Dubai Hotels Researched

The Top 10 Hotels in Dubai as listed by Forbes magazine

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellegross/2019/07/01/the-best-hotels-in-dubai/#f7614fb3a0c3

Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeriah Beach from $176 CDN per night - jumeriah beach

Conrad Dubai from $116 CDN per night - city centre

Burj Al Arab Jumeriah  from $1243 CDN per night - jumeriah beach

Mandarin Oriental Jumeriah from $449 per night - jumeriah beach

Atlantis, The Palm from $365 CDN per night

FIVE Palm Jumeriah from $240 CDN per night - jumeriah beach

Four Seasons Resort Jumeriah from $359 CDN per night - jumeriah beach

Bulgari Resort from $707 CDN per night - boutique hotel

JW Marriott Marquis from $175 CDN per night 

Jumeriah Al Qasr from $283 CDN per night - jumeriah beach

Armani Hotel  from $407 CDN per night - boutique hotel

Hotels near World Trade Centre

Fairmont Hotel

- close to World Trade Centre Metro

- room rates similar to Conrad, lowest rate before taxes approx $138 per night

- cancellation policy is not as flexible as Conrad.

Novotel Hotel

- close to World Trade Centre 

- no rates available on website

https://ftnnews.com/news-home/spotlight/37960-new-and-upcoming-hotels-in-dubai-in-2018-2019-2020#y20

Conrad Hotel Map

I have identifed the supermarkets nearby.

https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g295424-d1456254-Reviews-Conrad_Dubai-Dubai_Emirate_of_Dubai.html

Booking Airfare and Hotel Separately

Airfare and Hotel Rates

Initially, I used Expedia to calculate pricing for the Dubai trip, booking the flights and hotel as a package deal.  You can find that pricing here.

The second method was to book the flights and hotels directly from their respective websites.  Turns out it's even cheaper than Expedia pricing.

Emirates roundtrip airfare is approx $1189 CDN per person

https://dubaitripinfo.blogspot.com/p/emirates-airfare.html

Conrad hotel for 9 nights is approx $1355 CDN per room, or $677 CDN per person.

https://dubaitripinfo.blogspot.com/p/conrad-dub.html

Total cost (flight and hotel) = $1866 CDN per person

For two people, approx $3733 CDN

Conrad/Hilton Covid-19 Policy

FYI, Conrad hotels are part of the Hilton hotel chain.

https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/

Flexibility for the Future: Any individual reservations booked on and between March 12 and August 31, 2020 for any future arrival date can be changed or cancelled at no charge, up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival day.

If you cancel a rate which required an advance payment or deposit, we will do everything we can to process your refund as quickly as possible. Due to the influx of cancellations, it may take up to 30 days to complete your request. If you are a Hilton Honors member and cancel an Advance Purchase rate, you may be eligible for a free night certificate for each cancelled night. Free night certificates can be used at our more than 6,100 properties worldwide. Stays must be completed by August 31, 2021. In lieu of a refund, guests at select hotels may choose to receive a hotel voucher redeemable toward a future stay at that hotel. Changes are subject to availability and rate differences.

If you need to adjust reservations made via the Hilton website, Hilton Honors mobile app or call center, you can change your reservation here or contact the Hilton Guest Assistance team. If you need to adjust reservations made through another travel site, please contact them directly for assistance.

Public Transport in Dubai

The Dubai Metro subway is a convenient and cheap way to get around.

https://www.livingindubai.org/9-things-you-must-know-about-dubai-public-transportation/

https://www.bayut.com/mybayut/dubai-metro-timings-cost-stations/

The Metro goes right into Dubai Airport at stops 13 and 14.   

The Conrad Hotel is right across from Metro stop 22.