January 6, 2021
![q suites covid 46 800x750 - REVIEW - Qatar Airways : Q Suites - B777/A350 - Malé (MLE) to London (LHR) - [COVID-era]](https://theluxurytraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/q-suites-covid-46-800x750.jpg "REVIEW - Qatar Airways : Q Suites - B777/A350 - Malé (MLE) to London (LHR) - [COVID-era]")
Whilst BA has gone down the route of creating additional plastic waste and reducing the quality of wine on board, Qatar has instead opted to give full bottles of sanitiser to passengers in addition to providing them all with face shields, gloves and face masks.
December 30, 2020
I was curious to see the new First Class cabin in the flesh and when you compare it to the 14 seat cabins that previously graced the 777 this is clearly a superior product.
The doors are actually the least exciting change in my mind. I can see the business logic for installing them but in reality they make little difference to the overall experience.
December 9, 2020
Book Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with Classic Travel Intro and Booking Jump straight to the Conclusion This is a bit of a weird hybrid review. Personally I stayed at the Four Seasons DIFC during this trip (as well as spending a few nights at the Andaz the Palm […]
November 29, 2020
![FS DIFC pool 800x750 - REVIEW - Four Seasons Dubai DIFC : Four Seasons Room & Studio Suite [COVID-era]](https://theluxurytraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/FS-DIFC-pool-800x750.jpg "REVIEW - Four Seasons Dubai DIFC : Four Seasons Room & Studio Suite [COVID-era]")
I had two terrible nights of sleep here and despite that I would still return in a heartbeat and emphatically recommend this hotel to anybody.
The quality of the hardware and service isn't just better than everything in Dubai, its up there with the best I've ever encountered globally. Despite very healthy occupancy by COVID standards the property almost always felt like it was ours alone. It is hard to overstate how special it is to have this feeling in a large city like Dubai.
November 3, 2020
![andaz palm 88 800x557 - REVIEW - Andaz Dubai The Palm : Terrace Suite [COVID-era]](https://theluxurytraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/andaz-palm-88-800x557.jpg "REVIEW - Andaz Dubai The Palm : Terrace Suite [COVID-era]")
I'm not going to lie, I've had mixed experiences with the Andaz brand in the past. I struggle to see how a hotel can be both casual and luxurious at the same time. All too often you'll find that youth oriented brands like W, Andaz and Edition are just cutting corners but still charging luxury prices...
October 28, 2020
![waldorf DIFC 48 800x581 - REVIEW - Waldorf Astoria Dubai DIFC : King Corner Suite [COVID-era]](https://theluxurytraveller.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/waldorf-DIFC-48-800x581.jpg "REVIEW - Waldorf Astoria Dubai DIFC : King Corner Suite [COVID-era]")
It's been a while since any hotel I stayed at hit every single one of the basics on my checklist and that alone should tell you something.
The Waldorf Astoria DIFC is a hotel that offers a hell of a lot in a market which is arguably rather saturated already. The decor makes it a real standout amongst DIFC properties and the location makes it an ideal base of operations for a visit to Dubai...
October 14, 2020
To be able to fly at all right now is a real privilege in the current era and BA's Club Suites present you with just about the most socially distanced product you could hope for in Business Class. If you're hungry, eat before; if you're thirsty, you'll be taken care of. Right now this is the new normal and for the time being I'm ok with it...
October 5, 2020
A number of my friends happened to be gathering on my birthday weekend in Dubai. Flights were cheap, award availability was plentiful and Dubai's luxury hotels appeared to be experimenting in delivering a price as close to free as humanly possible...
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September 1, 2016
At the entrance our boarding passes were checked and we were directed towards a reception desk where we were greeted and asked if it was our first time here. We said it was and were told where we could find the bar, terrace area, spa, cloakroom and restaurant.
October 15, 2016
This lounge is definitely nicer than BA's Business Class offerings but as you can see, it hardly exudes class...
December 19, 2016
These weren't fares that were 25% or even 50% off. These were fares that looked like they were missing a final zero. Given the amount of miles earned when flying them, you were even looking at making half the paid fare price back, with your haul of AA miles or BA Avios.
December 19, 2016
I enjoyed this quite a lot more than my previous visits to the CCR. It was really nice to meet another FlyerTalker in person but more than anything this visit highlighted to me how much difference timing makes to a lounge visit.