Dubai and Abu Dhabi are considered the most favorite emirates in tourists, that's why the most expensive and comfortable hotels in the UAE are located here. Here you can stay in a small but cozy establishment of the local hotel network or book a room in the hotel of famous international hotel chains. In any case, we can safely rely on a high level of service, excellent infrastructure and a wide range of prices.
Types and categories of hotels in the UAE
On the territory of the United Arab Emirates there is a large selection of hotel complexes of 3-4-5 stars, and there are old city institutions with 1-2 stars. In general, all hotels in the UAE are divided into three large groups:
- Located on the beach and having their own access to the coast. In the tourist rating, the UAE hotels with their own beach are always in the lead. They are not only equipped with everything necessary for beach rest (sun loungers, towels, umbrellas), but also do not impose any restrictions for tourists regarding their bathing suits and behavior on the beach.
- Hotels that, although located on the coast, do not have a separate exit to the beach. In the list of popular hotels in the UAE, you can find such complexes. Nevertheless, there are always a lot of tourists here. The administration negotiates with the hotel administration of the UAE on the first coastline so that their guests can use the beaches.
- City hotels, remote from the coastline. They are located at a considerable distance from the sea, and arrange for guests to transfer to a public beach or a city park with a private beach. Unlike the guests of the UAE hotels with access to the sea, guests of city hotels need to buy beach accessories separately, at their own expense.
How to choose a hotel in the UAE?
To date, there are no clear criteria that could divide the hotels of this country strictly into family, youth or business. Choosing among the best 4 or 5 star hotels in the UAE, you need to focus on such indicators as:
- cost of living;
- location;
- level of comfort;
- infrastructure.
The cost of living in the local hotel complexes depends on the popularity of the emirate. For example, good budget UAE hotels are located in the emirates of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah , that is, away from the main city-attractions - Dubai. The closer to it is the hotel, the higher the cost of living in it. This is due to the huge number of attractions , shopping and entertainment centers located in the metropolis.
As for the hotel infrastructure, it should be evaluated based on the purpose of the trip. For example, companies with children should stop in UAE hotels with an aqua park in the territory. This will help them enjoy a family vacation , which will be interesting for each participant. With the same success, you can choose hotels in the UAE with animation that allows you to organize children's leisure.
Holiday in the UAE prefers newlyweds and young couples. Many of them stay at the spa hotels of the UAE. Here you can do beach rest, book various wraps, hydromassage, color procedures or visit several types of baths. Fans of parties and nightlife choose in the UAE, youth hotels with a disco, in which entertainment does not stop even for a minute.
Tourists in need of a relaxed vacation should go to the extreme west of the country. Here are the most famous bungalows in the UAE - Marbella Resort and Golden Tulip Al Jazira, where you can immerse yourself in the relax, admiring the sunsets over the Persian Gulf.
Hotels in the popular emirates of the UAE
Each emirate has its own peculiarities in the hotel business:
- Abu Dhabi. The largest and most diverse hotel infrastructure is represented in Abu Dhabi. The local hotels can not be called the greenest in the UAE, since most of them are concentrated on artificial embankments. But here you can choose a hotel overlooking the pier with luxury yachts or the track "Formula 1".
- Dubai. After Abu Dhabi, you should visit the emirate, which houses the most famous hotels in the UAE, the photos of which are shown below. Among them, the most famous are Rixos The Palm Dubai and Atlantis The Palm. The most luxurious hotels in the UAE are on the artificial island of Palma Jumeirah . It was created in the middle of the Persian Gulf in the form of a spreading palm tree, which is clearly visible even from outer space. Another other artificial island in Dubai is another popular hotel in the UAE - Burj El Arab, or Sail . It stands directly in the middle of the Persian Gulf, 270 m from the shore. No less interesting hotels in the UAE are in the Dubai district of Deira .
- Ras Al Khaimah. Beautiful nature and excellent coastline are the hallmarks of the emirate. It is located about 130 km from Dubai. One of the most popular hotels in Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE is the Rixos Bab Al Bahr, operating on the principle of "ultra olynklyuziv".
- Fujairah. The northern emirate is known for a cooler climate, so the flora and fauna here are diverse, and the rest is fascinating. The most famous hotels of Fujairah's 5 stars in the UAE, working on an all-inclusive system, are:
- Rotana Hotel;
- Le Meridien Al Aqah;
- Miramar Al Aqah;
- Radisson Blu Fujairah;
- Siji Hotel Apartments.
- Sharjah. This emirate is characterized by stricter laws , but, despite this, it is quite popular among domestic tourists. Sharjah coastal hotels in the UAE are located on the Al Khan peninsula.
- Ajman . It is located near Sharjah, and to Dubai from here 1-1,5 hours drive. Ajman in the UAE is known for a group of beach hotels Kempinski, which are located on 1 coastline.
Hotel Features in the UAE
Before booking a room in any hotel in the Arab Emirates, tourists should learn about the intricacies of settling in them:
- There is a $ 80-250 deposit in UAE hotels. After settling, they can pay for services, and after returning the balance.
- Since 2014, tourists who have settled in a hotel in the UAE, you need to pay a tax, the amount of which depends on the category of the hotel and the length of stay. The tax is charged on the day of check-in.
- Regardless of whether this is a fashionable establishment or a modest 2 star hotel in the UAE, the check-in time is until 15:00. After the rest, leave it until 12:00 on the day of eviction.
- If you book a room for up to seven days, you can expect a free transfer to the central emirates.
- Alcohol in the hotels of Sharjah in the UAE is strictly prohibited. This rule is valid in many other hotel complexes in the country, but not in all.
- During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on the streets of the emirates it is forbidden to drink alcohol, smoke and even chew gum. This rule also applies to halal hotels in the UAE.
- In any emirate it is forbidden to walk in swimming trunks and swimming suits outside the hotel or in its halls. Topless here.
Many tourists are also concerned with the question of which sockets are installed in the hotels of the UAE. Most often these are British type "G" sockets, in which there are three pins. Some hotels have adapters.
Travelers who are interested in how to get a visa to the UAE through the hotel, you should know that today there is no such possibility. The document can be obtained only in your country through a consulate or travel agency, or already upon arrival in the United Arab Emirates right at the airport .
In 2017, in the UAE, the Kids Go Free program was launched at the suggestion of local hotels, under which children under the age of 12 living in the Emirates will be absolutely free. It was created with the purpose of motivating tourists to travel around the country with the whole family, during which they can actively use the services of hotels and restaurants, go on excursions, visit sights and participate in discounts and promotions arranged by travel agencies.