“In Dubai, we do not wait for things to happen. We make them happen.”
This quote, written in Arabic, is displayed in the bustling Sheikh Zayed Road, along with the pleasant photograph of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makhtoum. Far from the blank sandy canvas that it was years ago, Dubai continues to attract the world’s attention by its constant pursuit of the limitless and the improbable. True to its leader’s remark, the city successfully manages to surpass expectation upon expectation – from building the world’s tallest structure on its sandy grounds to housing the biggest flower garden amidst the dry climate.
Introduction
‘Fancy‘
It is a word that always comes to mind when asked to describe Dubai. Such term is appropriate in describing one of Dubai’s prized jewels, Raffles Hotel.
Strategically set in the heart of the city, the beauty of Raffles is hard to miss. With its pyramid-like structure adorned with intricate Egyptian architectural accents, the luxurious hotel’s ambiance is definitely a feast to one’s eyes.
Location: 13th Street, Sheikh Rashid Road, Wafi City
Accessibility from the Airport: The hotel is a quick 10-minute car ride from the Dubai International Airport.
Booking: You can book this hotel in advance through Booking.com or Agoda. You may also visit the Raffles Dubai homepage.
People
Raffles is known for its excellent customer service worldwide. From its beginnings on Singapore grounds, the hotel chain has made a name for itself as an indispensable experience to the well-traveled.
‘The best bartender in town’
Call it subjective – call it anything you wish, but it is with utmost confidence that I say there is truth in the ever-so-positive reviews about Raffles on Tripadvisor, among other prominent websites of reference out there. There is something quite distinct and genuine with the hotel’s brand of service that makes a guest feel the warmth and sincerity resonating in every gesture shown, in every smile given, and in every extra mile exemplified.
From the courteous assistance of Ismail as we alighted from the car to the pleasant well-wishes of Natalie at the front desk, the staff sure has a way of making a guest feel welcome. All procedures were smoothly executed; good and effective training is evident in the way each personnel assumes his respective role. Up until the suite check-in with Lena, everything was hassle-free.
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