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235 reviewsFlamingo Beach Resort @Umm Al Quawin UAE June 07, 2024 Set aside any pretensions of snobbishness, and arouse the true beach experience enthusiast within you and you will find that tucked away in Umm Al Quwain is a quaint but delightful experience. Close to the mangroves and literally at the end of this long stree, which towards the end shows you old UAE, you come upon the Flamingo Beach Resort. Arriving here took one back to the late 1980's when the East coast of UAE had a few privately run beach resorts. From Umm al Quwain to the end of the Fujairah coastline they were priceless destinations. This was way before hotel chains or booking.com got onto this scene. Flamingo Beach resort reminded us of those days, with a very pure formula: Excellent service, a beach, and shaded pergolas and staff that attend to you all the time. There is a pool too, and a kids pool and showers and toilets all handy. Its not pricey and you pay a fraction of the price you would to put your towel on a sun bed in hotel on the Palm. True this does not have the ring of five star luxury you expect in many hotels, but in fairness it delivers the basic things, shade, sun, a clean comfortable sun bed and service 5 star hotels have lost. If one had any doubts of why one has decided to come out for a beach experience an hour and quarter from Dubai the coup de grace of Flamingo is its food. Brought out to the beach the food is absolutely exceptional. There isn't a place in the UAE, so far, which can compete with the Grilled Prawns that you get at the Flamingo. The grilled meat platter, the salads, the drinks all are exceptional. On the second visit met up, by accident, with the chef, who is from Syria and loved his humility and approach and his philosophy of clean fresh food as it would be cooked at your home. When you visit a luxury branded hotel you always struggle to pin point where the experience philosophy comes from and you realise it really is a corporate approach designed and put into a policy in a far away headquarters of a management company. Here at Flamingo if you come back a few times you will meet Mr. Ali Salameh, the General Manager, who drives the family run experience onto a slightly bigger platform and does it with passion and unassuming personal involvement. All the staff know and respect him and you discover soon all the staff know you. From Noman at the beach bar, to Suffian who brings the towels and cleans the sun beds, to Santosh also at the beach bar there was not a single staff who did not smile and were happy to serve you. One may say the beach is small and there is sea grass under the water (this is normal near a mangrove and actually very good) and its not as private as in some luxury hotels but its what defines this place. The good experiences make you not notice things you may miss from elsewhere. In our estimation, the Flamingo is a gem to be held, and thanks to our friend who introduced us to this place. Pros Excellent service. Exceptional food. Staff very caring and attentive. Clean and well kept, especially the garden leading to the beach and the beach. Homeliness which branded hotels cannot create. Cons. The final approach road being built. Could do with more parking. Add signage for guiding visitors. Overall Experience. Its on our list for regular visits and have already done a few trips there. Its the sort of gem you want to keep to yourself so not too many people flock there. Exceptional and inviting.
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Al Ghub Street, Umm al Quwain
Property Location
When you stay at Bin Majid Flamingo Beach Resort in Umm al Quwain, you'll be on the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Marine Research Center and Aquarium. This beach hotel is 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Dreamland and 24.4 mi (39.3 km) from Rolla Mall.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Waves, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Continental breakfasts are available for a fee.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Facts about the hotel
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Type of electrical socket
Type G
240 V / 50 Hz
Number of rooms and floors
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Please note that a surcharge may apply for UAE residents upon arrival.
Mandatory gala dinner fees may apply at UAE hotels. Guests should contact the hotel directly for more information. Front desk is open 24/7. |
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Cleanliness
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