{"id":148816,"date":"2021-06-04T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/news\/aloft-meaisam-dubai\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T14:13:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T18:13:25","slug":"aloft-meaisam-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/hotels\/aloft-meaisam-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Review : Aloft Me’aisam Dubai | Marriott Bonvoy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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COVID-19<\/h6>\n

This hotel was visited during the COVID-19 pandemic. The experience can therefore be different from a normal stay.[\/vc_message][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Booking – Aloft Me'aisam Dubai” google_fonts=”” el_id=”booking_-_aloft_me_039_aisam_dubai”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]Aloft Me’aisam Dubai<\/a> is a Marriott Bonvoy category 2 hotel. A night paid for with points goes for between 10,000 and 15,000 points depending on the season.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”141271″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]I preferred to keep my points and pay for my stay with my Marriott Bonvoy\u2122 American Express®<\/sup> Card<\/a> given the rate I got.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139766″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_message]<\/p>\n

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Check our partners’ pages regularly!<\/a>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Earning Marriott Bonvoy Points” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”earning_marriott_bonvoy_points”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]The best way to earn Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> points to stay for free at over 7,000 hotels<\/a> worldwide is to be a Marriott Bonvoy American Express<\/a> (and\/or Marriott Bonvoy Business American ExpressMD<\/sup> Card<\/a>) cardholder.<\/p>\n

In addition to the great welcome bonus<\/a> on both cards, you’ll earn 2 points per dollar<\/strong> on all purchases and 5 points per dollar<\/strong> at Marriott locations.<\/p>\n

And each year, you’ll earn a free hotel night certificate<\/a> (35,000 point value) as well as 15 Elite nights towards your Marriott Bonvoy status<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]

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For example, with the American Express CobaltMD<\/sup> Card<\/a>, you earn 6 Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar<\/strong> of purchases at grocery stores, restaurants, bars, convenience stores and home delivery. It is one of the best credit cards in Canada<\/a> for travellers. Find out why here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check out this page<\/a> for all the welcome offers on cards that earn Marriott Bonvoy points.[\/vc_column_text]

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<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”My stay at Aloft Me'aisam Dubai” google_fonts=”” el_id=”my_stay_at_aloft_me_039_aisam_dubai”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Arrival – Aloft Me'aisam Dubai ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”arrival_-_aloft_me_039_aisam_dubai_”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]During my stay in Dubai, I had a rental car, which was very useful to go to different appointments. Aloft Me’aisam Dubai<\/a> offers free parking.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139874″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_single_image image=”139892″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]The hotel is a “mirror copy” of the Element Me’aisam Dubai Hotel(which I also reviewed here<\/a>): the parking lot, terraces and pool are identical.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139886″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139880″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139856″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]In the hotel lobby, we find the colours and style of the Aloft brand, including a pool table.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139898″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]I gave my Marriott Bonvoy\u2122 American Express®<\/sup> Card<\/a> as collateral and to pay for my stay there.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]With the Marriott Bonvoy\u2122 American Express®<\/sup> Card<\/a>, you earn 5 points per dollar<\/strong> for all your spending at Marriott Bonvoy hotels.<\/p>\n

This is the best credit card to have<\/a> if you stay at Marriott Bonvoy hotels frequently.[\/vc_column_text]

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<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Aloft Me'aisam Dubai – Suite – King bed ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”aloft_me_039_aisam_dubai_-_suite_-_king_bed_”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]I stayed at this hotel twice during my stay in Dubai. The first time, I was given a suite upgrade due to my Titanium status<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139952″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_single_image image=”139948″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]As we enter the suite, we find ourselves in the lounge, made up of a round table and a large and colourful sofa. There is also a water closet.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139944″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139940″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=”139910″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]On the bedroom side, a large king bed with two office spaces. The view overlooks the nearby shopping center (Carrefour).[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139932″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139936″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Aloft Me'aisam Dubai – Bathroom” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”aloft_me_039_aisam_dubai_-_bathroom”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]The bathroom is behind the bed. Everything looks like new![\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139924″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]It is made up of a shower, a bathtub (both being in the same closed room) and a closed toilet.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]The space has been well thought out.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139928″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_single_image image=”139916″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139920″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Aloft Me'aisam Dubai – Room – King Size Bed” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”aloft_me_039_aisam_dubai_-_room_-_king_size_bed”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]On my second stay, I declined the upgrade in order to show you a standard King room, which you can book with points regardless of status. This room is comfortable for a couple.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139748″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139754″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]In this room, the bathroom only has a large shower.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139736″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139742″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Pool – Aloft Me'aisam Dubai ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”pool_-_aloft_me_039_aisam_dubai_”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]Aloft Me’aisam Dubai<\/a> has a large swimming pool with plenty of sunshine, and surrounded by the bar and restaurant terrace.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139868″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]Several spots allow for easy isolation and the place is pleasant to work (in February…).[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139844″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139862″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_single_image image=”139850″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139826″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]In the evening, the terrace is a nice place to have a drink or dinner while watching a soccer game on the giant screen above the pool.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139814″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_single_image image=”139820″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Gym – Aloft Me'aisam Dubai” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”gym_-_aloft_me_039_aisam_dubai”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]The gym is located along the pool.<\/p>\n

Due to sanitary restrictions, only 2 people could access the gym during my visit. The equipment is new, as are the other facilities in the hotel.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139838″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_single_image image=”139832″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Aloft Me'aisam Dubai – Breakfast ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” google_fonts=”” el_id=”aloft_me_039_aisam_dubai_-_breakfast_”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]At Aloft Me’aisam Dubai<\/a>, breakfast can be enjoyed at the hotel’s restaurant located on the lobby level.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139790″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]Breakfast is served at the table in view of the sanitary context.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139796″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_single_image image=”139802″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]Here is the available menu and my choice:[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”139778″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_single_image image=”139772″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]<\/p>\n

Update 2022 – On my second visit, the buffet was available again:<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”199514,199512,199510,199508,199506,199504″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”checkmarks”]If you make purchases in the bars and restaurants of your hotel, do not forget to charge these expenses<\/a> to your room bill. So you’ll earn up to 17.5 points per dollar<\/strong> based on your Marriott Bonvoy status!<\/p>\n

And when you check out, pay with your Marriott Bonvoy®<\/sup> American Express®<\/sup>* Card<\/a> to earn 5 points per dollar<\/strong>![\/vc_column_text]

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Classified as category 2, a night can be booked from 10,000 points (count between 40,000 and 60,000 points for a stay of 5 consecutive nights thanks to the option “Stay 5 nights for the price of 4 using Marriott Bonvoy points<\/a>“.<\/p>\n

This hotel is perfect for those:<\/p>\n