My two days in Abu Dhabi were mostly sleepless, as I kept a horrible time schedule. While I still love any type offlying, it’s not often anymore that I get excited to the point that I can’t sleep the night before my trip, though this was one of those cases. While my flight from Abu…
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Dear Lucky , what an amazing review , of an amazing product. However there is one slight error if I may ? You said the experience was " unmemorable " which actually means forgettable and I'm sure you didn't mean that ! Lol. Can't wait for you on board Residence review !
Long time fan of the site. Currently in the middle of a 'round the world based on your recommendations and reviews. Congratulations on your engagement!
The last line says 'unmemorable experience'. I'm pretty sure that it's supposed to be 'memorable experience'.
Love the review, what a cool experience!
I may have a bit of an explanation for the extra seating in the "Residence Lounge". When I flew recently in the Apartments, the Residence was taken up by an Emirate couple, and five of the apartments were occupied by their minor children. Six economy seats for their respective staff. When I saw them go into the Residence lounge, they allowed all the kids to go in with their parents.
Thank you for the review Lucky; reading it had put me in my own world and I've forgotten the day I had! Appreciate it and looking forward to the flight.
Terrific detailed review, thank you. That lobster creation sure beats a ham on ciabatta for $10.95 in a crowded gate area! I agree that the table setting for 4 people is a bit strange and made me laugh since only 2 people can use the lounge at once (sort of like building a bridge to nowhere). Maybe they should have the table set for the number of guests expected (1 or 2) before you arrive. All of us business travelers have had the embarrassing experience of sitting down at a restaurant table alone and then having a staff member clear the opposite table setting, usually with a few loud clanking noises so other diners notice. Although I'm sure the Residence lounge staff was more discreet even though you were a solo visitor to the lounge. Looking forward to the Residence flight review!
Great review, thanks Ben. When is the review of the actual flight coming, or have I missed it?
The carpet in the car looked so worn out.
The "10 pictures" post earlier was essentially a full review, there were only a few things different in this post. I wish your "10 pictures" weren't so lengthy, it spoils it, it should be a taster, rather than a full review.
I just looked up how much a residence ticket from JFK-SYD would be in October: $34,545. Would never buy that but, its always interesting to look.
Congrats on your engagement.
I agree you 10 pictures posts need to change - they are a medium sized review and make the dull review rather pointless plus must waste a lot of your time.
Why not make your 10 pictures posts purely pictures with no text/commentary. That would really tease and excite people for the full review rather than spoil it.
Beautiful insight into something a few people are fortunate/lucky enough to experience.
I must admit I have wandered past that glass door entrance in the First Class lounge a few times to the bathroom & wondered 'only if'.. Haha.. Great review mate!
Fantastic stuff! Largely by choice I'll never fly any of the ME3 -- closest I'll get will be flying BOM>IST>BOS in TK J this October -- so it's especially enjoyable to see what I'm missing. 🙂
Last line – surely you meant "memorable"?
Congrats on your engagement and can't wait for the full flight review.
I think you meant to thank the staff for an unforgettable experience instead of an unmemorable one.
Whoops, you guys are of course correct. Meant to say unforgettable rather than unmemorable. Post updated!
Maybe the other Residence guests can join you in the same room, which is why there's table for four.
@Hugh I think their competition is private/chartered jets. For that kind of distance, it's much cheaper to fly the Residence, and the amenities are much better too.
I can only think the room is provisioned for more people as part of its dual role as a lounge for the Al Nahyan family.
Better to have more space than the one or two passengers of the Residence need than not have enough for the royal family.
Whoa I missed the part about the engagement. Where was it posted? Regardless, a huge congratulations! What lovely news.
Also, did you post the review of the A380 residence flight itself? I only see the lounge bit.
Amazing review as usual! Also thoroughly enjoyed your Instagram stories, would love for that to become a thing every time you fly showcasing in real time all aspects of travel. Us millennials would love it!
Ford announced the engagement on his Instagram. CONGRATS!!! Ben, I am getting teary-eyed thinking of your progression on the blog from referring to your serious boyfriend as your "friend" every time and never mentioning him by name, to now being engaged!!! You are a beautiful person and I wish you all the best!
I'm chomping at the bit for the rest of the story!! Congratulations on your engagement!
perhaps, the americans can learn something about true quality and service instead of illusions and delusions of us carriers. great reporte