Visa-free travel to the UAE, stay in the heart of Sharjah, the former mansion of celebrities

As is well known, The Chedi is a luxury resort hotel brand created by Adrian Zecha, the founder of Aman, under GHM (General Hotel Management), with each location chosen with exquisite care. This hotel is striving to be listed as a World Heritage Site. 🏠Al Midfa Family Mansion Al Bait means 'the House' in Arabic, and the hotel is indeed converted from the old mansion of the five Al Midfa brothers, a prominent Sharjah family. The traditional building materials of Sharjah are derived from the surrounding nature, such as coral stone, plaster, and limestone. The distinctive texture of coral stone can still be seen on many walls. The doors and windows are made of teak, the columns of mango wood, and the ceilings of palm leaves, with a history dating back to 1927. The patterns, elements, and decorative designs are mostly borrowed from neighboring countries, such as India and Iran, or brought back by merchants. Each cluster of guest rooms has a large communal space. And the guest room area has restaurants, SPAs, etc., that are only open to guests, separate from the hotel's public areas, ensuring safety and privacy. 📖Library + Museum Ibrahim Bin Mohammed Al Midfa, the publisher of Sharjah's first newspaper, had his house converted into a library, and his personal items are also on display, telling the family's history. Among the famous exhibits is the 'Elephant Door,' which was the main entrance to his house. It got its name because it has two elephants on top, brought from his travels to India. ☕Café: Converted from Majlis Ibrahim Al Midfa's old house, open to non-guests, with a beautiful courtyard and indoor space. This was the first postal service headquarters of the British in Sharjah. The round wind tower Barjeel outside the courtyard is unique to the UAE. 🤵🏻Reception Center: The old house of Bait Eissa Al Midfa, the courtyard is a classic spot for photos, capturing the hotel's signature main visual. 🏡Guest Rooms: The old house of Bait Abdul Rahman Al Midfa. The rooms retain the traditional recessed niches, maintaining the specific proportions of old rural houses, with wooden ceilings and traditional finishes and colors. A full set of Acqua di Parma toiletries is provided. 👳🏻‍♂️Arab Restaurant: Converted from the old house of Bait Abdullah Al Mahmood, it serves international cuisine, especially authentic Southeast Asian dishes, which are particularly comforting to the Chinese stomach. The Turkish specialty ice cream is the most delicious. The courtyard is especially beautiful when it's sunny. 🏊🏻Fitness Center: The fitness center in Building 2, with a blue swimming pool, for guests who like swimming and sunbathing. Others: The house of Issa Al Midfa was also the first customs headquarters in Sharjah. The residence of Abdulrahman Al Midfa was once the Sharjah Maritime Museum (2003-2009). 🏰The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah, a must-stay in Sharjah.