Dubai - Hotel Information

[QUOTE=Dzikusek;2152692]Oh shit! I can't believe it!

Burjuman Arjaan became my second home in Dubai, since 2011 there was never an issue. Always green.

I already booked for May and hope it's still green.

Maybe it's an advantage that they all know me, I have been regular guest since 2009.

I hope.[/QUOTE]Don't panic just yet. In response to Tkn14's original post below, BigDaddy1906 asked:

[QUOTE=BigDaddy1906;2150303]When you booked the room originally, did you book it with one person or two?[/QUOTE]And we have yet to receive a response from Tkn14. Burjuman Arjaan wanting to charge Tkn14 200 AED for his WG suggests to me that Tkn14 indicated only single occupancy (one person) when he made his reservation.

Remember, in this forum a while back, an ISG member called Arabian Courtyard Hotel and Spa and was told no visitors, so he labeled the hotel RED. But since that post, myself and a few other guests of Arabian Courtyard have had no problems getting WG's up to our rooms, so the hotel is very much GREEN. When it comes to mongering, it's all about your approach.

Roda Al bustan is Green With ID as of March 12-2018.

Please NOTE: There was a local man with a local dress at the reception desk. He was gawking at me and at the WG.

Hi all,

Park Regis Kris Kin Dubai is now big RED. Visitors are not allowed!

[QUOTE=Flyte137;2151556]This place was green during my stay last week with no issues evening with multiple guests but the last day they denied guest entry due to some issue, they confirmed this may continue for some time and may not be green for a while. Just wanted to update if anyone's making plans to stay here.[/QUOTE]

Dear Members.

I have been mongering in Dubai for 5 years, and I want to clear some of the fog about the RED and GREEN Hotels. Please keep in mind this is my opinion.

So here we GO:

-Some RED hotels are red because of the LE. They have an order from the LE about not allowing WGs to the hotel. SO in this case the hotel has no option because the LE can shutdown the hotel.

-Some hotels are having problems with mongers. When they get drunk with the WGs, they trash the place and causing tons of troubles which leads to calling the security.

-Some hotels want to take advantage from the situation by asking to pay extra money to allow a visitor to come to the room.

-One hotel allow visitors only if the mongers not from the GCC.

-Some hotels are RED because they do not like to see Wgs going in and out all the time, so if you keep it as discrete as possible you will have no issue.

-Loyalty programs can play a big role especially the one that you have to pay an annually fees.

-The owner of the hotel wants to have a RED hotel plane and simple.

These are my opinions, you can share yours.

It seem in Bur Dubai LE are forcing all Hotel to be slowly converted into RED. For instance Melia Dubai was green but not anymore, royal ascot hotel apartment was green now changed to REG. And lastly Park Regis converted to RED. On rolla street most of the hotel apartments were green now all red.

What options do have now in Bur Dubai?

[QUOTE=Tkn14;2153467]Dear Members.

I have been mongering in Dubai for 5 years, and I want to clear some of the fog about the RED and GREEN Hotels. Please keep in mind this is my opinion.

So here we GO:

-Some RED hotels are red because of the LE. They have an order from the LE about not allowing WGs to the hotel. SO in this case the hotel has no option because the LE can shutdown the hotel.

-Some hotels are having problems with mongers. When they get drunk with the WGs, they trash the place and causing tons of troubles which leads to calling the security.

-Some hotels want to take advantage from the situation by asking to pay extra money to allow a visitor to come to the room..[/QUOTE]

I have fossicked through the past posts extensively and a few hotels, amongst others, that are reportedly green, based on the experience of fellow hobbyists and which interest me for my trip, are Le Meridien Airport, Sheraton Creek and Grosvenor House (Apartments). The reason why I have shortlisted these hotels is that, not only have they been reported on several times, but, from what I have been able to gather from my research, are, invariably, 'evergreen', which fact assumes significance in light of the vacillating red/green status of several hotels in Dubai. Also, based on the reading that I have done, I can safely assume that I can rely on these properties to be consistent and in line with their past record when I get there next month. Apart from being green, I am also hoping that staying at one of these properties would, hopefully, not entail any encounter(s) with guys, presumably LE, in local dress behind reception desk, who have been sighted at several hotels, which is a scary prospect. Now, if you guys were to recommend one of these hotels, which one would it be and why? I'd be grateful for all meaningful responses. Suggestions, if any, on other viable options are also welcome. Thanks.

I will be in Dubai for my first ever trip next month. Staying at the Shangri La Hotel. Is it red or green? Any other tips for finding company while in Dubai?

[QUOTE=Tkn14;2153089]Roda Al bustan is Green With ID as of March 12-2018.

