SLEEPING IN A $2,000 LUXURY DESERT RESORT | Al Maha Luxury Collection Desert Resort | Dubai
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- Filmed 2018. As of Jan 2021, Al Maha is still an all-inclusive luxury resort (dining, activities, stay) bookable with Marriott Bonvoy Points. 💳 Learn more about Sebby's Card Picks: bit.ly/askcardpicks Click ‘Show More’ to see Ad Disclosure.
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Timeline
0:00 Room Tour
05:25 Afternoon Tea
06:22 Camel Sunset Ride
08:16 All-inclusive Dinner
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I’m about to turn 18 on the 30th and I can’t wait to experience these moments on my credit score journey . Keep up the good content Sebby!
Happy early birthday! 🎂
@@AskSebby I got approved for the discover secured card and the freedom flex
Ahh yes, more travel videos! Keep them coming, Seb and Mandy!
Love the lifestyle stuff. Just saved up my 6 month emergency fund and can’t wait to start using the travel points you’ve helped me find on these beautiful experiences. Thanks Seb.
That's awesome! :)
Great stuff as always!
When the video ended I thought my internet cut out. I was expecting to hear an outro.
This was amazing! Thank you for sharing with us.
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Appreciate the motivation.
:)
WOW, this property looks awesome!
It was! :)
That tub is lit
Enjoy vacation well deserved
Hey Sebby, you are living it up!
One of the best points redemptions! :)
That was awesome!!
Glad you liked it!
This takes me back! When I saw the Etihad video, I was wondering when an Al Maha review was going to post ;)
Thinking back I definitely should've done an impulse flight to Dubai since Etihad is grounding their A380s. Love the review!
Ahhhhh I might be staying here next year! It’s seems so fun
Loving these travel vids during quarantine. Talk about living vicariously!
Thanks for watching! :)
I added labels to my cards like your recommendation but still get overwhelmed on when to use my freedom regular, freedom unlimited, freedom flex, and sapphire preferred. I don’t know when to use which one since freedoms are % cash back and the sapphire is x points back, and don’t know which one to use with and when to.
You got this through the credit cards you make videos on? How long/much does it take?
Beginner here, could you make an accompanying video explaining how'd you work your way up this free all-inclusive vacation?
Mainly accumulate tons of Marriott Bonvoy points: www.asksebby.com/blog/how-to-book-al-maha Price ranges from 63k-100k points, depending on season.
Your travel over seas to often what happens to your cell phone Bill when you travel? Does it go up for the time you are there?
I wish you posted more of these
Will start posting more trip reports on the Sebby Fung channel starting late next week :) These type of videos don't get the amount of views they deserve on the main channel.
@@AskSebby I agree, they should get more views for sure. Personally I feel like these are great for people to see the potential that points/miles hold. Great to hear there will be more on your second channel. Hopefully Mandy posts more as well in the future and the views come in droves for both of you. Happy new year to both of you 😁
Hello, thank you for the video! Have you been to the Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert? If so, which do you like better- Al Maha or Ras Al Khaimah?
Haven't been to the Ritz, but it's on my list to visit next time!
so beautiful!! how are you not scared of the animals though so close to you haha!!
Ahh yes the Arabian desert!!!! Not how I remembered it!! ;)
Lately not a Marriott fan but this property does look amazing.
Oh the reason for so many coffee pods, Arabian hospitality is centered on greeting a guest with coffee!
8:50 - Private dining upgrade. Sebby you missed an opportunity to take credit!!! ;) Also, I think for 2021 EVERYONE will get a "private dining" experience!! :D
Ah, that makes sense for the coffee! Will take credit next time :P
How many days you stay there? Did you also travel around Dubai?
More of these videos, por favor.
Thinking once a month! Slowly going through the backlog of travel videos.
@@AskSebby Thank you!
Did you ever find out why you got the private dining room?
I've been racking up points over the past couple years and can't wait to travel (safely) after all this is over
We've been accumulating all of 2020. Can't wait to (hopefully) travel in Q3 or Q4..
@@AskSebby Hopefully companies decide to up their offers as stimulus rolls around and people get some more disposable income
My fav hotel was there in 2019 for my honeymoon - its a bummer that they downgraded the shampoo it was previously Bvlgari
Sebby, they are called Baklava!!
you used Bonvoy instead of Platinum? why? I've watched a ton of your videos and trying to decide which hotel card I should get - if any or if platinum will do the job. thank you!!
I generally use points when I can get outsized value. My Bonvoy watermark is 1 CPP. This is close to 2-3 CPP in value (CPP = price / points needed)
surprised the restaurant didn’t have music going! needed to complete the ambiance
Looking at those serving portion size, I might have to get McDonald afterward unless that’s appetizer lol
If you were really hungry, I'm sure they would accommodate you with extra serving sizes. Breakfast was unlimited!
@@AskSebby LoL. I was joking but thanks Seb!
Aw I like the camels!!
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When was this video recorded? Private room, candle light dinner, and oyster. Countdown 9 months 🤣
Video was filmed Oct 2018, but nothing drastic has changed to the experience. They still offer the same activities, rooms, and maybe a varied menu.
Lol this comment went right over his head
LOL I GET IT NOW
I bet everyone gets private dining now!!!! ;)
@@AskSebby just joking around Sebby. Much love
What's the minimum night stay there? Looks awesome.
There's no minimum, but 2 nights is ideal to try the activities you want. We stayed 3 nights, and felt like a bit much.
Going juts for all that coffee
More coffee plz! ☕
Any issues flying your drone there?
Staff said it was fine as long as other guests don't complain. YMMV.
How many nights do you think is the sweet spot for staying here? Would be splitting between here and in Dubai city proper.
2-3 nights is the sweet spot. Must do activities are falconry (morning activity) and sunset camel rides.
@@AskSebby Awesome. I'm kinda 'over' typical luxury resorts (such a 1st world problem.. 😑) so really looking forward to the activities especially.
How much did this trip cost all said and done???
Our Dubai trip was relatively affordable. All hotels in the city booked w/ points, and Al Maha was w/points. Main costs would be alcohol (we don't really drink), transportation to/from resort, and any extra activities you choose.
Remind me of MTV Cribs
Kewl
Man when will traveling return again. Great trip coverage!
Thanks! :)
One of my favorite Bonvoy properties, looking forward to returning in a couple months in April :)
Good choice! :)
Why do the camels have to wear mask? Is there COVID restrictions on camels? For Reals awesome video sharing, inspiring.
Thanks! Filmed pre-covid. It's there to keep the camels from biting people or spitting at them.
If only we can resume travel...I can’t wait and until then I can live vacuously through Mandy and Sebby ✈️🐪
I'm living vicariously through editing the backlog of travel videos 🐪
Did you call our desserts just ok 😳
All mammals produce milk
Hmmm, it feels overpriced.
Seems a bit soulless