Dubai - Hotel Information

[QUOTE=DirkDingy]Is this place a dump? It appears to be so.

HILTON RAS AL KHAIMAH[/QUOTE]The Hilton specifically, or Ras Al Khaimah in general? ;)

Try posting on the Ras Al Khaimah thread, any RAK experts may to look here.

This place particularly.

I cant figure out why I was put up here. It seems like a far away place.

Thanks barcrawler.

[QUOTE=Disappointed]PS: I don't go by the Red, Yellow, Green status'. For me its either Friendly or not.

Far as I am concerned if a small supplement and a passport copy is required, that is still friendly.

I think we often forget what part of the world we are in, and the actual laws of the land. Not to mention the risks the Hotels take if busted.[/QUOTE]There is no legal requirement for a hotel to charge a supplement.

Define small; I think information on supplements is valuable. It may influence a person’s choice of hotel, particularly on a longer stay.

Importantly many business travelers will not want to see “extra occupancy” charges appearing on bills as it could reveal their hobby to bosses, the girl in accounts or anyone else who will see the expense statement or invoice (even the wife, god forbid). If they are forewarned one could at least asked for this to be billed separately. The less of a paper trail the better..

Passport copy however is a legal requirement and while it adds to the “Walk of Shame” hotels that ask for one should in my opinion be considered green. Asking if a girl has a passport copy with her should be on any mongers checklist before taking her back to the hotel.

A requirement for the original passport is another matter and makes the hotel effectively red.

Does this list apply to Abu Dhabi and Dubai?

What is the "normal" proceedure for bringing in a girl (WG or not). Just walk in, or do all the door men normally check for papers? Ask for money or?

[QUOTE=Barcrawler]There is no legal requirement for a hotel to charge a supplement. [/QUOTE]Agreed, perhaps I should have phrased it more clearly. My reference to law is regarding our hobby itself and how we are very fortunate to be able to enjoy it here especially given the geographical location.

[QUOTE=Barcrawler]Define small; I think information on supplements is valuable. It may influence a person’s choice of hotel, particularly on a longer stay. [/QUOTE]Small, for me is less than a quarter of the room price. In neighbouring countries you are forced you to book a separate room if you wish to enjoy the delights. However I am not suggesting the supplement information is irrelevant, but merely stating it does not stop a hotel from being GF.

[QUOTE=Barcrawler]Importantly many business travelers will not want to see "extra occupancy" charges appearing on bills as it could reveal their hobby to bosses, the girl in accounts or anyone else who will see the expense statement or invoice (even the wife, god forbid). If they are forewarned one could at least asked for this to be billed separately. The less of a paper trail the better. [/QUOTE]A tip to avoid this, is to always ask the hotel!

I'm an extensive Business Traveller and I always ask, no matter which hotel. I have been stopped for passport copies even in the most GF of Hotels including Sharaton 4 points in Khalid Bin Walid, on two occassions. The Holiday Inn downtown once charged me, which I paid for in Cash, and there was no sign of the "extra's" on the bill. I cleared this before my night of adventure began.

The way I see it, always prepare yourself to be asked for a copy of the passport and to pay a supplement. If you do not get asked, then great.

Anyway, thank you for your post. You have actually provided some nice information and hilighted risks to newbies.

I can't say if the practice as a whoel is generally safe or not but I have done it several times without issue. Sometimes it can be a bit seedy and I do not prefer it. Things like using a room that another couple just exited or having sex in a room where her roomates are sleeping in the next bed over.

[QUOTE=Down Ganner]What if the hotel is totally RED. Is it safe to visit WG's apartments?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Unirii]I can't say if the practice as a whoel is generally safe or not but I have done it several times without issue. Sometimes it can be a bit seedy and I do not prefer it. Things like using a room that another couple just exited or having sex in a room where her roomates are sleeping in the next bed over.[/QUOTE]

I have been doing it for 3 1/2 years and never had any problems. I try to avoid them as I am always wearing a poor man's in the USA yearly salary in jewelry. Keep your wits about you. Dubai is generally safe. Accept no strange drinks the Africans are always offering some tea or something to smoke....

