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Occidental Sharjah Grand guest verified reviews
Total 53 reviews
The hotel is great, the beach is amazing, the sea is crystal clear, the food is excellent, the location of the hotel is very convenient, the staff are all fantastic, they even prepare our borscht) There is a shop next to the pharmacy and in the neighboring hotel, you can find dates, coffee, and more. The transfer to the malls in Sharjah and Dubai is free. The beautiful center, Al Majaz waterfront is a 5-minute taxi ride. You can even take a walk. I have been flying to this hotel with my children since 2020 every year, even when we fly to another Emirate, we still stay at this hotel. The kids really like everything there, especially the food; we have been to many countries and hotels and have something to compare it with. This hotel is fantastic in every way, despite being 4 stars, I would give it all 5. Now in June we planned to go back to the Emirates, my son is urging to go to this hotel again, we will go back there and visit another for variety) By the way, you can walk along the beach further from the hotel, through others)
Was there no snake?
No)





Good day! I want to summarize our mini vacation at this hotel from 18.02 to 27.02. There were 4 adults and 2 children with us! I will say right away that we did not find any downsides during this time, just a little more music on the beach would have been nice 🏝️), yes, the last 4 days we were unlucky with the weather))) but no worries. We walked a lot around the city, in both the central streets and the courtyards (in the morning and evening), everything was calm and safe, the locals yield the road and it's nice!!! You can take free buses for shopping and that's a big plus ➕ We made the conclusion at the airport, we will return to this hotel in October 🤪😜🤪😜 Wishing you all a great vacation and inner peace!!!
The hotel has its pros and cons. Pro: clean, room cleaning is a 5, availability of slippers and bathrobes (not found in every 4-star), towels are changed every day, a small but clean beach, a large number of sunbeds, pleasant, always ready to help hotel staff. And A HUGE CON: incredibly bad food! Limited selection and simply not tasty!!! A cup of tea from bags costs almost 400 r - that's excessive! Everything else I would attribute to the unprofessionalism and dishonesty of the travel agents. When I made a request for the hotel, I clearly explained my wishes: a good hotel, convenience for excursions, the sea. They “struggled” for a long time, always offering the worst hotels first. Apparently, there is a sales plan. In the end: bad food, excursions are far and long. It's good that there are tourists writing honest reviews, not just enthusiastic ones, “because bad ones are inconvenient.” And it’s really great that there are such chats, and people who are always ready to help, give advice, share experiences and information. Thank you all. The food is not bad, I don’t know what you expect from the Emirates, this is not Egypt and not Turkey, the food will not be like that, here it’s its own! Compared to the hotels where I have personally been, the hotel is excellent and the main thing that is valued in the Emirates is the water and the beach, so the price is high because of this, and.. it justifies itself! The beach and the sea are excellent, we were there when hotel 3 existed and was not abandoned; people there lay leg to leg and they looked at our beach with envy, as we lay wherever we pleased! And wherever we wanted. I have not been there recently, as I am resting in other hotels and Emirates, but I have been there 3 times and remember it with joy! Everything is learned in comparison!!!
I am a hotelier, I have worked for a long time in various five-star hotels, and I can say that this hotel meets the star rating criteria. It's not 3 stars, but not 5, as stated it's 4*. I spend time at the beach/pool until lunch and then go into the city. If it weren't for other reviews, I wouldn't have even known about the snakes and the garbage😂 The only thing that annoys me in the hotel: the animators are too loud, they stand right in front of the sunbed and start dancing (this can be solved by moving to a sunbed further away), and the children who play loudly and splash in the pool (this can't be resolved because I was that same child many years ago and I understand that you can't calm them down). Breakfasts are not very varied, but quite edible. There isn't enough storage space in the room; there used to be bedside tables with cabinets, now there are small tables, but it's not that bad. The hotel gets a solid 7/10. Compared to the neighboring Carlton and Lulu, it wins 100%.
We had previously been to this hotel, it was luxurious, and the food was exquisite, there was fondue and a lot of fruits and plenty of meat, we always take half board, it's enough for us, we visited it three times, independently, very pleasant memories, maybe everything has changed, reading later comments, but we really liked it back then!!! Gorgeous beach, all service was excellent.
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Please advise, should I take a room with a city view here or is it better to get one with a sea view?

We love sea views, we always try to choose them, there are enough cities and houses.

We had the 5th floor, it was beautiful, not the same in the photographs + in the evening everything is illuminated, you can't hear the cars at night with the closed balcony.

A vacation once a year (personally for me), so I try to book a sea view 🌊 to sit on the balcony in the evening and meditate ))
Good afternoon everyone! Could you please advise which meal plan is better to choose in this hotel: HB, FB or All (2 adults + child 3 years old)?
Hello, we were there in June and had breakfast/lunch/dinner, it was too much for us, we decided that next time we will only take breakfast and dinner! For lunch, we can have snacks like fruits and yogurts, there is a large supermarket near the aquarium.
We were there in January 2025, taking breakfast-lunch-dinner. Maybe we really love to eat, but by the time of these meals, we managed to get hungry))) There was a lack of drinks during lunch and dinner, but the price difference seemed unjustified to me. They brought water and that was fine. I wanted beer or wine, but they wouldn't give it anyway))) By the way, if you miss lunch/dinner due to an excursion, you can show the receipt from the excursion and receive a voucher for the missed meal. When traveling with a 3-year-old toddler, I would still choose the three meals a day. For adults and teenagers, especially those planning to go on excursions, definitely either just breakfast or breakfast+lunch/dinner. There are places around to eat. Or you can go to the center of Sharjah.
Thank you. Yes, we did take the three meals. And the child is not allowed to bring juice as well?
There were couples with kids in the dining room with Russian juice and puree.
Thank you 🙏
We opted for all-inclusive and didn't regret it, as we are used to eating small portions, so we would get hungry in between. By the sea, we enjoyed cocktails and ice cream, and after excursions, we arrived at 10 PM and ordered food to our room for free.
We had breakfast, lunch, and dinner; for a 5-year-old, lunch turned out to be unnecessary, too much. For 3-year-olds, I believe it is even more unnecessary. My child and a couple of our friends’ children, who are 5 and 7 years old, also didn't take lunch. You can get something at the supermarket; there's McDonald's and an inexpensive cafe with tasty food that is cheaper than in the hotel. They have soups, salads, and the chicken was delicious. Our children constantly didn't want to eat; they were only interested in sweets and pastries. Next time, we will not take lunches.
Please tell me, do I need to register for the transfer to Dubai here?
Yes, it needs to be in the app
Hello. Please let me know if a deposit is required upon check-in at the hotel? If yes, what is the amount?
No, they don't take it. Only the passport.
No passport was taken in May, and there is no deposit.
Hello, could you please tell me if when taking the all-inclusive option here, regarding meals and restaurants, is it possible to have lunch not in the main restaurant but on the beach (there is pizza, burgers, a menu in short)? How is the service? How is the sea? Is there any construction going on near the hotel?
Hello! This is our first time in the UAE, we have been to Turkey and Sochi about 10 times before) For us, this place is just paradise! You won't stay hungry, you can order salads and hot dishes at the poolside restaurant!
What time is aqua aerobics held?
At 11 AM
Thank you.
Good evening, does the hotel have adapters for Euro plugs?

Their socket fits a regular plug for our 220, charges everything. In addition, there are 2 USB ports built into the outlet.
There are adapters in the room, if not, ask at the reception. But I charged normally without an adapter.
Hello! Please tell me, how far is the ferry to Dubai from the hotel? And how often does it run?
Hello! No, not far 10-15 minutes, I can't tell you about the schedule!

There is such a photo)
There are quite a few negative reviews about this hotel😔 I even got upset. I was there 5 years ago, everything was good. For those who have been there now, has the beach really gotten worse?
The beach is great! It's clean, they clean it constantly, there are plenty of loungers, you can move them closer to the water, sunbathe without umbrellas. And everything is generally worthy of a 4-star hotel!

Luxurious beach! 🏝️ arrived on 18.02 everything is nice and everything is satisfactory!!!



Everything is fine with the beach. Clean sand, nice beach.

Great beach
Hello! Does the hotel charge a tourist tax to guests?
No
Please tell me what fruits are served for dinner?

Everything is very modest mainly: watermelon, melon. Sometimes kiwi. We bought mango, dragon fruit (by the way, totally tasteless😅) at the store near the hotel, and in the evenings we ate on the balcony) or took it to the sea :)
Melon, watermelon.

Fruits
Hello, can you tell me what time breakfast and lunch start?

Here you go)
Thank you!
What could not be liked about the food here?)
Oh horror!! All the meat and all the fish float in some kind of fat, even the pasta in sauce, there is never just meat or fish without fat or without sauce!! Never, I don't need a lot, just something simple!! For breakfast, there is buckwheat and at least plain eggs (this was pleasing). I love this hotel, a lot of pros, I'm writing about the food objectively!! And I'm not "spoiled," I just have an allergy to all this fat and sauces, it's a bummer, and there is no chicken there without sauce or without frying, just keep in mind for those choosing the hotel.
Dining is a subject of endless debate in this chat. Some say the food is delightful, while others find it terrible. The mystery of human taste. For me, the food is very simple. You won't go hungry—there are salads, potatoes, and you can have chicken without sauce. But you won't really get any special pleasure either.
Indeed, breakfast is more or less acceptable, but dinner: the selection is poor, not appetizing and not tasty.
We were at this hotel in October 24. Regarding the food, I want to say it was not bad. The only day I didn’t like was Mexican cuisine day (every day features cuisine from different countries, 7 countries including Russian cuisine - borscht, herring under a fur coat, finely grated beet with mayonnaise). For breakfast, there were smoothies, very tasty warm waffles, etc. In general, you won’t go hungry. And there was also very tasty duck.
Regarding food, I can say that we had breakfasts and we were all satisfied) For lunch, we could order delivery through the Talabat app (like our Delivery) or go to the city, which cost 13.5 dirhams one way, and there you can also take a stroll and eat) Typically, it was enough to have a good meal at a café once) Usually, we opted for all-inclusive everywhere, which is convenient with a child, but here we didn't want to tie ourselves to the hotel and we didn't regret it)

Let's go in order: Soups - most of them are a paste (look like cream soups, but actually taste like starch with something incomprehensible). "Three Sisters" was more or less okay, but even that is a stretch. Everything is always oversalted (chicken and so on). Fish is always in some incomprehensible terrible sauce (about the same as cream soup in appearance and taste). Fruits - melon is always green and unripe. Watermelon is 50/50. Sometimes it’s good, sometimes not. Photo of the soup, so I won't be unsubstantiated.

