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[Colette-S]

Originally Posted by Nicksgirl

Colette, when I ring the Burj and Al Maha, can I really haggle ?
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Yes. Reservations will give you a price which is generally slightly higher than the online best available rate. With very little pressure they will match online and with a bit more negotiating they will reduce further.
Depending on your level of Sirius they will be keen to get you to return. You may even have some points to redeem!

[Colette-S]

BTW the new name for Sirius is Jumeirah One (old habits die hard!)

[Nicksgirl]

Sorry, should I wait till the New Year... cant book flights yet ? x

[Colette-S]

I have just logged into my account. I am a platinum member but some offers apply to all members. There is currently a romantic getaway package which gives 10% discount plus other extras - I’ve copied it below (minimum 3 nights so you will qualify)
“ Exclusively for Jumeirah One Members, explore a new destination together with our Romantic Getaways package and enjoy a host of exciting savings and privileges:

10% savings on your stay
VIP welcome amenity
Complimentary breakfast or complimentary upgrade to next room category subject to availability at selected hotels*
Up to 30% savings on couples' experience or similar*”

[Colette-S]

Most Jumeirah rates give you a 28 day cancellation so you can reserve now and you are able to book without penalty until October. You can then monitoor the rates throughout the year and cancel and rebook if a better price comes up.
Remember to avoid the first week/ten days of November as it’s usually UK half term quickly followed by Russian school holiday week

[Nicksgirl]

Colette, just logged in and I suppose because we have not been for so long I have no points

I got a 4 night quote as being £4,878.98, do you think that's about right ?
No I want to go late November, remember when we stayed in the Al Qasr, with the Russians they were so bloody rude and I really went for some Russian guy smoking by my sun chair... he was amazed anyone stood up to him, clicking his fingers at the staff. Idiot. x

[Colette-S]

Originally Posted by Nicksgirl

Colette, just logged in and I suppose because we have not been for so long I have no points

I got a 4 night quote as being £4,878.98, do you think that's about right ?
No I want to go late November, remember when we stayed in the Al Qasr, with the Russians they were so bloody rude and I really went for some Russian guy smoking by my sun chair... he was amazed anyone stood up to him, clicking his fingers at the staff. Idiot. x

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What dates? That’s exactly why I said avoid those weeks! Some are incredibly rude

[Colette-S]

And what type of room?

[Nicksgirl]

Originally Posted by Colette-S

What dates? That’s exactly why I said avoid those weeks! Some are incredibly rude

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I was looking at 23rd November. Mind you I think this time I would prefer, Al Maha then Burj Al Arab.

Good job, I love him, costing me a bloody fortune.

I would look at other hotels, but I think once you have experienced the Burj, it spoils you.
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[Nicksgirl]

Mind you we adored the Al Qasr, but it changed so much. x