Originally Posted by
itravelalot
If your partner is of the opposite sex, be careful as some UAE hotels are strict and don't allow unmarried couples of opposite genders to share a single room.
I've had reservations at hotels and had my father or brother arrive before me. It was never a problem, but I always alerted the hotel ahead of time using the Marriott mobile application that it would happen. The other person always received my elite status benefits.
I'm from UAE visted most SPG and Marriott hotels plus other chains, this information is wrong.
Just let them know and they well let any one in the room without any problems.
Some hotels well not give access to the lounge until you come!