Fish there too.

By the appearance of the watermelon, it's immediately clear what it often is)))
Puree soup is always made with flour or starch so that it has a puree consistency, so this is nothing new!! And you need water in puree soup... It's like that everywhere!
Have you never eaten a delicious pureed soup? It's not just that it's not tasty; it's simply inedible.
When we were there, everything was 👍, and the soups. But now, I don't know.

Breakfast (22.02.25) may be useful
Can you tell me, what is in the rooms - shampoos, gels, dental supplies, hair dryer?
All of this exists.
Provided: razor, toothbrush and toothpaste, shower cap, washcloth, cotton swabs and cotton pads. Also available are hand cream, hand soap, hair conditioner, and shampoo (not great). In the hallway, there is a shoe sponge.
Thank you very much for the feedback🙏🙏🙏
Hello! I am choosing between Sheraton Sharjah and Occidental. I am flying alone with a 5.5-year-old child. What is the situation with the children's room here? Can I leave my child there for at least half an hour? And who was there in March, are there waves?
I think it's fine to leave it, there are Russian-speaking animators who invite the kids to join them, there is a room, and there is also a shaded area next to the sandbox with a mini-playground. We were there in early February - the water for the child was fine) he jumped into the water and never said it was cold)
Is there Russian animation for children?
All the girls from the animation team are Russian-speaking) We didn't need them much, so I can't say for sure, our child went to play in the sandpit under the awning )) They also invited us to the mini disco in the evening, but we never made it because we weren't in the hotel in the evenings) From the entertainment, I saw darts and aqua aerobics right in the Persian Gulf 😻 when there were no waves)
Is there no bar with alcohol in the hotel?
No, of course, alcohol is prohibited in Sharjah.
Thank you.
Can you please tell me, is there a kettle in the rooms?
There is a kettle, and supplies of tea, coffee, cream, and sugar are replenished daily.
Thank you!
Hello, how much does it cost to pay for dinner separately at the hotel once?
70 dirhams approximately.
Thank you!
Good afternoon. Are there free transfers from the hotel to Dubai?
Hello, yes, by prior appointment.
There was a problem with the transfer, it was very difficult to get around. We were there in April, and we didn't manage to get to Dubai Mall even once, we couldn't sign up on time, it was even hard to leave for the desert, the bus arrived full.
We didn't manage to go even once in May. It was too lazy to get up at midnight. We walked to Sharjah City. We saw that the buses arrived full, not everyone could get on. In the end, we went to Mall of Emirates once by taxi + metro and bought everything we wanted there.
Please tell me how much a taxi from the hotel to Dubai Mall costs?
Our neighbors in the room spent 100 dirhams, but they were traveling from Dubai Mall to the hotel and said that the traffic was quite bad.
Thank you
Hello, could you please tell me, if booking full board (FB), how is it with drinks (tea/coffee/juice)? Will I have to pay or not? Has anyone taken FB?
Full board - free drinks only at breakfast. Lunch and dinner must be paid for. But you can take water from your room.
Thank you!
Yes, payment is required.
So, do you have to pay at the bar by the beach and pool as well?
Yes, the cost of drinks is not included in the full board, only meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Everything else must be paid for. This is what differentiates all-inclusive and full board.
Can you tell me about the depth of the sea, is it very shallow or is there a place to swim near the hotel?
First shallow, then quite deep, and then very deep)
About 40 meters from the shore, and you can swim. It’s already deep at the buoys.
Good morning everyone) Could you please tell me the depth of the pool at the hotel? Will a 10-year-old be able to swim without floaties? Also, what is the usual weather like in the last week of March in the UAE? We have never been to the Emirates before.
Pool 2.85m. I couldn't find the shallow area, although people mentioned it. There is also a children's pool, I don't know the depth.
Thank you, the depth is 2.85 and it will be uncomfortable for adults who cannot swim(( It's a pity(( in everything else the hotel is more or less satisfactory, the food is worse in the Carlton.
Yes, I swam along the edge 😅
On one side it is 2.85 and on the opposite side 1.4 near the slide. Somewhere from the middle of the pool it is deeper...



On the other side, the depth is 1.4m.
From the side of the slide? And they wrote that the slide wasn't working, has it been fixed?
Works
We were there from 26.01 to 02.02, the ski slope was operational.
The children's pool is just for toddlers, it's knee-deep.
Are there any decent grocery stores nearby the hotel?
Yes, there is a large one 15 minutes away and there is also a currency exchange there. There are small ones 5 minutes away.
Could you tell me the name?

We go here, it's also not bad.

Immediately go to the place
Is there a transfer (free 😅) to Dubai Mall? Is there anything in walking distance from the hotel?
There is a free ride to Dubai Mall, you need to register through their app. You can walk to Sharjah, it takes about half an hour with the fountains.
What about the fountains and where are they?
Al Majaz Waterfront, at 18:30 every half hour, there is a show of singing fountains + from February 5, the light show starts, which takes place once a year (various mosques and buildings are illuminated with projections)
Hello! Thank you
They work exactly, right?
Some say that they don't operate sometimes in the evening, but due to the show, I believe that from February 5th everything will be stable.
Thank you for the information🥀
Good evening! To register for the transfer to Dubai Mall, you need to download the app, and then I can't figure out something) Could someone please advise what to do next?
Download, enter your details, select your hotel, switch to Russian. Then go through all the sections of the menu until you reach the transfers section. Next, go to the Dubai Mall transfer and you will see the times.
At midnight, places become available.
Please advise, who has experience, can a small child of 7 months swim in the sea in March? And in the pool? Is the hotel suitable for such little ones?
I am not experienced, but according to reviews about the hotel and Sharjah in general, children are well taken care of here. Everything is calm and moderate. The pool is heated, in the evening the sea was polluted with oil, we swam in the pool. However, it is deep (almost 3 meters) and there is no shallow area. There might be a children's pool, but we did not see it.
Near the slide, right after the large pool, there is a small round pool; we saw children swimming there today. But I don't know if it's warm or not.
The pool has a maximum depth of 2.70m on one side. On the other side, I don't remember exactly, about 1m, maybe a bit deeper.
We arrive at 6:15, how long does it take to get the luggage and the journey to the hotel from Dubai airport approximately?
If you have a group transfer, they may take you to other hotels as well. We were taken through Sheraton and another hotel.
I understand, I just want to have at least an idea of what time we will approximately arrive at the hotel 😊
We arrived at 7 am, and were at the hotel a little after 9 o'clock.
Is there ice cream or snacks here besides the main meals?
Only in all inclusive
Can you tell me, for example, if meals (breakfast and dinner) can be purchased separately for lunch (one-time visit)?
Yes, you can, but I don't remember how much. Breakfast is 80, lunch and dinner are 100 dirhams each.
Please let me know if bottled water is provided for free anywhere besides the rooms with three meals a day?
No. Only in the room. There is a water container in the foyer, but you drink from a cup there.
Please let me know how many hours in advance the transfer picks you up from the hotel when departing for Dubai Airport?
Usually in 4 hours.
Hello. Please let me know if a deposit is required at the hotel and how much the tourist tax costs?
There is no tax in Sharjah. There is also no deposit at the hotel.
Hello, we didn’t pay anything upon check-in, the tax is only in Dubai it seems.
What is currently going on with the slide in the hotel? Has it been repaired?
Yes, it works.
Hello, could you please tell me what time they pick up from the hotel to Dubai Mall? I recently read that they pick up from the hotel at 2 PM, but the app says 3:20 PM.
The time has probably changed, it's one time in summer and another in winter, since it's written in the app, it must be so.
Are there rooms without meals? I'm interested in a budget room.
When choosing the tour, there were options without food.
Hello! Please let me know which days the transport goes from the hotel to Dubai Mall and Deira? And specifically where in Deira? And at what time?
In Dubai Mall, entry is by appointment every day. In Deira, when we were there, they did not provide transportation.
Thank you, if it's not too much trouble, what time do they take and bring back?
I don't remember exactly, minute by minute. But it seems they take you around 14:20, and return around 21:00.
Once again, thank you for the answers.
Hello. Please let me know we are three adults, the additional place is a folding bed in the description. Is it a folding bed? Is it uncomfortable to sleep? Not like on a full bed? Maybe someone has a photo of the additional place?

