The best hotel/attraction in Dubai

Advantages: Exclusive, brilliant, luxurious, great service
Disadvantages: very expensive

...The Burj Al Arab also known as The Tower of Arabs is one of the major attractions in Dubai. It is located on a man-made island on the Persian Gulf. It was once the tallest building in the world used exclusively as a hotel. It is now the third tallest hotel due to two taller buildings being built, which are used exclusively as hotels just like the Burj Al Arab. The second tallest hotel is located in North Korea and the hotel leading the way is also in Dubai and is called the Rose Tower. The Burj Al Arab is a staggering 321 metres (1,053 ft) and is one of the reasons why Dubai at the present time is on of the most popular holiday destinations. The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island, which is approximately 280 metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah Beach. The island on which the Burj Al Arab is located is connected to the mainland...

yassarikhan786 03.04.2008 (04.04.2008) · Read review
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Review of Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai

Fantastic Luxury Hotel in Dubai

Advantages: Everything - a real experience hotel
Disadvantages: Cost - A little too far from Town for easy shopping/eating out

...The Burj-Al-Arab (Arabian Tower) is Dubai and the UAE's answer to the landmark symbols of other countries, they compare it to the Eiffel tower (it's slightly taller by virtue of its mast) and other icons. The Burj is said to be the world's only 7 star hotel - this is something that has to be taken with a pinch of salt, hotel stars are usually awarded by national tourist authorities and in my opinion are rarely an indication of quality or value for money. I'm not sure who awarded the stars to this hotel but in this instance they are completely deserved and then more. From the moment we arrived at the airport we knew we were dealing with something special, the hotel's meet and assist "airport liaison" officer met us just before passport control - he took our hand luggage and walked us to the head of the queue, past the "priority...

mfhome 08.11.2003 (23.06.2005) · Read review
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Shangri la ( Dubai) , EXQUISITE

Advantages: great location from which to explore Dubai. complimentary bus service.
Disadvantages: beach is a bus ride away.

...We stayed at this 5 star deluxe hotel for a week in October. We have stayed in a Shangri-La hotel before (in Penang, Malaysia) so knew beforehand it was going to be an excellent hotel. The hotel opened in July 2003 ? so everything inside was brand new. It is about 200 metres tall and has 43 storeys. we booked this hotel as part of a package. It cost £100 a night for a premier room. We dont normally spend so much, however it was our first year wedding anniversary . Sheikh Zayed Road is the business, commercial and financial area of Dubai. It is 15 minutes away from Dubai International Airport and five minutes from the World Trade Centre. Upon arrival we were shown to our room, which was on the 37th floor. We had a premier room ? the full selection is deluxe, executive, premier, one bedroom suite and presidential suite. The view...

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Review of Shangri La Hotel, Dubai

DRIFT AWAY on a 4-Star beach resort Hotel for LESS

Advantages: Located on Jumeriah Beach, comfortable, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, SUPERB VALUE for money and quality for a 4 star hotel
Disadvantages: none really - if you get a sea view room

...the airport. However, one can book taxis arranged from the hotel going out. OVERALL, a comfortable, relaxed and very friendly hotel with a tropical feel and superb beach views and access. This hotel also presents superb value for money when compared to other hotel located on the Jumeriah beach strip region of Dubai. I award this 4-star hotel a 5 star Ciao rating! Further details: Oasis Beach Hotel PO Box 26500 Jumeirah Dubai United Arab Emirates Tel: +97143994444 Fax: + 97143994200 e-mail: oasisbeachhotel@dutcohotels.com Personal References: Dubai and Utell. Connoisseurhaggler @ciao 2002, 2004, last updated 2006...

Connoisseur_Haggler 30.04.2002 (18.12.2004) · Read review
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Review of Oasis Beach Hotel, Dubai

The Burj Al Arab

Advantages: Read Opp
Disadvantages: Price

...concierge. Now most people will probably think what is the need for me to read this review when I have no hope in ever going their, will I beg to differ, you never no, and its always worth doing a big of reading just in case you get that once in a life time chance of staying their. Background Information: So The Burj Al Arab is located in Dubai, which is in the United Arab of Emirates, about a 7 hour flight from London. The hotel is the second tallest building in the World, which is used as a hotel. The hotel itself is built around an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the main land via a private bridge. The hotel started construction in 1994, and took only four years for the construction to finish, making it not only a constructional success but also a good investment for the owner...

