I Stay On A Deserted Luxury Island Resort!

I Stay on a deserted 5-star luxury resort on an island shaped like a Banana! .. is it just me staying here? I'm on Banana Island Resort in Doha, Qatar
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[@WalkWithMeTim]

I Stay In The World's MOST EXPENSIVE Hotel! 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJOro3WfbcyHo8k

[@CheshireCat6639]

Tim ive been to Sorrento which was fabulous ....but I would love to see a vlog on The Isle of Capri sometime..or Amalfi maybe ? ❤

[@maureen14]

Why do you need so much security if it's an island?? 🏝

[@69footballgoats]

Tim love your videos.. but please can you give more footage of the breakfast buffets. Breakfast is the main meal for Arabs. I think breakfast is more interesting than the bathrooms for me anyway. Thanks for your videos

[@CheshireCat6639]

@@69footballgoats yes thats a good point made there..

[@DreamRJ]

Not sure about that one, I mean it looked nice but again just empty. I really would love to know how busy it gets from September onwards though. I am guessing it is still going to be pretty dead. Maybe it is also to do with alcohol because its banned, that might also be a factor. But do they stop you from bringing your own with you? would they confiscate it? Also you made a slight error when you said 1 night. You stayed for 2 nights lol - Also that shower was to small :D still waiting for you to find one that you can fit 600 people in haha

[@hjvh78ho]

Seems like the villas should have their own buggies for you to drive yourself around the island, that would be way quicker.

[@larryo6874]

Good idea!

[@dianeyoung2914]

There would probably be a problem getting insurance cover for that, health and safety.

[@alisondawson5116]

At Least no one would be drink driving ! Hehehehe

[@TangerineTulip]

Great idea, a mini golf cart.

[@toemblem]

Agreed. Golf carts are cheap.

[@naif7295]

As a Qatari we don't ever go out from June to Sep especially afternoon time. Actually we run away to your country or Europe in summer. Be safe Tim, it's not healthy to walk in this weather. Thank you for amazing channel. Naif

[@Shazzadut1]

My neighbour is from Qatar and she just came home yesterday from a 4 or 5 month visit to relatives and children in Qatar. She goes to escape the Australian winter because the cold weather affects her bad back. So not all people hate the heat. lol.

[@user-tj2qm1sr2b]

Played tennis in Dubai in an August evening 44C. It was fine..people moan in Europe at 30C

[@hatchling88]

@@user-tj2qm1sr2b I live in Florida and an English friend was visiting in April and suffered, sweat and moaned when it was barely 84 f, which we consider mild. It was really rather pathetic. I don't "like" heat, but if one makes some allowances, it's bearable. 80's in April? Delightful.

[@darkvader7231]

​@@hatchling88 You may want to consider the fact that people born in a cooler climate will naturally struggle with a hotter or warmer climate, nothing to do with being pathetic! Its like you from Florida would find 10c cold but not us in UK!! Be a bit more diplomatic in your statements, it takes all sorts to make the world!!

[@LAura-qr2ff]

@@hatchling88 You're being silly. That temperature would be the hottest day of the year for some places in England. It would be a very rare temperature in some places. It's all relative. The same person might be fine after four weeks (acclimatised) or not - health issues. Everyone is different. Just like you might struggle in Arizona at 115F whereas someone who lives there would be fine. For example, 68F is a hot day in parts of England, things are very different to Florida. It shouldn't be difficult to understand that our climates are massively different and that affects how people feel.

[@captainsherry]

For the price, I would expect the bed to have NO bugs. And the ever-creaking door would also keep me away from this resort.

[@YannR34]

Anyway those places are way too hot to appreciate anything. And there is nothing to see. Go in some tropical places around the world or anywhere with desert weather if it's what you are looking for, but with landscape, Jordania, Arizona for exemple. As he said, if you want something like this, go to the Seychelles, or Maldives or Tahiti

[@stuartgranito4166]

For some reason I’m not blown away by this resort ? But Tim is just amazing as usual , I love it that he loves his coffee and tea ❤

[@onemoreplz2566]

very over rated. was a thing when it opened. now people are over it

[@chandlerbingbong]

Tim. Your presentation skills are nothing short of amazing, but not even you could convince me to spend my money in a place like that. 👍

[@shanneal]

this is my comfort channel 😊

[@martiwilliams4592]

Mine too!!!!!

