I Stay On A Deserted Luxury Island Resort!

[@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?? 🏝

[@Justanchillguy0-0]

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]

@@Justanchillguy0-0 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

[@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

[@beverlybradley5485]

And his Cappuccino !

[@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.

[@Omega_thehusky]

LOL

[@homaghazi3624]

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

[@nettnett660]

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

[@cherylh6920]

That's the only thing!

[@harrietwilliams7790]

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

[@itsjustacomment454]

I've rubbed a bar of soap over the hinges of a hotel door once. It took care of the creaking.

[@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 ?

[@sjh3158]

Im lucky enough to live in Doha...left UK for work. Let me just explain that because the summer months of June to August are so hot, everyone uses that time to travel overseas...kind of how UK peeps escape the winter weather for sun. Banana Island is busy all year round at the weekends though. It's a real treat for us working expats. Weather is perfect from November to March.

[@sheryldiggett1086]

@@sjh3158 Deserted?

[@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

[@Depon-cj7xe]

Yeah.. I agree but I’d still rather go there!!

[@LEDniac]

As someone who worked in engineering at a high-end luxury resort right by the sea, keeping a property in top shape is a nightmare. I could say it is almost impossible to stay on top of everything... is a perpetual nightmare

[@martinedwards4522]

your floating mid day lunch reminds me of the old saying about "mad dogs and Englishmen"

[@Nat_BLSK]

The additional bedroom that’s detached seems to be a place where a nanny could stay if you’re loaded enough to travel to such a beautiful location.

[@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

[@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.

[@annehicks9992]

The food on that floating picnic looked really yummy.

[@thomashess9874]

Thanks Tim,I just stayed a a Tru Hotel in Orlando and I now find myself checking for bed bugs and looking for all the flaws ,like you do. I think it is a good thing though,and I praised the hotel for all the good people and amenities ,and let them know what flaws and issues i discovered. You are the Hotel whisperer!

[@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.

[@hectorborgprivate]

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

[@hatchling88]

@@hectorborgprivate 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.

[@sds9xo]

this is my comfort channel 😊

[@martiwilliams4592]

Mine too!!!!!

[@amosigil8]

same here

[@MoreTarot]

🙌

[@christiancatley4120]

agreed

[@michelle_macc]

SAME. Tim is the best❤

[@MaureOutdoors]

Well I can now scratch that resort of my bucket list! Than you Tim! Over water villas with no water access, alcohol free, and those wait times in low season??? Can't imagine what the waits are like in high season.

[@tobbes3566]

When it's small text on something, do like my mom does. Take a picture of it and zoom in on the phone, i've started doing it myself haha.Oh and the door pinch some socks or a small towel in it, had the same issue at a place in Croatia.

[@gsu12fo]

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

[@WalkWithMeTim]

No problem 😊

[@gsu12fo]

@@WalkWithMeTim 🤗🤗🤗🤗 greetings

[@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!

[@corneliusblackwood9014]

@@janiedillingham3190 we went about 4 years ago, it’s up their in my list of “best vacation”. The only downside is there were tons of really snobby people, I got away from my family to escape that, I didn’t want to vacation with them. I mean we spent most of the time to ourselves so it wasn’t a “problem” but it was more noticeable than places like the BVI and such.

[@satsumamoon]

Your floating picnic is gorgeous!!!

[@imsbvs]

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

[@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

[@adrianmichell-z6o]

Perhaps,instead of saying " that's doin me head in " you think of wedging the door with paper/cardboard etc😮😮

[@diorocks5858]

there not European bed bugs omg. There sand fly's. Its no a holiday resort there the equivalent of a log cabin. The island are used for overnight stays from boating trips. I prefer Al Dar island 20 minutes away

[@LadyAdakStillStands]

Even though the airport was across the bay, there were a few times he opened the door to outside and it sounded like an airliner going by!

[@MrVvulf]

Some grease on the hinges and/or properly fitted door and weather stripping would fix the door. I'd have put in a maintenance request within the first hour. It's a ridiculously easy fix for any maintenance crew.

[@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!

[@melaniemartin6785]

Easier to just call maintenance, so it doesn't ruin your holiday lol!

[@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

[@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.

[@naomisee789]

Tim, the tele in the toilet is for emergencies. If you have ever had sunstroke or shock, nausea hits - you run to the loo . . . maybe you need assistance; there's the tele. Super nice to have! I would use the microwave to heat any extras I brought back from dinner - or to heat breakfast that arrives cold . . . I believe your dinner cheese was a burrata - an Italian treasure of mozzarella surrounding cream - highly prized if eaten the day created. Veeeery Italian.

[@libratude9595]

LMFAO!! "That's doing my head in." 😆🤣 That's a lot of food for the picnic. I couldn't eat on something that is bobbing around. I also can't eat when it's hot, I just lose my appetite.

[@TCB_Aries]

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

[@paulhansen3189]

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

[@imTheMrBEAN]

Would love it if you went into more detail about the food. Like, was it ok, was it great, was it delicious? Please indulge us.

[@jackboss7458]

zero alcohol island really does explain why its dead

[@cherylh6920]

I think the best part was the lobster lunch. But to have to sit out in that heat, NO! Altogether, a pass for me. I lived in the Florida Keys for 8 years, no comparison! Also, I must say that to live in an atmosphere that is so oppressive to women, would be a nightmare!

