Dubai - Hotel Information

[Warbucks]

Any GF hotels in close proximity to the York at a rate of no more than $350 USD a night? Not looking for a flea-bag.

[Steamer33]

According to the press today the Dubai Tourism Authority has told hotels to slash rates during month long shopping festival which starts on Jan 15. 40 to 60 per cent discounts being quoted.

Anecdotally, I know that all the hotels are way down on occupancy compared with last year so are screaming out for customers.

It's not quite name your price yet, but it's certainly a buyer's market when it comes to hotel rooms at the moment.

Forget the internet rates, phone the hotel and negotiate. They need you more than you need them.

By the way was in Jules, Meridien Airport Hotel, for New Year's Eve. Not punting as I was with my non-WG Filipina GF, but there were two or three A-list PRCs, many other PRC (including my PRC ex-GF's flatmate, who was giving me the death stare all night), a smattering of Stanis and many cute Filipinas, mainly non-WG, but a few were definitely part-timers at least.

May be worth a visit for anyone fancying a change of scenery from the Golden Triangle. Two bands also, one of which was pretty good.

Happy New Year

Be careful out there.
Steamer33

[Royal Lover]

Thanks Piper for the tip. But do you know if it involves the walk of shame or is there a side entry to the lifts? I am a bit worried about walking in with the girl to have people give me "the look"

Anyone else has an experience or heard anything about Villa Rotana? I don't see it mentioned here at all!

Thanks again pals.

R

[Piper1]

Guys,

Any news about the Villa Rotana hotel? Is it GF?

Thanks,

R

Yep. A friend stayed there last week - no problems bringing in his "guest" from Regal after 2:00am.

[Gremlin Og]

Both of these rates were from the hotel web sites. Not sure which day I put in but it does seem to vary 50dhs or so. I think the best idea is to simply call the place and ask for best rate, with or without breakfast. My impression is that aside from big holiday times, there is a pressure on hotels here to fill rooms.

Which online sites are you using to get the Dar al Sandos and 4 Seasons quote as I cant seem to get these rates on any of the sites that I have researched. Would like to be in Dubai beginning of next month.

[Royal Lover]

Guys,

Any news about the Villa Rotana hotel? Is it GF?

Thanks,

R

[J7723]

Haven't been in almost a year but was GF green light and had a nightclub attached with WG's. Mostly from the Stans or African, no Chinese. Prices standard starting rate of 1000 drhms. Found this place handy to stay as no need for cabs which were hard to find anyway. 2 times girls were asked to leave passport ID and another time just walked by no questions asked. Not sure if this is still the case but was a convenient option for a place to stay with fun next door.

[Kalafatidis]

Hello everyone,

I will visit Dubai next month, would you recommend a hotel I can stay and have no trouble to bring girls to the room.

Help!

[Jimmy K II]

Hi guys,

i'm planning to spend some days in the Mina'a Salaam or Mina'a Seyahi.

Is this green or do i have top expect some extra charges or probs to bring a girl in?
Isn't there a bar where some talent could be found? (Trader Vic's?)

Wish you all a very nice X-Mas and a happy, healthy, peace- and sucessful New Year!

Have fun and cheers!
Jimmyk

[Rhode1]

Still no news about some action in the new hotels located in Festival City: Inercontinental or Crowne Plaza?

Thanks in advance.

[Trojan00]

In the market for a one night hotel option, I recently checked out Ramada and Dar Al Sondos. I'm looking for a decent rate in the triangle and so I stopped by these places to see the lay out and room type. I was offered a Ramada rate of 500 on the phone all included. The location is perfect and despite the outside looking a bit rough, interior is fine. Standard king bed room is quite nice, split level. Seems like much fun can be had in these rooms. Only way in, even from parking, is thru the front, but as posts here say, it's girlie green. Dar al Sondos is quite near, online rate of 300 so its a bargain. Smaller than Ramada, but the rooms are similar in size. Bed is not the proper king but two beds together. These rooms have kitchens and washing machines, so not much use for this hobby unless one has a house cleaning fetish. Access to the elevators from the back street parking, but since these places are reviewed as friendly, it does not seem to matter. It's a close comparison. I was hoping for a larger bath in the Ramada, but both seem fairly the same. Another option I did not have time enough for is the 4 Seasons which is currently on line is 400.

Which online sites are you using to get the Dar al Sandos and 4 Seasons quote as I cant seem to get these rates on any of the sites that I have researched. Would like to be in Dubai beginning of next month.

[Gremlin Og]

In the market for a one night hotel option, I recently checked out Ramada and Dar Al Sondos. I'm looking for a decent rate in the triangle and so I stopped by these places to see the lay out and room type. I was offered a Ramada rate of 500 on the phone all included. The location is perfect and despite the outside looking a bit rough, interior is fine. Standard king bed room is quite nice, split level. Seems like much fun can be had in these rooms. Only way in, even from parking, is thru the front, but as posts here say, it's girlie green. Dar al Sondos is quite near, online rate of 300 so its a bargain. Smaller than Ramada, but the rooms are similar in size. Bed is not the proper king but two beds together. These rooms have kitchens and washing machines, so not much use for this hobby unless one has a house cleaning fetish. Access to the elevators from the back street parking, but since these places are reviewed as friendly, it does not seem to matter. It's a close comparison. I was hoping for a larger bath in the Ramada, but both seem fairly the same. Another option I did not have time enough for is the 4 Seasons which is currently on line is 400.

All in all, rates for decent hobby hotels are competitive these days. Pulling from one of the many bars in the area to these hotels even easier. Would be happy to hear from others on such issues.

[Coast Two Coast]

I've gone threw ALOT of these posts on here and 2 places I've either looked over or didn't see experience with are The Majestic or The Arabian Dreams, does anybody have knowledge if either are girl friendly?

Thank you.

And after going threw many many pages on here cheers to everybody this is some good info.

[Love Tactics]

I stayed at the ESSA Hotel on Baniyas Road, just next to the Abra, it is run by some Bangaladeshis, they hold on to your passport until you are actually leaving the hotel after you check out, and they are very particular that all people staying there MUST give their passports to reception, they will hold on to your passport tenaciously, and you wont get it back even 15 mins before you take a taxi to the airport.

Uhm, it might depend on the country you're from, but my government strictly forbids giving your passport to a third person who's not law enforcement. Hence, I always refuse to leave my passport at the front desk. They can take all the copies they want, but no need for keeping the original

I'm assuming that you, Alex, are a guy BTW. If you're a girl and look like a WG, all bets are off

[Milyon]

Thanks Piper !

100% GF when I was there a few months ago - not even passport copy required (but things can change). No walk of shame to the apartments. Ask your girl to wait at TGIF cafe, then take the elevator together direct from outside TGIF.