Should you book a UAE hotel that's under renovation or outdated?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: today
TL;DR
An older UAE hotel with worn sun loungers/rooms can still be worth it if food and service are strong — some guests return repeatedly despite this; but avoid hotels with active renovation during your stay.
What the community said
If reviews mention active renovation work, skip booking during that period — guests flag it as a clear red flag.
5 days ago
Even hotels with great food and service can have old, insufficient pool loungers and umbrellas — the budget-friendly Rotana chain reportedly has better loungers.
15 days ago Rotana
One traveler stayed at the same hotel three times: even though the building is dated and needs some renovation, excellent food and service fully make up for it.
25 days ago