We recently visited The ShowHouse Dubai at the InterContinental Hotel on December 19th, 2024, to celebrate my birthday. While the live performances and ambiance were truly spectacular and worth experiencing, we were unfortunately left extremely disappointed by the lack of professionalism in communication and service management.
We had booked the Gold Package (AED 495 per person - the highest package), which included a three-course menu, drinks, and preferential seating. However, upon arrival, we were told that the set menu was no longer available, and only the à la carte menu was offered. Despite this change, no one informed us of the minimum charge of AED 495 per person until the very end of the evening, when we were presented with a bill of AED 990—much higher than expected.
We had consumed food and drinks worth AED 620 and were only informed of the minimum charge when we were about to leave. The waiter explained that this policy applied because we had made the reservation via email, but this was never mentioned in the confirmation or during the evening. To make up the difference, we ordered 2 additional drinks, 2 glasses of champagne, which turned out to be of very poor quality.
When we expressed our concerns, the waiter apologized, but the manager, who was present, did not make an effort to address or clarify the issue. This lack of transparency and proactive communication was highly disappointing, especially for a venue of this caliber.
To clarify, we did not mind paying for the experience, as the show itself was incredible. However, the miscommunication and unprofessional handling of the situation left a sour taste. For an establishment offering such a premium experience, better management and clear communication are essential.
We hope the management takes this feedback seriously, as the show and ambiance deserve to be paired with...
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