Expert Reviews on United Arab Emirates Hotels

The level of the hotel base is on average high in the country. Presented as the leading international hotel chains of different price categories, and local hotel chains, which however meet the highest international standards.

Questions with hotels 3-4-5 stars, as a rule, does not arise, but hotels 1-2 * have complaints, but they have the appropriate categories. The exception to the general rules is the emirate of Sharjah, in part Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, whose hotel base, as a rule, has overstated categories, and they were built 30-35 years ago.

Hotels in the Emirates can be divided into 3 groups: the first - hotels located on the beach and having direct access to the beach ("your beach"), hotels located in the immediate vicinity of the sea, but not having "their own beach", hotels far from the coastline ("City hotels").

Hotels with their own beach provide sun beds, umbrellas and towels free of charge .Hotels near the sea usually provide the opportunity (for free or for a fee) to use the hotel beaches (including sun beds, umbrellas) that are nearby and have their own beach, including some city hotels that are located at a considerable distance from the sea organize transfer and the opportunity to use the beach of on-shore hotels .But mostly city hotels only organize a transfer to a public beach or to a park (having access to the sea) .Towels, sun loungers and umbrellas in such cases are paid by tourists on the spot .The

If you are in hotels with their own beaches, then there are no special restrictions, different generally accepted norms and other countries.

Which emirate to choose:

Clear recommendations on the division of resorts into youth, family and some other kinds can not be given. Everything is clearly divided by price policy, the more expensive the hotel, the more services, restaurants, entertainment it provides for both youth, both adults and families.

It will be more important to stop at each resort and to understand that from rest in each of them it is possible to expect.

Emirate of Dubai, the most popular and currently Emirate hotels I would divide into the following areas:

• Palm Jumeirah is an artificial, bulk island. Luxury, expensive hotels with their own beaches. To the main shopping centers go by bus or taxi in the area of ​​20-30 minutes.

• Dubai Marina - a variety of 5 * hotels with its own beach, various hotels far from the sea, city free beach, promenade with restaurants and cafes. In the area there is a small shopping center, to large shopping centers to go around 15-30 minutes.

• Jumeirah - a variety of hotels 5 * with its own beach, a prestigious area, to major shopping centers to go around 15-30 minutes.

• Al Barsha is a district of urban hotels from 1 * to 5 * near the Emirates Mall Mall (in combination with which there is a ski trail (Ski Dubai)). Hotels in the area provide buses to the beach (en route 30 minutes) and shopping centers.

• Downtown - the new center of Dubai, hotels 4 * -5 *, the tallest building in the world «Burj Khalifa», the world's tallest dancing fountain, shopping center «Dubai Mall».

• Bar-Dubai - urban hotels 1 * -5 * in the old part of the city, a large number of shops, small and medium-sized shopping centers. The museum. Hotels in the area provide buses to Jumeirah Beach Park (on the way 20-30 minutes).

• Deira - urban hotels 1 * -5 * in the old part of the city, the old city center, a large number of shops, the Iranian market, the spice market, the gold market. Hotels in this area provide buses to the beach "Al Mamzar Park" (en route 20-30 minutes) and to major shopping centers.

Sharjah, the emirate, as mentioned above, with the most stringent laws, but, nevertheless, quite popular among Russian tourists. The level of hotels is low, so pay attention to the choice.

The main group of coastal hotels and hotels on the second line is located on the peninsula of Al Khan. The hotels organize transfers to shopping centers, to Sharjah this is 15-20 minutes, Dubai is usually transported to the Deira district, which has mid-size (size) shopping centers, a gold market, fur coats and travel time will take from half an hour. Hotels on the second line and in the city provide beachfront beach hotels mainly at an additional cost. In Sharjah, it is not recommended to swim not on the territory of hotels.

Ajman, the neighboring emirate from Sharjah, stands out because he has a hotel group Kempinski on the beach with his beach, the rest of the hotels fall under the characteristic of Sharjah. In the 2012 season it is planned to open another interesting 5 * hotel, Coral Hotels & Resorts. Transfers to shopping centers are organized in the same way, but you can get to Dubai only 1 hour and half an hour before Sharjah shopping centers.

The emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, the northern emirate with beautiful ecology and a coastline, has excellent 5 * hotels on the beach and in the city. For an additional fee, hotels will offer you trips to Dubai, as a rule, the bus runs twice a week, the journey time in one direction is about one and a half hours. In Ras Al Khaimah has its own shopping center, but of course it does not compare even with the average shopping center in Dubai. City hotels arrange shuttle to shore hotels.

Emirate of Fujairah, the northernmost emirate, offers hotels only on the shoreline with its beaches, mostly all the hotels belong to well-known world networks and offer a high level of service.

Rest in this emirate is only beach, as far as Dubai is far and spend 2-3 hours on a one way trip is difficult, although the hotels offer one or two times a week such an opportunity, Fudger hotels usually do it for free, unlike Ras Al Khaimah. The coastline is beyond the ridge of the Hajjar mountains, therefore the nature of the region differs from others, it is always 2-3 degrees colder here than in other emirates and much more diverse, the flora and fauna are richer. There are interesting places for divers.

Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. The greenest city of the Arabian Peninsula, for the gardening of which a huge amount of money is spent. In terms of tourism, the emirate is developing rapidly, it is expected that soon by the number of offered entertainment and popular places "Must Visit" it will overtake Dubai.

The most diverse hotel base is represented in this emirate, hotels palaces and old city 2-3 * .We must immediately understand that the urban part of Abu Dhabi is an island, the main group of hotels is concentrated there, the coastline of the island is uneven, with straits, islets, artificial embankments, so your beach may seem to you a beach on a river or pond .Direct view of the sea to the horizon line is only on the island of Sadiyat .But on the island of Yas you can find a hotel with a view of the track "Formula 1", on the piers of luxury yachts, at the amusement park "Ferrari World" .The

Since Abu Dhabi is the capital, for the period of official state events, for the period of exhibitions, the "Formula 1" competitions, the hotels of the emirate are crowded and it is impossible to find the numbers. A huge number of shopping and entertainment centers, the delivery to which, as a rule, hotels organize.

The general level of the hotel base is quite high. Even choosing a hotel 3 * you can count on the fact that you will feel comfortable.

Necessarily in all hotels in the rooms there is air conditioning, TV, shower or bath, mini fridge. Almost in all hotels from 3 * there is a swimming pool, sauna, gym. All services are provided free of charge. Speaking of 5 * hotels, hotels compete among themselves to get the attention of tourists: some "take" their unique architecture, others honed service, third unforgettable cuisine, and some combine all these highlights.

Of course, in many respects the choice of a hotel depends on the budget of tourists .As a rule, tourists want to rest well and inexpensively, and here you can offer decent enough budget hotels worthy of attention, for example, in the emirate of Fujairah or Ras al Khaimah .It should be borne in mind that the cost certainly depends on the distance from the emirate of Dubai .The farther from Dubai, the cheaper hotels .Why? The most popular shopping centers, entertainment complexes and attractions are concentrated in Dubai .But you need to know that from the hotels of distant Emirates there is a transfer several times a week, so tourists in any case will not feel restrained and have time to visit Dubai .By the time the transfer will be from 40 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the choice of the hotel .The

There are some peculiarities when settling tourists in hotels 5 * ...

First: you need to leave a deposit of $ 80-250 per day per room. The deposit can be used at the hotel to pay for certain services, and the rest of the amount is refunded to you. We recommend taking a credit card, the amount of which is blocked and unfrozen upon eviction of tourists. In some hotels the deposit can be unlocked for up to a week.

Second: the hotel can be delayed until 15:00, eviction in all hotels at 12:00.

Third: for stays of 3-7 nights, many hotels that are located in the far emirates provide a free transfer from the hotel.

Fourth: in the emirate of Sharjah there is absolutely no alcohol in the hotels, as there are some hotels in other emirates, but they can be counted on the fingers.

Fifth: there is almost no animation in hotels - it's the policy of the whole region.

Sixth: during the holy month of Ramadan, you can not smoke, drink and even chew gum in the streets of cities. Cafes and restaurants are closed until dark, so you can eat only on the territory of hotels.

For family holidays we recommend hotels on the coast of Jumeirah (Dubai) and Fujairah, depending, again, on the budget. In Dubai, wonderful hotels such as Atlantis The Palm (Palma), Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Jebel Ali Hotel are great. In Fujairah, almost all hotels work for all-inclusive and there is a mandatory entertainment program for kids. Recommended in the region Le Meridien Al Aqah, Iberotel Miramar, Radisson Blu Fujairah, Fujairah Rotana.

For youth and lovers of nightlife, we would advise accommodation in hotels that are located in Dubai in the center. For example, the Media One 4 * hotel is close to all the favorite places for party-goers and also has its own wonderful nightclub.

Tourists going shopping should ensure that the hotels are located as close to shopping centers. And here are our recommendations: the Pullman Mall of Emirates hotel is located in close proximity to the huge MALL Kempinski Mall of Emirates, The Address Dubai Mall is next to Dubai Mall, the largest shopping mall in the Middle East. Most inexpensive city hotels are located close to metro stations, where you can get to any major shopping center or market.

For sophisticated tourists, we recommend "unusual" hotels that differ in their individual concept .Hotel Armani Dubai - the first hotel Giorgio Armani, will certainly surprise with its refined interiors and elegant restraint .Eco Hotel Six Senses Zighy Bay is made in the tradition of the Arab village .Each villa has a patio and an individual pool, and the view of the mountains of Hajjar and the azure sea can not be compared with any other place .Hotel Bab Al Shams - located in the desert .You will immediately plunge into the world of a fairy tale about Aladdin .Narrow streets, old-style rooms, cozy restaurants-taverns .The A restaurant, designed for the Arab market in the open - it's certainly unforgettable .The