Standard bed 90*180
Could you please tell me until what time dinner is served at the hotel and is it possible to exchange dinner for lunch?
Dinner from 7 PM to 10 PM.
You can change it without any problems. Just come for lunch and mention your room number. I just don't know if you can change dinner on the day of arrival for lunch on the day of departure.
We were there in October and changed dinner to lunch on the day we arrived.
Good afternoon! Could you please let me know if there are any Russian-speaking staff at the reception right now?
Good afternoon, yes
Good afternoon! Could you please tell me how much dinner costs?
99 was recently. This includes a bottle of water.
Hello, can you tell me if I need an adapter for the sockets in the hotel and which one?
Not needed.
Either forcefully push in the fork, or the pencil in the central hole, or an adapter. The hotel thinks it has universal sockets, but in fact, that's not the case at all.
Very strange. We are currently in the hotel. No adapters are needed. Everything fits perfectly and works.
🤷🏻 Apparently, it varies. The lady also couldn't plug in her charger into the socket in the lobby, even though the staff swore it was "universal, just press the button." But the guy didn't demonstrate anything, he just took her phone to charge at his reception.
I was in the hotel for the first time 10 years ago. And then 5 more times. During this time, the sockets changed a lot. 😁 A long time ago, there were sockets where an adapter was needed. It could be kindly requested at the reception or bought in a store. Then they started partially replacing them with standard ones. But in some rooms, the old ones remained. Then they changed everywhere. But now we were just passing through, but we checked in for 2 days, and the rooms have become great, and all the USB ports are present.
We also had outlets with USB. Our plugs still wouldn't fit without force, and half of the USBs didn't work) And similarly in the lobby. We were there recently.
Good evening! Are there bathrobes in the rooms?
Yes, snow-white
Hello! Question: Is there infrastructure nearby the hotel, such as places to walk, cafes, etc.? And what is the depth of the sea?
There is nothing nearby. We didn't even see a café close by. You need to take a taxi to Sharjah and walk around there. As for the sea - at first, you walk and walk, it's shallow, then it gets deep.
It depends on how you like to walk. 30 minutes on foot - the promenade, the lagoon. Cafes are nearby near the aquarium and down Al Khan Street - a 20-minute walk.
Exit the hotel, turn right and walk for 5 minutes to the roundabout, cross it and on the right will be McDonald's, and on the left opposite a cafe, a shop.
Could you please tell me how much the dinners at the hotel cost?
120 dirhams per person as I remember. Breakfast 78 dirhams.
99 dirhams. I found out myself.
We are flying to the hotel in a week. Please tell us what is good and what is bad about the hotel and the surrounding area.
Everything is fine, except for what's around 😂
What does this mean? :) We are flying soon too.
This means there is nowhere to walk around. Exit the hotel and go right for about 20 minutes, there is an aquarium, well, go there once. It's interesting, we liked it. And that's it... to the left is a small store, to the right is a candy shop in the neighboring hotel, we went there about three times. We bought different dates at a good price.
Can you tell me about the transfer from the hotel to Dubai Mall - is the line long? Does everyone fit?
In 3 days at 00:00 you enter the application and sign up for the transfer. If you oversleep, there won't be any spots. I wasn't able to sign up even once in 8 days. I later found out that sign-ups start at midnight.
Is the humidity in the rooms high now? Last year in Dubai at the end of January, the hotel was terrible. Everything was damp, including the bed. When I got home, I opened my suitcase - all my clothes were damp. How is it now in the hotel?
Very good and comfortable temperature and humidity is not high.
We were there until December 14, there was no humidity.
Maybe there are photos of the city view from the hotel room?

What a beauty!

The 4th floor also has a city view.

And here is the video.
View of the city. Tell me, is it noisy?
Ask for the 5th floor and it will be fine.


Here's the view. During the day and in the evening from the balcony.
Could you please tell me, are there no drying racks hung on the balconies here? There weren't any before.

I stayed in room 234, sea view (2nd floor) a month ago, there was no dryer. I brought a mini dryer for 400 rubles from WB. But on the ground floors, dryers are screwed to the walls.
The 5th floor has wonderful rooms. Ours had a view of the city. Beautiful. And there was a dryer. If you want a city view, request the 5th floor. The rooms there are also larger.
Good evening! Could you please let me know if there is an iron in the room?
We do not have
Ask for the iron at the reception or just call there. They brought it quickly to us..
Hello, if the flight from Dubai is at 19:05, how many hours before does the hotel transfer pick up?
We were picked up in 4 hours.. The flight was at 15:55, picked up at 12:15.
Thank you very much
Hello! Are there any evening programs or activities at the hotel?
There is, but people are not coming. Yesterday there was supposed to be a Mr. Hotel show, we waited and waited and left, I don’t know if it started later. During the day, there are both exercise classes and aqua aerobics in the sea, they teach dancing and yoga, exercises for back therapy. Those who want can entertain themselves. Yesterday we sat and watched the children dance, only 2-3 kids in total, then there was supposed to be a show. The animator Oksana invited everyone who was going to dinner. Now again by the Christmas tree, the elves were dancing with the children, drinks were being served to adults and something in batter, pastries, then Santa came and they lit the Christmas tree.
In May we had a vacation, there was no animation at all.
Good afternoon, we will be arriving soon, please tell us what the weather is like? And what is the food selection like at the hotel? 🙂
+28 degrees during the day, sometimes windy, sometimes calm. The food, in my opinion, is good.
We go for breakfast and lunch. The food is good. However, again, everyone has their own taste and preferences, and it depends on what you are comparing it to. Don't worry, everything is tasty.
Good morning, can I purchase dinner or lunch at the hotel for the entire duration of my stay or just once? Please let me know the cost. Thank you in advance.
Yes, you can. We once inquired, and the girl at the entrance to the restaurant answered that it was possible. The price was around 70 dirhams per person.
Thank you
Should you take coral slippers with you?🤔
Coral slippers are not necessary. The sand is very soft and clean.
No need.
Good afternoon. Please tell me, who has been to the hotel, how was your stay? Are there buses to the shopping centers in Sharjah and Dubai? Thank you in advance for your answers!
Yes, there is.
Good morning ❤️ Could you please tell me if there is a transfer from the hotel to the shopping center in Dubai? And can someone advise on excursions? Where did you buy them and what is the cost?
Opposite the reception, in the hotel, sits a woman selling excursions. She can organize any excursions, including individual ones. Prices are the same as everyone else's.
Good evening, the hotel says there is a bar La Bamba Strand, you can eat there and the rating is high. Has anyone ordered something there, and can you take a photo of the menu?




Grilled fish is mediocre, shrimp too, overcooked. The seafood salad - a large portion. We also ordered pizza - it's delicious.
Is this at the hotel for an additional fee or is it another dining option?
This is at the hotel in La Bamba for an additional fee.
Is there only one restaurant in the hotel? Are there no others? What if I take a full board?
The restaurant where breakfast is served also offers lunch and dinner. We were on the all-inclusive system, drinks were free, and the choice of dishes in the restaurant was small. My child and I had enough options, but they were only simple dishes. We went to La Bamba once, but we didn't want to go back there. The menu selection was limited. I can't specify the cost, but it turned out to be quite decent. Like in a nice restaurant.
Understood, thank you very much for the response😊
Good evening, for those who have all inclusive at the restaurant la bamba, there is a free menu available. We ordered cocktails, pizza, shrimp, salads, a burger with fries, and chicken sandwiches. At night from 21:00 to 7:00, you can order from there to your room, but the wait is long, they took over an hour. The full menu of the restaurant la bamba is available in the barcelo app.
Can you please tell me if the full board here includes any drinks?
Full board includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It includes free drinks only at breakfast. All inclusive differs from full board in that free non-alcoholic drinks are included. There are no alcoholic drinks in Sharjah at all.
I am aware of alcohol in Sharjah. I am specifically interested in non-alcoholic beverages with full board. So, only drinks are included for breakfast? Lunch and dinner - everything is at an additional cost, including water?
You can bring your own water, I saw people coming with their own thermoses, no one prohibited it.
Understood) Thank you!
Who has already stayed at the hotel, let me know what it's like with smoking? We're going for the first time and my husband is very worried.
There are designated smoking areas on the beach and near the pool.
Good afternoon. Can you tell me if there is a store near the hotel? We just arrived and don't know where to go.
Grocery store? Cross the road to the left for about five minutes or to the right and along the street in the direction opposite the hotel. If you need a large supermarket, go to the right from the hotel, cross the street, and walk along the wide street where McDonald's is located. In about 20 minutes, you will reach the Nesto supermarket.
Good evening, can someone send a photo of how a third person is accommodated in the room? I indicated a bed for a child when booking, but there's nowhere to be found in the photos.
Good afternoon. They are bringing a bed instead of the armchair by the window.
Can breakfast be changed to lunch?
No. Breakfasts here are better than lunch or dinner.
Could you please let me know if there are socket adapters in the room? If it's not too much trouble, could you please provide a photo?
You can ask for an adapter at the reception. We didn't need it, we found a socket where an adapter isn't needed.


