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Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Jul 21, 08:49 PM
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Posted By megaflyer
I have - what’s the question ? Obviously no PDA...

I have - what’s the question ? Obviously no PDA but that goes for straight couples too (and it’s not my thing anyway ) but sharing a large bed in a hotel it fine (it is also illegal for non...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Jan 21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 533
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Posted By megaflyer
Try looking at the hotel online then get the best...

Try looking at the hotel online then get the best price via various website. Then call them on the phone and haggle it down - thats what I do with Dubai. But be ready to confirm there and then with...
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Jan 21, 12:44 PM
Replies: 533
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Posted By megaflyer
I tend to use adult hotels so cant help you...

I tend to use adult hotels so cant help you except Atlantis has a huge reputation for being family friendly and yet to see any bad reports about it. BUT Feb half term is very high season and will,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 11 Dec 20, 05:46 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
That is so very helpful to know - thank you so...

That is so very helpful to know - thank you so much, Like you I would def have the PCR test before I go for sure and will investigate where I can have it but living in London I should be able to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Dec 20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Sorry probably my bad English - I have Insurance...

Sorry probably my bad English - I have Insurance with Nationwide its it is very basic and doesn’t cover my existing - asthma and depression are excluded. SO I pay for a an attentional (I call top...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Dec 20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Wow so we dont need to have a test at all ? I...

Wow so we dont need to have a test at all ? I was just about to ask you where’re yo had yours (as Emirates website just say anywhere that you need to have one done privately ... not overly helpful)...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Dec 20, 08:12 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Hi there Thanks for coming back - it...

Hi there

Thanks for coming back - it certainly sounds like its all ok (not that I would ever doubt being safe in Dubai as they are more cautious than UK are )

Enjoy your holiday and cant wait...
Forum: General Trip Planning 9 Dec 20, 11:12 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Did you fly with Emirates ? Also if you did then...

Did you fly with Emirates ? Also if you did then did you take their insurance ? I have a hotel on hold but waiting on flights and reassurance I guess before i go firm ...


I hope yo have a...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Dec 20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
I will look out - I have reserved my usual for...

I will look out - I have reserved my usual for February and they dont want a deposit yet with a view of booking flights once Emirates has a deal - will make the call before end of the year but I have...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Dec 20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Thanks for the update - I have to say I am not...

Thanks for the update - I have to say I am not surprised it was a “mistake” - shame on them really but hey as your say its a 5hr flight (give or take) so a while to wear a mask (expect some airlines...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Dec 20, 06:19 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
I haven’t been to the hotel as I stay in same...

I haven’t been to the hotel as I stay in same hotel (The Residence) same suite and haven’t found any other hotel in the world like The Royal Mirage (although the old days before the Palm ruined the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Dec 20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
The location is spot on for wandering around the...

The location is spot on for wandering around the marina - even with AI and you may want to try some different cafes etc - you do all that on foot without paying for a cab so location wise it's very...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Dec 20, 01:33 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Thats an unbelievable price - its a good hotel in...

Thats an unbelievable price - its a good hotel in the marina . I would just wonder as its form 599 pp is that when 6 people share a standard (basic - road traffic room ) or is that for a actual room...
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Nov 20, 07:46 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
We both share good taste - and class, Colette-S...

We both share good taste - and class, Colette-S 👍😘
Forum: General Trip Planning 19 Nov 20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 533
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Posted By megaflyer
I dont like the Burj - its smells of new money...

I dont like the Burj - its smells of new money and not of class to me. I am a One and Only fan. I prefer the one on the mainland (Royal Mirage) but it has a boat that takes to you the Palm if you...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Nov 20, 10:41 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Yes I got an email form FCO to give the green...

Yes I got an email form FCO to give the green light so go for it - you will have a great time

The FCDO no longer advises against travel to the UAE. The UAE is now on the list of countries and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Nov 20, 09:59 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
I see the FCO has said you can now travel to...

I see the FCO has said you can now travel to Dubai (not Abu Dhabi to) and no quarantine on return - tempered to go but I would book and travel same week as dont trust the advice to change without...
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Oct 20, 05:15 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
It’s the travel insurance part I am wary about...