[@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

[@Yapostadodat]

Tim, were not on vacation to post videos so YES we can wait for the BAAF to fill up. It's all part of zen of slowing down.

[@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

[@louisathomas945]

Love your videos ! Most people will never be able to afford to go somewhere like this so nice to see it 🙂

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for watching!

[@awakeningalchemy5744]

Pity it was zero alcohol resort, I would need a stiff vodka to sleep on the mattress when Tim described the little insects or funny things with legs he'd found. A fascinating insight as always, and a bit of an education.

[@aimeemiller3606]

You made a click bait title. I'm disappointed ☹️. The resort is most definitely not deserted.

[@Val-13]

There’s really not very many people though, way too hot.

[@DarlaDickson-k6g]

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.

[@gillsargisson8863]

LOVE your videos, you always let us know the positives as well as the negatives, which is really helpful ✅👍👏.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Always!

[@lynemac2539]

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

[@srsahil4004]

love how 4ra connects us with cricket stars, feels so authentic! it's like being part of the team.

[@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

[@Johnandleonie]

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. 😊

[@richardbowness1595]

Looking forward to this!!

[@designnerd1414]

I'm truly surprised that your mattress encasement request hasn't been accommodated at these 5 star resorts. Thank you and Gabbey for all your shared experiences.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

It happens all the time

[@CityWise_Travels]

Nothing better than an Island resort all to yourself 😅

[@BF-mm8oz]

Fairly new to channel. I’d love to know if you ever complain. The worst one I’ve seen is your bag in vegas! That’s was unbelievable!!

[@TheArob]

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

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

Wow! But maintaining all that luxury with so much sun, salt water, etc... Is a nightmare. As is shown. Loved this Walk With You, Tim!

[@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.

[@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

[@Demir_10U]

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

[@RyoshilovesKabosu]

I've made a sleeping bag using one king size flat flannel sheet. I take it everywhere with me now. I no longer sleep in hotel beds. I sleep in my flannel bag on top.

[@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

[@Swissdani]

What I really didn't like about this resort is, that they sell day passes for tourists in Doha. We were there in April and hundreds of day guests came (family with kids) so it was kinda noisy and the restaurants were packed.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yeh don't get that

[@CKK131]

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

[@adamkrauss303]

Although I saw a few clues like the kids on the wave ride, finally at 21 min in I learn that the resort is not abandoned, it’s just slow season. 🙄

[@lisalogan133]

Can’t wait! 💕

[@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

[@808haggis]

Why can't you go in the sea sharks ?

[@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.

[@lynemac2539]

​@@michelehood8837 Bye!

[@sqrd3536]

I think it's a nice hotel and location. The defects are minor considering the weather and location. Heat stroke is real be careful in hot countries.

[@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.

[@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.

[@clarehall767]

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

[@ankush9940]

Every event on 4ra is brighter and better with Finch He adds so much energy

[@what9331]

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

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks

[@SamanthaMacreadie]

Wow Tim, amazing!!

[@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. 👍

[@lynnerodgers4461]

Definitely beyond my price range. Could not deal with that heat, so too much money to hang out indoors.

[@charzemc]

I think your using the word deserted wrong. There are staff & the resort is operational, so not deserted at all. You just seem to be there in the off season.

[@tzok09]

You should have stuck a flip flop under the door to wedge it, and stop it creeping!

[@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

[@tinabuckley1028]

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

[@aliwatson9860]

They are physalis part of the gooseberry family

[@dylanlongcore8923]

That looks like a great place! Good videography too! Nicely descriptive.

[@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

[@cqbarnieify]

That lunch on the ocean looked amazing, but eating when it’s that hot sounds awful. Another great video. Thank you!

[@GabyStarbuckx]

Looks fantastic

[@hazelmanship7516]

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

[@mamtamishra5500]

Finch brings a lot of excitement to 4ra events, I'm loving it all

[@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?

[@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!

[@lindavis224]

Wow!❤ that food looks devine!!!!

[@culcune]

My mother is from Iran and my father is from UK, but the only place in the ME that I would want to go is Iran (not right now, though lol). I do enjoy watching these videos of fancy places that have sprung up in the past relatively few years in the ME, and appreciate that travel channels take me to them.

[@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! 😳

[@BoKhalid2009]

Hello thanks for visiting qatar and I’ve been to banana island for years like 6 years ago when I was 9

[@julest2707]

I think you need to compare with the Maldives.. they do the over water villas better (not so impersonal) & you can get into the sea 😉🌴

[@yoshtg]

a bit of WD40 spray would fix that door within seconds, another option if WD40 spray wasnt available near the hotel is get something heavy to stop the door from being able to move while u sleep

[@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!

[@Aditya-wr1um]

Love how 4ra keeps adding new features, always something exciting to check out 🔍

[@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 ❤❤❤

[@wcads623]

Definitely a villa for a couple or people with friends 🤣🤣 very nice having you own pool. The water picnic looked fantastic🤗🤗

[@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 😊

[@FreedomEagleYT]

I would've wedged a corner of a towel in the door to stop it from creaking or something to keep tension on it

[@janedee6488]

The best part for me is the food reviews.

[@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?

[@GaneshSaud-ex3eu]

Love that 4ra lets us bet and get our winnings fast, no waiting like other places 🕒💰

[@maureen14]

They need to use marine paint on the outside.