We have one adapter in the room for one socket. The other socket works without an adapter.
Is there enough space on the beach here so that you don't have to lie closely together like at the Baha hotel?
There is enough room. There is plenty of space on the beach.
Well, thank you.
Please tell me, does your hotel beach bring in tourists from other hotels, or is the beach only for those staying at the hotel?
For those staying
No outsiders are visible.
Could you please tell me if the entrance to the sea is gentle, without stones? Are coral slippers not needed?
Not needed. Sand. I wanted to send a video, but there's some conversion and optimization...
Do I need to bring an adapter for the sockets in the room?
Regular forks are suitable.
No.
Good evening! We are staying on the 4th floor. The room is terribly humid. If we turn off the air conditioner or set it to warm air, everything gets foggy, even the floor in the room becomes slippery. With the air conditioner on cold, everything seems fine, but it really makes it freezing. And the linens, clothes, papers - everything still feels damp. Is it just us, or is it like this for everyone?
We stayed on the 4th floor in May. Everything is the same. Turn on the air conditioning, everything is fine. As soon as you open the balcony, everything instantly fogs up. Mirrors, cabinets. But this is constantly encountered in the Emirates, it does not depend on the hotel.
We stayed on the 5th floor and we had no humidity. On the contrary, everything dried quickly.
Could you please tell me if you have sea view windows or do they overlook the city?
Windows with a sea view. We slightly opened the balcony at night, did not turn on the air conditioner at night. It worked during the day. We stretched a rope inside the balcony. And everything dried quickly.
I am surprised that this hotel did not simply put up or nail a drying rack on the balcony. It's a beach hotel, and it's not possible to properly dry clothes/towels.
What towels do you want to dry? We take wet towels and give out dry ones. However, the hotel owners could certainly install a dryer. It’s not very expensive.
Not limited per day?
I don't even know. We take it in the morning, return it in the afternoon. While it's lying on the sunbed - it dries. But I haven't seen any signs with restrictions.
Do they issue any cards or do you just go up and take it?
Upon check-in, towel cards are issued.
Understood, thank you.
You can change an unlimited number of times.
Thank you!)
Good evening, is there a normal hairdryer in the room?
Good morning. It's a bit weak, but the hair can be dried.
Hello everyone! Is there an iron on the floor in the hotel or should I bring my own?
Yes, ask at the reception.
Thank you!
Good afternoon! We are arriving early in the morning, please tell me places near the hotel where we can have a good breakfast/lunch before check-in.
The hotel website mentioned that you can pay and have a meal.
How do you find the food in the hotel?
We were there in early June, there was grilled chicken, chicken in sauce, just stewed beef, beef in sauce, chicken steaks, all quite edible.
Good afternoon! Please let me know if there is a deposit upon check-in and what the amount is?
No deposit, no tax.
Thank you!
Good evening, can you tell me how the rooms with a city view are in this hotel? They say it's very noisy. Is that true? Or is it fine?
We had a room with a city view. I usually wake up easily at every little sound, but I slept excellently in the hotel. However, I almost woke up every night due to the prayers at 3 AM because we opened the balcony door at night due to high humidity. Sometimes, we could hear trucks. During the day, we exhausted ourselves at the sea and in the pool and then passed out. It wasn't like when neighbors were drilling into the wall.
Good evening everyone, we booked a tour for the end of December and the January holidays, has anyone celebrated the New Year in a hotel? Will there be any festivities at all? What will the weather be like during these days, who has been there during this period?
We were there 3 times from December 25 to January 8, there is always a program, dinner until 3 AM, live music and performances by animators, belly dancing. Of course, for an additional fee (around 250 dirhams).
Good evening. Could you please let me know if it is possible to extend the check-out time at this hotel? Check-out is at 12:00, and our flight is at 22:10. If not, can we leave our luggage in storage?
We extended the room for 300 dirhams until 18:00 with lunch included.
Good afternoon, could you please tell me who is currently staying at the hotel? Has the renovation been completed or is it still ongoing?
Good afternoon. We arrived today, sitting by the pool and hearing the sound of a perforator. Apparently, the repair is still ongoing.
There was renovation, but they said the work will be finished by 15.10.
Can you tell me how it is with sun loungers at the hotel? Do people usually rush in at 6 AM to claim them and then not come to the beach for half the day?
We were there in July, everyone had enough of everything. We had a calm breakfast and went to the beach. Of course, there were quite a few people busy, but there were still no problems.
There were no problems with the sun loungers at all.
Thank you for the answers!
Do you have pasta without sauces here? Just pasta.
They were with me once. Otherwise, it's either in tomato paste or some kind of cream sauce. It was from 17.09 to 27.09.
Good afternoon! Could you please tell me how long it takes to get from Sharjah Airport to the hotel by taxi? Is there a chance of getting stuck in traffic?
We were stuck in traffic for 40 minutes in the evening, we left at 6:00 PM, and we were already at the airport by 6:40 PM.
Last December, from the Hotel to the Airport, we paid 45 drh, it took literally 15-20 minutes, there was no traffic at 5 PM.
Hello! Could you tell me, are there hairdryers, razors, and toothbrushes in the showers of the rooms?
Good afternoon, there is definitely a hairdryer in the room, you can ask for a dental kit, they provide it, but the razor is questionable.
In May, there was a disposable razor, brushes, and a hairdryer. 😁
Good afternoon. Please let me know, we are planning to go to Occidental with children. Could you explain what is included in full board? Just breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Or are drinks also included?
If not all-inclusive, but full board, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, then water and drinks are not included.
Good afternoon, is water, tea, coffee in the room here free or paid?
Free, replenished every day
What is included in all inclusive at Occidental?
Good evening! All inclusive includes: 1. Main restaurant Al-Mena - drinks at lunch and dinner. 2. Beach cafe: smoothies, ice cream. For food - a separate menu for those who are all inclusive. Drinks (coffee, tea, juices). 3. Sports bar. I don’t know the menu, we didn’t order anything.
Coffee, tea, drinks during lunch/dinner, ice cream, smoothies, and a special menu at the à la carte restaurant La Bamba, and food orders in the room (room service 24 hours) Mini bar once a day (without hot drinks) (chocolate, chips, a couple of sodas, a small children's juice, a large bottle of water 1.5 l)
Good evening. Are drinks included in the meal plan of breakfast-lunch-dinner here?
Drinks are included only at breakfast.
Good afternoon! Who can tell me if the renovation in the rooms has been completed here?
Good afternoon! The renovation is not complete, the hotel is undergoing repairs.
It is unknown how long the renovation will continue.
From May 6 to October 5, 2024, the hotel will be undergoing renovations. During this time, guests may hear noise and experience some inconveniences related to the work. Some of the hotel's services may also be temporarily unavailable.
Good afternoon everyone! Can you tell me if there is an option to get an iron in the hotel?
Yes, at the reception.
Who is at the hotel, is there a tourism fee, and is there a deposit upon check-in?
Good afternoon, no, nothing like that is available.
Could you please tell me who has been here in winter, in December, is the sea fine, is it possible to swim?
It depends on what sea temperature is comfortable for you. At the beginning of the month, it's 27-28 degrees, then it decreases to 24-25, but there can be storms, making it impossible to enter the sea, the lifeguard whistles, not allowing you to go in.
27-28 degrees would be perfect! Let's hope so. We will be there from December 1st. It's our first time, feeling very nervous 🙈
From December 1st, everything is excellent.
Who is currently at the hotel, is there space on the beach? Or are there a lot of people?
Good afternoon, there are plenty of spots on the beach and by the pool) We definitely do not have a shortage of places.
Thank you, excellent.
Good afternoon, can you tell me if there is hellish condensation in everyone's room? The air conditioner shuts off at 23 degrees (we don't want it lower) and everything in the room is covered with moisture. There is no forced ventilation in the bathroom.
Good afternoon! We were in a room on the 5th floor, set it to 23 degrees, it didn't turn off, we even slept with the air conditioner running. And when we turned off the air conditioner, it just became hot.
Good afternoon, who is currently resting at the hotel? Could you please tell me if the renovation inside the hotel has been completed?
Good day! Three days ago we returned from the hotel. Renovation is ongoing on the second floor. We stayed on the fifth, it didn't bother us. We wouldn't have known about the renovation if the residents from the second floor hadn't mentioned it.
Hello everyone, good day. Can you tell me if there is any soft furniture in the room besides the beds? Armchairs, a separate sofa.
In room 1, there is a soft chair and 2 woven armchairs on the balcony.
Thank you
Good afternoon everyone! Can someone let me know who has vacationed at this hotel? The travel agency warned that the hotel either asks for a $100 deposit or a passport for the duration of the stay. Then everything is returned if there were no incidents? Is that true? 🙏🏻
No, nothing was requested in May. And who will give them the passport?
Did not pay anything and did not leave the passport, were there in June.
Did not pay anything and did not leave anything. August 2024.
Is there at least a children's playground? If there is, please send a photo.

There is
Please tell me, are there European sockets in the rooms or do I need an adapter?
You need an adapter, it is available in stores for about 10 dirhams.
Universal sockets. However, the Euro plug fits loosely. Nevertheless, you can charge your phone.
Please note that there is a renovation going on at the hotel, which will last until 05.10.2024 - what is the current situation regarding this?
Renovation is taking place on the 2nd floor. However, it did not cause us any problems. They work only during the day, but it's barely noticeable (on the 4th floor), at night it’s completely quiet. Request a higher floor.
It's been underway for 10 years now.
Good evening! Can you tell me if there is a hairdryer in the rooms? And is there a place to iron clothes?
There is a hairdryer, and an ironing board with an iron is provided upon request.
On floor L, near the reception, there are jugs of water. Does anyone know if it is free to drink for everyone, or is it charged?
Free, for everyone.
Thank you 🌷
Is there no coffee machine in the main restaurant where breakfast is served?
There is
Thank you very much!
Hello! Please tell me, are there coffee machines at the breakfast in the hotel? Can I have a cup of coffee?
Yes, there is.
Five years ago, for dinner they had either a chocolate fountain or a kind of ice cream and pastries machine for children. Is it not available here now? And please advise, for those on the all-inclusive system, are there still 50% discounts for renting a beach pavilion? For those on all-inclusive, it used to be possible to order room service menu... there were trout steaks and Caesar salad available for variety. Is this service available now? Those at the hotel, please find out! Just doubting: to choose Centaru or Grand?
The chocolate fountain at dinner was there several times. I can't comment on the rest as we were on a half board meal plan.
Ice cream was never served, we bought it ourselves at the supermarket.
What about food? Is there something for the child?
Yes, there is spicy and non-spicy. In the morning, there are different porridge options, dinner is the same as everyone else’s: pilaf, pasta, potatoes, vegetables. You won't go hungry. If anything, there is a store nearby.
Good afternoon! Can you tell me about the food at the hotel (are there many local spices)? Is there a need to bring a set of cosmetics or are they provided? Are beach bags provided?
I recommend always bringing hair products with you or buying local ones. The ones provided make your hair like a rag. No beach bag, and why bother? The sea is just 2 steps away.
Shampoo and shower gel are in one bottle. Conditioner is separate. I was satisfied with it. I have thick hair, they felt soft after using the conditioner.
Question about sockets in the hotel. Do I need to bring an adapter for a 2-prong plug?
They give at the reception.
We connected directly, without an adapter.
Can you tell me, is the check-in at 14:00 here? We arrive in the morning, will we be able to check in?
Check-in from 2 p.m. If you're lucky, you might even get a room in the morning. We arrived in the morning too and were given a room at 8:30, if available. 😁
Thank you 🌸
We also arrived in the morning, we were at the hotel around 7 o'clock. We changed on the first floor, opposite the beach towel distribution. We left our suitcases in the luggage storage room and documents at the reception. Then we sunbathed until 12 o'clock. After that, we were given our room number.
Hello. Please tell me, is water in the room only provided on the day of check-in or every day? Is it given for each person?
They replenish every day. Normally one 0.5L bottle of water per person.
And if you put a dollar on the bed, they put 5 bottles for two 😁☺️
We asked the maid, and she placed just 4 bottles for two of us at no extra charge. For a dollar, you can buy 7 bottles at the supermarket. There is also water in the lobby in a jug.
No, I don't really buy water for that price, it's just as a small thank you for good cleaning)
Yes, he did a good job cleaning for us. We gave him dirhams.
Yes, we also had the same experience. But we still bought it, there is a lot of water flowing there))
How long does it take to get from the hotel to Dubai?
20-30 minutes
On a weekday morning around 8 o'clock (traffic).
Good afternoon! Is there a deposit at the hotel upon check-in?
No
Can I change dinner to lunch if I'm going on an excursion? (with Half Board)
Yes. Just come for lunch.
Good afternoon! They say that on half board coffee, tea is only free at breakfast, but what about bottled water throughout the day?
For breakfast, all drinks are free. Only water is served for dinner. They provide one bottle per person in the room daily, we bought additional ones at the store across the street.
We did not have complimentary water for dinner on half board. We asked to have more water brought to our room.
Always placed a bottle of water in the room at the restaurant on the table for dinner.
Wow. We weren't charged in May.
And we were there from June 4th to 15th, they didn't put water on the table, only a bottle per person in the room each day.
Please tell me, what time is the evening check-out at the hotel?
At seven o'clock
Good afternoon! Please tell me on which floors the rooms still have old renovations?
It is not clear how they say that the new supposedly 4th and 5th floors, on the first day we stayed on the -1st floor there were excellent spacious, clean rooms. Then they moved us to the 5th floor, and it was not impressive by the way, they said a new room, but there were ants running like a train, dampness, the air conditioner works poorly, the water in the shower does not drain, and I wouldn't say that some kind of supernatural renovation was done there. Today, when we were leaving, there was renovation noise in a room on the 2nd floor. It was quite noisy. Apparently, they selectively refresh the rooms.
Thank you for the response, I hope we will get into a fresh room.
Can you please tell me, do they serve seafood in the restaurant here?
No, only fish was served for the week.
No, fish only in some sauce))
We stayed for 8 nights in May. The seafood was not served in its whole form. There is a grill station where they made paella with seafood and that's it. Fish was served occasionally and fish nuggets in batter. This is a 4* hotel. The food is quite simple. There were no culinary delights.
Can you tell me where is the nearest currency exchange to the hotel?
There is a currency exchange office at the hotel.
In the hotel, right at the reception, at 3.5.
Please, explain how to use sockets in the rooms?
As usual
I took an adapter with me, there are no sockets for our plugs in my room, I need an adapter
What adapter should be used, can you show a photo?


