Al Sarab Hotel

Nice Hotel surrounded by nightlife

I loved my room. The bed was super comfortable and had many dynamic lighting options. The staff was super friendly especially the doorman! Even though I had one backpack he was eager to carry it and sort me out with taxis as needed. The lobby looked great and also had a good business center with strong Wi-Fi. The hotel has 3 bars/nightclubs that have live music etc.

Well when you fist walk in the lobby smells like cigaratte smoke. Since I'm not a smoker to some this a deal breaker. I understand there is a bar connected to the lobby but get a Dyson Air Filter machine, burn bakhoor, or keep that door closed. One thing that disturbed me was they said they had to keep my Emirates ID during my stay there... Not a copy but my physical ID. This was confusing and disturbing to me. Moreover, I went to visit my friend in a nearby staff accommodation and I had a difficult time getting in with out any ID. No was I able to get into any of the surrounding bars because of this.