Dec 12, 2018, 6:51 am
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
Dec 4, 2019, 6:11 pm
#751
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,233
Do people usually tip at the end of the stay (for things like restaurant, service, and activities)? Given that it’s all inclusive, I won’t have the chance to tip when signing for each transaction.
I’d appreciate any guidance on how much and how this is done? I.e., can you put this on your credit cards at the end? Or should you tip cash throughout the stay?
I’d appreciate any guidance on how much and how this is done? I.e., can you put this on your credit cards at the end? Or should you tip cash throughout the stay?
i also tipped the bell boy and some staffs in cash too.
Dec 5, 2019, 4:15 pm
#752
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SEA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold
Posts: 539
Do people usually tip at the end of the stay (for things like restaurant, service, and activities)? Given that its all inclusive, I wont have the chance to tip when signing for each transaction.
Id appreciate any guidance on how much and how this is done? I.e., can you put this on your credit cards at the end? Or should you tip cash throughout the stay?
Id appreciate any guidance on how much and how this is done? I.e., can you put this on your credit cards at the end? Or should you tip cash throughout the stay?
Dec 6, 2019, 1:40 am
#753
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: BKK, SFO
Programs: Star Gold, Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, EY Silver
Posts: 185
Do people usually tip at the end of the stay (for things like restaurant, service, and activities)? Given that its all inclusive, I wont have the chance to tip when signing for each transaction.
Id appreciate any guidance on how much and how this is done? I.e., can you put this on your credit cards at the end? Or should you tip cash throughout the stay?
Id appreciate any guidance on how much and how this is done? I.e., can you put this on your credit cards at the end? Or should you tip cash throughout the stay?
Dec 6, 2019, 2:01 am
#754
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,285
We tipped the guy who checked us in and guided us to our villa (on the spot); the server who took care of us at dinner each night (on the last evening); the game drive guide (on the spot); and the 2 guys who cleaned our villa twice each day (at the end of our stay). All in cash as, if you try to enter on the credit card when you check out, there is little chance that it gets to the individuals you want to thank for their service. Every one of them was grateful but not surprised to be offered a tip.
Dec 6, 2019, 8:25 am
#755
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
Do people usually tip at the end of the stay (for things like restaurant, service, and activities)? Given that its all inclusive, I wont have the chance to tip when signing for each transaction.
Id appreciate any guidance on how much and how this is done? I.e., can you put this on your credit cards at the end? Or should you tip cash throughout the stay?
Id appreciate any guidance on how much and how this is done? I.e., can you put this on your credit cards at the end? Or should you tip cash throughout the stay?
I tipped as follows:
100 AED to field guide for 5 days (just because he was great, some of the other more recent guides weren't)
17-40 AED evening service at Diwaan (was rounding up in function of drinks we had)
20-25 AED for five days for each cleaner (there were 2 for the morning and 2 at night)
I didn't tip the front desk agent who had been allocated to us because he didn't come and say goodbye when we left despite being right in front of me. The rest of his service was a bit too condescending so probably would not have been inclined to anyways.
Dec 10, 2019, 9:04 am
#757
Join Date: May 2010
Location: TPA
Programs: All The Programs
Posts: 2,204
BTW ... mentioned above, but worth highlighting. Shop the duty free at DXB before going to the resort!
Beverages are tasty. Happy hour is reasonably priced. Outside of happy hour, drinks are quite expensive. Far better to bring something with you.
Beverages are tasty. Happy hour is reasonably priced. Outside of happy hour, drinks are quite expensive. Far better to bring something with you.
Dec 10, 2019, 10:43 am
#758
Join Date: Jun 2005
Programs: Marriott Lifetime Platinum
Posts: 374
What about items like soda and extra bottled water. Are they included or at a reasonable price?
Dec 10, 2019, 11:41 am
#759
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BKK
Programs: World of Hyatt Globalist; Marriott Bonvoy LTP; IHG Plat
Posts: 2,233
Dec 11, 2019, 10:00 pm
#760
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New York City
Programs: UA: 1K, Hyatt: Explorist and Marriott: LF Titanium Elite
Posts: 1,268
Dec 12, 2019, 2:44 am
#762
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
So my advice would be to go to a supermarket before you head to Al Maha and stock up.
You also have some coolers/lemonade that are available (for free) in the lobby before activities (they are made available with canapes around 3PM daily).
Dec 12, 2019, 9:12 am
#763
Join Date: May 2010
Location: TPA
Programs: All The Programs
Posts: 2,204
Except for the sunset / champagne event, which attracted maybe 30 guests, I don't think I ever saw more than 3 other guests in the lobby.
Dec 13, 2019, 3:15 am
#764
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Belgian in Dublin
Programs: *A Gold, IHG Spire AMB, Ryanair Platinum
Posts: 157
What's considered to be a good average price guys for lets say the May period? I'm receiving an offline offer of 7000 AED for 2 nights full board all taxes included.