Q. What is the standard of your properties?
A. All of our properties are furnished and equipped to a high standard. Our experience from managing hotels helps us understand the total requirements of our guests.
There is no official international rating system for these private self catering apartments and villas, however we ensure that the quality of the furniture and equipment that goes into our properties is similar to what you would expect from a five star hotel.
The pictures and virtual tours displayed for each property are exactly as you will find when you arrive.
Q. How do I confirm a reservation?
A. It’s easy to make your reservation instantly online.
- Select a property and check the availability on our live calendar. If your dates are available click your arrival and departure dates, enter the number of Adults and Children in your group, and then click ‘Check Now’ for a quotation.
- If you are happy to proceed then click ‘Book Now’ and add any extra services that you require from this page and enter your personal details to complete your booking.
- You will receive an email to confirm your reservation from our customer service agent MSG with your booking reference and full instriuctions on how to proceed.
Q. What if the calendar for the property I want shows that it is booked for the dates I require?
A. We can sometimes still accommodate your request because sometimes another user may have made a booking but not paid in the time required. So please complete and submit our Enquiry form and we will email you within 24 hours with a quotation.
Q. Why is the rate to stay for 1 or 2 nights higher than if I book for 3 nights or more?
A. Rates for short term 1 or 2 night stays are shown with a 25% higher price premium than our standard daily rate. Our standard daily rate only applies if you stay for 3 nights or more during the same period.
Prices are displayed correctly when you enter your dates to stay online and are fixed at the time you pay to confirm your reservation.
Q. Do you rent apartments on a monthly or long term basis?
A. We offer our serviced and furnished accommodation in the best locations of Dubai for however long you require.
Long Stay discounts are available for stays from 1 month to 1 year. Submit an enquiry indicating the period you wish to stay and we will get back to you immediately with our competitive quotation for our high quality accommodation.
Q. What if I want to change my dates after I have confirmed a reservation?
A. Should you wish to make any changes to the dates of your confirmed booking, you must notify us by email as soon as possible.
Whilst we will endeavour to assist, we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet any such requests. Where we can make a requested date change, an amendment fee of AED 150.00 (one hundred and fifty dirham’s) will be payable by you together with any costs incurred by us.
Changes to the dates of your confirmed booking CANNOT be made if your arrival is in less than 14 days and will be treated as a cancellation request and our standard cancellation charges will apply. Q. What if I want to change to a different property after I have confirmed a reservation?
A. Should you wish to change the Property you have booked, after your reservation is confirmed, you must notify us by email as soon as possible.
Whilst we will endeavour to assist, we cannot guarantee we will be able to meet any such requests. Where we can make a requested Property change, an amendment fee of AED 150.00 (one hundred and fifty dirham’s) will be payable by you together with any costs incurred by us. Any price difference for the new property selected will either added or deducted from your original booking.
Changes to the Property of your confirmed booking CANNOT be made if your arrival is in less than 14 days and will be treated as a cancellation request and our standard cancellation charges will apply. Q. What are your terms and conditions if I have to Cancel My Reservation?
A. Should you need to cancel your stay once it has been confirmed, the party leader must immediately advise our Service Agent ‘MSG’ in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only be effective from the date we receive it in writing. As we incur costs from the time we confirm your booking and may be unable to re-sell your period of stay, the following cancellation charges will be payable:
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Period Before Arrival
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Cancellation Charge
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14 nights and more
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Full Refund less AED 350.00 administration fee
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8 - 14 nights
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65% of Accommodation Charge
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7 nights or less
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100% of Accommodation Charge
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Where the cancellation charge is shown as a percentage, this is calculated on the basis of the total accommodation cost of the booking. If you have already received the service for any extras specified in your booking these will also not be refundable under any circumstances whatsoever. Amendment charges and credit card processing fees are also not refundable in the event of cancellation.
Depending on the reason for cancellation, you may be able to reclaim these cancellation charges (less any applicable excess) under the terms of any insurance policy you may have. We can supply you an official cancellation invoice and claims must be made directly to the insurance company concerned.
Q. How many people are allowed in each property?
A. We only allow the persons, up to the maximum permitted for the property, and that you have named in your booking confirmation to stay in the property. No extra persons are allowed to stay overnight under any circumstances.
If it is discovered that there are more persons staying than shown in your original booking your booking will be terminated immediately and without refund.
Q. Are your prices per person or for the property?
A. Our price is fixed for the property and not per person, so you can invite as many people as you like up to the maximum occupancy figure displayed.
Only those persons listed on your reservation will be allowed to stay when you arrive.
Q. Can I book Airport transfers?
A. We offer an Airport Transfer service from all the major airports in this region, the costs are as follows:
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AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICE
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AIRPORT
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ONE-WAY
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RETURN
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DUBAI
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AED 165
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AED 300
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SHARJAH
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AED 200
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AED 360
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ABU-DHABI
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AED 320
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AED 625
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This service is for a maximum of 6 passengers and is charged per trip not per person. If your group is bigger then please contact us to see what we can do to help you.
