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Will be in Dubai in the next couple of months. Usually stay at Park Regis but found a great deal at Fairmont during the same time. Having heard reports that they're trying to "clean up" SZR, a lot of hotels my be affected.
Is there any further information on this? Has Fairmont changed colors? Thanks.
Just returned from a week's stay in Dubai, my first time in the Marina area. I stayed at the Marriott Harbour Suites, which was quite a nice place. The structure was apparently originally built as an apartment complex before being converted into a hotel, so most rooms have a complete kitchen and dining area as well as a bedroom. They all seem to be pretty spacious -- there were only six rooms on my floor. I actually got upgraded from a one-bedroom to a huge two-bedroom place with balconies overlooking Jumeirah Palm outside the bedroom and living room. Pretty spectacular.
The hotel itself seems green, or green enough. I brought a Turkish girl back from Rockefellas on Thursday. She was asked to show her passport so they could copy it, other than that no problem. The Observatory bar on the 52nd floor is mostly civilians but has the occasional WG, mostly Africans. I met a Togoese lady there on Friday and of course there were no issues traveling inside the hotel.
Hey guys,
Coming to Dubai after a gap of 5 years. Wanted to stay in Avari Deira. Wanted to know if the hotel is girl friendly or not? Hows the staff? And heard they have a club down how is that? And best places to visit for late night action in Dubai around 600 - 800 for short term action?
[QUOTE=HeartKiller420;1687503]Hey guys,
And best places to visit for late night action in Dubai around 600 - 800 for short term action?[/QUOTE]The famous all time greatest question! Plenty of places just RTFF.
Since apparently folks are getting stingy with updated information on places (NOT RTFF) but current status I felt like I should make a contribution. These are all based upon phone calls today:
1. Ramada Bur Dubai (near Jockey's): Absolute total RED. No exceptions.
2. Burjuman Arjaan Rotana: Green (Original Passport or you. A. E. I'd. Copies not accepted).
3. Park Regis: Green (Original Passport or you. A. E. I'd. Copies not accepted).
[QUOTE=Snow1998;1687684]The famous all time greatest question! Plenty of places just RTFF.[/QUOTE]And no PM facility so pay the $20 so people who feel inclined would PM, but last year he was redacted for posting personal message on the forum also so been a while to save that $20 LOL.
So many of them now Snow hard to keep pace IMHO.
While looking for further intel on "accepting" hotels for an upcoming visit, I've discovered some sad truths about some old favorites. All information is current as of today, via the reception desk of the hotels listed.
1. Towers Rotana: I would consider this one RED. A guest IS allowed but ONLY when you check in. No mixing and matching.
2. Radisson Blu Diera: Sadly, I would also call this one RED. Informed that the MUST have the name of the 2nd guest AT the time of check in. Again, apparently, no mixing and matching.
3. Sheraton Dubai Creek: GREEN! Guest needs to have proper I'd.
Any more recent intel on other places would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Guys.
I just need information about Copthorne Airport Hotel Dubai if its green. I have nearly 20 hours transit before my next flight. I want to know if I can bring girl for some fun.
Thanks
Hi Bid Daddy.
There are still many green hotels. Capitol hotel on Mena road, Dubai Grand Hotel and I would say the later is part of the same management chain (Fortune group). They only need valid I'd. There's another trick about green hotel here. If you would call most hotels they will tell you hat they're red. I believe this has to do with LE as they're afraid are being spied. Some can even answer that they're red on the phone, but once you have a guest visiting they do generally allow.
[QUOTE=BigDaddy1906;1688618]While looking for further intel on "accepting" hotels for an upcoming visit, I've discovered some sad truths about some old favorites. All information is current as of today, via the reception desk of the hotels listed.
1. Towers Rotana: I would consider this one RED. A guest IS allowed but ONLY when you check in. No mixing and matching.
2. Radisson Blu Diera: Sadly, I would also call this one RED. Informed that the MUST have the name of the 2nd guest AT the time of check in. Again, apparently, no mixing and matching.
3. Sheraton Dubai Creek: GREEN! Guest needs to have proper I'd.
Any more recent intel on other places would be greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]
Dear Big Daddy.
I was at Rotana Towers on Feb 20th with my catch. They just took a copy of her I'd. When it turned RED?
[QUOTE=BigDaddy1906;1688618]While looking for further intel on "accepting" hotels for an upcoming visit, I've discovered some sad truths about some old favorites. All information is current as of today, via the reception desk of the hotels listed.
1. Towers Rotana: I would consider this one RED. A guest IS allowed but ONLY when you check in. No mixing and matching.
2. Radisson Blu Diera: Sadly, I would also call this one RED. Informed that the MUST have the name of the 2nd guest AT the time of check in. Again, apparently, no mixing and matching.
3. Sheraton Dubai Creek: GREEN! Guest needs to have proper I'd.
Any more recent intel on other places would be greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Tkn14;1689413]Dear Big Daddy.
I was at Rotana Towers on Feb 20th with my catch. They just took a copy of her I'd. When it turned RED?[/QUOTE]Maybe I got the standard answer when people call and ask but That is what I was told. They didn't say WHEN, just the policy. If anyone has details within the past 3-4 days that would be great.
These hotels were Green as of a week ago.
1-Grand Excelsior Hotel. Bur Dubai.
2-Four points Sheraton- Bur Dubai.
3-LMA.
4-Somewhere Hotel-Deira.
All with Original I'd.
Disclaimer: Always check with hotel before you book and pay as policy changes.
[QUOTE=Tkn14;1690975]These hotels were Green as of a week ago.
1-Grand Excelsior Hotel. Bur Dubai.
2-Four points Sheraton- Bur Dubai.
3-LMA.
4-Somewhere Hotel-Deira.
All with Original I'd.
Disclaimer: Always check with hotel before you book and pay as policy changes.[/QUOTE]Thanks for your post. However I think that checking before booking may be unreliable as hotels seem to be keen on giving the standard, legal answer.
Also, thanks. I'll be at LMA in May. Question, to get to the Club rooms is the back entrance across from Club Royal entrance still accessible?
[QUOTE=Tkn14;1690975]These hotels were Green as of a week ago.
1-Grand Excelsior Hotel. Bur Dubai.
2-Four points Sheraton- Bur Dubai.
3-LMA.
4-Somewhere Hotel-Deira.
All with Original I'd.
Disclaimer: Always check with hotel before you book and pay as policy changes.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=GremlinOg;1691266]Also, thanks. I'll be at LMA in May. Question, to get to the Club rooms is the back entrance across from Club Royal entrance still accessible?[/QUOTE]Yes and no. The entrance is shut 8 pm onwards to stop you guys sneaking in. Opens again at 7 am. So there is a massive Walk of Shame (WoS) if you are staying at the Royal Club, walking past around 10 staff before you get to your room.