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Aug 17, 2003 | 5:08 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Gustaf:
Did you save for many years to afford this?

Again, great report </font>
Actually, I am very happy that AMEX did not deduct the bill from my account yet
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Aug 17, 2003 | 2:29 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Uli:
Actually, I am very happy that AMEX did not deduct the bill from my account yet </font>
LOL. We can probably imagine ....

During summer last year I had to make the choice between the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the Burj, and I decided to go for the suite in the JBH. I found the service absolutely outstanding and can't even imagine how this can be topped. But I'm pretty sure I will find out soon, perhaps during - always dreadful cold and dark european - november.



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Aug 18, 2003 | 7:54 pm
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What an unbelievable hotel...thanks for sharing your experiences!
I found this interesting web page about this hotel:
http://www.southtravels.com/middleea...rjalarabhotel/

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Aug 18, 2003 | 9:42 pm
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A bit of a preview from my trip, but I think it's appropriate here. But here are a few photos of the lobby of the Burj. Needless to say, I didn't stay there, but thought the Burj lovers here might enjoy seeing them.

http://clam.rutgers.edu/~ddapas/jumeirah/index.html
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Aug 18, 2003 | 11:18 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by kpc:
What an unbelievable hotel...thanks for sharing your experiences!
I found this interesting web page about this hotel:
http://www.southtravels.com/middleea...rjalarabhotel/

i think those rates are about 5 to 10% higher than the AMEX rates.
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Aug 18, 2003 | 11:20 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Darren:
A bit of a preview from my trip, but I think it's appropriate here. But here are a few photos of the lobby of the Burj. Needless to say, I didn't stay there, but thought the Burj lovers here might enjoy seeing them.

http://clam.rutgers.edu/~ddapas/jumeirah/index.html</font>
Thank you Darren, nice pics
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Aug 19, 2003 | 12:27 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by kpc:
What an unbelievable hotel...thanks for sharing your experiences!
I found this interesting web page about this hotel:
http://www.southtravels.com/middleea...rjalarabhotel/

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I wonder what causes the price drop between end of october and end of november.

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Aug 19, 2003 | 12:32 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Darren:
A bit of a preview from my trip, but I think it's appropriate here. But here are a few photos of the lobby of the Burj. Needless to say, I didn't stay there, but thought the Burj lovers here might enjoy seeing them.

http://clam.rutgers.edu/~ddapas/jumeirah/index.html</font>

Ah I see, you stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, in one of the suites on the upper floor.
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Aug 19, 2003 | 2:39 am
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Uli,

thank you for this mouth-watering report! Excellent! I have watched so many reports about this hotel on TV but your report gave me a much better insight! And made me rethink if I shall make use of this offer: http://www.ferien.li/burj-al-arab/ang1-1.htm#

BTW: Here's another Burj al Arab report from 2001 by an anonymus hotel professional (sorry, in German only):
http://www.top-hotel.de/aktuelles_he...0000000000556B
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Aug 19, 2003 | 2:43 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ngfan:
Uli,

thank you for this mouth-watering report! Excellent! I have watched so many reports about this hotel on TV but your report gave me a much better insight! And made me rethink if I shall make use of this offer: http://www.ferien.li/burj-al-arab/ang1-1.htm#

BTW: Here's another Burj al Arab report from 2001 by an anonymus hotel professional (sorry, in German only):
http://www.top-hotel.de/aktuelles_he...0000000000556B </font>
mmmh........ this is still during the hot time.
1999 / 6 = 333 Euro .... but PER PERSON. so please do not do this. i am sure they will not allow this for "one person" only.

book via amex the leading hotels of the world rate of 1850 Dhrs. (about 440 euro PER SUITE). You can also hope to be upgraded to a panormaic suite then.

of course your offer does include the flight but flyertalkers always find cheaper flights ... or use miles ...
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Aug 19, 2003 | 4:30 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by daysleeper:

Ah I see, you stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, in one of the suites on the upper floor. </font>
Me? No. But someone else? Yes.
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Thanks for the pictures Darren. Uli, did you take any pictures that you can share with us?

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Aug 19, 2003 | 8:55 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by diana:
Thanks for the pictures Darren. Uli, did you take any pictures that you can share with us?

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not really. i took some, but the best pictures are in burj al arab book ... anyway i will check my pictures if there is anything worth posting
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Great photos!
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