Dec 12, 2018, 6:51 am
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai [Master Thread]
Mar 31, 2022, 11:07 am
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Hotels in Dubai
We are getting in to DXB around 9p.m.
Rather than "waste" a day at Al Maha, we are planning to stay one night closer to Dubai.
Any suggestions on a place to stay before we make the move to Al Maha the next day?
Ideally it would be near something "to do" the night we arrive and morning next day.
Rather than "waste" a day at Al Maha, we are planning to stay one night closer to Dubai.
Any suggestions on a place to stay before we make the move to Al Maha the next day?
Ideally it would be near something "to do" the night we arrive and morning next day.
Mar 31, 2022, 11:29 am
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We are getting in to DXB around 9p.m.
Rather than "waste" a day at Al Maha, we are planning to stay one night closer to Dubai.
Any suggestions on a place to stay before we make the move to Al Maha the next day?
Ideally it would be near something "to do" the night we arrive and morning next day.
Rather than "waste" a day at Al Maha, we are planning to stay one night closer to Dubai.
Any suggestions on a place to stay before we make the move to Al Maha the next day?
Ideally it would be near something "to do" the night we arrive and morning next day.
This thread may give a few ideas
Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Dubai, UAE
It will probably be after 10m by the time you get to your hotel
Although I am a Hilton person ( Conrad Dubai is good) the following may be options
Sheraton Grand on SZR road ( close to Zabeel park and the Dubai frame and also close to the World Trade Centre metro station ( 1 stop to museum of the future).There is a Courtyard behind the Conrad also
The Edition ( close to Dubai Mall /Burj Khalifa and the Dubai mall lake/fountain
Regards
TBS
Apr 2, 2022, 12:02 pm
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We are getting in to DXB around 9p.m.
Rather than "waste" a day at Al Maha, we are planning to stay one night closer to Dubai.
Any suggestions on a place to stay before we make the move to Al Maha the next day?
Ideally it would be near something "to do" the night we arrive and morning next day.
Rather than "waste" a day at Al Maha, we are planning to stay one night closer to Dubai.
Any suggestions on a place to stay before we make the move to Al Maha the next day?
Ideally it would be near something "to do" the night we arrive and morning next day.
Apr 2, 2022, 12:10 pm
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I definitely need to peruse this thread a bit more, but just a quick question. This property has been on my wife's bucket list for over a decade. We are scheduled to be in Maldives in June for our trip and have a layover in Abu Dhabi (AUH). I was hoping to extend that "layover" for a few days and stay at Al Maha for 2-3 days if possible (already booked rooms, assuming I can get flight changes to work).
I know the weather will be warmer in June, however, we really just want to enjoy the gastronomy, relaxation and swimming for a few days as well as the hotel activities.
My question is really, what would be the advised transportation to get from AUH to Al Maha and back? I know blacklane seems to be out. Any limo/transfer service recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Shouldn't be too bad at just under 2 hours each way.
We plan on staying at a Marriott near AUH the night we arrive from MLE and headed out to Al Maha the following morning and will likely stay one last night at the same hotel again before flying to ORD.
Thanks for the help/guidance!
I know the weather will be warmer in June, however, we really just want to enjoy the gastronomy, relaxation and swimming for a few days as well as the hotel activities.
My question is really, what would be the advised transportation to get from AUH to Al Maha and back? I know blacklane seems to be out. Any limo/transfer service recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Shouldn't be too bad at just under 2 hours each way.
We plan on staying at a Marriott near AUH the night we arrive from MLE and headed out to Al Maha the following morning and will likely stay one last night at the same hotel again before flying to ORD.
Thanks for the help/guidance!
Transfer option 1:
Private luxury transfer at the rate of AED 700 per way between any point in Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle MERCEDES VIANO / MERCEDES BENZ / BMW 7 / TESLA)
Transfer option 2:
Private luxury transfer at the rate of AED 425 per way in a 4WD vehicle between any point in Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle GMC / SUBURBAN)
Transfer option 3:
Private luxury transfer of AED 380 per way between any point in Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle LEXUS 350 / TOYOTA PREVIA/ INFINITY Q70)
Transfer option 4:
Private transfer at the rate of AED 340 per way from Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle LEXUS 350 or HONDA ODYSSEY)
We eneded up using option #2; which was more expensive than had we shopped it, but working directly with the hotel was easy.