On the other side is our socket
Thank you🙏💕
No adapters are needed. Our plugs fit. I took two adapters at the reception, but they are not needed!
Thank you for the advice! 👌
We had the same type of socket in the room, where we inserted the plug into the lower holes horizontally, everything worked without an adapter.
We were without an adapter, everything worked
How is the internet connection here? Are calls to Russia through the internet going smoothly?
The internet was excellent in terms of hotel Wi-Fi. No calls were made to Russia.
Is alcohol allowed in the room?
Of course
Good afternoon, is it true that trousers are required for dinner at the hotel? What is the dress code at the hotel restaurant? In Turkey, both shorts and tunics are allowed. Thank you
My husband and I wore knee-length shorts and short-sleeved t-shirts. We dressed like this both in the hotel restaurant and around Sharjah. We did not wear outfits with completely bare shoulders.
I understood correctly, short shorts are not allowed. By short I mean mid-length.
Well, better not short ones. Sharjah is not quite a tourist city, locals wear modest clothing.
And we walked like this
People came to breakfast in their pajamas in front of us, and even with a towel on their head 😁 Once they came in wet beach clothes, they were not allowed.
There were no problems with clothing at all. Shorts above the knee, but not mini or micro. My husband also wore shorts. But it is more comfortable to wear long dresses made of thin fabrics. The sun doesn't burn, air conditioners don't cause colds.
Did I understand correctly that water is available in unlimited quantities to everyone regardless of the meal plan?
Breakfast is unlimited for everyone. With the bed and breakfast concept, drinks are charged at the restaurant for dinner and lunch. Bottled water is provided per person for free in the room and complimentary water is available in the lobby.
Thank you very much!
Hello, please advise if late check-out is allowed, can guests remain on the hotel grounds or not?
We have checked in, left our luggage in the storage room, and handed over a bag with documents for safekeeping at the reception. We stayed on the premises until our transfer. You can take a shower and change on the first floor, where towels are provided.
Thank you
Hello! Can you please tell me if all rooms have only a bathtub? Are there any rooms with just a shower without a bath? Could you please advise on how to write to a Russian-speaking hotel administrator?
There was no bathtub. Standard room with sea view. Only a shower.
We have a room with a city view, also a shower. But it would be better if there was a bathtub 😃, as the water constantly leaked from the shower, the floor is even, there is no slope.
The same problem. Placed a towel on the floor, water kept leaking
The towel saved it too))
It turns out there are problems here. Thank you for your response.
Perhaps the only downside, everything else was satisfactory. Liked the hotel!
City view, shower, very happy with the hotel, would come back again!
Hello! Can you please tell me if someone arrives at the hotel early in the morning. Will they be able to check-in right away or will they need to wait?
We waited
We were checked in right away at 9 am, depending on the availability of rooms, otherwise, check-in is at 3 pm.
We waited until 11 o'clock. We had two rooms. The second one was given at 3 o'clock. Luck of the draw, apparently.
Good day, who stayed in the cabana room here, how was it? Is it noisy because of the pool nearby? And overall, in your opinion, is it better/worse than standard?
Good evening! This room was more convenient for us because it has direct access to the street through the terrace, and it's a bit more spacious... Everything else is the same as in other rooms. I don't remember it being noisy - our child slept without any problems. In my opinion, the noise can be an issue on weekends when locals come to relax; their children run around and scream on the floors until 1 am. This situation has not changed over the years. If they start to disturb us too much, a complaint to the reception desk always helps.
This room is probably very convenient for parents with little ones and strollers. We had a standard room on the 4th floor with a sea view. Stunning view, beautiful sunsets.
Good day, we are flying to this hotel in mid-August, please tell me what is the situation with transfers to Dubai Mall? There is information that there are not even any seats available to get there during the vacation. Or maybe there are not so many people arriving here at that time. Who is currently here can share information. What is near the hotel? I will be flying to the UAE for the first time. Thank you in advance.
At 12 o'clock at night, through the app, places will be available, if you book in the morning and during the day, of course, everything is taken up 😁 To the left of the hotel, on the other side of the street, about 100 meters away, there is a nice small shop similar to a fixed price store, but with good dairy products and fruits, next to it is a pharmacy where you can buy good oil-based perfumes, the pharmacist speaks Russian quite well. To the right of the hotel, in the neighboring hotel, there is a nice little shop with candies, dates, and coffee, do not confuse it with the fur shop.
Good morning. Could you please tell me if we will have time for dinner at the hotel today when we return from Dubai Mall at 3:25 PM?
Yes
Will you make it for dinner right away, will you arrive by 21.30
Please advise, we are choosing between all-inclusive and full board, what is the difference overall, is the surcharge significant, and how does it work in practice?
In full board, drinks are for an extra charge. All inclusive includes tea and coffee for free. In addition, pizza is complimentary. There are no alcoholic beverages.
Understood, thank you very much! And not even coffee or tea for breakfast?
Breakfast is free for any meal plan. Freshly squeezed juice is also complimentary. We had a meal plan including breakfast and dinner. Dinner could be exchanged for lunch. If desired, guests could bring their own water for dinner, some did so. We were fine without drinks and enjoyed watermelon.
We opted for Half Board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) this time, but next time we will choose breakfast and dinner only - lunch turned out to be unnecessary for us :). We can manage with just fruits. There is a supermarket a 10-minute walk away from the hotel, not located on the property.
Hello! Please tell me, am I understanding correctly that there is no alcohol in the hotel, even with All Inclusive?))
No alcohol. Not only in the hotel, but also throughout the emirate of Sharjah
Please let me know, do they bring coffee accessories to the room every day (coffee, tea, cream) or should I request this in the app?
They bring it every day, but if you run out, you can order through the app. However, we just approached the maid directly and asked for more.
Good morning everyone, can you please tell me about the availability of toiletries in the hotel? Thank you
Shampoo and shower gel in one bottle, conditioner, body lotion, liquid soap, toothbrush, cotton pads and sticks — all were provided upon check-in. Upon check-in, you will be able to download an app where you can order additional bathroom amenities, tea, coffee. You will also find the schedule for transfers to the malls there.

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Question: Can you tell me how much is the extra charge for a sea view room at the hotel, or is it cheaper to book it through a tour operator?



We immediately booked a sea view room through the tour operator. Highly recommend it. Because the other side is very noisy, with a road passing by. And the sea view is stunning.


We had a city view, it was $30,000 cheaper))) Noise didn't bother us, 2 adults and 2 children)
Is this the price from the tour operator?
Yes
Is the sun in the evening from the side of the sea or the city?

Seas
The girl's room has a side view of the city, so it was probably comfortable; those with a direct view complained about the noise.
Hello! Can you tell me if the hotel provides a complimentary gift on birthdays?

Yes, cake. I asked for it not to be brought out in front of everyone (at the restaurant)), but to be delivered to the room. With plates and cutlery. Normally, they serve it in the restaurant during breakfast.
Thank you :) I wanted to ask about that).
If you want breakfast to be brought to your room, please inform the staff in advance. You can do it either the night before or in the morning. There are Russian-speaking girls at the reception almost always, they can help you with any question 💖
Good evening! Please tell me about the availability of fruits and sweets in the hotel. Are there any Eastern sweets? What fruits are currently offered?
3 weeks ago there were sliced oranges, watermelons, and melons. There were no Eastern sweets. Regular cakes, pastries, mousses.

Returned on Thursday, everything is the same: oranges, melons, watermelon, apple, sponge cakes, mousse, fruits in jelly. Chocolate fountain, cupcakes, banana in milk syrup.
Good day, what is the price by taxi from the hotel to Dubai Mall?
To Dubai Mall it is 100 dirhams, try taking the ferry, then the metro, much cheaper
Can I use public buses and how?
By bus to Union station and then by metro
Thank you!
Hello everyone. Initially, we booked a package tour here, but then cancelled it and chose another hotel because there was a message that renovations would start in May. For those who are currently staying there, could you please let me know what kind of renovations are being carried out at the hotel?
We returned a week ago, stayed on the 4th floor, in the central part of the hotel. We have not seen any renovations, except that they repainted the dressing room on the ground floor. Perhaps there was something on the third floor. But it didn't affect us at all.
Question, are the rooms on the 4th and 5th floors given if available or only for an additional fee? Are there people who simply got a good room after renovation?
We were given a room on the 4th floor with no extra charge. We arrived around 8 o'clock, and by 1 o'clock, the room was ready on the 4th floor. But there were two of us. The room with a sea view was almost in the center. You can't fit a third bed in such a room.
Good morning, please tell me, is the air conditioner in the room adjustable? Once we stayed in a hotel where the air conditioner worked independently of our wishes and the temperature could not be adjusted, so now this is a sore point)
Of course adjustable
The air conditioner is adjustable. We were given a room on the 5th floor twice. Right upon arrival. But we booked through a travel agent. She specified the request "high floor".
Regulated. But we did not use it when we were in the room. It was sufficient to turn it on in our absence.
Please tell me, if we arrive before check-in time, will we be able to check in or do we need to wait? With children
Depending on room availability. The hotel is currently full. We waited until 1:00 PM.
Extremely rarely we check in, we choose flights with arrival after lunch with children, and check out by 12:00, the first meal service is lunch, the last one is breakfast.
Good afternoon! We have always been checked in earlier, at most we waited until 10 in the morning. We purposely always take a night flight to be at the hotel in the morning. The reception girls themselves used to say to come early. I don't know how it will be this year yet.
I arrived at 8 am, checked in around 12 pm. Initially, they said they would check me in at 2 pm. But that didn't stop me from spending time on the beach :)
We also left our belongings in the storage room, leaving a bag with valuable items at the reception and went to the beach.
Good evening, please tell me how much it costs to extend the checkout at the hotel by 3-4 hours, for a standard room with a city view?
In the application, you can choose a late check-out - this is until 2:00 PM, cost 250 dirhams
Thank you, and until what time is the 250 lira? Or is it the cost from 12.00 to 14.00?

I think this is until 2 p.m.
Thank you for your help.
Can you please tell me, are there ropes on the balconies for drying clothes?
No
Hello. Please tell me, is the iron and ironing board suitable for use, as the iron may have scale buildup, and the board could have burnt upholstery?
The board is covered with a white sheet, the iron is clean, quite decent, with steam, and has a clicking mechanism. It was brought to the room upon our request and remained until check-out.
Question: I used to live here before and they used to give a large bottle of water in the room and replenish the mini-bar every day with Pringles and a Toblerone chocolate 😊 - is this still included in the tour breakfast/dinner. Can you confirm if it is still the same? Or is it not available anymore?
Every day with cleaning they bring 2 bottles of 0.5L water, coffee in packets, and some kind of tea. There were no chocolates. We stayed at this hotel in June 2023.
There was never any chocolate 😂😂😂 This is the first time we've heard about it, we've been staying at the hotel for about 15 years.
We're all in - bringing 2 cans of 0.33l Pepsi, 2 cans of Seven-Up, small Pringles chips, and a chocolate bar. Water as usual.
We vacationed in 2021. It was an all-inclusive stay. Small Pringles chips and Toblerone were replenished every day.
Good morning, please tell me, is the ice cream 🍦 complimentary or for a fee at the hotel?
For all-inclusive, it is free. For others, it is paid.
Hello! Could you tell me if Viber, WhatsApp, and FaceTime calls work at the hotel?
Hello! Calls are not going through. Video and photos, plus voice messages.
Thank you! I heard about the botim app. Can you make calls with it? Do phone numbers also have internet? Or is it paid for separately?
Botim works for calls 🤟 Internet even catches on the beach
Hello, I remember that previously in the evening here at dinner, you could pour tea for those who chose the breakfast/dinner meal plan. How is it now?
Drinks are not included.
Hello. Please tell me how to dry clothes, is it possible to do it on the balcony or in the bathroom there is a rope?

I was hanging clothes on these little chairs on the balcony 🤷♀️
We're the same. We lived there in two different rooms\floors and there are no ropes\clotheslines anywhere.
Good afternoon. Can you tell me if there are any cafes/restaurants near this hotel? Within walking distance.
Nearby is an aquarium, next to it a fish restaurant, tasty, a bit further, a store, Nesto, next to it a decent restaurant, Mandi.
Good evening, everyone! For those of you with windows facing the city - is the soundproofing bad? Prayers aren't helping me fall asleep 🤦🏻♀️
It doesn't bother us, but we are on the 5th floor. If you prefer 100% silence, then a city view is not for you.
Travel websites mention that the hotel will undergo renovation from May to September. Could you please advise if any preparatory works have started there? And perhaps it is known what will be renovated, in which areas the noise of drills will be heard?

The hotel renovation has already taken place, specifically in the year 2023.
It seems like only floors 4-5 were renovated, rooms on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors are old.
Lived on the 5th and 4th floors, the renovation was already done, friends lived on the 2nd and 3rd floors also after renovation, and saw that renovation was happening in the bungalow.
Can anyone suggest if the concept of dining with an additional charge at the hotel can be changed to all-inclusive?
It is possible. It is just much cheaper to do it when booking.
Good afternoon. We are planning to vacation at the end of July. Can you tell me if the pool at the hotel is cooled?
Yes, cool.
In June 2021, the water in the pool is very cold, and it is also quite deep.
Please tell me, do they provide toothpaste, a toothbrush, shampoo, and shower gel at the hotel? 😀 Should I bring them with me or not?
Shampoo, shower gel, conditioner, and lotion are available in the room. There are also shower caps and loofahs, but I can't say about the brush and toothpaste, I didn't pay attention to what exactly is in those boxes (unfortunately, we have already checked out).
Yes, there is a toothbrush and toothpaste in a small packet(!), enough for 3 uses. But it's not a problem to buy more, at the store opposite and slightly to the left.
Good afternoon! How is the beach at the hotel, the water? Is it clean after the rain? I can't find any reviews about the beaches in Sharjah - is it worth booking a hotel here? Flying with children the day after tomorrow.

Hotel Lulu beach, near you. The beaches are nice in Sharjah. The photo was taken on April 7th.
The beach at this hotel is excellent. The water is clean, the entrance is very convenient. There are always sun loungers both by the sea and by the pool.
Dear guests! How is the situation at the hotel? Are there trips to malls, excursions? Thank you.
They take you to Dubai Mall, but it's more like an attraction. Upon check-in, you need to install the hotel's app and pre-register through it. Registration is "closed" for several days in advance, so after 24 hours, look for available dates. In Sahara Mall and Sharjah City Centre, there seem to be transfers, but in reality, there aren't any, as the bus always arrives at our hotel already full. Taking a taxi to these malls costs 16-20 dirhams.
Good afternoon, please tell me, is there a lot of marine life near the hotel? Whom have you encountered? Do jellyfish come ashore?
😁 Yesterday only rubbish washed up after the hurricane. Otherwise, we haven't seen any wildlife in the bay all week. The water temperature is comfortable.
Good afternoon, if you don't mind, please book a gym in the hotel.





Fitness center
Good afternoon, has anyone changed their room to a sea view and how much was the additional payment?
The cabin numbers 🙌👍 are super cool and comfortable) We paid extra (don't remember how much 😝). I recommend it, especially perfect with kids 🌟
Well, the child is 16 years old 🙄 If possible, take a photo of the gym and its schedule if available.
An extra bed was brought to the room👍 With a good mattress) It's suitable even for an adult)
Is there volleyball, table tennis here?
There is tennis, beach volleyball is played.
Table tennis - a table outside. Wind, sand...you can have some fun, but if you're playing seriously, not an option.
Are there any Russian speakers at the reception here?
Yes, almost always one of the managers says.
There are very wonderful girls, contact Nastya, I recommend.
Thank you
Is there a place to take a walk near the hotel? And what time does the sea close in the evening for those with rooms that do not have a sea view?
What do you mean by "closes"? The sunset is around 6:30 p.m. And you can go to the beach even at midnight, lie down on a sunbed with your phone.
Just saying that the access to the sea and the pool is closed in the evening and only the rooms on the 1st floor have access 🙄
I don't know, I was just wandering around before bed yesterday.
This is great)🥰
Is there a pharmacy near the hotel? Are there any problems with sunbeds? 😀
Well, everything is fine with our sunbeds, went out for a swim in the morning, sunbeds are available, went for breakfast, came back, and enjoy your swim.
Good time of day! We are planning to stay at this hotel. Please tell me about the power sockets. What type are they, do we need an adapter?
All sockets are suitable
Thank you
Hello, does anyone have a list and schedule of free transfers from the hotel to the metro and to other malls? And is there a transfer from Deira City Mall?
At the hotel, there is an issue with transfers to shopping centers, there are a lot of people, and you simply cannot leave. For Dubai Mall, you need to book in advance, for Sahara Centre, City Centre Sharjah, and Mega Mall no booking is needed, but it's difficult to get there. Currently, it's the holidays, so the schedule is the same. The schedule will change after the holidays.
Transfer is inconvenient, rode once, then only by taxi. Taxi from Sahara center is about 15 dirhams, from "steamrollers" 20. From the shopping center back, you don't even need to hail, follow the signs for "taxi", there's already a line of cars waiting for you. From the hotel, if you don't want to wait on the road, there is your own driver (to the right of the door is the transfer desk). One and a half to two times more expensive, but you can ask for a minivan for two families (our option), then it's fine.
With the transfer, there is an issue - we haven't used it once in 10 days, the bus comes full and picks up from several hotels. In 2 weeks of vacation, we couldn't use the transfer even once, the bus always arrives full, as it first stops at other hotels, so it's disappointing with the transfer.
Please tell me, is there a deposit upon check-in?! And what about meals? Are drinks at dinner all paid for??
There is no deposit, the hotel is great, we are currently relaxing in it.
Good day, is there a mandatory deposit at the hotel upon check-in now?
There is no deposit, we were in Fujairah.
Good day! Several questions about the hotel: 1) Is half board available - can I bring water with me for dinner? How do the staff react to this? 2) Can I use the hotel infrastructure after arrival before check-in, for example, go to the beach? Will they provide beach towels? 3) Is the red flag often on the beach? It seems like everyone praises the beach and the gradual entrance, but photos very often show a red flag, I want to swim. Can they change its color during the day? 4) Is smoking allowed on the balcony? Or only outside the hotel grounds?
Good afternoon. 1. At dinner, they give out 1.5-liter bottles of water per room for free. You are not allowed to bring your own drinks. 2. Towels are issued based on cards that are given to you during hotel registration (a card for a beach towel). 3. It is an open space, so a red flag is raised in case of high waves. Throughout the day, lifeguards are constantly present on the beach. 4. Everyone was smoking on the balconies. I don't know if those were smoking rooms or not.
1. You can take water for dinner, no one will say anything to you. Water is not provided for dinner for free, they leave it in the room during cleaning. 2. You can go to the beach before check-in, usually they can give you a beach towel card before check-in. 3. As for the red flag on the beach, it's a matter of luck. Sometimes people come for 7 days and for all 7 days the sea is rough, so swimming is only in the pool. I swam for exactly half of the 8 days I was there, 2 days at the beginning and 2 days at the end of vacation. They can change the flag during the day, usually from yellow to red 😁. 4. I don't know about smoking, I don't smoke. But if I felt smoke on the balcony from the neighboring room, I would complain. Smoking is prohibited in the hotel even on the balcony. I returned from the hotel 3 days ago. 3 days ago there was a free transfer to Al Zahia Mall several times a day, I went there twice. Now, checking the Barselo app, I saw that the transfer to Al Zahia has been removed.
About water for dinner, two opposite reviews: they give one and a half liters for dinner / you can't bring your own and they don't give anything / you can bring your own. So what's the truth?
Just got back from staying at this hotel. They don't provide water for dinner. Even though we have "all inclusive," water/drinks are provided for breakfast and lunch, but not for dinner! Water is waiting in the room) the minibar in the room was restocked every day.
Water is not served for dinner. Bottled water is left in the room during cleaning. You can bring water with you for dinner.
Good afternoon, please tell me where there are currency exchange points near the hotel, and which ones offer better rates.
We exchanged at the little shop in the hotel. And opposite at the pharmacy. Dollars to dirhams. Favorable rate.
If it's a large sum, you need to go to an exchange office, otherwise you can buy everything you need at any supermarket. We accept dollars and give change in dirhams at a favorable rate.
Good day. Can you tell me if passports are taken as a deposit?
No, they are not taking.
Thank you
Hello! Please, can you find food suitable for a one-year-old child in the hotel? Boiled-steamed, dietary. Eggs, porridge, simple side dishes?
For breakfast, all this is available.
Could you please tell me what time the transfer from the hotel to Dubai Mall is now? I am aware of the app, but we are only traveling in a week.
Upon arrival, during registration and when selecting the date and time, it is necessary to know the room number. In the application, you will see the entire schedule, including which shopping centers the transfer goes to and at what time.
No problem, always book in advance and everything will be fine.
Thank you, I have read it, I understand. It is not written there whether it is possible to sign up for the desired day or not everyone succeeds. They wrote that they barely managed to sign up at 12 o'clock. I wanted to know how easy it is for everyone or if someone misses the transfer.
It's quite simple. You can sign up, but not for the next day. My experience (I rested at the end of January) - I signed up on Tuesday for Friday and Saturday. Thursday was available. You can already check the availability of places for a specific date in the app. You can try to come at the time of departure, and if there are available seats, you can leave. There were no problems.
20:30 from the hotel, 00:00 from Dubai Mall. The nearest days are already fully booked. I recommend installing the app in advance and making reservations in advance as well, possibly even before arrival.
Hello. Can you please tell me if it is possible to purchase a day pass at the hotel? To go down water slides?