Guys,

Just a head's up: Hyatt Regency has a new policy against WG. Apparently, it was requested by Dubai police following a murder which took place in the hotel... So don't fall in the same trap I fell in.

[QUOTE=Nibiru]Does this list apply to Abu Dhabi and Dubai?

What is the "normal" proceedure for bringing in a girl (WG or not). Just walk in, or do all the door men normally check for papers? Ask for money or?[/QUOTE]
The list is Dubai

Virtually all hotels in Abu Dhabi IMHO are GF except Le Meridien (and even hunter had a good night there once)

Never been a need for a hotel list in AD as all GF etc

It is that time of the year again and I will be a bachelor for a couple of days soon. Have looked at the Holiday Inn Express at Jumeirah just wanted to know if anyone stayed there and is it GF? Tried RTFF but no success?

Cheers,
Me Crazy

[QUOTE=Me Crazy]It is that time of the year again and I will be a bachelor for a couple of days soon. Have looked at the Holiday Inn Express at Jumeirah just wanted to know if anyone stayed there and is it GF? Tried RTFF but no success?

Cheers,
Me Crazy[/QUOTE]
I think Piper did a brief write up of this a long time back and it was GF then but passport copies needed. Try RTFF again or PM Piper

PS Piper - are you there? No calls and emails so was wondering if you stuck in Al Ain???

[QUOTE=Wicked Roger]I think Piper did a brief write up of this a long time back and it was GF then but passport copies needed. Try RTFF again or PM Piper

PS Piper - are you there? No calls and emails so was wondering if you stuck in Al Ain???[/QUOTE]Holiday Inn Express is GF. Due to last minute change of plans last night, I tried booking it (and about 10 other hotels) - all fully booked (GITEX exhibition is in town). Crowne Plaza had a standard room at 2,300AED - that's about 800 dollars!

So, I had to go to Plan 'B'.

'B' is for Black girls in Baraha (the main African suburb in Dubai). First I SMS'd and met my cute little Sade' look-alike for a drink (she's definitely not a WG, but we've made an arrangement. More on that later). Alas, she didn't have a place to take me last night. So I went to York for a look-around, and met a hot young Ethiopian, and she agreed on 500 all night, including a long sleep at her apartment in Baraha. Had a great night partying at her apartment with her three equally cute flatmates. Better than Crowne Plaza and much much cheaper, hot girl included. African food cooking, beer, music, etc ... followed by a hot session (great kissing for an Ethiopian girl) then a long well-deserved sleep snuggled up to her silky voluptuous bod.

[QUOTE=Piper1]Holiday Inn Express is GF. Due to last minute change of plans last night, I tried booking it (and about 10 other hotels)[/QUOTE]

Are you talking about the Holiday Inn in Internet City or the one at the end of Jumeirah Beach Road - Mina area (which is listed on their website as Holiday Inn Express Jumeriah.?

I know the Internet City one is packed - but have heard the new one in the Mina area is not so busy - their webiste shows rooms available for Dhs 500 ++

Dear friends,

I need some help; can you guys guide me as to which of the following hotels are GF:

1. Cafe Au Lait - Regent Palace (Right across Burjaman)
2. President hotel (sheikh khalifa bin zaid rd - near Tai Pan Chinese)
3. Sunrock hotel (Mankhool Rd)
4. Panorama hotel (Mankhool Rd)
5. Ramada hotel (Mankhool Rd)
6. Rolla Residence hotel (near Jewel of India)
7. Regal plaza hotel (near Subway on Mankhool rd)
8. Sheraton four points (khalid bin waleed rd)
9. Rush Inn Hotel (khalid bin waleed rd)

Would really appreciate some quick help since I am traveling on the 23rd and need to book the room today.

Thanks

[QUOTE=Steve Dubai]Are you talking about the Holiday Inn in Internet City or the one at the end of Jumeirah Beach Road - Mina area (which is listed on their website as Holiday Inn Express Jumeriah.?

I know the Internet City one is packed - but have heard the new one in the Mina area is not so busy - their website shows rooms available for Dhs 500 ++[/QUOTE]I tried them also - website showed 450++, but they told me the web bookings were closed off, and the price was 1050++ during GITEX. The few hotels that had a room available were either double or triple normal price.