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Aug 21, 2018, 9:58 am

#181

IrishStephen

Join Date: May 2006

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Originally Posted by cshel

For anyone who has been, or is planning to go, what's your thoughts on 2 nights vs 3. Think 3 is too much?

I have been there before for 5 nights and thought it fantastic. Hated leaving, wonderful property and staff.

Aug 21, 2018, 3:21 pm

#182

kaizen7

Join Date: Feb 2018

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cshel

For anyone who has been, or is planning to go, what's your thoughts on 2 nights vs 3. Think 3 is too much?

finishing a 2 nights stay here and I love it.
Will definitely return sometimes in the future on more colder months.

If you have time and money/points for 3 or more, go for it .... (this time around it will be quite hot though)

Aug 21, 2018, 3:25 pm

#183

GVA

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Originally Posted by kaizen7

If you have time and money/points for 3 or more, go for it .... (this time around it will be quite hot though)

True, Dubai cools down from mid/end October onwards, after that would be the best time to visit. As right now is unbearable.

Aug 21, 2018, 10:14 pm

#184

captainamerica

Join Date: May 2013

Posts: 190

I was able to book 3 nights for 66k/night. I'm probably going to reduce it to 2 nights because my flight arrives late (8pm) and ill miss 1 activity. It's not worth 66k to just get a half a day at the resort.

Aug 22, 2018, 1:45 am

#185

IrishStephen

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I would suggest if arriving late staying at the Grosvenor or LM Royal Beach for a night then travel to Al Maha the following day. A truly special place....

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Aug 23, 2018, 7:49 pm

#186

misenlai

Join Date: Jul 2017

Posts: 44

I dun think this is 66k anymore. They fixed it

Aug 23, 2018, 9:29 pm

#187

kkl

Join Date: Feb 2010

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Quote:

Originally Posted by misenlai

I dun think this is 66k anymore. They fixed it

Any data points?

Aug 23, 2018, 11:03 pm

#188

tonywush

Join Date: Jul 2012

Posts: 211

not true. just booked a room using 66k.

I think he was referring to STR Maldives which now is priced at 170k for OWV. However, don't forget their basic GV is still 60k just lack of availability. That being said, I don't feel Al Maha will increase the 66k price (unless they think the 6k so-called suite upgrade is too cheap)

Aug 24, 2018, 9:52 am

#189

FlyingMoonwards

Join Date: Oct 2017

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Have you been able to book on points online or have you had to phone? All the dates I've searched have shown no availability

Aug 24, 2018, 9:55 am

#190

GVA

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Originally Posted by FlyingMoonwards

Have you been able to book on points online or have you had to phone? All the dates I've searched have shown no availability

phone only as you have the suite surcharge.

If they have a Bedouin suite available online for cash then you should be able to redeem this over the phone.

Aug 24, 2018, 9:56 am

#191

FlyingMoonwards

Join Date: Oct 2017

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GVA

phone only as you have the suite surcharge.

Thank you - will give them a call!

Aug 24, 2018, 9:57 am

#192

GVA

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Originally Posted by FlyingMoonwards

Thank you - will give them a call!

Call SPG directly as Marriott agents don’t have access or will redirect you to SPG. And be patient as some don’t know how to do it, in which case hang up and call again.

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Aug 24, 2018, 10:14 am

#193

3rdworldresident

Join Date: Oct 2011

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GVA

Call SPG directly as Marriott agents don’t have access or will redirect you to SPG. And be patient as some don’t know how to do it, in which case hang up and call again.

Could you please give me spg number to call?

Thank you.

Aug 24, 2018, 11:19 am

#194

GVA

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+18886254991 if platinum
+18886254988 for the regular line

Aug 24, 2018, 1:59 pm

#195

EuropeanPete

Join Date: Feb 2008

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Thanks chaps, booked a weekend in October for 66,000 points a night. Everyone should note the 1 month cancellation - you don’t want to mess around with this one.