Dec 12, 2018, 6:51 am
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
Oct 24, 2018, 3:56 pm
#272
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: SLH Indulged, M&M, SPG, IHG Elite, Hyatt Member
Posts: 130
For a stress-free experience order the hotel's own transfer service. This worked perfectly for us and we also only stayed one night. It was more expensive than taxi though.
Oct 25, 2018, 12:37 pm
#273
Join Date: Oct 2018
Programs: Marriott Rewards
Posts: 6
thank you for review. We were thinking of doing 5 nights (with a kid) as we can use points and get 5 night free (though kid is extra $500 usd + a night) ..
Is that too long? Activities good? My little loves African safaris so is patient if activities fun. I caled and they said they have camel, falconry, can, archery and walks.
.we have been to Dubai so not looking to go into city - just a cool place to relax and learn a bit
Is that too long? Activities good? My little loves African safaris so is patient if activities fun. I caled and they said they have camel, falconry, can, archery and walks.
.we have been to Dubai so not looking to go into city - just a cool place to relax and learn a bit
Nov 7, 2018, 12:50 am
#274
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 787
We will use the hotel service to return this evening.
Nov 7, 2018, 1:20 pm
#275
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA LT PLT, DL 1MM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 206
I'll agree with that. We took a taxi from Fairmont the palm, and Google maps directed it to the service entrance on the other side of the property. The result was a 30 minute delay...though we saved about $30 I wouldn't do it again.
We will use the hotel service to return this evening.
We will use the hotel service to return this evening.
Nov 7, 2018, 1:25 pm
#276
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: 2,827
Yikes. Hotel transport is about $100 more than a car service. Any advice as to how to avoid this mess? This looks like it could be right, putting you pretty close to the Tesla charger, which I assume is in the parking lot? The hotel website's directions are impenetrable.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Al...3!4d55.6608696
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Al...3!4d55.6608696
Anyone asking a chauffeur to go to Al Maha should use those coordinates.
Nov 8, 2018, 4:13 am
#277
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
Programs: EK Gold|EY Gold|Bonvoy Ambassador| IHG Plat|HHonors Diamond
Posts: 2,818
It is actually not that difficult to get to, even if you follow the service entrance you can still make it to the hotel albeit a little longer of a route.
Directions are very clear, rely on them and not google maps then you will be fine "Via Dubai - Al Ain Rd/E66 Get on Sheikh Rashid Rd/E11 from Casablanca St/D70 Follow Dubai - Al Ain Rd/E66 to Dubai. Exit from Dubai - Al Ain Rd/E66 On Dubai - Al Ain Rd/E66 take the under pass to the right 4.7kms after Exit 50"
Directions are very clear, rely on them and not google maps then you will be fine "Via Dubai - Al Ain Rd/E66 Get on Sheikh Rashid Rd/E11 from Casablanca St/D70 Follow Dubai - Al Ain Rd/E66 to Dubai. Exit from Dubai - Al Ain Rd/E66 On Dubai - Al Ain Rd/E66 take the under pass to the right 4.7kms after Exit 50"
Nov 19, 2018, 11:53 am
#278
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 149
Smoking room?
I’ve made a reservation on points but SPG Rep said they only have smoking room available.... can anyone comment on this? I’m going with my father who does smoke but he’s happy to visit smoking areas and I don’t like the room smelling like smoke... Granted I booked for November 2019 and I’m hoping a non-smoking room will open up between now and then.
Nov 19, 2018, 3:09 pm
#279
Join Date: May 2006
Programs: SPG, HH, UAMP, AEPL, DC
Posts: 46
The rooms are non-smoking: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hote...and-spa-dubai/
The phone reps often have misleading information about this property. Not sure why, maybe it's because it's fairly unusual, all-suite/villa, full board, etc.
The phone reps often have misleading information about this property. Not sure why, maybe it's because it's fairly unusual, all-suite/villa, full board, etc.
Nov 19, 2018, 3:16 pm
#280
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 149
Huh, okay. My email reservation says:Room Description
Bedouin Suite: 2 Single Beds•807 sq ft/75 sq m•Desert View•Private Deck•Outdoor Plunge Pool•Handcrafted Furnishings•Smoking
You’re probably right anyway but I might reach out to the property directly and ask.
Bedouin Suite: 2 Single Beds•807 sq ft/75 sq m•Desert View•Private Deck•Outdoor Plunge Pool•Handcrafted Furnishings•Smoking
You’re probably right anyway but I might reach out to the property directly and ask.
Nov 19, 2018, 4:20 pm
#281
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA LT PLT, DL 1MM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 206
I am pretty sure this is a computer error. I got quoted non-smoking and the reservation shows smoking. I believe all rooms are now non-smoking and this is a non-issue.
Nov 20, 2018, 1:24 pm
#282
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 149
Your below request for the Non Smoking suite is well noted and acknowledged.
Should you need any further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards,
Grace Pearl
RESERVATIONS AGENT
AL MAHA, A LUXURY COLLECTION DESERT RESORT AND SPA
DUBAI DESERT CONSERVATION RESERVE
PO BOX 118887
DUBAI, U.A.E
T 971 4 832 9900 — F 971 4 832 9211
Nov 20, 2018, 9:34 pm
#284
Join Date: Apr 2018
Programs: SPG+Marriott Platinum
Posts: 32
Looking forward to my stay here using my Ritz Carlton Visa free night. Booked the Bedouin Suite and was upgraded in my reservation to an Emirates Suite.
How much does an Uber cost from central Dubai to Al Maha? I'm debating whether to rent a car while in Dubai or not.
How much does an Uber cost from central Dubai to Al Maha? I'm debating whether to rent a car while in Dubai or not.
Nov 21, 2018, 1:59 am
#285
Moderator: Emirates Skywards and Qatar Airways Privilege Club
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: 12R/30L
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Uber will be expensive, you are better off in a rental if it is just the 24 hour period