Hi.
I have spent a long time looking for a cheap place to stay in Dubai on a about 10 night,
I heard definition of Al-Hijaz Heritage motel.
Only I do not know the cost per night to stay and how to airport How far is Dubai.
If someone is in this area to contact me by email.
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yours sincerely,
E.Rad

My husband and I spent a long time looking for a cheap place to stay in Dubai on a 3 night stop over from south east asia. The Al-Hijaz was the best deal we could find.

We had arranged an early morning airport pick up via email. Although we couldn't find the person to pick us up initially, he was waiting outside. We arrived at the hotel at around 6:30am and had to wait until 11am to check in, despite no one else staying in the hotel.

We eventually checked into our room, which was very nice, quite traditional and basic, especially when comparing it to other hotels in Dubai, but comfortable. The major down side to the room was the mosque tannoy system directly outside our bedroom window. This made for a loud alarm call at 5am every morning.

The breakfast was terrible, with no choice. An omlete and bread with tea or coffee. Some staff were friendly others were very grumpy.

Overall this is a good budget option for dubai, though with a better breakfast and no tannoy at the window this would make for an excellent option in Dubai.

Checking all the comments on the website, this hotel seemed quite OK, so I booked on their HP.
Quick response to the reservation.
After several confirmations on air port pick-up including last-minute mail exchange, in the end no welcome at the air port as expected at 5 AM...
Called the hotel, the person who answered just kept telling "Pls call after 2 hours". So took the public bus to the al-Sabha bus station and took a long walk from there. A staff finally came at 8am. No apology from the hotel at check-in, though I showed the confirmation mail.
Beware, the hotel appeals as it is free of charge, but they do charge 50Drh at check-out, the same price as you take a cab from the air port.
No early check-in allowed, but I was finally allowed to use the shower at 10am.
The room was the best thing about this hotel! Bathroom was clean enough. The towel was too old and dusty...better bring your own.
Breakfast was good; omlette or cooked beans with bread, tea, coffee or fresh juice on your request. Adequate qty.
The worst thing was that they cheated the price again at check-out.
I just took a memo of the total amount of my stay and paid. But they claimed it is without tax of 20%, so I shld pay more.
Didnt remember where I quote total amount at this moment(stupid!), so after some complaints, reached an agreement to add 10% instead of 20%, on 420=462Drh/night. Back home, checked the website, and it was written as 350+20%=420!! So they earned 170Drh(USD 55) from my payment.
Do check the price with tax and services in advance.
Staffs are not professional but friendly. That's tricky.
Rooms are OK, but the service and what you pay don't match.
Pity, I won't go again...or with all the documentation, maybe cld survive and win!

This 5-room motel is a great value for money. I've yet to find a hotel in Dubai that can match the price for this hidden gem.

It does not offer any of the usual 5 star hotel facilties; no 5 star dining, no swimming pool, & no butlers.

What is does have is good friendly staff who were willing to go out of their way to help you. The rooms are clean. The acrhitecture IS Dubai, not the generic hotel rooms you get all over the world. This motel is within the Al-Ahmadiya/Heritage House Museum complex, thus giving the the phrase 'Night at the Museum' a reality.

Airport transfer were provided, but we had missed him. My dad who arrived later during the day had no problems though. Point to remember, if the rates include airport transfer, get the motel's phone number and call them if you did not find your driver. He's there somewhere in the crowd of other hotel pickups.

Location may be difficult to explain to taxi drivers, but simply tell them to get to the 'Al-Ahmadiya School Museum'. This disadvantage is also the plus point. It's in the centre of Al-Ras and within stricking distance to the Gold, Spice and Naif souqs.

Photos of my trip to Dubai/Al-Hijaz Motel:
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