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The First Group

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Overview

The First Group has a rating of 4.4 stars from 2,866 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with The First Group most frequently mention good experience, dubai lifestyle, and customer service. The First Group ranks 3rd among Real Estate sites.

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This company responds to reviews on average within 17 days

Positive reviews (last 12 months): 84.7%
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Positive highlights

  • The guys at The First Group have a great customer service culture and made me feel welcomed and comfortable.
  • Thank you to the Dubai Lifestyle Experience team in making our trip memorable!

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Business's Favorite Review

“We know First Group as an excellent company with a...”

Rainhard P.
4/16/21

We know First Group as an excellent company with a lot of interesting developments in various places in Dubai. At the moment - with pandemic all over the world - times are very challenging. Nevertheless they achieved also during these times a really solid revenue. Customer Service, especially Ms. Doa, does a perfect job in communicating with us and giving support for any questions. Therefore five stars over all are undoubtedly justified!

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Top Positive Review

“I trust TFG as a company is working diligent and honest”

Charles M.
4/16/21

I trust TFG as a company is working diligent and honest. Since I and my wife purchased a hotel room, the company has honestly kept the promise and shared the rental income based on the agreement The company has been good to my family and the TFG employees are so friendly and work in professional way Big up!

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customer service (33) dubai lifestyle (32)
Thumbnail of user ljubisab1
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 6th, 2024
Verified purchase

Thank you so much, it was great pleasure have a meeting today, have wonderful time as well as introduction and presentation of overall The first Group hotels, partners and amazing Ciel project. I took this unique and sensational offer and buy discounted 7 days and nights for 2 persons to stay as guest in one of your finest hotels once during period of next 12 months. Thanks

Looking forward into future to find great opportunities and cooperation.

All the best,

Ljubisa Bogdanovic

Reason I chose this business:

I recognise excellence and extraordinary in hospitality industry

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Ljubisa,

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience with our team.

We highly value our investor community and we couldn’t be more delighted to hear that you are looking out for investment opportunities with us.

We look forward to being at your service for years to come!

Kind Regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user touristd
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 26th, 2024
Verified purchase

They know some tourists carry cash so they will try by all means to lure you into signing business deals, please don't they will come to you in very expensive cars and offer you gifts but there isn't any investment with these people, no travel packages RUN FOR YOUR LIFE. THEY will ask if its your first time in Dubai if yes they will reap you your hard earned money. I was fortunate enough to investigate about them and discovered they are pathetic thieves

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Tourist,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your interaction with us. We pride ourselves in delivering the highest standards of service to all our clients and take your feedback seriously. We would very much like to review your situation further at your earliest convenience.

Please contact us at customer.support@thefirstgroup.com and provide your best time and number to reach you.

Kind regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user mubangam1
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 3rd, 2024
Verified purchase

We learnt a lot about the different investment opportunities and family holiday packages. The presentation by Innocent was amazing. You could actually own a holiday home for 30 years with minimum contributions. You could also own property in Dubai if you can afford it and make money from it

Reason I chose this business:

Referred from the airport

Thumbnail of user allyh51
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 27th, 2024
Verified purchase

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have been to Dubai invited by the The First Group and that was an experience tour and was also our wedding anniversary. We paid for the package again to come to Dubai this year to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary again in Dubai which will be on the 17th March. As you can see the membership will expire on the 16th march we are asking for extension for extra 2 days.

Reason I chose this business:

I and my lovely wife because we are coming to Dubai for our Wedding Anniversary we are looking for more experience and enjoy our wedding anniversary to the fullest to go to all the excursions and most important to burj khalifa and sightseeing around Dubai.

Service
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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Ally,

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of service to all our clients and take your feedback seriously. We would very much like to review your situation further at your earliest convenience. We hope to make your anniversary a memorable one!

Please contact us at customer.support@thefirstgroup.com and provide the best time and number to reach you.

Kind regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user ronaldg976
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 13th, 2024
Verified purchase

My good experience was however marred by the refusal to drop me back at the hotel i had been picked if it wasn't for the intervention on someone at reception. They wanted to drop me at a metro station and i had neither a ticket for the Metro nor a visa card to pay for a taxi.

I also felt pushed to the limit to invest yet I was a first time visitor to Dubai, who wanted to enjoy my 60th birthday in Dubai

Reason I chose this business:

I didnt choose, was approached as I entered a Shopping Mall

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Ronald,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value your input and are eager to learn more. Please contact us at customer.support@thefirstgroup.com and provide the best time and number to reach you. We appreciate your honest review and we hope to provide you with a better experience moving forward.

Warm regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user andreww2225
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 5th, 2024
Verified purchase

After making an initial enquiry, we were taken to TFG's office and met with Said Abodouni, who was very courteous and helpful. He took us to see Hotel CIEL at Dubai Marina, which is nearly complete and treated us to a boat trip round the Marina. The following day, Said took us for lunch and a visit to the Miracle Gardens - all very pleasant indeed! Back at the TFG office, we completed two transactions, one for CIEL Marine Tower and another for The First Collection, Dubai Sports City. We consider these to be favourable medium to longer-term investments and may well add additional assets at a future date. Said and Tereza were very professional, efficient and helpful!

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Andrew,

Thank you so much for taking out the time to write such a thorough review.

We highly value our investor community, and we couldn’t be more delighted to read about your positive experience as an investor with us.

We pride ourselves in delivering exceptional customer service, and it is gratifying to learn that you had such great interactions with our team members.

We look forward to being at your service for years to come!

Warmest regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user athulab
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 5th, 2024
Verified purchase

Courteous approach at the beginning with appointment scheduled to our request. Vehicle arrived on time and the representative was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. Showed the properties and explained well the investment proposal.

Reason I chose this business:

Keen in investing in Dubai.

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Athula,

Thank you for your review. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Our dedicated team strives to uphold the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

Warmest Regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user paulc3955
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 7th, 2024
Verified purchase

Had a very nice visit with First Group, everyone very friendly. The major disappointment came when the "two free nights anytime in the next year" we were promised became only 4 months (May through August '24), and though we were told we'd be able to make reservations right away, we can't even login until May 1st. Given that First Group didn't keep their word I cannot recommend them.

I emailed our contact at First Group about my disappointment and got no response.

Reason I chose this business:

Because it seemed like a potentially interesting offer and because of the promised perk regardless of whether we purchased a timeshare or no.

Service
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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Mr. Paul,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We value your input and are eager to learn more. Please contact us at customer.support@thefirstgroup.com and provide the best time and number to reach you. We appreciate your honest review and we hope to provide you with a better experience moving forward.

Warm regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user monican251
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 7th, 2024
Verified purchase

At first I had some concerns to do with delayed response time and customer handling after making payment. However, Mr. Faisal made everything alright and made good my concerns. I really appreciated this latter treatment. Thank you.
I can't wait for my holiday to start.

I haven’t received feed back yet

Reason I chose this business:

A colleague mentioned having used the company a few years ago and it was a good experience for her.

Service
Thumbnail of user omara595
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 5th, 2024
Verified purchase

The meeting was very great. They detailed everything for me. I was very satisfied, and we will work together in the future.

Thumbnail of user muyiraw
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 23rd, 2024
Verified purchase

I really appreciated the arrangements or organization of the entire Trip. The *******@First collection water front Business Bay local met all my Expectations.Serene environment, so clean, good dining experience with personal touch, spacious rooms and above all good stuff.

I called late to arrange my return journey back to Uganda and I was worried that I might not get the service but to my surprise, I got helped much faster than I expected.

Reason I chose this business:

My previous trips to Dubai had never been fun because I used to travel with un experienced people in the business, I would pay much but get less in service delivery. I chose DLE because it was recommended by my friend as the best in Tourism and real estate.

Service
Thumbnail of user ayaza19
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 26th, 2024
Verified purchase

It was great pleasure to get know about the First Group by representative Mohamed Baioumy and Aria company representatives especially Samir Darani who welcomed us and explained all terms and conditions.

Reason I chose this business:

This program creates opportunities to travel to lots of countries and in addition if not used it can bring value.

Thumbnail of user galving2
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 4th, 2024
Verified purchase

Holiday purchased was as described in the T&C's. The staff were friendly and professional. They looked after us with care and respect.

Reason I chose this business:

I loved the Cosmopolitan atmosphere in Dubai

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Mr. Galvin,

Thank you for your review. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Our dedicated team strives to uphold the highest standards of customer satisfaction.

Warmest Regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user margaritac153
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 22nd, 2024
Verified purchase

Excellent Experience, beautiful City, Friendly people, good food.!Very Safe City too.

Reason I chose this business:

Dubai is a destination most people dreams to go and it really was a unique cultural visit.

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Margarita,

Thank you for becoming a member of our exclusive Dubai Lifestyle Experience.

We hope you have a wonderful experience in Dubai!

