Dec 12, 2018, 6:51 am
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
Jul 11, 2018, 3:36 pm
#166
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how much? paid comparison >
7402 > 10120 2 'room'
8216 > 11234 2BR royal
(+814 > +1114)
good to hear 2 'adjacent' worked well
luxury with inclusive rates are nice re no bill / signing, ive had bills for only gifts and spa, and if one gets a credit via paid travel agency booking that can take care of those or alcohol
7402 > 10120 2 'room'
8216 > 11234 2BR royal
(+814 > +1114)
good to hear 2 'adjacent' worked well
luxury with inclusive rates are nice re no bill / signing, ive had bills for only gifts and spa, and if one gets a credit via paid travel agency booking that can take care of those or alcohol
Jul 11, 2018, 3:48 pm
#167
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: LAX
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Posts: 392
how much? paid comparison >
7402 > 10120 2 'room'
8216 > 11234 2BR royal
(+814 > +1114)
good to hear 2 'adjacent' worked well
luxury with inclusive rates are nice re no bill / signing, ive had bills for only gifts and spa, and if one gets a credit via paid travel agency booking that can take care of those or alcohol
7402 > 10120 2 'room'
8216 > 11234 2BR royal
(+814 > +1114)
good to hear 2 'adjacent' worked well
luxury with inclusive rates are nice re no bill / signing, ive had bills for only gifts and spa, and if one gets a credit via paid travel agency booking that can take care of those or alcohol
Jul 11, 2018, 3:58 pm
#169
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: LAX
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Aug 6, 2018, 6:16 am
#172
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Finished review of the Al Maha Resort on my blog, in case you are interested: http://www.continentaltraveller.blog...a-dubai-desert
FT Review will follow!
FT Review will follow!
Aug 20, 2018, 2:41 pm
#174
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: Ronin - churn and burn
Posts: 701
I booked Al Maha today.
It came through as 66k per night.
60k normal rate + 6k for the 'suite upgrade'.
Thought it was best to go with this and try to adjust the rate later.
The SPG agent had no problem at all booking it... the Marriott agent I initially spoke to had rather a lot more difficulty.
It came through as 66k per night.
60k normal rate + 6k for the 'suite upgrade'.
Thought it was best to go with this and try to adjust the rate later.
The SPG agent had no problem at all booking it... the Marriott agent I initially spoke to had rather a lot more difficulty.
Aug 20, 2018, 2:48 pm
#175
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 211
I booked Al Maha today.
It came through as 66k per night.
60k normal rate + 6k for the 'suite upgrade'.
Thought it was best to go with this and try to adjust the rate later.
The SPG agent had no problem at all booking it... the Marriott agent I initially spoke to had rather a lot more difficulty.
It came through as 66k per night.
60k normal rate + 6k for the 'suite upgrade'.
Thought it was best to go with this and try to adjust the rate later.
The SPG agent had no problem at all booking it... the Marriott agent I initially spoke to had rather a lot more difficulty.
Aug 20, 2018, 2:56 pm
#176
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Here there everywhere
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat, BA Silver, Aegean Gold, Aeroplan 25k, AA EXP
Posts: 2,825
Same here. I did get one agent who quoted me 60k points but said the rates weren't loaded.
Aug 20, 2018, 4:39 pm
#177
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: Ronin - churn and burn
Posts: 701
I booked this at 12:23 London time, just before grabbing my lunch.
Will report back if/when I get the extra 6k per night refunded.
Good luck
Aug 21, 2018, 6:32 am
#178
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ireland
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Posts: 371
System took 60k x 4 nights (5th night a bonus) but took 6k x 5 nights (30K). I thought the flat charge for Cat 7 was 60k? The Ritz Beach Resort in Dubai is a Cat 7 and a suite so I don't get it.
Aug 21, 2018, 9:01 am
#179
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Toronto (YYZ)
Posts: 6,279
Thanks
