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Many tourists like to visit Dubai and for some hotel prices are a bit expensive.
There is a good deal by U.A.E. Youth Hostel Association. If they have a vacancy then three days of stay is guaranteed for you, after that you have to check with them if still they can extend your stay. They have hostels in Dubai, Sharjah, Fujeirah and Kourfakkan.
The price for one night per person is about $20 or even less in some hostels. You have to contact them by phone and fax and make sure that you have a confirmed place before coming to Dubai. I leave the contact detail of Dubai hostel, for other emirates contact them and ask the contact details.
U.A.E. Youth Hostel Association
P.O.Box 94141, Dubai,
U.A.E.
Tel: +971-4-2988151
Tel: +971-4-2988161
Fax: +971-4-2988141
Email: uaeyha@emirates.net.ae
WebSite: www.uaeyha.org
Sharjah Youth Hostel Association
Tel: +971-6-5225070 Leave a Comment Theme: HostelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: YHA Dubai is located between Al Mulla Plaza and the Al Bustan Centre on the same side of the road near the Al Ahli club. There are now apparently two hostels on the same site referred to as " Old" andPhone: Tel: +971-4-2988151 , 2988161Directions: YHA Dubai is located between Al Mulla Plaza and the Al Bustan Centre on the same side of the road near the Al Ahli club. There are now apparently two hostels on the same site referred to as " Old" and "New":Website: http://www.uaeyha.org Other Contact: Fax: +971-4-2988141
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It's enough far hotel from the center of the city but there are busses to the center and to the beach. Nevertheless I liked this place to stay. Moreover you can get only breakfast here and in dinner and supper you can prepare in the room because every room has a kitchen. There are hypermarket near by the hotel and you can buy everything there: food, clothes, thechnik and so on. So you have all and far from center and not so much people.
I should say sometimes I had doubts is it really 5* hotel. Because I needed some things and they said "we can't do it, sir" So, when I'm a client and 5* hotel's workers can't satisfy my wish... Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: Al Qusais region of the city
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Our travel agent in Muscat recommended this one, and I can but second his opinion. Located very conveniently in the heart of Deira on the north side of the Creek, it's modest price belies its long list of services.
The room itself wasn't huge, but it was thoroughly adequate for our needs. It had a mini-fridge - unstocked - a mirrored closet, TV with some satellite channels, and a huge bathroom. Incredibly, it even had a fully-stocked amenities basket with comb -- and very surprisingly -- toothbrushes and toothpaste, which is quite unusal. Last but not least, they even provided two pairs of slippers, a first in a three-star in our experience.
All this said, if you stay here, make certain you are on either the fifth or sixth floor because there are two night clubs/discos on the main floor that go until 3:00 a.m. with music blasting away all night long. We were up top; a German couple we met at breakfast -- also included, by the way -- weren't so lucky and spent an absolutely miserable night.
At just under US$60 a night, this was a real bargain and I'd give it 4 out of 5.
Three stars don't usually have pools or saunas. This one does. The pool is situated up on the roof, so you even get free views of the city as well. Leave a Comment
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The Easy Jet guys are finally tapping into the Dubai tourism market.
Dubai has some of the most expensive hotel prices in the world, and I know that many of you struggle to find decent accomodation at decent prices. Currently there only seem to be 2 options when visiting our city: 5-star overpriced luxury, or cheap run-down & prostitute-overrun dumps.
Click this link for all details from the local UAE newspaper:
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/02/26/10107080.html
Finally! There will be a budget alternative for all of you starting next year (2009).
The original opening date was set for "early 2008", but it looks like the typical Dubai-Delay-Sydrome has also hit this project...
The first of 6 budget hotels planned for Dubai under the easyHotel.com brand will open in the Karama area of the city.
Containing 195 rooms priced at an expected Dhs 250 - Dhs 300 (68 - 80 US$) per night, the 6-storey hotel will aim to tap the "undersupplied" low cost sector of Dubai's hotel market.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES! I will add more information here once the hotel is opened.
--> UPDATE October 2007: I have spotted the construction site! The hotel will be located on Zabeel Road, exactly next to the Karama Post Office.
--> UPDATE March 2008: Construction looks like it's nearing completion... mostly the interiors are now being finished.
--> UPDATE April 2008: Today I emailed the Easy Hotel group. They replied "Jessica, Thanks for your e mail. We have a number of hotels in Dubai about to start construction - unfortunately for this years party, we are not looking at opening the first one until June/July of next year." Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Zabeel Road, Karama, DubaiDirections: I will add more information once the 1st hotel opens its doors!Website: http://www.easyhotel.com/
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The Orchid Hotel is a 3* hotel in the Deira area of Dubai, owned by the Golden Fork restaurant chain of the Phillippines.
It is located a two minute walk from the Clock Tower roundabout, a short walk from the bustling restaurants of Al-Rigga Road, a ten minute walk from the creekside and a short taxi ride (5 minutes) from both the airport and Dubai's largest shopping mall, the Deira City Centre.
There is a Golden Fork restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel, while the first floor possesses an African nightclub, a Filipino nightclub and the Tavern pub. I chose the latter, where Heineken and Carlsberg are available on draught for a reasonable 13 UAE Dirhams (about 2.20GBP).
The rooms are average sized and comfortably furnished. All rooms are en-suite, with clean bathrooms and daily maid service. The rooms have (much needed) air conditioning, a fridge and satellite TV. The rooms do not, however, have balconies.
The hotel offers a free shuttle service to the beach, the airport and the shopping malls.
The hotel is ideally located and offers fantastic facilities which far exceed those offered by 3* hotels in other countries that I have visited.
