Hardik Kheni

Review of Sofitel Dubai Downtown

This was on the top of my bucket list for a long t...

This was on the top of my bucket list for a long time. It did not disappoint. While it was busy with many visitors, it was very well organized. The gardens/fountains are beautiful. The entire courtyard is magnificent. One of the minarets was under construction while I was there, but it did not take away from the magical feeling of this larger than life destination. I was part of a tour; we were allowed to wander freely and meet back at a certain time. The tour guide advised there was a long wait/queue to enter the mausoleum, it is crowded and you are rushed along. He stated it may not be worth for everyone and may be disappointing. I waited in the queue, which moved rapidly, and we were rushed through and it was heavily crowded inside, but it was well worth it. That and wandering near the entrance and around the outside of the mausoleum observing the views was breathtaking.