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Al Riffa Str | PO Box 31219, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Al Faris Hotel Apartments 1
Ranked #385 of 434 hotels in Dubai
2.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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“Horrible & Life Threatening Hotel Experience”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

I was once a hotelier myself but this hotel have the worst service and facilities ever!
We had an early arrival so we kept our luggage and instructed the receptionist to check it in as soon as the rooms will be ready since we will be having a city tour and we will be back very late at night.
@CHECK IN
We came back at 2300H when all of us were flat tired, all we expected was to get our room keys without hassle and just jump off to our beds. But terrible incident happened which resulted to a fight with the receptionist. He doesn't know how to listen at all! I specifically told him our situation above and I gave the reservation name as the confirmation details were taken by the receptionist in the morning but he kept on insisting to get our room numbers when in fact we told him that we don't know our room numbers because in the first place the rooms were not yet ready when we arrived. It took us couple of minutes arguing as he couldn't find our reservation. He kept on telling us that we don't have any reservation BUT without him checking in the system with mocking facial expression and rude side comments which made my husband very angry given that he was very tired and chillin' with fever. The arguments made every angry out of the silly misunderstanding because of his poor communication and customer service. And finally, after almost an hour it was resolved by calling the morning receptionist to give us our room numbers. Bravo! no endorsements, no system at all!
@ROOM
Well, we did not really expect 5-star facilities because we only paid 250/net per night but at least the room was clean. We couldn't sleep because every time we turned on the AC it sounded like a boat engine running! not to mention the small cockroaches playing everywhere, their telephone had no dial tone, the pillow covers had different off-white colors, couch- smells old body sweat that was been there for ages, the bathroom was very dirty and worst? the shower curtain and the cupboard smells beriani! It almost made me vomit.
@LIFE THREATENING EXPERIENCE
And what else??? it is life threatening experience. I was ready to leave and happy to go home after 2 nights-stay. It was my turn to take shower, since the nozzle doesn't have a hot & cold button sign, I accidentally turned it to the hot one (we'll accepting the fact that i am really clumsy!) To my surprise, it was real hot! And because of its poor facilities, the shower hose burst out and the hot water was all over me. Damn hot! It made me cry! Good thing that I have 2 nurses with me (my sisters), who did the first aid thing otherwise my arms will end up flaking because of the burn. The hotel doesn't even have first aid kit and don't know what to do in such incident. The point is, if their facilities were well maintained, even the hottest water won’t break the shower hose and there shouldn’t be a negligence that would happen like that. I should have reported it the authority but we don’t have ample of time to do this process all the way through.
And funny thing is? When we checked out, the receptionist who bought all the late first aid stuffs didn’t even bother to ask me how my condition is instead she asked how many of us stayed in the room.

Well what can I say, but I will never stay in this hotel again. So do you.. be careful!

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Milan, Italy
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“Room invaded by cockroaches!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
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Our stay at AL FARAIS HOTEL APARTAMENTS 1 would have to be 7 days, but we slept in that horrible room one night, as the room was VERY dirty, but above all was full of cockroaches!
The staff not cleaned the room!
I asked to change hotel, paying the difference, but I was told no, and I have not given back my money, although I have slept a single night!
Horrible hotel!
I do not recommend!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Economical Hotel, Basic rooms, No service”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2011
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I stayed at the lowest of the Al- Faris hotel apartments which is Al Faris 1. It is the lowest in terms of pricing but it is also the lowest in terms of facilities and service(NO service)
The location is unfriendly for the traveller as you cannot get a cab out of the lanes and normally have to walk all the way to the main street. If you are checking out its best to book a cab in advance else you would be stranded for nearly an hour.
The only advantage to this hotel is its proximity to the wholesale computer market (just round the corner) and the Abra (ferry service to Deira) Not recommended for family with kids. If you are a solo business traveler it is reasonably priced (bargaining needed) as it is managed by Indians but expect only a place to crash in the night. Not even drinking water is provided. I checked in at midnight only to realize there is no drinking water provided. Tired from the journey I chose to sleep thirsty.
Lots of walking required to get around. There is a carrefour with usually good deals.
Recommended only if you plan on staying a few weeks and have to save costs.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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London, UK
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Apartment Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2007
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A couple of weeks ago I was in Dubai and stayed at the Alfraris Hotel 1 Studio Apartments in Dubai. (They have 2 others with 1 and 2 bed apartment - see their website).

It was 350AED per day and they knocked off the 10% tax.

I stayed there as a referral from a friend because I was having trouble finding a suitable safe and cheap place to stay.

Its basic, clean and very safe. Its in the heart of Bur Dubai with a taxi rank near Carrefour (2 mins walk). The Creek is 2 mins walk and and you catch a little boat for 1 AED to the other side if you want to go to the Gold Souk.

1 min walk to local grocery stores so you can get your milk, bread, etc,

The staff are friendly and the room was clean (although quite basic).

UK plugs so you dont need a travel plug. Cupboard had a safe and ironing board too.

Housekeeping come to your room everyday to clean it and change towels. If anything is not working, such as kitchen fan for example, staff are quick to resolve problem.

There are at least 3 banks, one of which is HSBC. (Others: Bank of Baroda / Emirates Bank).

I also recommend, Bahari Restaurant nearby for Indian Food. The one called Karachi Darbar was crap. There is also a KFC, Pizza place and loads and loads of elecronic goods shops!!!!

A 20 second walk and you will see Astoria Hotel where if you want an alcoholic drink you can get one. Peninsula hotel, Sea Shell Inn and Ambassador were also walking distance if you cant live without alcohol.

Meena Bizarre close by also.

  • Stayed November 2007, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Al Riffa Str | PO Box 31219, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Price range (per night):* INR3,641 - 3,641

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