[@amosigil8]

same here

[@JodieTarot]

🙌

[@christiancatley4120]

agreed

[@mmac4182]

SAME. Tim is the best❤

[@us83uk]

Seems a bit pointless having oversea villa if you can't get into the sea! Super amazing how quickly you are able to get these great videos out so quickly. Have you considered an "extra" channel to get some raw/uncut footage out too? Things like a proper look around the breakfast buffet or walking around the resorts/hotels? Things too long to get into the main videos.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

My thoughts exactly

[@DavidRollo-hy9jy]

Why can't you go in the sea sharks ?

[@Sharpy-Staunch]

​@@WalkWithMeTimTim your vlogs are getting abit boring mate, posh hotels are becoming abit repetitive, do something different

[@Emma-mk8jv]

Good to see uncut, but theres no need for another channel. Just add this one

[@lynemac2539]

If you go into the sea, you are part of the food chain. I live on a small island and I eat food from the sea, but I don't go in.

[@sidbrun_]

9:50 "everything you see here is complimentary!" got to be at least £15 worth of drinks and snacks in there, they're spoiling you Tim!

[@davidmoore8857]

Only soft drinks though.

[@barrycoppock]

Definitely another 'wow' location. Being out in 48 degrees (low season for me!) Noel Coward's Mad Dogs and Englishmen comes to mind! Taking all into account, the cost does seem about right. You do certainly find some incredible locations and it is great that we are able to experience these with you, without actually having to go there. Very much appreciated and enjoyed..

[@WalkWithMeTim]

i know bit silly but it was a little cheaper

[@Plum_bird]

The floating picnic seemed lovely.

[@Shazzadut1]

Wow. What heaven, yes please! Worth sitting in the heat for. I’d be asking to take the leftovers back to my room. Is it humid as well? It’s the humidity that kills.

[@alisondawson5116]

Yes, but I would want to take a dip in the water, before and after lunch ~~ why can’t you swim in the sea, do you know ?

[@clarehall767]

Tim: ooooh dates. I actually don't like dates. 🤣🤣

[@MisterStuzy]

😂

[@truigrunland6817]

Yes! My son used the phone on the toilet to tell us he's in the bathroom as we sat on the balcony!😂

[@nathanbabiuk6286]

Why?

[@dianeyoung2914]

Thats funny lol

[@homaghazi3624]

The salt and sea air creates rust, plus they have sandstorms which exacerbates the discoloration.

[@janiedillingham3190]

I'd love to see you at the Four Seasons resort, in an over the water bungalow in Bora Bora. From the videos I've seen, they do it exactly right there!

[@vikkiruss]

If you ever get a rattly door again, grab some cloth, like the flannel put it in the door and then shut it and it should be enough to stop the rattle, if it’s not use a towel!

[@TCB_Aries]

I guess they're thinking a lot of people don't really see this. I DO! 😂😂😂 I love your videos!

[@nettnett660]

The blue bathroom tiles are glorious.. I want those.

[@xaronx540]

You're a tough guy, Tim, and quite the companionable guy, going through all the volatile, weird, scary places, but also the nice, cosy, luxurious places for us viewers. You do an excellent job, although a ghost or two may appear at any time in some weary hotels and places. With your efforts, you are also creating one of the best resorts, travel, and tourism channels on KZbin. Thanks for that!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thank you

[@2ProductionOnline]

Can’t, wait for this video enjoy your time there! ❤🎉

[@paulhansen3189]

Hi Tim thank you for all the hard work you do love you all ❣️

[@satsumamoon]

Your floating picnic is gorgeous!!!

[@imsbvs]

I'd be worried about the shellfish in such hot conditions.

[@user-fl6zb5br7i]

I love the lights on the ceiling, The tile in the shower and the toilet area is beautiful, I would of stay in the other bedroom! Love the pool area I want that pool, the patio is amazing. The food looks so good you're making me hungry. Thank you for sharing this beautiful resort.

[@margaretbridgeford6159]

Tim you have two bathrooms- if you were concerned about the bed bugs you could have slept in one of the baths 🛀 😊

[@hazelmanship7516]

Hi Tim enjoyed the vlog, but extravagant. Nice to see these different holiday destinations, thanks gor sharing see you all soon bye 😊xxx

[@thalesofmiletus2966]

Worked in Doha in the 80’s and 90’s wearing full PPE. Horrendous but after a few weeks you got used to it. I agree though. The sun beating down actually feels like it’s burning.