It’s the travel insurance part I am wary about and invalidation it a) if there is an argument about Ovid or b) travelling against FCO advice (I guess neither of these effects you like my friends...
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Oct 20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
For Dubai I would be ultra cautions - I would not...

For Dubai I would be ultra cautions - I would not want a financial dispute while I was over there . . . . .
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Oct 20, 04:10 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
For me it would have to be a company that has...

For me it would have to be a company that has been used in UAE without any issues - I shop around but normally when I go to DUbai I always take out insurance bids the airline I fly with even if its...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Oct 20, 07:48 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
The small print of Virgin Atlantic covid cover...

The small print of Virgin Atlantic covid cover says the same - its seems its a PR stunt some airlines are playing

Terms and Conditions apply and is subject to exclusions based on the Foreign,...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Oct 20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Just email them about my pre-existing but it...

Just email them about my pre-existing but it appears the covid cover is genuine but only if you don’t travel against your countries govt advice (ie FCO for us) advice so as useful as a chocolate tea...
Forum: General Trip Planning 15 Oct 20, 08:18 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
I think emirates are the only company I would go...

I think emirates are the only company I would go with and I would book any insurance through them to avoid any potential complications eg is it void or not ? I wound want to make sure there was full...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Feb 20, 11:22 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Mobile Ahhhr changed since I went there to view - years...

Ahhhr changed since I went there to view - years back tho (year after it opened ) as they gave guests staying at Royal Mirage vowing access .
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Feb 20, 10:36 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Mobile I am unsure which Burj it relates to - Al Arab it...

I am unsure which Burj it relates to - Al Arab it has been years for me
khalifa 2 years this week and I booked and the line was still crazy (as was the line for taxis after ) but February is a busy...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Feb 20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
I was maybe erroneously comparing it to Summer...

I was maybe erroneously comparing it to Summer when the sea is like a hot bath - the hotter the better for my liking but I swim in February (then again I swim in the North Sea off Anderby Creek or...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Feb 20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 533
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Posted By megaflyer
Mobile Yes it will be ok but not warm like it is in...

Yes it will be ok but not warm like it is in summer - think like the med in summer ?
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Jan 20, 11:31 PM
Replies: 533
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Posted By megaflyer
Mobile I am sure it will be fine and sorry if I put a...

I am sure it will be fine and sorry if I put a dampener on your plans . It was once a small parathion also property on the near empty beach with just the royal mirage as neighbours but now dwarfed...
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Jan 20, 10:17 AM
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Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Mobile Depends on your budget It will be nice end...

Depends on your budget

It will be nice end of March.

There are choices of business types (Hilton, Le Meridian etc), bling types (The burj etc) and adult type (The Residence ) plus loads of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Jan 20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Mobile It’s a nice hotel but now is very crowded with...

It’s a nice hotel but now is very crowded with building all around it - it had its hey day 10 years ago.

Rooms are lovely but for me it would be too noisy and beach too busy . There are better...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Jan 20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Mobile When we couldn’t get into The Residence @Royal...

When we couldn’t get into The Residence @Royal Mirage one year (my hotel of choice but would never stay at Palace or Arabian Court) we stayed at Le Meridian and really enjoyed it - found it slightly...
Forum: General Trip Planning 23 Jan 20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Mobile Dress code in many bars and hotels after...

Dress code in many bars and hotels after 6pm/sunset is certainly no shorts, t shirts or sandals for men.

Sometimes no bare shoulders for women but they will give you a shawl if they think you are...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Jan 20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Mobile I have friends that live there and I have seen...

I have friends that live there and I have seen the photos of the rain - I was there for my birthday once in Feb and we had terrible rain and flooding (well they don’t have drains as it hardly rains )...
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Jan 20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Mobile I have currently booked for Feb but doubt I will...

I have currently booked for Feb but doubt I will go at the moment
Forum: General Trip Planning 16 Jan 20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,357
Posted By megaflyer
Mobile I agree - it’s an awful area . I guess once it...

I agree - it’s an awful area . I guess once it was buzzing but now business etc have deserted it I don’t even like driving through it and would never stay there for a holiday .

I like the beach...
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