Dubai Question
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Dubai Question
My wife and I are planning a holiday in Dubai in October. We are considering staying at Le Royal Meridien on Jumeira Beach. We were last there in March 2005 and the area behind the hotel was a building site with the associated noise and dust. Could somebody please tell me if this is still the case, or have the buildings been completed?
Also, could you please tell me what effect Ramadan has on the hotels in the Jumeira Beach area?
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Also, could you please tell me what effect Ramadan has on the hotels in the Jumeira Beach area?
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Area behind Le Meridien is worse than ever. Still a building site, as it will be for the next year at least. Ramadan's effect is that daytime meals at the hotel would be in an enclosed area, out of sight. Forget about eating out during the day though, apart at other hotel outlets. You will not be able to eat near the pool, nor smoke or drink.
Finally remember that October is usually rather warmer than March.
Good luck.
Finally remember that October is usually rather warmer than March.
Good luck.
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Many Thanks.
I can't stand all that dust so I've booked us into the Grand Hyatt instead. Sorry that I can't offer to buy you a beer if there's no booze during Ramadan.
Cheers
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Many Thanks.
I can't stand all that dust so I've booked us into the Grand Hyatt instead. Sorry that I can't offer to buy you a beer if there's no booze during Ramadan.
Cheers
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I second Typhoon on that. We stayed last year for a few days and bumped into Denise Welch of corrie fame and husband Tom Healy. Now that's class! 
Get a quote to upgrade to the family/exec package as it offers good value with breakfast/afternoon tea/evening drinks and pre dinner canapes ( a meal in themselves!!!)
Good location, great rooms and faultless service.
Get a quote to upgrade to the family/exec package as it offers good value with breakfast/afternoon tea/evening drinks and pre dinner canapes ( a meal in themselves!!!)
Good location, great rooms and faultless service.
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One of the best hotels I have stayed at!
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Many thanks for your help. It's very much appreciated. However, I've booked and paid for the Grand Hyatt and it's non-refundable. (excellent deal though!!). We'll just have to learn to live with the 'no booze' thing. Unfortunately I bought club tickets (once again non-refundable) before I realised that it was Ramadan (one should never book tickets after a night in t'pub).
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Just ask if it is total and complete Ramadan of a non-local member of staff at reception.
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Lots of confusion last Ramadan in Bahrain. The day before it started the government announced a ban on restaurants selling alcohol, even after dark. The 5 star hotels continued until they too were stopped after about 10 days. After that only the clubs were allowed to serve members only. Wonder what will happen this year. I assume Dubai was unaffected?
