Burj Al Arab
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
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Did you save for many years to afford this?
Again, great report
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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>
Actually, I am very happy that AMEX did not deduct the bill from my account yet
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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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kpc
I found this interesting web page about this hotel:
http://www.southtravels.com/middleea...rjalarabhotel/
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kpc
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
http://clam.rutgers.edu/~ddapas/jumeirah/index.html
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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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>
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>
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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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 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>
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.
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
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
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>
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>
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 ...
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>
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, 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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Thanks for the pictures Darren. Uli, did you take any pictures that you can share with us?
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