC? If so I'll head straight down to the bar from the airport.
Jun 5, 2012 | 12:49 pm
#370
Join Date: Sep 2010
Programs: AZ FA+, A3 G, AB G | IHG RA, HGP D, FPC P, Accor P, BW D, HH D, Eleva, GHA P, 1862 Voyager
Posts: 1,852
Jun 5, 2012 | 5:01 pm
#371
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
Jun 5, 2012 | 11:21 pm
#372
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: New York / Hawaii
Programs: UA Global Services, HH Diamond
Posts: 5,206
Hi everyone
If you're interested in the Desert Safari/ Dune Bashing, please RSVP here. From what we found out last year, they are similar in cost, about AED 250 - AED 350.
If we don't have a cocktails event on Saturday and a lot of people are interested in this, we could do skiing in the morning and the safari in the evening. Otherwise skiing/ dune bashing in the AM and cocktails PM.
Either way, RSVP with your preference so we can get numbers and then I'll contact the tour operators. Pick up is usually at the hotel, though we would typically limit to a couple of stops for each car.
If you're interested in the Desert Safari/ Dune Bashing, please RSVP here. From what we found out last year, they are similar in cost, about AED 250 - AED 350.
If we don't have a cocktails event on Saturday and a lot of people are interested in this, we could do skiing in the morning and the safari in the evening. Otherwise skiing/ dune bashing in the AM and cocktails PM.
Either way, RSVP with your preference so we can get numbers and then I'll contact the tour operators. Pick up is usually at the hotel, though we would typically limit to a couple of stops for each car.
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Jun 7, 2012 | 10:39 am
#375
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: CO Plat, Starwood Plat, Hyatt Plat, Hilton Diamond, CO Pres. Plus, Hertz #1 Gold
Posts: 1,223
Hi everyone
If you're interested in the Desert Safari/ Dune Bashing, please RSVP here. From what we found out last year, they are similar in cost, about AED 250 - AED 350.
If we don't have a cocktails event on Saturday and a lot of people are interested in this, we could do skiing in the morning and the safari in the evening. Otherwise skiing/ dune bashing in the AM and cocktails PM.
Either way, RSVP with your preference so we can get numbers and then I'll contact the tour operators. Pick up is usually at the hotel, though we would typically limit to a couple of stops for each car.
If you're interested in the Desert Safari/ Dune Bashing, please RSVP here. From what we found out last year, they are similar in cost, about AED 250 - AED 350.
If we don't have a cocktails event on Saturday and a lot of people are interested in this, we could do skiing in the morning and the safari in the evening. Otherwise skiing/ dune bashing in the AM and cocktails PM.
Either way, RSVP with your preference so we can get numbers and then I'll contact the tour operators. Pick up is usually at the hotel, though we would typically limit to a couple of stops for each car.
Looks like 5:30 is now also sold out at Burj, but I went last year. I would like to see the fountains from ground level this time, so will happily join in a ride over there, and I'll find a place to watch the fountains from while you're all up above.
Looking forward to seeing everyone, whether in AUD beforehand, or at the Brunch.