Bono,
Go for the Al Bostan Rotana. Nice hotel, but no disco.
BYOB (bring your own babe)!
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Bono,
Go for the Al Bostan Rotana. Nice hotel, but no disco.
BYOB (bring your own babe)!
It does now, the TGIF that was downstairs is now a disco. I think it's called orbits or orbital.
worf,
You are talking about Al-Bustan Rotana, that has the new disco Orbits, correct?
It was't there in March.
More, the merrier!!
Well as far as I was told, TGIF is gone and a disco/club is there now. How bad will it be for clubs and the girls during Ramadan?
If I don't fly on Emirates, where can I find good rates for 4-5* hotels, including bkfst and transfer?
Any websites, local or international?
Just looking for a good deal!:)
Badass,
You could try any or all of these. Most of them will give you an idea of what accomodation is available. Just choose an area and a grade and have a look. TimeOut also lists the bars and clubs for some background info before you get there. The weekend of 22nd October is going to be VERY busy because of the GITEX exhibition. Most places are getting booked rapidly. You may not get a room. Most hotels will include breakfast and transfers, but ask to be sure. If you don't fly Emirates, try the Gulf Air website for deals. www.gulfairco.com
http://www.asiatravel.com/uae/uae.html
http://www.ssdubai.com/
http://www.dubaicityguide.com/tourism/accd/
http://www.godubai.com/
http://www.timeoutdubai.com/
Good luck and good hunting
Cheers
Thanks Expat.
Regarding hotels that are girl friendly. I usually stay at Rydges Plaza. No problem there but it costs 100 dhs to have a girl in your room. I also stay at Khaleej Palace downtown. 4 star and very user friendly. No problem at all. I understand that Hyatt has no problems. You may also try the Airport hotel just a couple of blocks from the airport. They used to be just fine with girls but they have gone through a big facelift so not sure now.
Cap
My small contribution...
I always stay at Le Meridien Hotel (Airport) and never had problems in bringing girls in my room. (last time January 2003).
On the back of the hotel you have the Meridien Village with restaurants and the Jules bar, where you can find many girls after 10 pm.
The trick is that there is a back entrance to the hotel on that side, close to the parking lot, which allows you to avoid going through the reception.
Gentlemen,
Some hotel experiences:
-Renaissance (old Royal Abjar) no problems with guests, but you do have the "walk of shame" to the elevators.
-City Centre, no problems so far with guests, lots of security types near the shopping center entrance.
-Holiday Inn no problems, but if security spots a guest, they will ask for a passport copy, no other registration.
-Ramada Intercontinental will ask for a passport copy from guests, not too much "hairy eyeball".
Sheraton Diera, no problems here, as you need the elevator to get to the rooftop aviation themed bar (Lindburgh´s?) you just get off on your floor.
In reality, a guest I was walking with was stopped by security and asked for a passport copy only once, then they (the security guys) apologized to me for the brief interruption. Either I have been very lucky or sufficiently discreet and have never been asked to register a guest in any Dubai hotel.
YMMV
Anyone...
I will be in Dubai soon and am stuck with the choice of either the Sheraton (by the Creek, recently refurbished) or the JW Marriott, for hotels (Company thing). Are they bothe GF friendly and, if so which is the one which will be the least hassle please. Thanks, will post a FR as soon as I am through.
SFX Traveller,
I've stayed in both over the last couple of years and both are friendly. In both cases you can get rooms that are away from the reception. In the Marriott there is an entrance on the left of the main one. If you go in this way you bypass the reception and avoid any potential hassle. I asked the bellboy when I checked in just to be on the safe side. All he said was be discreet.
Sheraton by the Creek has a very large lobby. If you walk to the right you get to reception, to the left you go to the Chinese restaurant and avoid the gaze of the front office staff. This way you can get to the lifts at the back and avoid any potential problems. I had no problems with either hotels.
Good luck.
Dear SFX,
I concur with Expat, just be discreet. The JW Marriot has a bar/steakhouse on a lower level by the conference rooms and there is access to the glass elevators from that level. I have seen a veritable parade of lovely ladies riding those elevators down to the lobby in the mornings and the staff seemed to pay no mind.
Nice hotel. Enjoy.
Cheers,
Sporadic
Expatcat, Sporadic,
Thanks for the info guys, thats definitely helped me out!
SFX
hi,
i m planning to visit the dubai with the family.. i have been recommanded to stay at Golden Sand Appartments.. they are charging 450 Dhirams per day.. please recomand any goog furnished appartment in bur Dubai Area.
thnx
MKH