Monday, 19 October 2015

Tulip Inn Hotel Apartment: Affordable in a great location

Last Saturday me and my partner were looking for a new ambiance in affordable hotel to stay. We agreed to go ajman and stay in Tulip Inn Hotel Apartment.

Tulip In Royal Suites Ajman  is situated along Corniche Road in Ajman, overlooking the blue water of the sea. It's location away from the busy life in the city, makes it an ideal place for 
relaxation and leisure, its only a 30 minutes drive from Dubai International Airport and few minutes away from Sharjah.




We checked in at 7 p.m, it was quick and good. The reception was quiet when we arrived not as the usual time. They gave us the room on the 21st floor  as per our request.



We don't expect much in this hotel, all we wanted is a "clean room". This is the hallway in our floor going to our room. My partner Ozi said that the  floor design is like their house because of the white marble flooring but I like it because you can see through to your eyes how clean they are.





This is our 40 m studio type room  for tonight. We called the reception to ask if we could change into king size bed but they don't have any available, but from the beginning it was our fault, mistakenly we booked for twin bed. But she was kind enough to offer us to send her colleague to join the bed. We decided to joined the bed by ourselves and started to have our take away dinner from a fast-food chain while watching an action movie. 

After having some shots from Smirnoff orange that we bought in one of the alcohol store in Ajman, we laid in the bed to take rest but unknowingly we continually went to sleep til the next morning. 


Ajman is one of our favourite destination  in UAE, because here we can buy alcohol without asking you for an alcohol licensed and what is good you have the choice which store you want to go. Actually there are several alcoholic shops around . Ajman fish market is also 10 minutes away . It's becoming a norms for us to buy fresh fish and have it grilled on the spot .There are many restaurants that offers grilling on a affordable service.







The hotel is equipped with kettle and bread toaster that we commonly use if we stay in the hotel and this hotel suits our needs. They also have fridge where you can store your foods and coffee amenities as well. I woke up in a bright early morning with the coffee and sandwich ready on the table. This is Ozi normal doings if we stay in the hotel nor in his house as well. 





As I said  earlier we don't surmise that the service would be great. Bathroom of the hotel is clean though it's already outdated and the floor corners are in dreadful condition but still can be still tolerable. 


They also provide the bathroom amenities but except the bathrobe and slippers but maybe upon request.



Before, I don't understand why mostly of the guests they always prefer a high floor. As ''I'' always wants a low floor. While enjoying my cup of coffee, my partner called me to see the view outside. The morning breeze of the sea of this beautiful view and heat of the  has completed my day .


As people say you will never know something if you don't experienced it. From now on , I will perpetually ask for high floor .


Last time we had breakfast in Royal Tulip Restaurant in the ground, right beside the reception, breakfast was minimal but good enough. The restaurant is open from 7 am to 11 pm. They serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and you have the choice to go for buffet or ala carte.







Tulip inn Hotel Aparment also offer the following facilities:

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the lobby
  • 24 hour reception
  • Possibility for fax and copies at the front desk
  • Lobby bar(soft drinks only)
  • Elevator
  • Wake up call service
  • Room service(7:00 am till 11:00 pm)
  • Massage chair
  • News paper stand
  • Shoe polish machine 
  • meeting rooms

INfo and Insights:

*  Ask for high floor ,sea view
*  Tulip Inn Hotel Apartment has a private uncovered parking area at the back of the hotel.

Sunday, 4 October 2015

Dubai Zoo

Dubai Zoo is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dubai, UAE. It was built in the year of 1967, with an area of 3.7 acres and consider as oldest zoo in the Arabian peninsula. 

In the year of 1971, Dubai Municipality has took over it's care and since then they have started rebuilding and redesigning the zoo.





Unlike before that there were only big cats, monkeys and few species when it first opened, the dubai zoo which you will experience today is a world away from it used to be. Presently, there are  plenty of unique animals such as arabian wolf  and the gordon's wildcat and some other wild animals includes wild cats, lions, tigers, peacocks and some other more.
                                   


I was wearing a sleeveless when we visited the zoo last year. The  security personnel had stopped me, he said that I should wear an appropriate clothes. So I went back to the car and changed. 




The entrance fee of the zoo is only 2 dirhams. We went in and encountered alot of families inside with their happy kids. I and ozi has enjoyed staring at the little monkeys fighting, lonely gorilla, singing birds, crocodiles and snakes, turtles, peacocks. 

I desired to touched and play with them that time but they were all inside the tight cages. I felt pity for these creature but the space of the zoo is not enough and the expansion is   quiet impossible in the current site. 

Guys it is my first time to see a tiger, lion and a giraffe in my whole life. I've been to one of the zoo in philippines but time didn't permitted me to see these animals.





I've seen people feeding the animals but I'm not sure if  they allow it or not and of course me just enjoyed watching them. Cafeteria is also available inside the zoo if you are hungry.


Now, the zoo population is about 1,000 animals. Zoo has taken in a number of strays and confiscated animals from locals and expats.  



If plan to go, always check the timings, check out the photo above for the schedules. 


Parking is not a problem at all, paid parking is all over the area and you may also park behind the zoo. Having a handkerchief or any small towel is good idea for those people who can't take the smell from the animal manure.



I want to close this blog in a beautiful quote ''The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated''