Comedian Sorabh Pant's Dubai Hotel Has Everything Indian. Yes, Even A Jet Spray

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From Jain poha to Hindi news channels and jet sprays, this Dubai hotel gives Indian tourists a slice of home.
Imagine going on an international trip only to stumble upon something so familiar, it feels like home. That's exactly what happened to stand-up comedian Sorabh Pant during a recent visit to Dubai.
While staying at the Majestic City Retreat Hotel, Pant found himself surrounded by unexpected 'desi" comfort. He shared a reel capturing the city's modern skyline, which quickly transitions to the hotel's Indian interiors, starting with a Big Bazaar-branded wall clock inside the gym and a breakfast spread featuring none other than poha.
The hotel's breakfast buffet seemed tailor-made for the Indian palate, featuring an impressive spread of parathas, rajma, dosa, and even a Jain version of poha. Clearly, the hotel has taken note of its desi guests' preferences. In the reel's voiceover, Pant humorously remarked on the abundance of Indian food, joking that homesickness was unlikely to strike anyone staying there.
But the desi experience didn't stop at the food. The hotel's televisions aired Hindi news channels, helping guests stay connected with current affairs back home. Even the bathrooms came with a surprise rarely found in Western-style accommodations, a bidet and jet spray.
The Instagram reel, cheekily captioned 'When your international hotel is basically India," quickly went viral, racking up thousands of likes and comments. Viewers flooded the post with nostalgic reactions, amused and touched by the unexpected slice of home in a foreign land.
Social media users had a field day in the comments section. Some praised Sorabh Pant's Shashi Tharoor-like accent, while others dropped hilarious taglines for the hotel.
A user welcoming Pant wrote, 'Welcome to Bur Dubai." Another user's comments echoed a similar sentiment. They wrote, 'Tell us you are in Bur Dubai without telling us."
One user said that the Indian news channels broadcast were a 'cherry on the cake". Meanwhile, a fourth user dubbed the hotel his 'old hood".
Someone said, 'Welcome to Majestic City Retreat, your home away from home."
The hotel is located in Bur Dubai, a vibrant neighbourhood often referred to as 'Little India" due to its large Indian population. It's a favourite among Indian travellers thanks to its affordable hotels, abundance of Indian restaurants and overall cultural familiarity.
With direct flights from India, a hassle-free visa-on-arrival process, and a sense of home away from home, Dubai continues to be a top international destination for Indian tourists. Hotels like the Majestic City Retreat offer a blend of comfort, nostalgia, and convenience, making them especially appealing to desi travellers.

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