Dec 12, 2018, 6:51 am
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
Feb 20, 2019, 6:34 pm
#556
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 7
Hopefully this would be the case. I have emailed the hotel to reconfirm full board. I'll keep the thread updated once I hear anything back.
Feb 20, 2019, 6:39 pm
#557
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Chicago
Posts: 319
I show the exact same, new language on my reservation.
I emailed the hotel as well to confirm. I have a confirmation from my ambassador from a few weeks ago stating that full board and two activities would be included, so I don’t see how they can back away from this, but it’s still worth confirming.
I emailed the hotel as well to confirm. I have a confirmation from my ambassador from a few weeks ago stating that full board and two activities would be included, so I don’t see how they can back away from this, but it’s still worth confirming.
Feb 20, 2019, 8:25 pm
#558
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Chicago
Posts: 319
I show the exact same, new language on my reservation.
I emailed the hotel as well to confirm. I have a confirmation from my ambassador from a few weeks ago stating that full board and two activities would be included, so I don’t see how they can back away from this, but it’s still worth confirming.
I emailed the hotel as well to confirm. I have a confirmation from my ambassador from a few weeks ago stating that full board and two activities would be included, so I don’t see how they can back away from this, but it’s still worth confirming.
Feb 23, 2019, 9:11 pm
#560
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Delta GM, Marriott Platinum Premier
Posts: 161
I'm running into the same problem, I wonder if they are blocking standard room availability on purpose until March 5th?
Feb 24, 2019, 6:14 am
#561
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: BA Bronze
Posts: 7
I've cancelled my reservation for 5 nights in January as I can no longer stay 5 nights and hoped to re-book straight away a shorter spell of 2 nights within the same date range and it does not seem possible.
Feb 24, 2019, 11:25 am
#562
Join Date: Jun 2015
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Delta GM, Marriott Platinum Premier
Posts: 161
Yep, I think this is what the hotel is doing. I did a few sample dates and am finding that (for this example: a one night stay on October 16th) where the 1 bedroom suite is available as a "deal/package" but is not available at the standard rate which stops it from being redeemable with a points booking.
Feb 26, 2019, 11:54 am
#563
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Aeroplan 75K
Posts: 275
Will going to Dubai and staying at the Al Maha resort in the last week of May be too hot? I am thinking about staying 5 nights, but a little worried that end of May might not be the best time to visit (due to Ramadan and the summer heat).
Feb 26, 2019, 5:36 pm
#564
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
2) 2 nights are more than adequate to enjoy the property and the activities.
Unless you plan to stay indoor during day time and just cool down in AC or submerge in the small plunge pool as your activities, not sure how you can kill time for 5 nights. If you read back this thread and a tad of research you would know even for honeymooners 5 nights are way too much. Dont count on you can make a daily trek to Dubai either. The round trip time spend on the road would be 3 hours or more in very borning landscape, fyi.
Feb 26, 2019, 5:38 pm
#565
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Florida
Posts: 29,763
Online is not always a better approach.
Personally I think those who thought they could not give up the 5th night free would wound up finding they are back to a wall if they want to make it a more reasonable 2 nighter. That is about the right time to spend at this property and the location,
Feb 26, 2019, 11:46 pm
#566
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,682
ramadan will not make a difference but the heat will hamper your activities during the day....also, 5 nights is way too much....the most i would spend here are 3 nights....
Feb 28, 2019, 6:24 am
#567
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Kailua Kona, HI , USA
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 265
Staying at Al Maha now and really adore it. I booked it thru SPG before Marriott merger so got all inclusive. My question is if anyone know a reasonable transportation from here to Abu Dhabi Ritz Carlton. Hotel wanted to book it for $186. Maybe I souuldn’t cmplain but the cab from Dubai (which s an 45 min- 1 hour closer) was $38 I believe. I’d appreciate suggestions!
Feb 28, 2019, 11:28 am
#568
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 3
Has anyone been able to confirm if award bookings done in the past month are indeed full board? I just reached out to Marriott via Facebook Messenger and was told that my points cover room and tax but does not include meals. I booked on February 17 when it was showing award bookings were full board.
Does anyone have a different contact I can reach out to about this?
Thanks!
Does anyone have a different contact I can reach out to about this?
Thanks!
Last edited by jlh16; Feb 28, 2019 at 11:36 am
Feb 28, 2019, 12:39 pm
#569
Join Date: May 2010
Location: LAX
Programs: AA LT PLT, DL 1MM, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 206
Staying at Al Maha now and really adore it. I booked it thru SPG before Marriott merger so got all inclusive. My question is if anyone know a reasonable transportation from here to Abu Dhabi Ritz Carlton. Hotel wanted to book it for $186. Maybe I souuldn’t cmplain but the cab from Dubai (which s an 45 min- 1 hour closer) was $38 I believe. I’d appreciate suggestions!
Feb 28, 2019, 1:24 pm
#570
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, Aeroplan 75K
Posts: 275
1) Very Hot.
2) 2 nights are more than adequate to enjoy the property and the activities.
Unless you plan to stay indoor during day time and just cool down in AC or submerge in the small plunge pool as your activities, not sure how you can kill time for 5 nights. If you read back this thread and a tad of research you would know even for honeymooners 5 nights are way too much. Dont count on you can make a daily trek to Dubai either. The round trip time spend on the road would be 3 hours or more in very borning landscape, fyi.
2) 2 nights are more than adequate to enjoy the property and the activities.
Unless you plan to stay indoor during day time and just cool down in AC or submerge in the small plunge pool as your activities, not sure how you can kill time for 5 nights. If you read back this thread and a tad of research you would know even for honeymooners 5 nights are way too much. Dont count on you can make a daily trek to Dubai either. The round trip time spend on the road would be 3 hours or more in very borning landscape, fyi.
i have been here in may & it does get very hot during the day....the evenings are very pleasant though & we sat out every night for dinner & shisha....
ramadan will not make a difference but the heat will hamper your activities during the day....also, 5 nights is way too much....the most i would spend here are 3 nights....
ramadan will not make a difference but the heat will hamper your activities during the day....also, 5 nights is way too much....the most i would spend here are 3 nights....