United Arab Emirates - a country visited by tourists at any time of the year. This is primarily due to the favorable climate for recreation, which becomes hot in the summer and more moderate in the winter, but still the water in the sea is warm throughout the year.
One of the most popular hotels in the region is Grand Excelsior al Barsha, which offers its guests the best conditions for relaxation.
Location and General Information
The hotel is located in a very convenient place for foreign tourists - 35 kilometers from Dubai International Airport. Not far from Grand Excelsior al Barsha 4 * is the largest entertainment center, the name of which is the “Emirate of Dubai Mall” - every day a huge number of tourists come from different parts of the world, including Russia, because many agencies are in great demand tours from Moscow to Dubai.
The hotel was built in 2011 and since then it is one of the most luxurious in the entire resort, it is located in a relatively small area - almost 3,400 square meters. m
Rooms
Currently, Grand Excelsior al Barsha offers tourists 230 luxurious apartments with the best living conditions, which are divided into several categories: superior, deluxe, executive, as well as luxury. Regardless of the category, each of them has a spacious balcony with stunning views of the surrounding metropolis. Guests of the hotel may well enjoy the excellent climatic conditions created by the air conditioning system installed in each apartment.
All rooms have an individually equipped bathroom with a full set of sanitary ware, as well as a wide selection of bath accessories.
Superior
The apartments of the Superior group offer vacationers excellent living conditions, which include a decent rest and a cozy atmosphere created with the help of a carefully thought-out interior. Grand Excelsior al Barsha's room descriptions often specify that each room is 35 square meters. m. It is the only, but very comfortable room, furnished with expensive furniture, made mainly of wood.
The number of berths here is designed for a couple of adult guests, as well as for one child - a separate children's bed is provided for him. The rooms of Grand Excelsior al Barsha also have a furniture set designed for work - it consists of a table and an upholstered chair.
In their free time, guests can watch their favorite satellite broadcasts on the plasma screen that hangs on the wall. For a tea party, there is a kettle and a set of dishes for three. If desired, guests can use the electronic safe, telephone and minibar, the range of soft drinks which is updated daily.
Deluxe
The rooms of the deluxe group provide their guests with improved conditions. They are located on an area of 40 square meters. m, which can accommodate a maximum of three guests. The apartment consists of one room, which is visually divided into two parts: a bedroom and a living area.
The living room has a furniture set, which includes a large soft sofa and a pair of armchairs, there is also a small coffee table. Guests can place their personal items in freestanding cabinets and wardrobes, which are quite spacious. The room also has a work area with a desk and a comfortable chair.
Executive
Executive class apartments in Grand Excelsior Hotel al Barsha are in great demand among people who are not on a tourist, but on a business trip. They are designed for a comfortable stay and excellent conditions for doing work. These rooms are located on an area of 55 square meters. m and are designed for a maximum of 4 guests. The peculiarity of these rooms is that they are located on the upper tiers of the ten-story building, so that from their windows you can enjoy stunning views of the surroundings of a large metropolis.
The territory of the room, as in the previous case, is visually divided into two zones: a living room and a place to relax. The living room is equipped with a luxurious sofa, which, if necessary, can be a berth. It also includes a working area. In the part, which is intended for relaxation, there is a large European-style bed, which can accommodate two guests.
Suite
Luxury apartments are designed for the relaxation of rich people who know what they want from life and can afford everything. The area of each such number is truly large - it is 90 square meters. m, which are divided into two rooms - a bedroom and a living room. Each of them is furnished with the necessary furniture, made according to design sketches.
Here in the living room are furniture sets made in the classical style. They, like the general color scheme of the interior, are a combination of chocolate and milk colors that are in perfect harmony with a lot of dark wood details.
In the sleeping area is a huge king-size bed, designed for two guests. Also in the bedroom there are several places for storing clothes, personal items, and there is also a dressing table and a large mirror.
Family facilities
The description of the Grand Excelsior Hotel al Barsha often emphasizes that the hotel positions itself as a place ideal for spending a family vacation. In particular, this is due to the presence of conditions suitable for small children. Almost every room (with the exception of the executive and luxury classes) has a cot designed for a child's age from 4 to 12 years. If it is not provided in the room, you will have to pay for the installation separately.
The hotel also has an individual children's section in the pool. This niche has a non-slip coating, and the depth is shallow. This allows parents to realize that their child is completely safe.
