Shangritastic
My girlfriend and I just spent 5 nights at the Shangri La and absolutely loved it. Our king sized delux room on the 33rd floor was huge and very comfortable as well as being tastefully furnished.
The king sized bed was massive and very comfy, with loads of pillows, it was turned down every night and slippers and cold water placed by the bed. Fresh fruit was also left in the room every day and clean towels and robes if required.
A few of the restaurents were closed due to Ramadan, but we ate two nights at the Dunes Cafe and had the Iftar buffet. You could eat as much as you wanted for under £20 a head, the food was amazing. Our deal included breakfast, which was enough to keep you going all day. The special juices served in laboratory test tubes were gorgeous and the egg chef does fantastic omlettes!
Make the most of the free transport and entry to the Jebal Ali beach resort 40 minutes up the coast. The shuttle bus is provided by the hotel and leaves three times a day. Jebal Ali has a lovely beach and pool and is a great place to chill and get a tan away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
If you don't want to travel the 30-40 minutes out to Jebel Ali, the hotel has a nice pool, although it can get quite busy, so get there early and stake your claim on a lounger!
Having only paid £555 each, inclusive of flights with Emirates, this trip was a bargain and I have no problem recommending the Shangri La to anyone, it's a real gem of a place, very friendly service, great food and classy rooms.