[@lisalogan133]

Can’t wait! 💕

[@garethmorgan7474]

Now this looks amazing

[@leroystea8069]

A friend of mine who got married stayed at one of these at Maldives in South Asia. That one seemed really nice. You had the chance to swim with dolphins and the water near the beaches glowed at night when you walked through the shallow end of the beach - natural flora that glows during water movement. The whole area won a 2023 World Travel Award for best resort. Yes the paint does wear off from the ocean and sun which can be repaired during off season. Still a nice place where you were at.

[@chelseagirl278]

the dolphins don't want to swim with humans. animals are not "entertainment"

[@cwg73160]

⁠​⁠@@chelseagirl278What else do the dolphins say to you? Do they approve of you as their representative to humans?

[@chelseagirl278]

@@cwg73160 it is slavery

[@Sooz0sooz]

The wait for buggies would annoy me….nice spacious rooms. I wondered what the basic accom looked like/costs.

[@christiancatley4120]

Yeah I don't think I could wait that long tbh

[@harrycoffey9427]

Basic room is 300 euros, this villa starts from 1000 a night

[@richardbowness1595]

Looking forward to this!!

[@gsu12fo]

IM SHOCKED! That place is beautiful! Thank u so much for the efforts 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@WalkWithMeTim]

No problem 😊

[@gsu12fo]

@@WalkWithMeTim 🤗🤗🤗🤗 greetings

[@bigalanthewasp]

Stunning place. Great video Tim

[@YannicksChannel]

Another amazing video, Tim! Love the work you've been putting in, started watching you since the raffles hotel in qatar and your videos have inspired me to make my youtube videos better. So thank you!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks 😊

[@annehicks9992]

The food on that floating picnic looked really yummy.

[@corinnacarter]

Another brilliant video, thanks Tim.

[@samhenwood5746]

Wow & wow again 😮Thanks for sharing Tim & enjoy 😎🏝️

[@what9331]

Can't wait to watch this when I get home just before going to sleep. Quality stuff as always Tim

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks

[@lindavis224]

Wow!❤ that food looks devine!!!!

[@jmpsworld83]

Love watching this !!! Keep them coming !!!❤

[@McQuokka]

Flown over that island so many times as it’s close to Doha Airport. I have never seen anyone on it. Being zero alcohol is not that unusual 10-15 years ago but Doha was meant to have moved on and be more cosmopolitan and appealing to western tourists they are going to have to change that part….

[@harrietwilliams7790]

No need for holidays anymore - just travel vicariously via you Tim. Hope you do the Seychelles.

[@mamasinger49]

The heat would undo me lol. So fair play to you for going in summer. It did look nice, but I see what you mean regarding some tatty bits. I think my fave thing would be the floating picnic, that looked amazing. Thank you for a great vid.

[@pathicks7471]

Yay!!!! I am new here this week and am all caught up and excited about Tim's new premiere video!!!!!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for subbing!

[@pathicks7471]

​@@WalkWithMeTim , thank you for providing such wonderful travel videos!!!

[@yvonneost12]

Tip - for a squeaky door if you have some fly spray , spray some on the hinges , it will last a couple of days and you will be gone by the time it squeaks again.

[@jayr4857]

I've even used spray on deodorant or air freshner. If all else fails, grab a towel and wedge it in the door gap. 👍

[@michaelgeddes9548]

I do like it when Tim goes to places where other people like to go on holiday, This place is empty again. Ibiza was a great video actual life/people there . keep up the great work.

[@vanessaschofield7927]

mrs tightwad here tim. thankyou for this video and sharing your experience. Nah wouldnt stay here the matress would freak me out and it was a resort that had no soul as i saw it and megga expensive. But thankyou once again tim i feel i have been here through your camera eyes

[@tinabuckley1028]

Absolutely stunning has the wow factor I thoroughly love watching all your videos 😊

[@traceybeerling3004]

Hi Tim Wow what a lovely place beautiful villa . Thanks for sharing with us love to you as always Tracey 💕💕

[@sarastiles432]

Those over the sea villas usually have a glass floor so you can watch the fish, and steps to go down for a swim in the ocean.

[@grant1133]

Your shower capacity estimates are always the highlight of your videos. You realise there would be riots if you ever missed it?