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Al Maha - Luxury Hotel Resort in Dubai Desert

Advantages: Privacy and desert luxury - own private pool
Disadvantages: Pricey even by the standard of other 7/6 star resorts

...The Al Maha desert resort is unique amongst Dubai's luxury hotel offerings. Combining nature reserve, luxury hotel and Arabian hospitality the resort is highly recommended by this reviewer! The resort is set in the desert about 40 minutes drive (by hotel provided 4x4) from Dubai's International airport. It provides peace and quiet with first class luxury and service to match the best that Dubai has to offer. The chief attractions of this hotel are Peace and quiet Your own private pool Tasteful Luxury Nature Reserve Peace and quiet An ideal place to relax after the hustle and bustle of city living. The hotel has a meet and greet service at the airport which will welcome you to Dubai and arrange your transport to the hotel. As the hotel is set in its own 225 square kilometre private estate you must use the hotel...

mfhome 06.02.2005 (06.11.2005) · Read review
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Review of Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai

From Dubai With Love

Advantages: Dubai is a safe place with very good quality of life. There is universal brotherhood everywhere.
Disadvantages: None for me, but the hot weather for tourists who are not used to this.

...Park, Jumairah Beach Park, The Creek Park, etc. The meadows transform the desert sand into cool and eye-catching lush green carpets. Dubai International Airport is a very well managed and a most modern airport. Mostly all the airlines of the world operate in here. The facilities at the airport are vast and varied and it is one of the friendliest airports of the world. Once you land, the immigration and custom formalities take very less time and the officials at the airport are very friendly and helpful. There are taxis available at the terminal and hotels operate their buses to collect passengers. Car rentals are readily available at the airport, if you choose to drive. The airport has a Duty Free shopping area, which is one of the best in the world, and the range of shopping is very vast. Dubai has its own Airline, Emirates. Voted as one...

skmm 25.03.2001 (31.05.2006) · Read review
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Review of Dubai (United Arab Emirates)

Chilled out in a Hot Dubai!

Advantages: good location, nice food lovely hotel
Disadvantages: none

...We have just returned from a week?s holiday in Dubai and I really feel I have to tell you about this hotel we stayed in. When we booked to go to Dubai I have to admit I was very apprehensive. I wasn?t really sure what to expect with everything as I am more used to Spanish holidays. Before booking we researched plenty of hotels in Dubai in the Jumeriah beach area which seems extremely popular. We picked Le Meridien Mina Seyahi hotel as it was one of the few hotels in Dubai which actually offers an All Inclusive option. Most only offer B&B with some others offering half board and occasionally full board. We liked the idea of All Inclusive because we had heard that Dubai was fairly expensive and with only booking twelve weeks before departure we didn?t have that much time to save up loads of money with some other things we had...

tracy2002 13.06.2007 (28.05.2007) · Read review
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Review of Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Dubai

If in Dubai, stay at The Hilton Jumeirah!

Advantages: Beautiful beach hotel in the most buzzing area of Dubai!
Disadvantages: There is still construction surrounding the hotel, but everywhere has to start somewhere.

...Before I go into the details of the hotel itself and the available facilities, I would like to say that I have been a resident in Dubai for 11 years now and have seen everything this hotel has been through from its own construction, the problems it faced with the jumeirah beach residence project right through to today! The Hilton, built in an area that used to be considered as 'out in the middle of nowhere' is now very much apart of what is soon likely to be the centre of Dubai, the Dubai Marina. This is the new, futuristic, modern end of the Emirate of Dubai and is where it all happens. The majority of the beach clubs and restaurants are in this area of town and it is suitabley located to allow for fairly speedy access to the rest of Dubai. The hotel is a short taxi ride away from the Mall of the Emirates and Ibn Battuta Mall...

Hatari 26.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Hilton Dubai Jumeirah

The Dubai Sail

Advantages: close to everything and wonderful views and treated like royalty
Disadvantages: cant afford to live there

...My first sighting of Jumeira Beach Hotel was so magnificent that it will stay with you forever. The Hotel is just 20 minutes drive from Dubai Airport. It is classed as the second best hotel in the World with the hotel that was voted first standing right next to it. The first is Burj al arab. So to see these two Hotels together is something else. We arrived at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel at 9.30 am and checking in time is midday. They take your bags, details and passports in case you use "extras" such as drinks room service etc as you wont need your passports till you leave. This is better than leaving money, credit card details and so on at the desk. That done they invite you to wait till a room is ready by taking you to the Restaurant for a complimentary drink. which after the heat outside and the travelling you really...

MAllen400 04.10.2007 · Read review
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