Sep 30, 2014, 1:30 pm
Last edit by: Saltire74
Changes to the CD Terms and Conditions in early January 2019 confirm the following:
Effective 1 March 2019, new Chauffeur-drive service reservations are not available in conjunction with Skywards Business and First Class Classic Rewards and Economy to Business Class Upgrades.
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...nd-conditions/
Effective 1 March 2019, new Chauffeur-drive service reservations are not available in conjunction with Skywards Business and First Class Classic Rewards and Economy to Business Class Upgrades.
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...nd-conditions/
EK Chauffeur Drive Discussion Thread
Aug 24, 2017, 2:39 pm
#871
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA, BA, Accor, Honors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite and lots more....
Posts: 2,965
In Dubai due to the sheer volume of arrivals using chauffeur drive it's on demand. After customs turn right there's a dedicated chauffeur drive area, they'll assign you a car (basically no wait) and you walk out (20m to exit) and there are all the cars. No need to pre-book or enter a destination in advance.
Once you wish to return to the airport you inform the hotel front desk or if there is a dedicated Emirates CD desk or person inform them and they'll have a car for you within minutes to take you back. It is all very seamless and done dozens of times a day for other pax (if not hundreds). Hotel will be Le Meridien or Al Bustana (or similar, stayed there, decent). Assuming you're in J or F due to CD reference. If in Y it'll be a shuttle bus but largely the same (different hotel).
As this is primarily a Dubai Connect question refer also this this thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-skywards/1404492-dubai-connect-stpc.html
Once you wish to return to the airport you inform the hotel front desk or if there is a dedicated Emirates CD desk or person inform them and they'll have a car for you within minutes to take you back. It is all very seamless and done dozens of times a day for other pax (if not hundreds). Hotel will be Le Meridien or Al Bustana (or similar, stayed there, decent). Assuming you're in J or F due to CD reference. If in Y it'll be a shuttle bus but largely the same (different hotel).
As this is primarily a Dubai Connect question refer also this this thread:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/emirates-skywards/1404492-dubai-connect-stpc.html
Aug 24, 2017, 3:35 pm
#872
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Warks.England
Programs: Thai Silver,Skywards Silver,Gulf Silver, Interconti Prority Platinum, FR Priority Q!
Posts: 697
Always have for me-generally 30 mins early and the Concierge puts a call through to my room,or if checked out finds me in the lobby.
SSF
SSF
Aug 25, 2017, 12:06 am
#873
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
The Dubai Connect hotel or another? If another yes you have to book, if the Dubai Connect chances are it'll just be the on-demand queue, CD cars often are already queued outside to be taken on demand.
Aug 25, 2017, 12:18 am
#874
Join Date: Sep 2007
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No a hotel close to the palm. I've booked it via the website same as the one from the airport to it.
Aug 25, 2017, 12:21 am
#875
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Posts: 2,965
At Heathrow if we were to book a car can we use an arrivals lounge first and then get a car or will they expect us to go straight from baggage claim to the car (wherever they are)
Aug 25, 2017, 1:00 am
#876
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
Programs: Skywards Gold
Posts: 7,801
Aug 25, 2017, 1:17 am
#878
Join Date: Sep 2007
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Aug 25, 2017, 5:31 am
#879
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 5,454
I tipped the driver some extra cash for the inconvenience.
Aug 25, 2017, 10:31 am
#880
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,265
As long as you're talking more of a quick shower than a 2hr stay, the drivers will most likely be fine with it.
Aug 25, 2017, 10:46 am
#881
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA, BA, Accor, Honors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite and lots more....
Posts: 2,965
Thanks.
We'll blame the delay on slow baggage and if there are no cars available, we'll hop on the free transfer to the hotel
Only going a short distance, but would be easier in a car if available.
We'll blame the delay on slow baggage and if there are no cars available, we'll hop on the free transfer to the hotel
Only going a short distance, but would be easier in a car if available.
Aug 25, 2017, 11:08 am
#882
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: FRA
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 728
Question:
I am arriving in DXB in F from KUL, have a 10h layover, and then depart in F to FRA.
Since I am not eligible for Dubai Connect (reward flight...), I am staying at a hotel downtown - as nice as the F lounge is, it's not 10h nice ;-)
How do I get CD from DXB to Hotel and back organised with the least amount of hassle? It was obviously not offered during booking online (just the 2 FRA CD).
Many thanks!
I am arriving in DXB in F from KUL, have a 10h layover, and then depart in F to FRA.
Since I am not eligible for Dubai Connect (reward flight...), I am staying at a hotel downtown - as nice as the F lounge is, it's not 10h nice ;-)
How do I get CD from DXB to Hotel and back organised with the least amount of hassle? It was obviously not offered during booking online (just the 2 FRA CD).
Many thanks!
Aug 25, 2017, 11:14 am
#883
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,600
Question:
I am arriving in DXB in F from KUL, have a 10h layover, and then depart in F to FRA.
Since I am not eligible for Dubai Connect (reward flight...), I am staying at a hotel downtown - as nice as the F lounge is, it's not 10h nice ;-)
How do I get CD from DXB to Hotel and back organised with the least amount of hassle? It was obviously not offered during booking online (just the 2 FRA CD).
Many thanks!
I am arriving in DXB in F from KUL, have a 10h layover, and then depart in F to FRA.
Since I am not eligible for Dubai Connect (reward flight...), I am staying at a hotel downtown - as nice as the F lounge is, it's not 10h nice ;-)
How do I get CD from DXB to Hotel and back organised with the least amount of hassle? It was obviously not offered during booking online (just the 2 FRA CD).
Many thanks!
Aug 25, 2017, 12:29 pm
#885
Ambassador, Emirates
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: LGW / AMS / CPT
Programs: SA KL BA EK
Posts: 4,267
So how does it work with a short stopover in DXB?
I am/was on a J CPT/AMS/CPT ticket. As normal, only CD offered in CPT and AMS.
Then I had to change the date of the return flight. The 'layover' (I don't think that's the right term, but anyway) of the new fight is actually shorter than the old one (2.5 hours instead of 4). But MMB now offers me CD in AMS, DXB*2 and CPT. Surely this is an error?
I am/was on a J CPT/AMS/CPT ticket. As normal, only CD offered in CPT and AMS.
Then I had to change the date of the return flight. The 'layover' (I don't think that's the right term, but anyway) of the new fight is actually shorter than the old one (2.5 hours instead of 4). But MMB now offers me CD in AMS, DXB*2 and CPT. Surely this is an error?