Slide is just like... for little kids only.
Whose room had a sea view? We booked a room with a "city view", will it be quiet? Thank you.
The view of the city does not bother us, it is not noisy, we are in the room early in the morning and late in the evening, the hotel is great.
Yes, with a sea view, everything is great - not noisy, the higher the better the view.
We have a 4th floor with a sea view. The view is nice, but only if you stand and look. But sitting on the balcony and enjoying the view won't work out. I think it's better to ask for the 3rd floor.
Yes, because there are soundproof balconies there, and sitting there you can't enjoy the view.
Can you please confirm if the rooms on the 4th and 5th floors have been renovated? I remember reading in the reviews that the 2nd and 3rd floors have not been renovated yet.
I cannot say anything about the 2nd and 3rd floors, but on the 4th floor we have fresh renovation, new curtains, and clean new soft chairs and wicker furniture on the balcony.
Dear guests! Please send a photo of the current schedule of transfer from the hotel to the shopping centers! Thank you.

Download this application. There you will find a schedule of transfers to all shopping centers. Choose dates and times, it's all simple.
Is it available for everyone? Or do you need a code to enter? Our check-in date is in April 😀 and I am currently planning the routes 😂
I used it upon arrival, you need to enter the room number there.
Good evening! Can you please tell me how long it takes to travel from the hotel to Dubai Mall? Do you have a transfer service? Thank you.
Transfer is available. You need to download the Barselo application.
Is there Russian-speaking staff at the hotel?
Yes.
Can you please tell me, do hotels offer birthday greetings? Is it possible to order such a service and how much would it cost approximately?
Usually, this is provided by the hotel for free. They give a cake or a souvenir from the hotel. Make sure to inform the reception.
Hello) Can you please tell me if the hotel has toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel? Are slippers and bathrobes provided? Do we need to bring anything with us or do they replenish everything? Is there an ironing board and iron available? I saw a coffee machine in a video somewhere 🙈 We booked a room with a sea view.
There is definitely no coffee machine.

Upon check-in in the bathroom, you will find a shaving set, comb, sponge, small toothbrush with toothpaste, shower cap, and cosmetic pads with cotton swabs. There are also body wash and shampoo in dispensers, as well as conditioner.
Good evening! Ironing board, iron, bathrobes, slippers - everything is available.
Today I bought a tour to this hotel from March 10th to 22nd. We are flying with my son to celebrate his 7th birthday! Do they give anything to the birthday celebrants at the hotel?


They give a cake like this for the birthday person.
Hello. Can you please tell me if a deposit is required upon check-in?
No
Can you please let me know how much the lunch costs separately at the hotel?
Lunch, in my opinion, is 120 dirhams. During Ramadan, the hotel becomes very expensive as many locals come, especially on weekends, and then during the school holidays it becomes even more expensive. It's slightly cheaper in May. We stayed at this hotel on a bed and breakfast basis, and had lunch at the hotel across the street for 35 dirhams, which was very delicious.
Irina, what hotel did you go to for lunch?
Summerland, on the other hand, you can come in, take a look, if everything suits you, then have dinner. We were there last year, dinners were good, as this year, I don't know, we were there last year during Ramadan.
Does he work during Ramadan? I read that most cafes do not work during that time.
Restaurants feed well. But we went to Lavender, didn't like it, didn't have dinner, and there is also a fish restaurant near the aquarium, delicious.
Good evening! Can you tell me, do I need to bring an adapter for the outlet with me? Or is it already provided in the hotel?
Adapter is not needed, outlets are the same as ours.
Can you please tell me how deep the sea is at the hotel beach? I am traveling with a 6-year-old child and would prefer a gradual entry.
The entrance is gentle, baby, and you will be satisfied
Does the hotel have its own beach, so there is no need for a transfer?
The beach is private. If you are not flying with a tour agency, you will have to pay for the transfer yourself. This is something to take into account when considering the cost.
Good evening! Could you please send me a couple of photos of breakfasts/dinners and the beach? Thank you!


This is lunch.





Huge blue crabs live along the rope tied to the buoys.
Tatiana, is there a choice of food for picky teenagers? 😅
I can't say about teenagers, but there are pasta 🙈 my youngest, who is 13 years old, was eating only French fries in Turkey last time 😂 There were pasta, potato wedges, mashed potatoes. Different cookies.
Hello! What is the deposit at the hotel?
Not taken.
Hello, please tell me, have you bought breakfast, lunch, dinner. Are drinks included for lunch and dinner?
No. Not included.
No. Only all-inclusive drinks will be free. Everything else will come at an additional cost.
Yes, drinks are charged, only free for breakfast.


Good afternoon! Can you please tell me if the hotel has balconies? We looked at the room overview, and it seems like there is no proper railing on the balcony. The tourists are traveling with a small child, so we need to clarify this. Thank you in advance 🙏🏼
Balconies are great, with railings, there is furniture, armchair table

The balconies are great. They are large and well fenced. We were also with children.
Thank you very much for the answer! Is there glass there, apparently?
Ah, the photo clearly shows the railing. In my video, you can see tourists and protruding reinforcement bars.
There are no glasses, a metal reinforcement is built on the balcony parapet, pigeons do not sit, before, pigeons used to dirty the balconies, now there is no such thing, everything is clean, tidy, furniture is woven, comfortable.
No, there are no bars. But the balconies are deep enough, the child will not fall. These are different rooms, I think.
Good evening! Could you please tell me the prices at La Bamba restaurant? And how do you like it?
Very expensive. There's nothing particularly good there. The pizza is so-so. The ice cream is tasty and the coffee is decent. The coffee in the lobby is excellent.
Can non-guests of the hotel have lunch at the main restaurant, do you know?
For a fee, you could come and eat. There are a lot of locals who just come to eat, as well as guests from neighboring hotels.
Dinner costs me 120 dirhams. There is a nice fish restaurant near the aquarium, where you can have a good meal.
It's delicious there) and a great selection of fish and seafood) and the view is beautiful)))
I'm very sorry, but could someone please mark this fish restaurant on the map 🙈 we walked around there today and didn't see it (but really want to).

Which one? The one next to the aquarium? The blue fish one, or the one with European food nearby?
Hello) Can anyone tell me if the windows in the hotel face the road - is it very noisy? Mosque, cars?
Yes, it's very noisy. The road where cars are constantly driving.
There is a mosque,..rooms facing the city overlook the road, but we didn't hear much noise..
Could you please provide the schedule for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hotel? We are planning excursions and would like to know if we will have time for dinner and if we will be able to have breakfast. The excursions are said to go until 9:00 pm, and departure is at 8:00 am.


