Dubai Do 2015 - September 24-27
#17
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,825
This isn't the Eid that occurs right after the end of Ramadan, so I don't think it will be quite as busy as then!
However, I did notice that hotels seemed to be a bit more expensive than I'd anticipated. We got the JW Marriott (the older one) for a total of 4,920.00 AED (inclusive of tax) for 6 nights. A lot cheaper than Austin
However, I did notice that hotels seemed to be a bit more expensive than I'd anticipated. We got the JW Marriott (the older one) for a total of 4,920.00 AED (inclusive of tax) for 6 nights. A lot cheaper than Austin
#18
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,554
Just an update...
An FT member has been able to negotiate some good rates at Hyatt, Starwood and Ritz Carlton properties, and these will be available for attendees.
Leave a message here if you're interested.
I've now booked into the Sofitel Jumeirah. I had a load of Accor points to use up, so saved a lot.
An FT member has been able to negotiate some good rates at Hyatt, Starwood and Ritz Carlton properties, and these will be available for attendees.
Leave a message here if you're interested.
I've now booked into the Sofitel Jumeirah. I had a load of Accor points to use up, so saved a lot.
#23
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,554
To be honest, this event is not overly subscribed at the moment, with only me and my other half 'confirmed'.
So, rather than have a formal event, it's probably better that we just arrange to meet up somewhere nearer the time.
We're intending doing the Westin Friday Brunch as a change from he Park Hyatt. So, if anybody is interested in this, please go ahead and book.
So, rather than have a formal event, it's probably better that we just arrange to meet up somewhere nearer the time.
We're intending doing the Westin Friday Brunch as a change from he Park Hyatt. So, if anybody is interested in this, please go ahead and book.
#26
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,554
#27
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: MAN DXB ✈️
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 6,825
#28
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,554
#29
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SFO
Programs: SPG
Posts: 123
I'm going to be flying through DXB on my way home from the INN DO, but unfortunately a few days too late. I land in Dubai early morning on 9/30, and leave at 0245 on 10/1 (so a 20 hour or so layover). Would love to see if anyone is around and able to meet up then!