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Dubai has quickly become one of Middle East's top tourist spots, this city built a strong reputation for providing world-class hotel accommodations. This is the only city in the world to have a seven-star hotel. Although the Emirate is obviously not the best place to book a cheap hotel, this article can give you tips on how to enjoy your stay in this wonderful city on a budget.
- Do not go for luxury hotels. Even though they have competitive rates, it’s still best to choose the city's most basic accommodations. The most famous (and expensive) hotels are found across Dubai’s coastline so make sure you don’t book hotels in this area.
- Most people start looking for hotels in downtown Dubai or Bur Dubai as they call it. This area is also known as Dubai’s most historic district and you will barely see skyscrapers like those in the city. Bur Dubai has narrow streets and markets and is best known for cheap accommodations. You will find high rise apartments as hotels in this area but they are very nice and spacious. Some apartments come with a rooftop pool that everyone can enjoy.
- Cout logement Dubai are a good choice if you are on a budget, this is a good alternative for many tourists exploring Dubai. Hotel apartments come with their own kitchen and this means you can save more on your home cooked meals. Tourists that are visiting Dubai with their families mostly prefer Hotel apartments so that they can still have the feel and comfort of their own home while on vacation.
- Call in advance to book your hotels. Dubai hotels are often busy except for summer season because of the very high temperature. Budget accommodations are usually booked directly. Tourists are advised to make a list of the hotels that they have considered for their trip or found online and try to find the best offer that they will choose for their trip. Some try to negotiate the price if they are staying longer than usual tourists but this is a case-to-case basis and through research should be done.
Most tourists call to confirm their bookings 1-2 weeks before their trip to Dubai. It is recommend to ensure your hotel accommodation before travelling anywhere in the world. Most hotels are fully booked especially during peak seasons. Dubai is highly business oriented and there are people coming in and out of the city for meetings and other business related trips. And also check the hotel cost so that you would know it is within your budget.
Tips:
The staff in Dubai hotels (especially budget accommodations) have limited English speaking skills. Be ready to explain slowly and make your instructions or questions clear.
Finding a hotel with a swimming pool is strongly recommended if you are visiting during the summer (June-August).