Please NOTE: There was a local man with a local dress at the reception desk. He was gawking at me and at the WG.[/QUOTE]I'll be staying there in a few weeks time.

Hey guys,

Looking for green hotels in Dubai mid range staying for 4 nights thanks in advance.

Very green, green, green. Tested this week.

3 options for the walk of shame:

1) Via reception desk with ID. I only know about this because while I was standing at reception dealing with my closing bill the night before I checked out, one of the WGs from the bar, came with her docs to register. Yes, there are 5-6 WG every night at the bar / lounge.

2) Via the entrance to the Events Center between the Intercontinental and Crowne Plaza. Door is always unlocked. Bypasses the front desk, but you may run into a roaming security guy.

3) Via the entrance from the creek promenade, next to the fish restaurant. Door alwayys open, bypasses the front desk, and no security guys/hotel staff encounterd in that area or from there to the elevators.

Has anyone tried the LE Meridien Fairway (not the airport one with Jules). I don't really like the airport location and was wondering if this one is green.

Thanks, doc.

Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel is RED. It does not allow visitors anymore.

[QUOTE=AnonMous;2153721]I have fossicked through the past posts extensively and a few hotels, amongst others, that are reportedly green, based on the experience of fellow hobbyists and which interest me for my trip, are Le Meridien Airport, Sheraton Creek and Grosvenor House (Apartments). The reason why I have shortlisted these hotels is that, not only have they been reported on several times, but, from what I have been able to gather from my research, are, invariably, 'evergreen', which fact assumes significance in light of the vacillating red/green status of several hotels in Dubai. Also, based on the reading that I have done, I can safely assume that I can rely on these properties to be consistent and in line with their past record when I get there next month. Apart from being green, I am also hoping that staying at one of these properties would, hopefully, not entail any encounter(s) with guys, presumably LE, in local dress behind reception desk, who have been sighted at several hotels, which is a scary prospect. Now, if you guys were to recommend one of these hotels, which one would it be and why? I'd be grateful for all meaningful responses. Suggestions, if any, on other viable options are also welcome. Thanks.[/QUOTE]Hi guys! I read another post by a fellow ISGer in the Dubai thread advising to call the hotel to confirm whether it is green before actually booking. So, I was planning to do just that for the properties I've mentioned in the quoted post. In case I correspond with the hotel via e-mail, will they confirm in writing that they are joiner friendly considering that, as a general rule, hotels in Dubai are not supposed to allow 'guests'? Is e-mail communication the right and, more importantly, the safe way to go about it? Of course, I'll report on the feedback I get. All help is appreciated. Thanks.

[QUOTE=AnonMous;2158678]Hi guys! I read another post by a fellow ISGer in the Dubai thread advising to call the hotel to confirm whether it is green before actually booking. So, I was planning to do just that for the properties I've mentioned in the quoted post. In case I correspond with the hotel via e-mail, will they confirm in writing that they are joiner friendly considering that, as a general rule, hotels in Dubai are not supposed to allow 'guests'? Is e-mail communication the right and, more importantly, the safe way to go about it? Of course, I'll report on the feedback I get. All help is appreciated. Thanks.[/QUOTE]Hi,

One approach I've found useful is to call the hotel in advance, mention that your guest will be joining you later on in the day / next day, and that they are of a different nationality and not your spouse. The response you get will indicate whether the hotel is green or not.

Update from a recent trip.

The level of scrutiny depends on what is happening at the hotel. Big wedding at the weekend and security was stepped up significantly with security guards very visible at the mouth of the lift lobby and also at the open connecting spaces. I assume they did not want to hurt sensibilities of the organising family.

Also there is a chap stationed at the entrance from the festival city promenade / fish restaurant after sunset. I was on my own when I used that route, was never challenged, not sure how activist he would have been if I had been. He was not wearing a security guard uniform but dressed as a doorman, so I assume would have been ok as not his job description.

Summary. No dramas registering my friend both nights

[QUOTE=Iseeu;2156773]Very green, green, green. Tested this week.

3 options for the walk of shame:

1) Via reception desk with ID. I only know about this because while I was standing at reception dealing with my closing bill the night before I checked out, one of the WGs from the bar, came with her docs to register. Yes, there are 5-6 WG every night at the bar / lounge.

2) Via the entrance to the Events Center between the Intercontinental and Crowne Plaza. Door is always unlocked. Bypasses the front desk, but you may run into a roaming security guy.

3) Via the entrance from the creek promenade, next to the fish restaurant. Door alwayys open, bypasses the front desk, and no security guys/hotel staff encounterd in that area or from there to the elevators.[/QUOTE]