Although it may not sound that way, it’s actually been awhile since I’ve spent a night away from my villa.\u00a0 I’m not sure if it’s some form of nesting, or just that I’m wildly comfortable (and productive) with my current status quo, or that friends keep having amazing birthdays, but Hubs and I haven’t been away for a proper night in quite some time.\u00a0 Wanting to stay in the country, and ruling out Abu Dhabi, I debated the new Intercontinental in Fujairah, but in the end, the Oberoi Al Zorah won out.\u00a0 I do love the Oberoi brand and have been fortunate enough to stay in both the Dubai property, as well as the Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra near the Taj Mahal (one of my favorite hotels in the word).<\/p>\n
An easy drive from Dubai, the Oberoi Al Zorah<\/a><\/strong> is roughly an hour from our villa.\u00a0 Even before reaching the property, there is beautiful landscaping, and no traffic (a departure from my visit to the Fairmont Ajman<\/a>).\u00a0 Pulling up to the hotel, the main buildings are quite modern in design, and because of the small number of keys (around 90 in total), the location feels immediately intimate and private — really, an impression unlike most of the other hotels in the country.\u00a0 For those looking for a comparison, I see a version of the Chedi in Muscat.\u00a0 Altogether the original aesthetic is one I enjoy.<\/p>\n We arrive early, and although our room isn’t ready, we can access the pool.\u00a0 After a small miscommunication with where to go and where to store our luggage, we’re finally by the pool and enjoying mango ice lollies, cold water, and cool towels.\u00a0 After yet another small miscommunication — I got to the building to look for our keys at the same time someone from reception comes to find us and tell us our room is ready, we’re on our way to our room.<\/p>\n Would I go back?\u00a0 I would.\u00a0 If you’re looking for an easy break that feels miles away, Al Zorah is the property for you.\u00a0 I wish this style of privacy could be repeated at other locations in the country.\u00a0 While missing something of a ‘wow’ factor, it’s still a lovely place to stay.<\/p>\n Who is this best for?\u00a0 While I don’t think the property is worth a special trip for visitors to the UAE, for residents, this is one to add to the list.\u00a0 As Hubs said, ‘this is Middle East five star, but not five star in the rest of the world.’<\/p>\n Where is your favorite staycation destination in the UAE?<\/strong><\/p>\nPros<\/h2>\n
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