[@seboTwo]

Sure, that’s instant unfollow 🫥

[@brenda-el5cz]

the floating picnic awesum azzzz so beautiful and peaceful

[@jonanthony6364]

Regarding the bathtub, one of my homes had a very large Jacuzzi bathtub in the primary bedroom. It had its own hot water tank but still took about 30 minutes to fill

[@margaretatter4743]

The sea air and water takes its toll on the outside areas. They could paint once a month, and it probably wouldn't last very long.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

it was more than paint lol

[@TheArob]

Tim you’ve been killing it lately, loving these Middle east resorts, they are always very unique

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks

[@MiamisburgJay]

Thanks for another great video Tim :) You have been staying in so many different and unique places. It is so nice to see and experience them through your eyes... Keep it up

[@sarahfilbey275]

Wow, just wow. Great video of an awesome place.

[@rustinpieces]

Such a shallow, fake and - at spots - already crumbling "keeping up appearances" kinda world... ...but I do still watch every vid with great pleasure; often as a reassurance not to save up for these trips! Thanks once again for a very honest and revealing episode, Tim!

[@clarebabes]

Agree, Tim goes so I don’t have to 😂

[@chrisguest778]

I often think the same about places like Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi etc. They're devoid of any real personality or character, they throw ungodly amounts of money at things and think it's attractive when really, that beauty is only skin deep. Look behind the scenes and you see just how ugly things really are.

[@us83uk]

The positives tend to be safety, service levels and guaranteed sun... each to their own on what you value in your holidays! The last raffles one was so much better than this to me... but I'm sure some people would love being on a small island!

[@steve-marsh]

I tend to agree, seems all very smoke and mirrors to me! But always an entertaining video with Tim eh?

[@s4lino]

@@chrisguest778 which places do you think does a great opposite example?

[@newcreatureinchrist5087]

Tim! Always love watching your videos! Maybe you could review the fancy villas in the Maldives! That would be awesome!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Maybe one day 😉

[@Rayven370]

loved the video and the villas! I would definitely stay there! The picnic would be nice with 2 people!

[@ashdrive]

Love this one Tim. Love holidaying in the middle east..

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great review and nice update hotel and island

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks kk

[@oldjake4233]

Alcohol free resort? I will cross this off my wish to visit before I kick the bucket list.

[@paradisehotel5005]

Same goes for me grandad.

[@CheshireCat6639]

@@oldjake4233 haha me too🍹🍷🍾🥂🍻

[@absta100]

me too any resort in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi . It’s a NO from me 😂🙏🏻

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

They serve alcohol in the UAE. Had a relative who went to Abu Dhabi and Dubai and got his first alcoholic drink in a nightclub.

[@oldjake4233]

@@DavidJohnson-dc8lu But not at this particular resort. I first visited Dubai in 1978 and alcohol was freely available then. In 1979, Dubai restricted accessibility to Alcohol with a stated aim of "preserving religious standards". I last went there in 2011, I did my alcohol drinking in the hotel where me and my wife were staying.

[@kathyn8780]

staying in that accommodation in the water looks the best deal - so relaxing but that heat no thanks

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Another great hotel review Tim, it definitely needs more people there to give the island some heartbeat

[@CKK131]

It’s on!!!! C’mon, hurry!!! Sit down n let’s all watch it together.

[@chrisonYTtour]

Beautiful looking place Tim, it’s a shame the accommodation didn’t come with a buggy… microwave would definitely come in handy if travelling with a baby

[@utahdan231]

A floating picnic food was amazing. ❤

[@eppityrrell8236]

Oh wow your doing such a fantastic job Tim love your channel warm vibes from Ireland ✨🕊️☘️

[@katrajuyogaiah465]

Hi sir I am a Hospital student your videos very useful to me thank you so much sir

[@cwg73160]

How are these videos useful in a hospital?

[@katrajuyogaiah465]

@@cwg73160 friendly welcome behaviour towards guest receiving just you have it

[@mrsb_96]

Maybe hospitality?

[@CityWise_Travels]

Nothing better than an Island resort all to yourself 😅

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya Tim. Wow. What a welcome pack. That door omg you need earplugs. Such a shame. I would struggle with that writing without my glasses. Lovely selection of food. I would have loved to see you go down that slide. Gorgeous sunset. Great video. Happy Weekend.

[@pam164]

Floating picnic looks so good and food looks lovely. I couldn't stand that heat though.

[@armarda1697]

42 degrees here this time of the year in the shade, I live here, good luck tourists lol

[@jayr4857]

@armarda1697 that's a pleasant day where I live. But you're right, tourists don't have a clue about seriously hot weather.

