A different experience of hospitality, woven with traditional life features, with all its old details, from the shape of the building to the parquet on the roof, to the wooden furniture, and the doors with the colors of the old. A lot of details are available at the Seef Jumeirah Hotel, which opened recently at Seef Street on the Dubai Creek, near the historic Al Fahidi neighborhood, taking us on a journey from contemporary life to a beautiful time.
With the words "house your home," in the UAE dialect, the hotel receives its visitors, a phrase echoed by the people of the UAE when a guest is at home, offering the hospitality he feels at home. A lot of warmth is found in the lobby and upon entering the hotel, from the simple details of heritage, to the old tools, including the old TV that does not work, to the antiques that decorate the walls, the wooden benches, and complement the heritage experience with room designs and decorations, .
The hotel's rooms harmonize with the region's ancient heritage, embellished with authentic materials that mimic rural façades, while interiors reflect the era of pearl fishing, trade and handicrafts. The Seef Jumeirah Hotel combines the warmth of Arabian hospitality with enchanting views, authentic heritage sites and traditional architecture.
Located on Dubai Creek, close to Al Bharat Market, the hotel offers a diverse hospitality experience, with a strong focus on the city's history. The region continues to witness strong business, with visitors to vibrant markets and old boats loaded with goods to India and Africa. Museums are located close to the hotel, as well as exhibitions, cafés and the historic Al Fahidi district.
The hotel offers its guests the feeling of staying in the homes of old merchants, amid fascinating views of the alleys, market squares and waterways of the Creek, to truly enjoy a unique hospitality experience in the heart of one of Dubai's most popular destinations. Director of Operations at Al Seef Hotel in Jumeirah, Dina Masood, told Emirates Al-Youm that the details of the hotel are distinct from the UAE heritage. The hotel's story stimulates and enhances the heritage of the UAE people as well as visitors both inside and outside the country. Masood noted that the hotel's structures reinforce the concept of introducing foreigners to customs and traditions. It is a journey from contemporary life to the past, home decoration and Emirati decoration, and the final touches are inspired by the shapes and designs of the past. The shape of the television, which turned out to be framed in a wooden frame to look as if it was old and belonged to the old life, has been adapted to the old life. She noted that the doorways of the rooms are accompanied by the word "hood", a word that used to be used instead of bells, and the answer is the word "Huda", which many do not know about life in the UAE.
As for the hotel's suitability for the old life, Masood has come to match the heritage by 95%. The target group is foreigners and tourists, but the hotel attracts many Emiratis, residents and Saudi Arabia as well. There are a lot of citizens who come to remember the days are over. One of the key features of this hotel, says Masood, is the UAE hospitality, which is clearly reflected in the whole collection, especially through the coffee and dates provided to any guest as soon as he enters the hotel, providing information about the ingredients of Arabic coffee, and pointed out that «small details we teach people , And through which we provide the culture as a whole through customs and traditions, and this means that residence offers a culture and more than memories ». "I am Emirati and I do not know much," Masood said. "By staying here I got to know my country's customs. The hotel has an opportunity to learn about culture for all those who do not know its full details. .
Festival on the Dubai Creek
The Seef Festival is held on the Dubai Creek in the Seef area and includes a program filled with events for families mainly. The festival provides entertainment for children through games and kiosks that give them a chance to enjoy fun, while the festival during the weekdays from Thursday to Saturday program of concerts, events and shows. The festival, which opened in October until the end of December, continues.
Visitors can see markets and old boats loaded with goods.
• 95% ratio of hotel accommodation to old life.
The doors of the rooms are accompanied by the word "hood", a word that was used instead of the bell, and the answer is "this".
The place offers visitors a sense of staying in the homes of old merchants, amidst the alleyways and market squares.