When arriving at the Occidental Al Jaddaf in Dubai’s Al Jaddaf district, one immediately feels like they’re being taken care of – which is exactly what I want when I’m on vacation or traveling for work.
From the friendly valet to cheerful and helpful check-in staff, you know you’re in good hands as soon as you walk into the bright and spacious lobby that fuses Spanish flare with Arab décor – it smells nice too as vases of large fresh flowers scent the space.
The 365-room hotel makes for a functional stay. The rooms are well-equipped with toiletries, including a toothbrush and toothpaste if you forgot anything (like I did), and there’s even a bowl of fruit to snack on if you’ve arrived after a long day of traveling.