Spoiler alert, I’ve lived in the UAE for ten years, and while I’ve driven through Al Ain a few times, I’ve never actually stayed overnight. As Hubs did quite a bit of work in the city circa 2009 (including the wildlife park), I was happy to accept an invitation to revisit this slower paced desert city. A relatively quick and easy 1:20-minute drive from Dubai, other than the lack of signage to actually get into the hotel (you’ll need to detour around the stadium), the exterior of the Aloft Al Ain matches the interior — modern and low-key. The lobby is an expansive, open plan space, complete with a pool table, entrance to the W XYZ bar, and a grab and go deli counter (the Emirates need more of these, TBH). What I liked: So modern! This is the first time in a long time that I’ve stepped into a hotel…
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