Transfers can be booked in the Extras section when making your booking online. If you have already booked then please contact us by email up to 24 hours prior to your arrival to add this service. Once you have completed our Arrivals Form we will take care of arranging your transfers and will advise you of your drivers contact details and pick up arrangements 24 hours before any pick up is due.
Q. My flight arrives early, when is the earliest I can check in to my booked accommodation?
A. Your booking officially begins from 15:00 (3pm) on the day of check in.
If your arrival falls before this time we recommend that you make your reservation for one day earlier if you wish to guarantee your access to the property earlier than is permitted by your booking.
If you do not wish to pay for an extra night or we have a guest due to check out on the same day that you arrive then our Service Agent can accept your luggage at their office where it can be collected later.
We can accommodate early check in from 9:00am on your day of arrival providing there is not someone departing from the property on the same day that you arrive.
Contact us no earlier than 24 hours prior to your arrival date to confirm if early check in is permissible, and if so there will be an early check in fee of 40% (forty percent) of the same daily rate as charged in your original booking added to your reservation.
Q. My flight departs late, when is the latest I can check out of my chosen accommodation?
A. Your booking officially ends at 11:00 (11am) on the day of check out.
If you would like to depart later than the official time we recommend that you make your reservation for one day over if you wish to guarantee your stay in the property for longer than is permitted by your booking.
If you do not wish to pay for an extra night or we have a guest due to check in on the same day that you depart then our Service Agent can accept your luggage at their office where it can be collected later. If our agent is also taking you to the airport they will bring it with them when collecting you.
We can accommodate late check out up to 9:00pm on your day of departure providing there is not someone arriving to stay in the property on the same day that you leave.
Contact us no earlier than 24 hours prior to your check out date to confirm if late check out is permissible and if so there will be a late check out fee of 40% (forty percent) of the same daily rate as charged in your original booking added to your reservation.
Late departure without prior written confirmation with our Service Agent is not permissible under any circumstances whatsoever. If you leave the property after the official check out time without such agreement your Security Deposit will be charged for an extra night at the same rate as charged in your original booking for your stay.
Q. The rate advertised on your site does not match the rate shown on my quote or booking confirmation?
A. We advertise ' * Rates from' on our website starting from our lowest rate available during low season (June to August)
Rates always vary according to seasons throughout the year so please enter your dates for a detailed quote for the time that you require to book. Prices may vary and will only be fixed upon your booking confirmation.
Discount is available for long stays so please contact us if you are staying for 28 nights or more.
Q. What do I do if I need a Visa for entry to Dubai?
A. We can assist you to apply for a visa if you require one for entry to Dubai. Please contact us before making your reservation for our advice.
You can also buy your flight tickets from Emirates airline and ask them to issue your visa, either direct or via your travel agent, there will be a charge for this, we can provide you with a receipt for your reservation with us if it is required as proof of where you will be staying.
Q. Do you allow pets in your properties?
A. Pets of any kind are NOT ALLOWED in any of our properties.
Q. I have paid for our compulsory Welcome Pack what do I receive?
A. We have put together a Welcome Grocery Starter Pack to get you going when you arrive at your property, before you get time to visit a local supermarket. The nominal compulsory charge includes tea, coffee, snacks, chilled mineral water and tissue paper supplied by our House Keeping team at the start of your stay.
You'll also find included a booklet of 50 Exclusive Discount Vouchers with savings over 8,000 AED for most leading activities which will definitely cover more than the amount you have been charged. Additional booklets are available for 100 AED from our representative if you want to save even more, and are highly recommended if you are a group of 4 or more persons.
Browse this map for the location of Supermarkets in Dubai so you can stock up with exactly what you require when you arrive.
Q. How often is the property serviced during my stay?
A. The property is cleaned and prepared by our HouseKeeping Team ready for your arrival and is then serviced every 3rd day during your stay.
(i.e. If you check in on Monday the next cleaning will be on Thursday, then Sunday)
Our housekeeping team will visit to clean the property, replace the bed linen and towels, and offer you assistance if you have any questions. Daily cleaning, bed linen change or towel change can all be arranged seperately for an extra charge, please select when making your booking or ask your Guest Relations officer once you have checked in.
Q. Will I be affected by the construction in Dubai?
A. Construction started in 2004 and will continue until 2012 around the areas of new Dubai. Finished buildings offer high quality accommodation and excellent facilities, great value when compared to similar standard hotels.
The fast pace of construction means that what we see today will not be the same tomorrow. We ask all concerned customers to check the status of construction around the property they wish to book, we'll give you our honest opinion as to how we expect it will be for the time that you wish to make your reservation.
Q. I am in Dubai on business, can you provide me with basic office facilities in my accommodation?
A. Every property has complimentary DIRECT 8Mbps high speed internet connection and Wi-Fi. Our Platinum and Signature properties also have a work desk and PC to work from.
