Originally Posted by
EK_Flyer
Hi All, Need some help as I'll be using this offer in Dec08 and dont really know that much about Dubai so just need info on ...
- What sort of room they allocate for this promo ?
- Can we upgrade to a better room by paying the difference ?
- What about commute time and best transport option from Atlantis to the usual Dubai attractions ?
- We'll be there for 4 days any good ideas for an itinerary as haven't seen much of Dubai so what would be the best way to get the most on such a short time.
- I'm departing to AKL at 8:40 am so have roughly 12+ hours from check-out (mid-day) to flight dep.
Would it better to book another night at the Atlantis or any other hotel or
just spend the extra time out in Dubai or
should i check-in at night/early morn and spend time at the airport or F lounge ?
If spending time roaming in Dubai can i store my luggage anywhere ? Also what would be the best way to use the Chauffeur drive as there are 2 of us.
Many thanks for your replies
Cheers,
EK_Flyer
No idea of the type of room but I am sure you will be able to upgrade for a fee. Getting on and off the Palm is painless after the rush hour. It depends what type of hotel you are looking for the single night. If you want to stay towards the Marina/Jumeirah there are some of the best, but expensive, hotels. Habtoor Grand, Grosvenor House, Le Royal Meridien, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, Sheraton, Hilton, The Westin, Royal Mirage Jumeirah Beach Hotel etc etc. A good option is some of the Dubai Marina hotels. The Harbour Hotel has really good offers and is just across the marina from the Habtoor and Grosvenor House. Halfway between Dubai Marina and the city centre are all the hotels on Sheik Zayed Road, Emirates Towers, Shangri La, Crowne Plaza, Rotana Towers, Grand Millennium, Fairmont etc. The city centre has too many to mention. If you like food there are some fantastic but again expensive restaurants. Ramsey has Vere at the Hilton Dubai Creek, Intercontinental has Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire, Fire and Ice at Raffles. Most hotels in fact have pretty good dining options. The Locatelli Restaurant in Atlantis has received really good reviews, never dined there so cannot confirmThings to do, hot air ballooning really good, the normal dune bashing in a 4WD, deep sea fishing, shopping shopping and shopping. For the chauffeur drive no problem for 2 pax you can basically get dropped off in most cities in the Emirates. Used to be a left luggage desk in T1 no idea if there is one in T3. Personally i would rather get out of the airport for a few hours and arrive back 3 hours before departure, take a shower, massage and eat at the A La Carte Restaurant. The menu and quality is really good.