Dubai hotel recommendations

isleaiw1 · 01-20-2018, 05:36 PM

Hi

My daughter and partner (by then husband!) want to go to Dubai in September - any recommendations for best places to stay, best people to fly with etc

Thanks

AlphaBravo · 01-21-2018, 01:32 AM

We flew with Emirates, 3 days at Al Maha Resort which is peaceful and relaxing then One&Only at the Palm for when we wanted to explore a bit more. Both hotels I couldn't fault.

If was part of our honeymoon and the perfect way to recover from a couple of weeks in India!!

savgeax · 01-21-2018, 02:28 AM

Ranked in order of my preference for hotels I've stayed in.

Zabeel Saray
Le Royal Meriden Jumeriah
Fairmont The Palm
Atlantis The Palm
Hilton Jumeriah Beach
Ibn Baftuta Gate
Sheraton Jumeriah Beach

Hotels I've yet to stay but rate highly
Grosvenor House Hotel
Waldorf Astoria The Palm
Jumierha Creekside

SkyJawa · 01-21-2018, 02:59 AM

We really liked both the Dar Al Masyaf and Le Royal Meridian.

MashinBenzin · 01-21-2018, 03:29 AM

Grosvenor House is fantastic, have been a few times. Make sure you are in tower two for the exec lounge and slightly nicer Premium rooms and suites. One of my favourite hotels in the world and a constant parade of super cars.

....,,,,..,,.. · 01-21-2018, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MashinBenzin

Grosvenor House is fantastic, have been a few times. Make sure you are in tower two for the exec lounge and slightly nicer Premium rooms and suites. One of my favourite hotels in the world and a constant parade of super cars.

Fully agree with this, it's worth getting exec access to lounge and the better rooms.

Another thing is depending when in September it's going to be very humid, if anyone has been out to the gulf in August / September they will know what I mean.

Bibbles · 01-21-2018, 03:55 AM

It depends on what they want out of their stay. If it's mainly sun and sea then somewhere on the palm is probably the best bet. Fairmont, Sofitel and Atlantis are all lovely although I have just arrived back from the Fairmont and there's a lot of building work going on between the hotel and beach at the moment so you'd need to check when it will be finished before booking it.

Rudz · 01-21-2018, 05:14 AM

Can highly recommend the Taj, stayed at the Luxury Burj View suite for the wife's birthday, it was awesome, excellent view of the fountains and the Burj Kahlifa, best rooms of any hotel we've stayed at

https://taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-...j-view-suites/

isleaiw1 · 01-21-2018, 05:14 AM

Thanks guys, daughter says she wants beach and relax as going without my grandson but I know she won’t be able to resist the shops...

MashinBenzin · 01-21-2018, 12:15 PM

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Thanks guys, daughter says she wants beach and relax as going without my grandson but I know she won’t be able to resist the shops...

Grosvenor house very relaxing location with strolls around Dubai Marina. Free shuttle bus to the private beach at the sister hotel Royal Meridian (iirc) and another free shuttle bus to the Mall of the Emirates.

Forgot to mention that premier/tower two rooms booked direct/through Starwood get a free 7-series transfer to and from the airport.

F20MAW73 · 01-21-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by savgeax

Ranked in order of my preference for hotels I've stayed in.

Zabeel Saray
Le Royal Meriden Jumeriah
Fairmont The Palm
Atlantis The Palm
Hilton Jumeriah Beach
Ibn Baftuta Gate
Sheraton Jumeriah Beach

Hotels I've yet to stay but rate highly
Grosvenor House Hotel
Waldorf Astoria The Palm
Jumierha Creekside

Been to the Zabeel Saray the last 2 years running over Easter. One of my Dubai favourites for sure.

Panchoa · 01-21-2018, 03:39 PM

Went to the Atlantis this summer and it was excellent. Lots to see and do and if there are kids the waterpark is great fun!

Postcab · 01-21-2018, 04:42 PM

You've got some great hotel recommendations above.

As far as flights are concerned, it depends on whether she's flying Economy, Premium Economy or Business. If Economy, my advice would be to check whether the plane is a 777, and if it is, check to see if it has 10 across seating or 9 across. It makes a huge difference to comfort. Premium Economy is a nice upgrade for a 7 hour flight, but it means she'll be limited to BA or Virgin.

Don't rule out flying into Abu Dhabi. It can be cheaper and the taxi ride isn't much longer to some of the Dubai hotels.

Soul_Glo · 01-22-2018, 02:45 AM

Atlantis. Best of both worlds. Beach life and city night life on the other side.

GEP77 · 01-22-2018, 04:23 AM

While getting around Dubai is very cheap - a taxi from one end to the other is not usually more than about 60 dirhams (about £12) it can get a bit tiresome if you spend all day ploughing up and down Sheikh Zayed Road. The palm based hotels are all quite a long way from the major shopping malls (if that is your thing - although don't expect to save any money at all).

