Dec 12, 2018, 6:51 am
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
Jan 3, 2018, 12:15 pm
#152
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 73
I apologize if this has been asked before, but what is the best way to transfer to and from Al Maha? We are coming from DXB and then leaving from Al Maha to go to the Park Hyatt Dubai. Would it be best to just use an Uber or taxi, or is it more reliable to book an independent car service or a car directly through the resort.
Jan 3, 2018, 12:59 pm
#153
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 8
I apologize if this has been asked before, but what is the best way to transfer to and from Al Maha? We are coming from DXB and then leaving from Al Maha to go to the Park Hyatt Dubai. Would it be best to just use an Uber or taxi, or is it more reliable to book an independent car service or a car directly through the resort.
Jan 4, 2018, 3:34 am
#154
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,267
I apologize if this has been asked before, but what is the best way to transfer to and from Al Maha? We are coming from DXB and then leaving from Al Maha to go to the Park Hyatt Dubai. Would it be best to just use an Uber or taxi, or is it more reliable to book an independent car service or a car directly through the resort.
Apr 23, 2018, 6:29 pm
#155
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
With award bookings, are there any extra "surprise" taxes and fees on checkout that I should expect? I mean, if we literally just did the included activities, and ate food and didn't drink alcohol, would we actually come out with a zero bill?
Apr 23, 2018, 7:10 pm
#156
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: FL
Programs: AA EXP, Hyatt Diamond, SPG Plat, IC Plat Amb, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 1,299
Zero bill. My bill was like $100 and it was all things I purchased at the gift shop (which is really nice).
Apr 24, 2018, 12:44 am
#158
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Korea
Posts: 1,168
Both of these are relatively new (with VAT being the newer one only being introduced late last year).
They are small charges - VAT being 5% and the municipality fee also being fairly marginal (I forgot the exact amount) - but it's there and may also be worth it to double check with the hotel to see how these are added to award bookings etc.
Jun 12, 2018, 7:56 am
#160
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Programs: BA Blue, Qatar Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott Gold
Posts: 494
Does anyone know if this property will be bookable in August with the Marriott Travel Packages, and if so, what category one would I need to purchase to stay here?
Or do you recommend just waiting till August 1st?
Or do you recommend just waiting till August 1st?
Jul 4, 2018, 6:04 am
#161
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: SPG
Posts: 2
Award Redemption with Kid>10yr
First post - iv gone through the entire thread but couldn't find any information on my situation.
I made a point redemption, booked the bedouin suite for 1 night for 2 adults and a child. Booking was made by calling SPG. The very next day, I got an email from the resort stating that I would need to pay ~AED2000 for the 3rd guest as point redemption is only for applicable for 2 guests, this detail wasn't provided to me while I was on call with SPG making the booking nor I could find this info on their website.
AED 2000 for a child (just over 10) sounds a lot. Trying to see if someone has been in similar situation and what they did and if there are any workarounds that I could explore?
I made a point redemption, booked the bedouin suite for 1 night for 2 adults and a child. Booking was made by calling SPG. The very next day, I got an email from the resort stating that I would need to pay ~AED2000 for the 3rd guest as point redemption is only for applicable for 2 guests, this detail wasn't provided to me while I was on call with SPG making the booking nor I could find this info on their website.
AED 2000 for a child (just over 10) sounds a lot. Trying to see if someone has been in similar situation and what they did and if there are any workarounds that I could explore?
Jul 4, 2018, 7:12 am
#162
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 52
First post - iv gone through the entire thread but couldn't find any information on my situation.
I made a point redemption, booked the bedouin suite for 1 night for 2 adults and a child. Booking was made by calling SPG. The very next day, I got an email from the resort stating that I would need to pay ~AED2000 for the 3rd guest as point redemption is only for applicable for 2 guests, this detail wasn't provided to me while I was on call with SPG making the booking nor I could find this info on their website.
AED 2000 for a child (just over 10) sounds a lot. Trying to see if someone has been in similar situation and what they did and if there are any workarounds that I could explore?
I made a point redemption, booked the bedouin suite for 1 night for 2 adults and a child. Booking was made by calling SPG. The very next day, I got an email from the resort stating that I would need to pay ~AED2000 for the 3rd guest as point redemption is only for applicable for 2 guests, this detail wasn't provided to me while I was on call with SPG making the booking nor I could find this info on their website.
AED 2000 for a child (just over 10) sounds a lot. Trying to see if someone has been in similar situation and what they did and if there are any workarounds that I could explore?
Jul 4, 2018, 7:21 am
#163
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: SPG
Posts: 2
I know lot of ppl are looking to book AL MAHA in anticipation of upcoming changes...but this extra charge is going to be a real dampener especially for families..
Jul 11, 2018, 2:41 pm
#164
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IAD/DCA
Posts: 31,797
Children under 10 years of age are not allowed in the resort. Children older than 10 are considered adults and are charged the adult price.
anyone with tons of points could ask re paying for 2 rooms and being blocked into 2BR royal / emirates
Jul 11, 2018, 3:11 pm
#165
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXPPLT, United 1K, *wood PLT, Delta Gold, Hyatt Diamond, Southwest A-list
Posts: 392
We stayed there in March with our teenager kids. We booked two rooms with points and they offered a cash rate to upgrade to a Royal or Emirates 2 bedroom suite. We decided just to stay in 2 regular Bedouin Suites which worked out great. (They blocked two next to each other.). It’s a great property! Highly recommend.