We booked 1 room with 2 queen sized bed, it also h...
We booked 1 room with 2 queen sized bed, it also had a sofa bed. Stayed for 6 nights. Also booked the desert safari through the hotel. Rooms in good condition. We loved the location, even at 3 am (woke up early due to jet lag), I walked out of the hotel and saw many peoples around, very happening area, had masala tea at a stall opposite the hotel at 3 am. There are at least 2 supermarkets nearby, both 24/7. Before you decide to cook in your room, check the hot food counter at these supermarket, it might save you from cooking. June third week it was, so it was hot, but we could walk to the metro station since the tall buildings provided shades along the sidewalk. We decided to buy breakfast also at the hotel and we enjoyed it every morning. Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful.
Hotel also arraigned a surprise birthday cake for my daughter which was nice.
The soap holder in the bathtub has sharp edges, bath area is a bit too tight, I cut my elbow on the soap holder. I wished the soap holder were not protruding out. Next morning onward I was mindful :).
We will most definitely stay in this hotel again but we will not go to Dubai in the month of June. Garden of Glow, Miracle Garden and Global villages are closed in summer. Also the Dubai skyline from the ferry or speed boat is not clearly visible due to sand particles and for the lack of better word - fog. Almost zero visibility from the ferry. The desert evening safari was also hot but totally tolerable. When we reached the camp for the shows and dinner, the sun had set and it was not bad at all in terms of heat.
Also, I found out that all the taxis take credit card, the exchange fees at the airport is a rip off. Just search for money exchange in google maps to find exchange locations. Paying in cash at gold souk is better.