As for flying to Dubai Emirates only operates the A380 to Heathrow and all classes on those are pretty good to fly in. Etihad fly the A380 to Heathrow from Abu Dhabi, the economy is very similar to Emirates but the business and First are truly something else. Emirates flies a lot to the regions which could be more convienient (and sometime cheaper) although as has been said avoid the B777 if flying in economy with them. British Airways fly depending on the day/time the B777, B787 or B747 on the route. For timings I'd recommend a late evening departure from London (overnight flight) and a mid morning return flight (daylight back). emirates often have very good flight + hotel packages available so will almost certainly work out cheaper.

Wherever they go hotel wise make sure they don't end up eating in just the one place (like many do unfortunately). There is a huge selection of really great restaurants all over Dubai (only partnered with hotels if you want alcohol and correspondingly more expensive). If they want to experience the "ex-pat" life then a Friday brunch is not to be missed.

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isleaiw1 Lieutenant General 8780 Rep 12,254 Posts Drives: iPace / Mini Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Dubai hotel recommendations Hi My daughter and partner (by then husband!) want to go to Dubai in September - any recommendations for best places to stay, best people to fly with etc Thanks
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AlphaBravo Second Lieutenant 232 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 435i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	We flew with Emirates, 3 days at Al Maha Resort which is peaceful and relaxing then One&Only at the Palm for when we wanted to explore a bit more. Both hotels I couldn't fault. If was part of our honeymoon and the perfect way to recover from a couple of weeks in India!!
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savgeax Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 840i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Ranked in order of my preference for hotels I've stayed in. Zabeel Saray Le Royal Meriden Jumeriah Fairmont The Palm Atlantis The Palm Hilton Jumeriah Beach Ibn Baftuta Gate Sheraton Jumeriah Beach Hotels I've yet to stay but rate highly Grosvenor House Hotel Waldorf Astoria The Palm Jumierha Creekside
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MashinBenzin Major General 8459 Rep 8,783 Posts Drives: Eiger D5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Grosvenor House is fantastic, have been a few times. Make sure you are in tower two for the exec lounge and slightly nicer Premium rooms and suites. One of my favourite hotels in the world and a constant parade of super cars. __________________ Drives - 2020 LR Discovery HSE-L Previous - 2019 LR Discovery HSE-L // 2016 F36 440i // 2009 E90 320D SE
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Bibbles Banned 779 Rep 1,228 Posts Drives: G31 540i MPPSK Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Herts iTrader: (0)	It depends on what they want out of their stay. If it's mainly sun and sea then somewhere on the palm is probably the best bet. Fairmont, Sofitel and Atlantis are all lovely although I have just arrived back from the Fairmont and there's a lot of building work going on between the hotel and beach at the moment so you'd need to check when it will be finished before booking it.
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Rudz Lieutenant Colonel 249 Rep 1,721 Posts Drives: F30 335D xDrive Shadow Edition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (3)	Can highly recommend the Taj, stayed at the Luxury Burj View suite for the wife's birthday, it was awesome, excellent view of the fountains and the Burj Kahlifa, best rooms of any hotel we've stayed at https://taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-...j-view-suites/
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Panchoa Major 659 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: BMW F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Leicester iTrader: (0)	Went to the Atlantis this summer and it was excellent. Lots to see and do and if there are kids the waterpark is great fun!
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Postcab Lieutenant 121 Rep 419 Posts Drives: Jag XE Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	You've got some great hotel recommendations above. As far as flights are concerned, it depends on whether she's flying Economy, Premium Economy or Business. If Economy, my advice would be to check whether the plane is a 777, and if it is, check to see if it has 10 across seating or 9 across. It makes a huge difference to comfort. Premium Economy is a nice upgrade for a 7 hour flight, but it means she'll be limited to BA or Virgin. Don't rule out flying into Abu Dhabi. It can be cheaper and the taxi ride isn't much longer to some of the Dubai hotels.
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Soul_Glo Major General 13347 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: G20 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manhattan, NYC iTrader: (1)	Atlantis. Best of both worlds. Beach life and city night life on the other side.
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GEP77 Major 409 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Long Range. Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South East London iTrader: (1)	While getting around Dubai is very cheap - a taxi from one end to the other is not usually more than about 60 dirhams (about £12) it can get a bit tiresome if you spend all day ploughing up and down Sheikh Zayed Road. The palm based hotels are all quite a long way from the major shopping malls (if that is your thing - although don't expect to save any money at all). As for flying to Dubai Emirates only operates the A380 to Heathrow and all classes on those are pretty good to fly in. Etihad fly the A380 to Heathrow from Abu Dhabi, the economy is very similar to Emirates but the business and First are truly something else. Emirates flies a lot to the regions which could be more convienient (and sometime cheaper) although as has been said avoid the B777 if flying in economy with them. British Airways fly depending on the day/time the B777, B787 or B747 on the route. For timings I'd recommend a late evening departure from London (overnight flight) and a mid morning return flight (daylight back). emirates often have very good flight + hotel packages available so will almost certainly work out cheaper. Wherever they go hotel wise make sure they don't end up eating in just the one place (like many do unfortunately). There is a huge selection of really great restaurants all over Dubai (only partnered with hotels if you want alcohol and correspondingly more expensive). If they want to experience the "ex-pat" life then a Friday brunch is not to be missed.
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