Originally Posted by
chinatraderjmr
True but times have changed ..... When I moved to Dubai 13 years ago the Summer was a ghost town.....Dubai was not a tourist destination really at all.....Now that its become so well known, the summers are getting very crowded w European Tourists as the rates are so heavily discounted.......Summers have actually become kind of fun with more things to do (If you can deal w the heat.
As far as the EK Armani Hotel offer.....that is due to change to the new Mariott (as its the first hotel owned by EK) The Armani hotel has never been as big a hit as it should have been and can use the business.......But combining the 2 free nights EK offers (regardless of hotel w 2 nights at the burj @ $1000 a night ++ brings the nightly average rate within reach of more people. The Burj is actually sold out for a few nights in July already which would have been unheard of a few years ago.
Interesting. I was pretty happy with my stay at the Armani hotel. The suite is just unlike any other hotel I've stayed in. Even the 'rubber' flooring feels special. Granted it's a bit dark and the service isin't as top notch as a good Park Hyatt it's a very impressive hotel.
Wouldnt' mind getting two free nights at Marriott but I think I would still prefer the Armani hotel - you can't use points to redeem at the Armani.
Regarding the heat. OMG. unbearable. My nose got burnt from stepping outside for a few puffs of smoke.
In any case does the Burh Al Arab live up to its name? I've yet to stay but the interior design seems a little too colourful for my liking.