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Mar 10, 2022, 11:08 am

#1351

kumarshah

Join Date: Dec 2012

Posts: 389

Great, thanks. I am all for relaxation, wondering for my wife though.

I can't find on their website the full list of activities - anybody have that.

And the menu for the restaurant?

Mar 11, 2022, 2:02 am

#1352

pazza2000

Join Date: May 2009

Location: UK

Posts: 3,951

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Originally Posted by kumarshah

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?

1 month, which is a little off putting.

Mar 11, 2022, 1:06 pm

#1353

kumarshah

Join Date: Dec 2012

Posts: 389

Which is a better time to visit - 2nd week of December or 2nd week of January? Wondering from cold perspective, getting good time in the pool and those morning activities.

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Mar 11, 2022, 1:48 pm

#1354

KRUXED

Join Date: Aug 2018

Location: Atlanta

Posts: 443

We went right in the middle of those; right over new year. It was plenty warm and comfortable

Mar 12, 2022, 3:59 am

#1355

pazza2000

Join Date: May 2009

Location: UK

Posts: 3,951

Quote:

Originally Posted by kumarshah

Which is a better time to visit - 2nd week of December or 2nd week of January? Wondering from cold perspective, getting good time in the pool and those morning activities.

Weather wise January may be a touch cooler with more rainfall. Late Nov / Early Dec is my favourite time of year to visit the UAE.

Being in the dessert, the days may feel a little warmer and the nights will feel cooler.

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Mar 12, 2022, 6:18 am

#1356

Etheresas

Join Date: Mar 2022

Posts: 1

Points redemption, BYOB and flies?

Hi, we are looking at staying in early May and wanted to know if anyone had stayed around this time and if the flies were alright then? Have heard they can been quite bad.

Are you able to bring beer/wine to enjoy in the room or must all drinks be purchased at the resort?

Can anyone confirm that points redemption rates include meals and desert activities?

Thank you!

Mar 12, 2022, 6:45 am

#1357

DYKWIA

Ambassador: Emirates Airlines

Join Date: Sep 2004

Location: Manchester, UK

Posts: 18,620

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Originally Posted by Etheresas

No problem bringing your own beer and wine. You get all the meals and activities when using points.

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Mar 12, 2022, 11:35 am

#1358

jer3

Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: YVR

Programs: AC35K, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum

Posts: 99

Anybody know of the best suite numbers to request if you want a nice unobstructed view of the dessert where the camels typically walk through?

Mar 12, 2022, 7:43 pm

#1359

HHQX888

Join Date: Jan 2014

Posts: 573

23 at front

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Mar 22, 2022, 12:54 am

#1360

joecool1885

Join Date: Jul 2014

Location: Sacramento

Programs: Hyatt Globalist, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Amtrak Select

Posts: 1,341

Worth the switch?

I currently have 5 nights at 400K points, King Bed. Notice that for my dates, there is now 5 nights at 340K for two twins. Worth it to save the points and just have them push two twins together, or should I keep my King?

TIA.