Maybe a bit late but VARU by Atmosphere is a good option all inclusive of food, drinks, mini-bar, and transfers by speedboat. Stayed there on May 21 and thoroughly enjoyed it
Doesn't Sniip solve the issue as most gov agencies will have Billpayer status? Pardon the ignorance but just getting back into the swing of things after a stint overseas.
There's always one CT in the room, no matter where you go. I've been based in DXB since March last year, a colleague of mine from SA had the same outlook on life as you, it's all BS, etc. Trust me he changed his tune after catching Covid and spending over two weeks in a field hospital on oxygen...
Noticed a major improvement here in DXB with upgrades recently even on gold status, auto-upgraded to a suite. Only positive to come out of covid! (No pun intended)
Currently, Krisflyer is the main program used but looking like little to no opportunities available over there that I can see. The obvious two programs that side would be Emirates and Etihad with any branded cards, which seem to offer no sign-on bonus.
Will be fully relocated so no FIFO point...
Looking likely, that I will be taking up new employment in Dubai shortly and wondering if anyone here has any experience with FF point opportunities over that side of the world? I have done a little research and from that looks like I will be back in cattle class pretty quickly!
Any pointers...
Explorer annual fee posted, rang up gave the devaluation not worth keeping the card speech, offered the usual no fee card, went ahead and cancelled asked for a reinstatement bonus told I had received retention bonuses in the past and nothing was available at this time. Then in a huff got them to...