holidays in the UAE

Written: 2 january 2012
Travel time: 24 december 2011 — 1 january 2012
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday
Your rating of this hotel:
3.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 3.0
Service: 5.0
Cleanliness: 7.0
Food: 4.0
Amenities: 3.0
Yesterday we arrived from the UAE. We rested in this hotel. We bought a tour from "Natalie Tours" through our local travel company (Dnepropetrovsk) "Team Tours". We were satisfied with the work of Natalie Tours in organizing the transfer. And at the meeting, and on departure, no one waited for 2 hours. Everything was timely and organized. The hotel itself (appearance, furniture) were dissatisfied. Everything was dilapidated a few years ago and rather old-fashioned. Our room was on the ground floor and with the balcony door open (which, by the way, does not open and close well), local cats came "to visit". There is no hair dryer in the room, as there are no bathrobes and slippers. Cleaned every day, toiletries (toothbrushes, gels, etc. ) changed daily. The staff is quite friendly and accommodating. Special thanks to the chefs. For rather symbolic money (15 dirhams, the exchange rate to the dollar is 3.66), they prepared grilled shrimp for us, which we bought at the fish market. They also tried with the design of the dish, they also served the sauce, in more than sufficient quantities. I recommend everyone to visit this fish market in Sharjah - a huge selection of the freshest fish and seafood. There is also a vegetable market next to the fish market. The choice of vegetables and fruits is also great. Cheaper than in supermarkets. But be sure to check the packaged fruit for freshness. Because I already had the bitter experience of buying packaged lychees - beautiful, large, clean on top, and rotten on the bottom. It is better to print and transfer to a regular bag with the seller, there will be a guarantee that half of the fruit will not have to be thrown away. The same goes for fruit sizes. Bought a persimmon in a small container. From above it is beautiful, large, and from below, some kind of plums in size, not persimmons. A little further behind the vegetable market is a good butcher shop with a grilling service. For 50 dirhams, my husband and I bought 1 kg of barbecue (assorted chicken, beef and lamb). A very good option for those who only take breakfast at the hotel (our case). You buy any meat in this store, and not ice cream, but chilled and after 15 minutes. pick up a ready-made barbecue. My husband and I, together in three visits, sentenced him. Is there a microwave in the room and food can be warmed up. In terms of food at the hotel, I can say that a very, very monotonous buffet. Neither fish nor meat was served for eight days. Only sausages of incomprehensible quality were present daily. Their only difference from the previous day was in the form of their cutting. Cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, fried eggs (also in several versions, sometimes in the form of pancakes, sometimes the classic version), two types of milk porridges, fried and stewed potatoes were present twice, noodles with vegetables, puff pastries with beans, beans, canned pineapples - Here, in principle, is the whole buffet set. Of the drinks, two types of juice (pineapple and orange), tea, coffee. And this is every day. I don't know how people can stand it for more than 8 days. And there is a good version of the restaurant with a buffet in the shopping center "Crystal Plaza". It is located near the market center in Sharjah. For 50 dirhams per person you will get a huge selection of products (shrimp of 3 types of preparation, meat, up to rack of lamb, various salads, a large selection of desserts, fresh fruits). Hotels also offer buffets from 60 dirhams and above. If you're interested, give it a try, you won't regret it. . Regarding the low prices for fur coats, electronics, gold, perfumes - do not believe it. Quality products don't cost much. And there is no huge difference in price. At least with prices in Ukraine. I liked the country: clean, beautiful, people are joyful and friendly. Fly, relax, enjoy shopping and beach holidays. But choose another hotel (this one has a very sad look) At the same price, you can take the Ol Sif Beach hotel - the interiors there are much more attractive. We did not stay in the rooms, but we were satisfied with the appearance of the hotel. If you have questions, write, I will answer.
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