Dubai - Hotel Information

[ExpatCat]

Any feedback on Novotel by Exhibition grounds? Girl-friendly?

Danxxx,
If it's anything like the Ibis at the other end of the Exhibition grounds it's friendly.
I stayed at the Ibis in July. The concierge stated that the girl had to have a driving licence or original passport. When I brought her in, I avoided the lobby on the left and headed straight for the lifts on the right. No security, no concierge, no problems. Since they are both affiliated, I may presume that the same principle may apply. Since GITEX is just around the corner, the rules may change. . .
Good luck. Hotel places during GITEX have escalated disproportionally and rooms are totally booked up. Ibis was a cheap hotel option, clean but very small rooms with few amenities (no minibar). It's location for the Exhibition centre is its main selling point. IMHO.

Good hunting

Expatcat

[Sporadic]

Any idea about this place? Nice, not nice? GF or not GF?

[Danxxx]

Any updates on Novotel? How girl-friendly is it?

[Piper1]

A beer, a babe and a billiard table (not necessarily in that order), and Piper is a happy man!

[11Bravo]

I've had opportunities to go for free...

Damn, you are a cheap date.

[Piper1]

All the rooms are two stories. All the latest technology, remote control curtains ad nauseum.

There is a difference between flash and class.

True - it's kitch. I've had opportunities to go for free, but always declined. Does this mean I have class?

[Sporadic]

All the rooms are two stories. All the latest technology, remote control curtains ad nauseum.

There is a difference between flash and class.

[11Bravo]

The "sail" hotel is Burj Al Arab ("The Arab Tower") - a so-called 7-star hotel that hosts the likes of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and other sexual deviants. Around US$2000 per night from menory.

The Burj used to have summer sales: only $700 usd / night.

WG I used to pull from Cyclone had been there. She was not that impressed, although she said the room was 2 stories.

[Sporadic]

Crafty travel agents and hotels can get you an "afternoon tea" for only 400Dhs per person at the Burj. It would appear some folks just want to bask in the reflected glory of the mega-rich.

Me, I live off their crumbs.

Cheers,

Sporadic

[Fresh Meat 2]

Need a little help!

After reading the forum im tossing up between Shearaton 4 pts and Ramada, both of which are in Bur Dubai. Any preferences?

[Piper1]

Palms is still being constructed - I can see it mushrooming every day from my window.

The "sail" hotel is Burj Al Arab ("The Arab Tower") - a so-called 7-star hotel that hosts the likes of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and other sexual deviants. Around US$2000 per night from menory.

For flights - check Emirates.com. I have purchased tickets for friends from Dubai travel agents for almost half the price they would've paid outside the country.

cheers

Piper

[Barcrawler]

Maybe something in the future I will take a trip there. Another question I have is in regards to getting to UAE on a commerical flight. Is it very expensive to get to the coutry using western commerical airlines. Also, are the hotels in the area inexpensive? I once saw the hotel in the shape of a sail was very expensive per night.

This can be answered in one word, Google.

I would certainly consider Emirates airline, they are better than most "Western" carriers.

You don't say where you are coming from but the best bet may be a package deal (flights and accommodation combined). Again Google.

[Faust Joe]

I was watching a show about the Palm island, I was wondering if anyone has gone there and if it is finished. While I was in the military I was in the Middle East and was suppose to go to UAE, but things have a way of not working out.

Maybe something in the future I will take a trip there. Another question I have is in regards to getting to UAE on a commerical flight. Is it very expensive to get to the coutry using western commerical airlines. Also, are the hotels in the area inexpensive? I once saw the hotel in the shape of a sail was very expensive per night.

[Koolman]

Do you know if the Traders Hotels is Girl Friendly?

Somebody has infos regarding this hotel about Pub / Disco inside of the hotel?

I will be there in two weeks.

Thanks a lot in advance

Cheers

PP,

Check my earlier post of Feb/March regarding Traders Hotel. It was brand new when I stayed there so no action in the bar or lobby, fairly business like formal hotel but very nice one. I called up a regular for some fun in my room and she had aboslutely no problems in coming up. No rude security, no extra check, nothing, just the security called me in my room and asked if I was expecting a friend. So girl friendly but no talent available in-house.

[Piper1]

In Feburary 2005 I stayed in Dubai Grand on a very short stopover. I checked-in at 3 am and when I was front of my room opening the door the bell boy was with me. I noticed two CIS girls walking front of my room. I said hi to them and they came into my room. I had to catch a flight in the morning so I let them go. ( I don't usally do that). I asked the bell boy where they came from and he told me there is a night club in the hotel and the girls sometimes go around looking for customers after it closes at 3 am.

Moral: "If you find pussy or snake do not let it go"

Al2,

Great info, thanks. I was toying with the idea of staying a night at Dubai Grand when I get the chance in a few weeks. Now I know I will stay there, for old-times sake. I used to be a regular at the bars there, but lived nearby, so wasn't sure of the system in the hotel.

cheers

Piper