Breakfast 7.00 - 10.30 Lunch 12.30 - 15.00 Dinner 19.00 - 22.00
Breakfast on the day of arrival is not included in the price, but can be purchased separately for 79 dirhams per person. Lunch and dinner can be changed without coordinating with the reception, just say your room number when entering the restaurant and you will be allowed in. The day before, you can request a lunch box to take with you; I heard someone asking for it at the reception. In my opinion, the food at the hotel is very simple, without any frills. A modest selection. Drinks for lunch and dinner are paid separately. All prices can be viewed in the Barcelo app. Everything there is up-to-date and working.
Hello! I am planning to stay at this hotel and I don't understand if I need to buy dinners (Half Board). Is there anywhere nearby where I can eat within walking distance of the hotel? Excluding restaurants in other hotels. I am checking on Google Maps and it seems like there are some options, with an average bill of around 50 AED in most cases. Is this realistic? Will 100 AED be enough for two people to have dinner without any extravagance?
Enough, there is an oceanarium nearby, and behind it is a fish restaurant, delicious.
Occident is far from the dining areas, it is on the outskirts. I took Half Board, it is sufficient.
I would recommend having breakfast/dinner to save yourself the trouble of worrying about food.
I agree) And dinner can always be changed to lunch)
Hello! Can you please tell me if the hotel offers a transfer service to Dubai or any nearby shopping centers?
Hello, yes. There is an app where you can sign up for a trip to Dubai. Other malls do not require signing up, you just go to the street entrance of the hotel at a certain time. I really liked the hotel.


This is an application.
Hello everyone) Can you please tell me if we have breakfasts and dinners in our tour, is it possible to replace dinner with lunch?
Can be.
Sure. You don't even need to inform anyone about it. Just come for lunch or dinner😉
Good evening! Can you tell me where we can find an affordable place to eat with my family near the hotel? We prefer a cafe within walking distance.


There was a nice restaurant near the aquarium, they had an open terrace by the water. You can choose seafood and they will cook it for you - everything is fresh and tasty. They also have different types of fish. It's possible to walk there and back.
Hello, can you please provide some information about the prices of seafood?
Oh no, of course, if you're talking about a restaurant, there it is by weight and/or by pieces, I don't remember such things (((
Who is currently staying at the hotel, please tell me about the service, rooms, and food. If you choose to have breakfast and dinner, what about beverages? How many minutes does it take to walk to the oceanarium from the hotel?
Drinks only included for breakfast, afterwards they are charged separately. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the oceanarium.
Can I buy a ticket at the entrance, or do I need to buy it in advance? Thank you.
You can freely purchase a ticket at the entrance.
Today we took a walk to the Oceanarium. They asked us our age. We're in our 60s+ - they said "come in" 😂. So, it's free for senior citizens. There's a very nice café nearby.
About Occidental Sharjah Grand
About
The Occidental Sharjah Grand offers a prime location for visitors looking to explore Sharjah. This four-star hotel, located in the heart of the United Arab Emirates’ cultural capital, overlooks the Arabian Sea and is situated close to key shopping and cultural areas. The hotel features wide-ranging facilities, including a gym, a sauna, and an outdoor pool. It also provides direct access to a private beach, a perfect escape for guests wishing to relax. For business travelers, the hotel offers meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology. Rooms: Guests can select from a range of 217 rooms and suites spanning 16 floors. All rooms are tastefully furnished and designed for maximum comfort, providing ocean or city views. Room types range from Double or Twin rooms to Junior Suites and Deluxe Suites. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a minibar, and a safety deposit box. They also feature flat screen TVs with satellite channels, high-speed Wi-Fi, and tea & coffee making facilities. All rooms, including suites, come with private bathrooms. Meals: Dining options at Occidental Sharjah Grand are varied and cater to a range of culinary preferences. Guests can enjoy local and international cuisine in the hotel's buffet restaurant, Al Meena, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, the hotel houses the Manhattan Sports Bar where guests can relish a variety of drinks and snacks while watching live sports events. For those preferring a lighter meal, there's the Le Petit Café in the hotel lobby, serving coffees, teas, and a selection of pastries. Please note that amenities, services, and dining options may vary due to COVID-19 regulations and restrictions. It is highly recommended to contact the hotel directly or visit the hotel website for the most up-to-date information.
Beach at the Occidental Sharjah Grand
The beach at Occidental Sharjah Grand in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is a beautiful private area reserved for hotel guests only. This picturesque spot offers stunning views of the Persian Gulf. The beach is well-maintained and cleaned regularly, ensuring a pristine and inviting environment for guests. The beach is equipped with sun loungers and parasols, creating the perfect spot for a day of relaxation under the sun. In addition to sunbathing, guests can take part in various water sports activities, such as snorkeling and jet-skiing. The beach at Occidental Sharjah Grand serves as the ideal place to unwind and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, all while having the convenience of being just a short distance away from the hotel's facilities. With its expansive sandy shore paired with the clear blue sea, the beach offers an unforgettable experience for all visitors.
Children amenities and activities at Occidental Sharjah Grand
'Occidental Sharjah Grand' in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates has various features for kids:
1. Outdoor Children's Pool: Kids can enjoy and cool off in the outdoor swimming pool made especially for them.
2. Kid's Club: It's a space designed for entertainment where kids can engage in a variety of activities under the supervision of trained professionals.
3. Games Room: It has various indoor games which kids can enjoy.
4. Special Kid's Menu: A special menu keeping in mind the nutritional needs and tastes of the kids is available.
5. Child Services: Services like babysitting/child care services are also available for an extra charge.
6. Nearby Beach: Kids can play and have fun in the nearby beach area. Before planning the visit, it is advised to contact the hotel directly for the latest information as services may vary due to changing COVID-19 regulations.
Water activities at Occidental Sharjah Grand
The Occidental Sharjah Grand in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates offers several water activities for its guests. Firstly, the hotel has an outdoor pool where guests can enjoy a refreshing swim. It's perfect for both adults and kids. The hotel overlooks the Arabian Gulf, providing easy access to the beach. Guests can indulge in beach activities like sand castles, sunbathing, or simply enjoying the beautiful view. Although specific water sports activities are not mentioned on their official website, generally in the UAE, activities such as jet skiing, snorkeling, and other watersports are popular, and it's likely that arrangements can be made for guests interested. Moreover, the hotel is not far from Al Khan beach, which is a popular spot for water sports. Also, there are several tour operators in the city offering deep sea fishing, dhow cruises, yacht rentals, and similar water activities. Remember that water activities could be seasonal and dependent on weather conditions, so it's always a good idea to check with the hotel directly to get the latest, most accurate information. An important thing to keep in mind, however, is due to cultural norms and expectations in the UAE, there may be specific swimwear requirements and restrictions. It would be advisable to check these as well when planning for beach or pool time.
FAQs when booking at Occidental Sharjah Grand
1. Where is the Occidental Sharjah Grand located?
Answer: The Occidental Sharjah Grand is located at Al Khalidiah Street, Al Meena - Al Khan, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Is there a swimming pool in Occidental Sharjah Grand
2. What amenities does the hotel offer?
Answer: The hotel offers various amenities like Free Wi-Fi, Spa and wellness center, Restaurant, Fitness center, Room service and others. How far is the hotel from the airport
3. Is parking available at the hotel?
Answer: Yes, complimentary parking is available to all hotel guests. Does the hotel offer airport shuttle services
4. Are pets allowed in the hotel?
Answer: No, pets are not allowed in the hotel. Does the Occidental Sharjah Grand have an on-site restaurant
5. What room types does the hotel offer?
Answer: The hotel offers various room types including standard rooms, superior rooms, and suites. Does the hotel have facilities for disabled guests
Services and amenities at Occidental Sharjah Grand
- Massage
- Massage / Beauty Centre
- Fitness Facilities
- Aerobics on site
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball
- Billiards
- Beach Soccer and Volleyball
- Garden
- Poolside Bar
- Horse Riding
- Shops
- Dart Board
- Free Wi-Fi
- WiFi
- Restaurant
- Coffee Shop/Cafeteria
- Free Parking
- Parking
- Currency Exchange
- Elevator / Lift
- 24-Hour Reception
- Concierge
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Family Room
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Multilingual Staff
- Separate check-in and check-out
- Allergy-Free Room Available
- Designated Smoking Area
- Shops in Hotel
- Souvenirs/Gift Shop
- Ballroom
- Banquet Facilities
- Conference Room(s)
- Meeting Rooms
- Fitness Room/Gym
- Business Center
- Air Conditioned
- Mini Bar
- Safe-Deposit Box
- Coffee / Tea Maker
- Hair Dryer
- TV
- Cable / Satellite TV
- En suite
- Shower
- Bath
- Private Bathroom
- Private Toilet
- Jacuzzi
- Hot Tub / Jacuzzi
- Bidet
- Bedding/Pillow Choices
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Towels
- Room Service
- Breakfast in the Room
- Airport shuttle
- Laundry service
- Dry Cleaning
- Luggage Storage
- Security Guard
- Barber/Beauty Shop
- Tour Desk
- Valet Parking
- Shoe Shine
- Self Laundry
- Photocopier
- Swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa & Wellness Centre
- Pool Outdoor
- Outdoor heated pool
- Canoeing
- Water Sports (non-motorized)
- Water Activities
- Babysitting / Child Services
- Cots
- Playground
- Kids Club
- Child Pool
- Supervised child care/activities
- Beach (Nearby)
- Private beach
What's around at Occidental Sharjah Grand
Al Meena Street Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
The Occidental Sharjah Grand hotel is favorably located by the Arabian Gulf in Sharjah, and there are several attractions surrounding the hotel, including:
1. Al Mamzar Beach Park: This is a 99-hectare public park about 6 km away and offers picnic areas, barbecue setups, food kiosks, and swimming areas.
2. Sharjah Aquarium: Approximately 8 km from the hotel, this aquarium showcases the varied species of sea creatures and promotes conservation of marine life.
3. Al Qasba: Situated about 8 km away, this is a waterfront tourist spot that boasts a range of restaurants, cafes, the Eye of Emirates Ferris wheel, and the Al Qasba Musical Fountain.
4. Sahara Centre: Roughly 9 km from the hotel, this shopping mall houses international fashion brands, home furnishing stores, restaurants, a kid's play area, and a cinema.
5. Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization: This is a great place to learn about Islamic heritage and is located about 3 km away.
6. Sharjah Art Museum: Located about 5 km away, the museum houses a stellar collection of artworks from Arab artists and also conducts exhibitions and workshops.
7. Blue Souk: Known also as Central Market, about 3 km away from the hotel, it's a perfect place for shoppers interested in jewellery, electronics, carpets, and traditional Arabic items.
8. There are also numerous restaurants and cafes around the hotel area, offering local and international cuisines.
9. The hotel is also close to public transport, making it easy for guests to travel around the city. Remember to check opening times and any entry requirements for attractions due to possible changes arising from Covid-19 guidelines and restrictions.

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