Dubai has fast become the tourist destination of the world, with its fame it has brought the best in hospitality to its land. Dubai has hundreds of world class hotels, and guest houses with every luxury possible but one place to stay for a tourist who wants to experience Arabia in its essence is a little known place called the "Orient Guest House", Located in the Bastakiya Heritage area, The Orient Guest House offers guests a window to the past. It is a traditional two storey villa restored to it's former glory and offers ten Arabian style decorated rooms and a majlis (lounge) offering travelers the true taste of times gone by as they relax in the serene surroundings.
In the heart of lively Bur Dubai surroundings, the guest house is a walking distance to the Dubai Museum , Meena Bazaar, Dubai Creek, Abra (water taxi), Bank Street and Computer Street . It is a short drive of 6 K.M from Dubai International airport and only 3 K.M from the Sheikh Zayed Road business district, World Trade Center and exhibition halls. The diplomatic area is only half a kilometer away.
In close proximity to the shopping venues, guests can strike up a bargain at the Meena Bazaar (Souk Al Kabeer) or enjoy the high street shopping at nearby malls.
With views of the streets from a bygone era, guests are able to relive the past as it was almost a century ago. The roof terrace and two courtyards provide tranquil spots in which to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Stone alleys, wind towers, art galleries and cafés surround the Orient Guest House offering the cultural traveler the taste of old Arabia.
The Orient Guest House offers two types of accommodation, The Heritage Room and the Mumtaz Room. Normal/ Rack room rates are priced as follows:
- Heritage Room AED. 1000.00 (US$ 275.00 approx.)
- Mumtaz Room AED. 1200.00 (US$ 325.00 approx.)
Rates include daily breakfast for up to two guests .
Contact Information:
Historic Bastakiya Area
Opposite Al Musalla Post Office
Al Fahidi Street, P.O.Box 46500,
Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: +971-4-3519111, Fax: +971-4-3517744
E-mail: info@orientguesthouse.com
http://www.orientguesthouse.com/
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