[@amraomar9150]

Hi. How's the weather in october? Is it pleasant?

[@jayr4857]

@@amraomar9150 it's Dam hot. The asphalt on the roads sometimes melt.

[@amraomar9150]

@@jayr4857 even in october? I was planning to bring kids on a 9 day holiday.. plz advise

[@jayr4857]

@@amraomar9150 maybe not October, but summer starts almost in the middle of spring. It can still get up to 33c 100% humidity. It's the humidity that gets people.

[@inaweoftheworld]

I hope you finished all the food on that floating breakfast, it looked delicious.

[@chrissiecarr5721]

@@inaweoftheworld I kept thinking I should have been there to share that lobster and what do they do with all the leftovers?.. what a waste if they throw it out! 😳

[@johnmarkhegna141]

Great video as always. I don't know there is just something about this resort that doesn't feel cohesive and the public spaces didn't really look that luxurious. The bed situation and the outdoor loungers alone would freak me out. I couldn't afford to stay there anyway so thank you for sharing another fun video with us!

[@lisapryor2528]

The picnic looked amazing x

[@shannonshorts-johnson306]

We can always count on Tim to point out the great and not so great points of interest. I appreciate and respect your honesty, Tim! Thank you for another amazing video! ❤

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I appreciate that

[@gingersperg]

Not sure when you recorded this, but you didn't miss much in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, weather wise.

[@peterschultz6695]

Floating picnic is so bizarre and yet so cool, totally would of done it too, awesome vid again mate

[@roberthutson2023]

Hey Tim, the reason some of those buttons don't work or do anything is probably because in other locations like other villas not over the water that are on the actual Island might have those features and they just utilize the same control panel throughout the resort since its probably cheaper in the long run instead of having to have multiple different custom control panels. Thats just my thought on that.

[@GabyStarbuckx]

Looks fantastic

[@hazelmanship7516]

Hi Fab,vlog Gaby bet you'd have loved this hotel 😊xx

[@Curlyperm59]

A no slcohil island resort no way. Now i an sounding like an alcoholic. Yeah ok but those villas i would be afraid of fallung in the sea. They badly need refurbishing.that door would have done me head in but the pool looked lovely Thanks once again Tim keep up good work ❤❤❤

[@christiancatley4120]

I would love to stay there!!! Awesome video Tim! Cheers!! Keep these amazing vlogs coming!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks Chris

[@amandabeech8472]

Oh wow looks lovely and peaceful, but the waiting for a buggy to get you from A to B abit. off putting for me. The room was nice .

[@bazztown8698]

I Assume you were there for two nights as you arrived the night before you started the video? .. Beautiful place !!

[@aliwatson9860]

They are physalis part of the gooseberry family

[@nicolacochrane5356]

Wow that is beautiful,I could happily live out there lol it did make me laugh though when you said the separate room was very small.....its twice the size of my bedroom at home haha great video as always though

[@thomashess9874]

Your videos are so much more fun with your honey ,and very special with your sun to mix up the experience!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

then you will like some videos coming soon

[@jackboss7458]

zero alcohol island really does explain why its dead

[@janedee6488]

The best part for me is the food reviews.

[@Segulah56]

Whew! Too warm for me. About 6 celcius here in New Zealand. Loving your videos and catching up on your travels. Great I found them. 😊

[@KingOsirismindprogramming8888]

Always a pleasure 🎉😊🎉

[@lynemac2539]

The seafood looks magnificent. The heat seems entirely too oppressive.

[@robertsenedrin6692]

Hi Tim! The tagging on the bed is for the 'Mattress Rotation'. Hotels, Housekeeping department in particular rotates the bed quarterly thats why there are months indicated on them. Its to retain the quality of the spring and I could say its overall quality. Its also one thing Housekeeping do to check on the bed bugs. I hope this helps!

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Tim another great video,what a awesome villa,to have a chauffeur because of the weather is very cool.the breakfast looks nice .the price is alot of money but it is for 2 people.

[@danapratola]

Love your videos. Thanks!

[@tashlouise6564]

I keep seeing things on social media about euro camp holidays their toddler friendly I think their like a butlins/center park abroad Spain France Italy lots of places have them would love to see a vlog on a euro camp holiday

[@charlotteh3268]

I’ll always love the how many people can fit in the shower segment! 😂

[@redrubyslippers8284]

Would love to stay there!! Gorgeous.. love the pool!! ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