Originally Posted by
stanscan
I haven't yet decided which reservation to keep and which one to cancel. Park Hyatt or Grand Hyatt? Here's how I see them:
Grand Hyatt: larger, more facilities, more choices for food and drink, a few less AED.
Park Hyatt: bigger rooms, anticipate more boutique-like feel, convenient for Friday Brunch, closer to the airport.
I am soliciting opinions (informed or otherwise) on these hotel choices from anyone who cares to give one.
I remember someone in an earlier post mentioning a car trip to Abu Dhabi. Is anyone considering this kind of jaunt? Saturday morning perhaps?
Finally, what's the best (cheapest) way to buy beer in the UAE?
Arriving UA IAD-DXB Thr Jun 23 1930
Departing UA DXB-IAD Mon Jun 27 12:10 (AM, of course!)
--Stan
Beer - Dubai Duty Free at the arrivals area after going through immigration and customs you will see it on your left hand side. You can purchase before or after collecting your baggage. Its around $10 for a six pack.
The hotels are literally on opposite sides of the creek from each other. The activities are split with Drinks, Brunch and EK visit on the Deira side whilst Burj Khalifa, Ski, Desert and bbq on the Bur Dubai side. I personally prefer the Park for its exclusivity feel, the Grand is too large and gets busy.
The Park is across the road from Deira City Centre if you fancy some shopping although a 10 minute walk in the heat could deter you ....
The Grand is next to Wafi city (another mall) and has a Cinema as well.
Cab fare difference between the two shouldn't be more than a few dollars