The price is very reasonable too. However, it is cheaper to book via a travel company (I used www.octopustravel.com) than to book directly with the hotel. Leave a Comment
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I stayed at the 3* Sadaf Hotel for 6 nights in December 2006.
Budget accommodation is scarce in Dubai and, after plenty of searching online, this hotel was the best value option that I could find.
At the time of my booking, this hotel was available on www.bookings.org at 250 AED (approx 35 GBP) per night for a single room with private facilities and breakfast. According to the prices displayed on the hotel's reception desk, a single room usually costs 500 AED per night.
If you are not familiar with Dubai, be warned that this hotel is located in the Rigga district of the city. While this is a central location, with lots of shops and restaurants close by and the creek just a 5-10 minute walk away, it does mean that the beach is a lengthy taxi ride away. Having visited Dubai several times before, I have always made the decision to stay in downtown and to "commute" to the beach. However, if the primary purpose of your visit is to lie on a beach, then you probably won't appreciate the 30+ minute journey through the traffic each day.
The hotel is located on a seemingly un-named street just off Al Maktoum Road. It is just a few minutes walk from the Al Ghurair shopping centre and the restaurants of Al Rigga Road.
It is just a short taxi ride from the airport to the hotel, although heavy traffic and the closure of many roads in the area (due to construction work) turned a 5 minute journey into a 20+ minute journey. The taxi ride cost me 29 AED (which included a pick-up charge of 20 AED from the airport).
Hotel facilities
The ground floor contains a 24 hour reception desk, a TV area and three cafes and restaurants; The Vanak Restaurant (offering an international menu and open between noon - 16:00 and 19:00 - 23:00), Marwareed Cafe (open 06:00 - midnight) and Feruza Restaurant (Iranian/international buffet, open 07:00 - 10:00 for breakfast, noon - 15:00 for lunch and 19:00 - 22:00 for dinner). I never ate in the hotel, so I cannot comment on the food.
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The hotel offers free transport (by minibus) to the beach and to a shopping mall. Departure for the beach is 09:00 daily, with pick-up at noon. Departure for the mall is 17:00 daily, with pick-up at 21:00.
Printing, copying and fax services are available in reception, and there is a solitary computer terminal offering Internet access.
There is an extensive menu in the bedroom should you wish to have food delivered to your room. The prices are very reasonable and the choices include: breakfasts (continental, English, American, Oriental), croissants, toast, various styles of eggs, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, chicken dishes, kebabs, pasta, desserts.
Bedroom
My single room was fairly small, but was generally clean and well furnished. It contained a medium sized bed, satellite TV (ca. 30 English/Arabic channels), a mini fridge, a large wardrobe, a telephone, a bedside cabinet, a dressing table, an armchair, air conditioning and a safe deposit box.
I asked for a non-smoking room, but there was a slight smell of stale smoke in my room....as well as an ashtray!
Maid service was carried out daily.
Bathroom
The average sized bathroom had a few faults:
- dirty marks in the bathtub;
- low water pressure in the shower;
- broken plug in the basin;
- a leaking tap;
These minor faults didn't bother me a great deal, but might be enough to deter some people.
Clean towels were provided each day, as well as complimentary toiletries.
Overall, this is a decent value budget option in a city that currently lacks cheap accommodation. In my opinion, the hotel was a little below the standard of the nearby Orchid Hotel that I have previously stayed in, but it was also significantly cheaper at the time I booked.
Good value, no-frills hotel in the Rigga area of Dubai. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Near Al Maktoum RoadPhone: +971 42225510Directions: Located on a small street just off Al Maktoum Road in the Deira/Rigga area of the city.Other Contact: Fax: +971 42225212
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Nothing special but a decent confortable and, for Dubai standards, cheap accomodation.
A double room costed 60 € and a single one 52€, rooms were clean and staff pretty friendly and usefull.
They have a restaurant, 2 night clubs(really small) and a bar serving alcohl.
They can also arrange airport pick up for 50 dirhams, but taxis in Dubai aren't expensive so, it may be not necessary.
Its location as it is in the Bur Dubai just in front of the bus station and a few steps away from the Crick. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Bur DubaiPhone: +97143939111Directions: In front of the bus stationWebsite: www.newpenninsula.com Other Contact: email: pennin@emirates.net.ae
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I stayed at this hotel for 4 nights. It's a 3-star hotel and it can do everything you expect from a 3-star hotel, although it has no pool.
It's in Deira side, approximately city centre and reasonable prices.
Of course we managed to get discounted prices when we went there through Iranian travel agencies tours, and the price included breakfast and lunch!
Most of workers/waiters are from Thailand and Indonesia, and in reception there were a Lebanese guy and a Bulgarian lady. A real multi-national company! just like other hotels in Dubai.
It's just a regular hotel Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Salahuddin St. - Fish Round About - DeiraPhone: +971 4 271 6666Website: http://www.claridgedubai.com/ Other Contact: claridge@emirates.net.ae
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I stayed at the New Penninsula Hotel in Bur Dubai great location, shops, souks, the creek are all walking distance plus the bus Station is just across from the Hotel. Would recommend.
Great value, Great location. Rooms have air con, Tv, mini bar ect the breakfast isnt bad! Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Al Fahidi Road, Bur DubaiDirections: Bur Dubai, across from the Bus Station, Police station.
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It is located at the entrance of the Gold Souq so you may be tempted to buy something but you cant deny the price and location. A single cost around 25$ US and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Rooms are simply furnished but the offer is reasonable. Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageDirections: Souq Deira Street
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