Dec 12, 2018, 6:51 am
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
Jun 6, 2021, 8:16 am
#962
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 43
This is 100% correct
The summer heat in the gulf is searing.
It's one thing if you are in the city and hopping from one air conditioned building to another, but any daytime activity at Al Maha will either be extremely uncomfortable, or downright unhealthy.
The summer heat in the gulf is searing.
It's one thing if you are in the city and hopping from one air conditioned building to another, but any daytime activity at Al Maha will either be extremely uncomfortable, or downright unhealthy.
Jun 6, 2021, 12:53 pm
#964
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Korea
Posts: 1,168
It depends on who much heat you can take but many staycationers who live in the UAE (like me) do just that - go for a cool swim when the weather is up in the 40 degrees degree celcius taking advantage of the low rates (and a pint of ice cold beer at the swim up bar).
Jun 6, 2021, 2:47 pm
#965
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: MCO, YEG
Posts: 1,181
We were in Egypt in the summer and got up between 3 and 5 am, did all of the things we wanted to do outside by about 11 am and were back at our hotel for lunch (sometimes even early enough for the end of the breakfast buffet!). Spent the afternoon in and around the pool and or napping in our room. In bed by about 8, ready for another morning of fun the next day. Even with our four kids, this worked perfectly, I highly recommend it. We did end up outside at pyramids one afternoon until about 1;30, very bad mistake!
Jun 6, 2021, 7:41 pm
#966
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 773
We were in Egypt in the summer and got up between 3 and 5 am, did all of the things we wanted to do outside by about 11 am and were back at our hotel for lunch (sometimes even early enough for the end of the breakfast buffet!). Spent the afternoon in and around the pool and or napping in our room. In bed by about 8, ready for another morning of fun the next day. Even with our four kids, this worked perfectly, I highly recommend it. We did end up outside at pyramids one afternoon until about 1;30, very bad mistake!
Jun 6, 2021, 10:07 pm
#967
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: IWI; Work: DCA/Everywhere; Play: LAS/SJU/MLE
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Ambassador/LTP, Nat'l Exec Elite, LEYE Gold
Posts: 6,670
It just depends. If It's 40°C, then it's fine... if it's 50°C, that's another story. When I was in DXB in August (few days on the way back from Maldives) it was >50°C and utterly unbearable, even for someone who is accustomed to 40-45°C heat having grown up in Texas. The gulf water was like a hot bath. Maybe a swimming pool could be okay, but I personally would want some shade in the midday hours.
Jun 6, 2021, 10:17 pm
#968
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 773
It just depends. If It's 40°C, then it's fine... if it's 50°C, that's another story. When I was in DXB in August (few days on the way back from Maldives) it was >50°C and utterly unbearable, even for someone who is accustomed to 40-45°C heat having grown up in Texas. The gulf water was like a hot bath. Maybe a swimming pool could be okay, but I personally would want some shade in the midday hours.
Jun 11, 2021, 12:23 pm
#972
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Southern Cali
Programs: AA ExPlat, Marriott Titanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 2,022
You should also take into account the activities offered since most are outdoors.
Jun 11, 2021, 1:46 pm
#973
Join Date: May 2010
Location: TPA
Programs: All The Programs
Posts: 2,204
As others have mentioned, it really depends on the actual temperature when visiting. If its around 40c, then you can probably relax by the pool while taking dips. It can however go 45c-50c which is just brutal.
You should also take into account the activities offered since most are outdoors.
You should also take into account the activities offered since most are outdoors.
Jun 26, 2021, 9:57 am
#975
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 36
Wrote a review a few months ago with my experience on transport, early check-in, late check-out, dining and activities. Hope it helps some of you guys! 
Link to my blog (includes affiliate links)
Link to my blog (includes affiliate links)