We can also provide an all in one Printer Scanner Copier on request, there is a once only charge of AED 110 including 30 sheets A4 paper and all inks for the duration of your stay. Please make your request prior to your arrival.
Q. I have my own PC / Laptop, will I be able to use the internet in your properties?
A. You can use your own PC or Laptop, or any internet enabled device, via a cable Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi wireless internet / broadband as standard in ALL of our properties.
All properties offer complimentary 24/7 - 8Mbps high speed internet connection, dedicated for your own use, unlike hotels where a much slower connection is charged and also shared between many rooms !
You will find a sticker on the top of the Wi-Fi Router giving you the SSID (Access Point Name) and Password (WPA Security Key) details required to log in to the secure wireless connection via DHCP.
Q. I need to make telephone calls, can I use the telephone inside the apartment?
A. Every property has a telephone that can accept all incoming calls and make free local calls to numbers with the 04 and 800 prefix.
Due to the billing process in Dubai we cannot extend full use of these telephones and recommend you hiring a mobile phone from us allowing you to make calls and control costs at your own leisure using pre-paid vouchers. Please book as an extra or ask your Guest Relations officer on arrival.
Q. I need a cot / high chair and baby stroller for my child, how can I get this?
A. We can provide you with a cot, high chair and baby stroller on loan for the full duration of your stay.
There is a once only charge of AED 195.00 for all of these facilities to be delivered ready at your property for when you arrive. Please select this option in the extras section of the booking form or inform us of your requirement before you arrive.
Q. How far are the beaches from Dubai Marina?
A. Dubai Marina is located directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach, and the 2km Jumeirah Beach Walk. At the beach walk you will find over 40 restaurants and cafes, and bars at the beachside hotels. Jumeirah Beach is an open beach available to the public with small areas close to the hotels cordened off for their private guests.
View the google maps location tab for each property for its pinpoint location.
Q. I need to hire a car during my stay?
A. If our customers need to hire a car during their visit we always advise to book a car from the airport on arrival and return it there on departure.
All the major international car hire companies have a hire/collection desk in the airport foyer after you exit customs. We have preferential rates with one of our local partner companies and can also offer a driver/chauffeur service if you would prefer, please email us for more information.
Q. I would like to book tours and excursions during my Dubai holiday?
A. We can advise and offer you a selection of activities to enjoy during your Dubai holiday supported by our carefully selected partners. From a Desert Safari to a private boat charter for a cruise along the Creek, we'll give you our best advice.
Our teams local knowledge will help you get the best of your short stay in Dubai so please contact us either before or during your stay if you have any requests.
Q. Are there any additional taxes or fees to pay to the rates shown?
A. There are no additional service fees or taxes to pay when you rent a self-catering apartment or villa in Dubai.
The total price displayed is the total price you will be required to pay to confirm your booking.
Q. Why do the pictures displayed online sometimes look exactly the same for different properties?
A. The photographs displayed for each apartment are always an actual and true representation of the property that you are viewing online.
Our consistent standards across all properties that we operate means that many apartments are furnished to the exact same style and quality.
Q. Why is Daily Cleaning charged on the days it is offered as a complimentary service?
A. Due to the limitations of our systems we can only charge for extras for the total number of nights that you stay.
So in the case of Daily Cleaning our system will charge you based on the Total Nights of Stay and Number of Bedrooms. Whilst you will seemingly be paying for the two days per week where we offer a complimentary service the overall price per clean has been reduced to already discount this additional charging.
In effect you are NOT paying for the days that we offer as complimentary, however our system spreads the cost for the additional days to clean across those due to the limitations.
Q. How can I be sure my payment is safe?
A. We advise ALL our customers to pay online by credit card if they are in any doubt about dealing with us as an overseas company based in Dubai, UAE. Credit card payments are protected by your card issuer and you have full recourse to claim back your money if you do not get the service for which you have paid. We have been verified by our local bank to accept online payments using their secure server.
It is always advisable to pay for holiday home rentals by credit card, and avoid paying any owner direct by bank transfer. There have been cases in the past whereby fraudsters have hosted 'fake' online properties for rental and then requested payment by bank transfer only for holiday makers to find on arrival that no property exists. We recommend you deal with a management company if you want to avoid the pitfalls of dealing direct with an owner who may not be correctly equipped to serve you properly.
We are a licensed business in Dubai since 2004 and have served over 15,000 guests, working closely with Dubai Government departments.
Q. Can I add breakfast to my booking?
A. All our properties are booked on an accommodation only self-catering basis, we do not provide breakfast services.
Every property has a fully equipped kitchen for you to cater to your own needs, however there are many supermarkets, restaurants and cafes in the same areas as our properties for you to stock up on your own requirements.
If you would like to have breakfast or any other meals delivered to your property then you can try this service - Food on Click. Q. What are the full Booking Terms and Conditions related to my booking.
A. You can read our full Booking Terms and Conditions here. Once you have made a payment to confirm your reservation you automatically accept these rules in full.