On check-in we will request a credit card to pre-authorise a fixed amount, dependent on the number of nights you are staying with us. This is to cover any expenses incurred during your stay, and as a security deposit to set towards any potential damage to the apartment beyond reasonable wear and tear.
For stays of 1-6 nights: Upon check-in, we will request a pre-authorisation of £60 / AED 270 per night up to a maximum of £360 / AED 1,620. At this stage, no money is taken from your account; your credit card company will simply hold this amount against your credit limit. Assuming there are no other charges, once you check out the credit amount will be released, usually within a few days, however this can take longer depending on your provider.
For stays of 7 or more nights: Upon check-in we will debit your card for a sum of £420 / AED 1,890. Assuming there are no other charges to cover at the time of your departure, this amount will be refunded in full to your account. Please be aware this refund may take up to five working days for processing and is dependent on your banking provider. The reason we debit a sum of money rather than use the credit card pre-authorisation function is that most providers do not permit a pre-authorisation hold for longer than seven days. If you were staying with us for a period of four weeks, for example, we would have to renew this pre-authorised amount repeatedly. This has the potential for multiple holds on your card at any one time, which is a situation we wish to avoid. Should you have any questions about this policy, please speak to a member of the front office team.