First impressions are not favourable. The outside of the hotel is ugly (the Lonely Planet calls it 'a post-modern mish-mash') and the entrance nondescript. However, things improve once you get in. Our room was excellent and close to the pool and beach. It was also very quiet with no need to get up and reserve sunbeds (although that didn't stop some people).
Highlight of the trip was the snorkelling we all went on to Dibba Rock, just a few minutes ride offshore in a dinghy. Max wouldn't go in, but the other two both donned full snorkel equipment and were guided around the reef by our guide. He pointed out a reef shark, which I missed unfortunately. Lucy got worried by the appearance of the shark and went hastily back into the boat!
It was noticeable, especially at the weekends, that a lot of people take their maids with them to look after the kids. Some locals have one maid per child ...
Food was pretty good, although not cheap because you are a bit of a captive audience. The arabic restaurant was good (kids liked the belly dancer) and the teppanyaki Japanese restaurant excellent (even though the chef was called Pong).
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