Apr 2, 2022, 4:25 pm
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We are getting in to DXB around 9p.m.
Rather than "waste" a day at Al Maha, we are planning to stay one night closer to Dubai.
Any suggestions on a place to stay before we make the move to Al Maha the next day?
Ideally it would be near something "to do" the night we arrive and morning next day.
Rather than "waste" a day at Al Maha, we are planning to stay one night closer to Dubai.
Any suggestions on a place to stay before we make the move to Al Maha the next day?
Ideally it would be near something "to do" the night we arrive and morning next day.
Apr 4, 2022, 12:32 am
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By time you get to whatever hotel, what are you going to do - it'll be late. I'd vote for the Premier Inn at the airport. It costs buttons and takes about four minutes to get there. Nasi-goreng in the bar / restaurant, some prawn crackers and a pint or two, then off to bed. Early car to Al Maha, sit by the spa pool if room not ready. (The GMC isn't worth the extra BTW - big vehicle, but crap.)
Or Park Hyatt - also near. I'm not sure I'd could justify the extra, just have breakfast and get to Al Maha.
Or Park Hyatt - also near. I'm not sure I'd could justify the extra, just have breakfast and get to Al Maha.
Apr 11, 2022, 10:34 am
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We will return again in February.
Apr 11, 2022, 4:14 pm
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The hotel quoted the following options:
Transfer option 1:
Private luxury transfer at the rate of AED 700 per way between any point in Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle MERCEDES VIANO / MERCEDES BENZ / BMW 7 / TESLA)
Transfer option 2:
Private luxury transfer at the rate of AED 425 per way in a 4WD vehicle between any point in Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle GMC / SUBURBAN)
Transfer option 3:
Private luxury transfer of AED 380 per way between any point in Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle LEXUS 350 / TOYOTA PREVIA/ INFINITY Q70)
Transfer option 4:
Private transfer at the rate of AED 340 per way from Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle LEXUS 350 or HONDA ODYSSEY)
We eneded up using option #2; which was more expensive than had we shopped it, but working directly with the hotel was easy.
Transfer option 1:
Private luxury transfer at the rate of AED 700 per way between any point in Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle MERCEDES VIANO / MERCEDES BENZ / BMW 7 / TESLA)
Transfer option 2:
Private luxury transfer at the rate of AED 425 per way in a 4WD vehicle between any point in Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle GMC / SUBURBAN)
Transfer option 3:
Private luxury transfer of AED 380 per way between any point in Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle LEXUS 350 / TOYOTA PREVIA/ INFINITY Q70)
Transfer option 4:
Private transfer at the rate of AED 340 per way from Dubai to Al Maha or vice versa. (Vehicle LEXUS 350 or HONDA ODYSSEY)
We eneded up using option #2; which was more expensive than had we shopped it, but working directly with the hotel was easy.
Apr 13, 2022, 6:46 pm
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Does the hotel reach out to guests prior to arrival?
Was going to make some requests, but didn't know whether I could wait to respond to an email from them, or if I'll have to initiate the discussion.
Was going to make some requests, but didn't know whether I could wait to respond to an email from them, or if I'll have to initiate the discussion.
Apr 14, 2022, 7:57 am
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On both of my stays they did reach out to me ahead of time. Wonder if it was cause of status maybe? I was a platinum the first time, but dropped to gold by the second stay.
Apr 14, 2022, 11:13 am
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The hotel did not reach out until the day before our arrival for our stay in March. We had an amazing stay, but you will probably want to be proactive if you have any special requests. I'm Titanium FWIW.
Apr 15, 2022, 7:27 am
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Apr 16, 2022, 11:06 am
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Out of interest, would any special requests in advance largely consist of what type (location) of Villa you would prefer?
Apr 16, 2022, 6:02 pm
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