noeatbutgo

Nice- even the availability around end-2022 has widely opened up. I could add a nice finale to my trip to the Maldives around Xmas.

nldogbert

Although the points needed seem to have been inflated from the previous times I've booked it during this period (which normally is shoulder season). I used to pay around 70-75k per night, now it seems it's all at 100k per night. I'll wait a bit to see what's available end Jan (which my intended dates anyway).
Had wanted to finally go this year again, but my year is already filled with lots of delayed trips from the last 1.5 years.

Cheers!

fruzmatik

Anyone have any info/thoughts on the New Year's Eve Gala for mandatory 1500 AED pp?

JBG89

Feb 2022 Stay - WiFi Report

No issues on Zoom - 11MBPS Download Speed - 0.1 MBPS upload speed. Good video and sound quality

From NYC

Thanks very much for this!

noeatbutgo

Having a wonderful time here.

I have brought four cans of Guinness in my check-in baggage but I don't why I am not much into them so unlikely to consume during my stay. So I would like to share them for free if there is anyone who needs some beer here.

Please send a PM if you would like to have, cheers!

jer3

Doesn't seem to state it when booking on points but it does include full board/all meals I'm assuming correct?

noeatbutgo

Just checked out and on my way to the Sheraton Mall of the Emirates which has upgraded my room to an Exec. Suite!

I will share my detail review later but I would like to say the stay at the Al Maha was perfect and flawless. It has become the best resort experience ever especially in terms of hospitality of the staffs. Super highly recommended!

pazza2000

Correct and *BYOB

*I assume there is no issues with that and the property is happy to provide you ice etc?

Werty7777

They opened up 2 more weeks of availability sometime in the last few hours. Goes to late jan now for booking. That’s what I needed.

joecool1885

See you're at St. Regis Maldives now after W.A. Curious to see if your opinion holds after W.A (I wasn't impressed with St Regis in comparison with 3 other Maldives resorts I've been to).

I've got a reservation at Al Maha for May, but havent booked the flights yet. After your review Im really considering keeping it and getting flights booked.

Only other place Id ever want to stay with Marriott is St. Regis Bora Bora, but I know I won't be able to get there before the deval.

Dn10

I'd definitely recommend Al Maha. Bora Bora's St Regis has had some mixed reviews here because it's getting quite old.

haner

Just spent our first 2 nights here and wifi was roughly 10mbps/10mbps. It was slow at times, 1-3mbps, but more than adequate. Some sites/services are blocked by the UAE gov but going on a VPN got around it, even using a UAE endpoint server. I use TorGuard as a VPN provider.

I had a royal suite via upgrade and it was great to have all that space. Service, staff, food, activities, and grounds are top notch. Getting a buggy ride to/from the room was so convenient after a great meal. Met a few other couples from NYC and it was great chatting with everyone. We're actually already planning to come back since we loved it so much but will probably do 3 nights as 2 just wasn't enough after cramming in the activities, especially since you need to wake up early for them.

pazza2000

What’s the temp. like there in May? I see there are 85k nights from May onwards throughout Summer, however likewise I’m guessing the desert is particularly warm through the day then?

joecool1885

I was originally looking at 2nd week of May, it was 85k/nt, but unfortunately I can only take the 1st week off of work, and it was 100K. Still getting 5th night free, so I'll deal with the 60K loss.

Looks like it'll be hot, but with each room having its own pool and plenty of shade to go around, not too worried. Going to finish the trip off with 2 nights PH Dubai. (Considered 2 paid nights at the Ritz, but am aiming for another year of Globalist, so gonna stick with Hyatt for now)