Entertainment
Tourists in their reviews of Grand Excelsior al Barsha very often note the fact that, while staying on its territory, you rarely have to get bored. The fact is that every night for guests a disco is organized, designed for adult guests - it runs throughout the night. At this time, hits of foreign performers, who are loved and recognizable by many, play in the hall. Entrance to the disco is paid, all drinks and snacks that are offered here are also paid by the guests.
If you wish, any tourist relaxing in Grand Excelsior al Barsha can find entertainment to his liking next door to the hotel. Not far from it there are a huge number of restaurants, bars, karaoke, as well as night clubs, which open their doors to their visitors every night. Many tourists in their reviews about this place recommend specific places to visit, talking about their subtleties and level of service.
Nutrition
At Grand Excelsior al Barsha, tourists who take a rest with an all-inclusive package can visit the main restaurant, which organizes a daily buffet. The hotel administration emphasizes the fact that before visiting this place it is necessary to make a preliminary reservation of a table for yourself and your companions. In total, Grand Excelsior al Barsha has three restaurants in which professional chefs can surprise guests with deliciously prepared dishes of oriental and European cuisine. Guests pay special attention to the meat restaurant, whose menu offers luxurious grilled dishes.
If desired, vacationers can visit the bar, where in the daytime they serve original snacks and desserts, and in the evening it turns into a playground for a disco. There is a wonderful bar menu, which contains a huge variety of soft drinks and bright cocktails.
Vacationers who stay at the hotel with their children noticed that there is a children's menu in catering establishments, which includes only the best and most delicious dishes. For the smallest, there are comfortable high chairs, the meal on which will be even more enjoyable.
SPA and sport
SPA area is incredibly popular among guests of Grand Excelsior al Barsha 4 *. It is small in size, its structure includes only a sauna and a hammam - a traditional Turkish bath. In a separate room there are a number of tables, at which professional massage therapists work - their services are paid.
Fans of a sports lifestyle can afford to visit the gym, which is located directly in the Grand Excelsior al Barsha building. Any visit to it is charged according to a separate price list; here it is possible to provide the services of a personal trainer.
Aquazone
In the open area, which is adjacent to the hotel, in the middle of blooming gardens, there is a small aquazone, which consists of a swimming pool. It has an automatic water purification system, so that the filling is crystal clear. There is no water heating in the niche - the optimum temperature is achieved solely under the influence of sunlight.
Around the pool there is a sun terrace, on which comfortable sun loungers are installed, as well as beach umbrellas, which save vacationers from direct sunlight. Towels can be rented upon request.
Business Conditions
A huge number of guests arriving at the hotel on business visits. Very often, this category of people needs conditions for negotiations, presentations and other events related to doing business. In order to create optimal conditions for such customers, the creators of the hotel provided seven well-equipped conference rooms of various sizes on its territory: the smallest of them can accommodate 20 people, and the largest - up to 500.
Each room has all the equipment necessary for holding meetings. Lighting and video devices are installed here, there is an office and copy equipment, as well as a small number of stationery. The furniture includes large lacquered tables made of precious wood, as well as comfortable leather chairs.
Beach
Grand Excelsior al Barsha (Dubai), according to tourists, is not the best option for a beach holiday. This is due to the fact that it does not border the coastline. However, if necessary, everyone can visit the city's well-maintained beach, which is located 5 kilometers from the building - you can get to it by bus, which runs daily from the hotel to the sea and back.
Tourists note that this beach is small, but very well ennobled. Staying on it, you can rent sun loungers, umbrellas and towels, as well as air mattresses. Various activities are also possible along the coastline.
Tourists reviews
Vacationers at Grand Excelsior al Barsha are usually satisfied with the service provided here. In their comments about the rest, they note the excellent arrangement of rooms, convenience and excellent organization of leisure and entertainment. Much attention is paid by the guests to the high level of service provided here.
A huge number of tourists say that the restaurants of the hotel prepare excellent food, they recommend that you definitely try the traditional oriental cuisine performed by local chefs.
As for prices, on average, according to travelers, a trip to Dubai from Moscow with a weekly stay in this hotel costs about 95-110 thousand rubles. In this price, operators include not only accommodation in a superior room, but also a flight with a transfer.
Very often, travelers who have been here recommend going to their families and friends to rest here, motivating them with their positive and vibrant reviews about this place.