Over the weekend, it was announced by Dubai Tourism that returning residents will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
This can be done either in their home or in a hotel. For those who are having to quarantine themselves for 14 days in a hotel, this will be at the expense of the returning residents.
Upon check-in to their selected hotels, passengers will have to stay in their rooms throughout the entire 14-day stay, will have to clean their rooms and wear face masks and gloves where required.
Rooms should be booked in advance, and upon check-in an extra charge of a deposit may be required. This is in the case a COVID-19 test comes back positive and the room will need to be totally disinfected. However, these costs are not to exceed Dhs200, according to Dubai Tourism.
As for eating, since returning residents will not be allowed to leave their hotel rooms for 14 days, food will be delivered directly to their doors. There will be meal packages which guests can opt into, or food can be ordered to the hotel which will be brought to rooms, but it must be paid for in advance.
Throughout their hotel stays if any returning passengers do test positive for COVID-19, they will be taken to hospital or taken to hotels which are currently acting as isolation centres – Occidental Dubai Production City, Occidental Al Jaddaf and Media Rotana in Barsha Heights.
Here’s the five hotels those returning can book to stay in during their quarantine stint.
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
While you may be cooped up in one room for 14 days, at least you can do so with some superb views of Downtown Dubai. For a room only nightly rates begin from Dhs190 for a single person. The package which includes three meals a day starts from Dhs250 per night for a single person. Up to three people can stay in one room, but extra charges apply.
Crowne Plaza Dubai – Deira
If you want to prioritise the amount of space you get in a room, then the Crowne Plaza Dubai – Deira is the place to be during quarantine.
For Dhs210 per night, you’ll get a king deluxe room which boasts 32 square metres of space. The rate also includes three meals a day.
Landmark Premier Hotel
For a budget option, the Landmark Premier is the go-to with rates starting from Dhs79 per night for the room only and meal plans available from Dhs55 per day.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
Another option offering great views of the Dubai Canal, Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa, the Radisson Blu Hotel hotel room offer starts from Dhs288 per night for a room. Meal packages can be organised upon request from guests.
Al Khoory Atrium Hotel
For yet another relatively affordable option, the Al Khoory Atrium Hotel, which is located near the Mall of the Emirates, is offering rates starting from Dhs92.44 per night. For those wanting food included rates start from Dhs142.86 per night.
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