Dec 12, 2018, 6:51 am
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
Feb 24, 2022, 4:33 pm
#1336
Join Date: Nov 2007
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond, Delta Gold
Posts: 4,349
Would love to fit in a stay at Al Maha before the devaluation but I don't see that I'll be able to make it prior to next year April or May which isn't going to be bookable for awhile. I hope the points rates don't go completely crazy come March.
Feb 24, 2022, 10:37 pm
#1337
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Seoul, KR
Programs: MAR Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 572
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.
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.
The Al Maha is just different one from those reports in the Maldives but gun to my head, I will not hesistate to choose the Al Maha amongst those three.
Feb 25, 2022, 1:22 am
#1338
Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 3,951
It will be interesting to see! I think we can be sure its one of the 3% moving directly to dynamic pricing next week.
Feb 25, 2022, 2:03 am
#1340
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
Posts: 8,267
That would certainly make this a little less painful. Was the 130k cap included in an announcement somewhere? I only recall that 97% of their properties will continue to be priced somewhere between their off-peak and peak rates, but I don't recall seeing a 130k figure.
Mar 4, 2022, 11:58 pm
#1342
Join Date: Mar 2022
Posts: 2
Hello, I'm new here! I'm considering a stay at the Al Maha in December, and was wondering if I just stay one night, when would I get my activities? - on the day of check in, or the day of check out? Or can I split to do one afternoon activity on the day I check in, and one on the morning of check out? What are check in and check out times? Thanks so much!
Mar 5, 2022, 1:44 am
#1343
Join Date: May 2009
Location: UK
Posts: 3,951
Hello, I'm new here! I'm considering a stay at the Al Maha in December, and was wondering if I just stay one night, when would I get my activities? - on the day of check in, or the day of check out? Or can I split to do one afternoon activity on the day I check in, and one on the morning of check out? What are check in and check out times? Thanks so much!
Mar 5, 2022, 2:10 am
#1344
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 834
Hello, I'm new here! I'm considering a stay at the Al Maha in December, and was wondering if I just stay one night, when would I get my activities? - on the day of check in, or the day of check out? Or can I split to do one afternoon activity on the day I check in, and one on the morning of check out? What are check in and check out times? Thanks so much!
Mar 6, 2022, 5:14 pm
#1345
Join Date: Mar 2022
Posts: 2
we went for one night. It was timed to perfection. We arrived at midday. You can have lunch while you wait for your room. Luckily ours was ready. We did the camel ride / sundowners that evening - then dinner. the following morning we got up and did the bird of prey activity. It was worth getting up early, watching the sun rise and the balloons across the desert. Then we had a workout/swim before a gorgeous breakfast and left at 1 . Ideally youd do min 2 nights but 24hours definitely works. Highly recommend.
Mar 7, 2022, 12:01 am
#1346
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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: 29,678
Hello, I'm new here! I'm considering a stay at the Al Maha in December, and was wondering if I just stay one night, when would I get my activities? - on the day of check in, or the day of check out? Or can I split to do one afternoon activity on the day I check in, and one on the morning of check out? What are check in and check out times? Thanks so much!
Mar 7, 2022, 2:01 am
#1347
Join Date: Dec 2020
Programs: British Airways Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Delta Platinum, Bonvoy Titanium, Singapore Krisflyer Gold
Posts: 152
Thanks for the timely question and advice on 24 hour stays! We have one scheduled for next week, so long as no COVID-related surprises occur.
Mar 10, 2022, 8:42 am
#1348
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 389
Question for folks who stayed for 5 nights (looking at doing a points redemption before devaluation) - did you get bored, or the activities and food and pool occupied you nicely?
Anyone know what is their cancellation policy on points redemption?
Anyone know what is their cancellation policy on points redemption?
Mar 10, 2022, 10:28 am
#1350
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 655
I enjoyed it. Did archery in the mornings, an occasional mid-day activity, and then the sundowners camel ride and champagne at night, with a lot of relaxing at the pool during the day. If you get bored easily it might not be for you, but if you want a pretty high end relaxation experience there aren't many better places in my mind.