I am sharing my experience with Lifestyle Vacation Club in Dubai to help others make an informed decision.
During the sales presentation, I was told that membership would provide hotel rates significantly cheaper than major booking platforms. Based on these representations, I paid $8,000 for a package.
After accessing the booking platform, I reviewed several hotel options and found that the discounts offered were approximately 4%, which does not reflect the substantial savings that were promised verbally and, in many cases, was comparable to publicly available rates.
The sales process was highly pressurized, with repeated attempts to encourage immediate signing and additional offers presented as time-sensitive. Key terms were not clearly disclosed during the presentation. Instead, they were only contained within a five-page contract, which customers are expected to sign during the session.
The package includes three complimentary stays, however, there is an 8–12 week waiting period to redeem them, which was not clearly communicated prior to signing.
Based on my experience, there is a significant discrepancy between what is presented during the sales pitch and what is delivered afterward.
Important advice:
Do not rely on verbal promises. Ask for every benefit to be written clearly into the contract before signing. Take time to review the fine print away from the sales environment. If you are told prices will be cheaper than other booking sites, verify this independently before committing.
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