Dubai
The Atlantis was as impressive as it looks in all the brochures and newspaper reviews. The staff were very attentive, the rooms large and spacious with some even looking into the enormous fish tank as a view - bit bizarre but great! My room overlooked the Arabian Sea.
The Aquapark adjoins the hotel and is free to those staying, and is open to the public at a charge. So if you choose to stay another hotel you now have the choice of here or the Wild Wadi at Jumeirah Beach.
During our short stay I was looked after by Atlas Tours, whom were excellent and made sure we saw all the city has to offer, from shopping and the souks, to skiing in the Dome - fantastic- visiting a Mosque, and the desert 4 x 4 jeep safari in the afternoon and evening. If you’re going on a trip to Dubai, this really has to be top of the list. In the evening we had a barbeque in the desert under the stars which was beautiful.
I also visited the Madinat properties including the Mina A Salam, and also the Fairmont and Jebel Ali hotels.
Dubai really does have something for everyone, young and old, and is a great destination by itself and as a stop over destination on the way to South Africa, Australia, Indian Ocean and the Far East with good connections.
The temperature was a lovely 30 degrees but was not humid at all.
There is a huge amount of building work going on, but once on the beach and in the hotels it really is no bother, dust- or noise-wise.
I was only there for 2 days in full and will definitely be going back to experience more...If you would like more information about a stay in Dubai, why not give me a call.