WHILE Premier Inn is a Brit-loved budget chain, did you know they are also open in Dubai?
Not only that, but they are even cheaper than the UK – and come with some great extra perks.
There are seven Premier Inn hotels across Dubai, having first opened in 2008.
This has since expanded across the Middle East, with a number in Doha and Abu Dhabi.
I recently stayed at the Premier Inn Al Jaddaf hotel during a recent trip to Dubai.
On arrival, I was greeted with the familiar purple colours, as the iconic sign came into view.
If it wasn’t for the towering skyscrapers and desert like landscape, I’d almost believe I was back in the UK.
The bustling lobby was filled with all kinds of groups, from families with kids to young women.
This includes a Costa Coffee, as well as Mr Toad’s Pub and Kitchen, a traditional British pub.
And on entering my room, it is exactly like the many others I have stayed in across Britain.
Purple lit headboards, tea making facilities and the simple yet functional shower rooms with complimentary toiletries.
However, it is other the amenities that set it apart from the ones we know and love back home.
Nearly all of the hotels have rooftop pools, complete with sunloungers, tables and even daybeds.
Some even have ‘New York style bars’ next to them as well.
I was really impressed with breakfast, which had all the trimmings such as cooked breakfast options, fruit and cereal, as well as options including Arabic and Indian breakfasts.
I don’t know about you, but starting the day with a roti and masala chai is certainly a treat.
Don’t forget that up to two kids under 11 can eat for free with every adult.
Other perks include an earlier check in time than the UK (2pm rather than 3pm) while some have free shuttles, and additional services such as laundry, pharmacy, and even doctors on call.
Have I tempted you? Some of the cheapest rates are found in the summer season of July and August.
But stay for three nights and rates are just 105 AED (£21.34) per night.
That’s much cheaper than the starting rate in the UK of £45 – and they never include a swimming pool, let alone one the roof.
I was left seriously impressed with the hotels, as a great way to explore Dubai on a budget.
With the average five star stay such as at Atlantis starting from £140 a night – it means you could get a week in Dubai at Premier Inn for the same price.
One of the newest hotels to stay at is Premier Inn Dubai Barsha Heights, while the hotel at Dubai Airport has recently been updated to include the new Next Evolution Style rooms, as well as an updated lobby and pool.
Others include:
- Premier Inn Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Premier Inn Dubai Dragon Mart
- Premier Inn Dubai Ibn Battuta Mall
- Premier Inn Dubai Investments Park
In the mean time, here’s why I rate Premier Inn even after staying at luxury five star hotels.
And here’s how to get a free Premier Inn breakfast.