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I’ve stayed at the Admiral Plaza several times. Its reasonably quiet and clean. Rates can be below your 300 AED budget. Le Meridien also has some rooms at 300 AED. You must be aware that Dubai hotel rates change quite dramatically depending on demand. If there is a large conference or a special event – rates go up fast.

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This is true due to the fact that there are plenty of government events taking place in dubai and abu dhabi. I live in abu dhabi and have been a resident of the UAE for over 30 years.

My observation is that when they have conventions and government forums, they seem to be very disorganized and hold them all at the same time.

Hotel owners and managers have formed a body to communicate to the government that they cannot cope with all the various gov bodies back to back and mostly parralel events that leave many scrambling and hotels at 100% occupancy levels.

This is even true at times such as now when the global economy is in a slump, the mideast and parts of asia have reported the largest growth rates. See the IMF and world bank to get specific numbers.

The other element and factor that adds more fuel to the fire is that many europeans see this part of the workd very cheap to holiday in especially at this time of the year due to climate conditions that are very favourable against summer blaze months.

Hope I have helped

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It has an underwater restaurant and has the fastest lift in the world and also is the tallest hotel in the world.
MAN their service is amazing, their main hall is made out of gold and pleeeeeeeaaaaaaaaassee you ll kill your self if you watch this movie on burjal al Arab on you tube (then you ll understand why it a 7 star hotel) this is very breath taking (watch both please):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VIVnP4sk1M&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LZarUmHw1g

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No problems for tourists. Just sign in with your passport only. In Arab countries it’s common that the wife keeps her maiden name and no marriage certificate is required.

Also when by the Law it’s illegal to live in one room without being married, the UAE turns a blind eye on it for the tourism sake.

To rent a private flat as an unmarried couple is something different. Only the one with a residence visa is able to sign a rental contract and then everything else will mostly depend on the watchmen if any. But – for non Muslims it’s normaly no problem. Just talk about your girlfriend as your wife.

Enjoy your stay.