The best hotels in Makkah to book for a good price can be challenging. Makkah is one of the most valuable real estates in the world and as such finding cheap hotels near the Haram is a challenge. Thankfully recent competition has made it a little more affordable to actually be closer to the action without paying the old £1000 per night fees that were the norm before. Now you can find some … [Read more...]
Is it Really Worth Upgrading to an Executive Lounge in a Hotel?
I remember my first experience with an executive lounge, I entered by mistake in the hotel I was staying when I was a teenager. I got shocked and scared as I entered somewhere I shouldn’t be and pretty much left running. Oh, the good old days! Today I pretty much pick my hotels on whether they have an Executive Lounge or not. If I get access to it I will make sure I book it. First, before … [Read more...]
6 Budget-Friendly hotels in Dubai Yet Comfy and Central
Dubai is without a doubt one of the most popular destinations for Muslim and non-Muslim alike. It is a lovely multicultural city with plenty of things to do, from tours, to shopping to delicious food, you have it all. I have honestly lost count on how many times I have been to Dubai but I know that this city offers great budget options too, it is not all seven-star luxury. If you are planning a … [Read more...]
Three New Budget Hotels In Makkah & Medina that Won’t Break the Bank- Ibis Styles, Pullman, M by Millennium
I have said it many times over but I am super excited about the new hotels coming up in Makkah. With the new Al Abraj complex, the Jabal Omar development there are so many new properties that will keep coming up in the area. Yes, not every one of them will be walking distance from Haram Mosque as there is no much space but there will be a shuttle away. However, this is still good news! The … [Read more...]
Promotions to Consider: Qatar Airways Sale and Hotel Promotions
Qatar Airways Sale Qatar Airways just announced their Festive sale promotion. It is a Global Sale which has offers up to 40% off flights. There are some good offers on Economy Class from the UK especially if you don't want to fly out of London but other parts of the country. You can visit Phuket from the UK for £399 via Doha. Dubai is £309, which I think is a little expensive since you can … [Read more...]
Why we decided to live in hotels full time
When I checked the prices on flats in Doha I almost had a heart attack. No joke! Doha is in the top 10 most expensive cities in the world and as we used to live in the North of the UK where you have some of the ‘cheaper’ parts of the country it was a total shock. I mean, I know the prices in London can be crazy but an average apartment here costs £2,500 a month. Yep, that's right, feel free to … [Read more...]
Do you have a hotel check out list for your travels?
Have you ever forgotten something in a hotel? It doesn’t matter how big or small, losing or forgetting something can be really upsetting. I remember my sister once forgot in a hotel room a scarf that I had given her as a gift. Thankfully the hotel had found the scarf and returned it to her. However the price she paid for the courier cost more than the actual scarf. For her it had sentimental value … [Read more...]