Safe travels,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user paulhenrin
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

I took out a travel insurance policy with The First Group (Dubai Lifestyle Experience) 3 months ago. The precaution I was given was to give notice at least 14 days before my departure. Which I did. But I'm surprised at how long it takes (at least 5 days) to provide me with the references of the hotel where I'm staying. I thought that 24 hours at the most would be enough. What's more, I'm even being offered alternative pick-up dates even though my travel dates have already been set.

Reason I chose this business:

I thought I would get better value for money

Thumbnail of user nanat88
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

Incredibly friendly and easy to navigate through your Dubia experience platform. It is very intriguing how your Dubai experience has been well designed to enable have a tailored choice of how you want your traveling experience to be. Thats a good job.

Reason I chose this business:

To have an unforgotten life time experience

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Nana,

Thank you so much for your feedback and sharing your positive experience.

We hope to hear from you again!

Warmest regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user marttin
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 31st, 2024
Verified purchase

I was told totally different things at the first approach with the company rep than took place on actual meeting. In addition it took crazy amount of time to get simple info out. I asked several times to get facts out and to be send to my email. I dont like to force feeding. As on investor I like to get clear facts out and not to deal with the people who try to sell investment property like vacation club.

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Martti,

The experience you had with our representative does not meet our company standards and we are very interested to learn more about what happened. We would greatly appreciate you emailing us directly at customer.support@thefirstgroup.com with more details so we can investigate further.

Kind regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user tatendam9
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 5th, 2024
Verified purchase

Much appreciated.opportunities to embrace on. The team have amazing services

Great service delivery

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Ms. Tatenda,

Thank you so much for your feedback and sharing your positive experience with our team.

Best regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user erikv141
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 18th, 2024
Verified purchase

Bad experience, the description of the invitation did not match with what the presentation was like. They promised us an introduction to the hotel, like an event, to get to know the hotel, review their hospitality and consider booking a stay on our next visit. In reality it was a mere sales pitch, just to sell a product, which we were not at all interested in. We did not get 'enjoy' the hotel's facilities.

Reason I chose this business:

We didn’t choose anything, they brought us in on the street with a promise of a nice experience for our family. As we were very lucky to be there at this moment, because the hotel supposedly just opened and invited people over to celebrate and get some feedback on their hospitality. Felt like a scam.

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Erik,

We appreciate your feedback. Please be assured we take your comments seriously.

In an effort to better understand your situation, we request that you email us directly at customer.support@thefirstgroup.com with your contact details and a member of our team will reach out to you to address your concerns.

Kind regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user ahmedo72
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 16th, 2024
Verified purchase
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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Mr. Ahmed,

Thank you for becoming a member of our exclusive Dubai Lifestyle Experience.

Safe travels,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user kehindej1
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

Not happy about what was going on because l was told by your customer service staff that someone will call me and up till now nothing happened.

It would have been good if someone had called me to solve my issue but unfortunately nobody called so I am not happy.

Reason I chose this business:

I visited Dubai in 2022 which we enjoyed that’s why we chose to revisit again

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Kehinde,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your continued trust in The First Group and your loyalty since your visit to Dubai in 2022.

Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, and we want to ensure that we address your concerns promptly.

To assist you further, kindly reach out to us at customer.support@thefirstgroup.com and provide your preferred contact details along with the most convenient time for us to get in touch with you.

We value your ongoing support and look forward to the opportunity to enhance your experience with The First Group.

Kind regards,
The First Group

Thumbnail of user karamjitg
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 3rd, 2024
Verified purchase

Ali provided us great tour of the property and explained everything in detail.
He is very knowledgeable person
Thanks Ali

Reason I chose this business:

Great investment

Thumbnail of user adnanp12
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 2nd, 2024
Verified purchase

I was told a lie that First Group will take us to Palm Island where you have to take photo with the First Group Hotel as part of publicity. Nothing like that First Group made me and my 2 kids hostage and didn't let us leave the office until.we sign the contract. I was hostage of First Group for 6 hours.
I will make sure that I will report this scam to UAE authorities

Reason I chose this business:

I was lied to choose it. I was not told the true intention behind it

Thumbnail of user danladio
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 9th, 2024
Verified purchase

Indeed, we have not signed any biz with 1rst Group. But iwe were so curious to participante to the explanation's guided tour in which i learned so much things about Dubai and your Business life. Doline, the person in charge of us was very Kind, helpfull, open minded and experienced. Thanks for the Programm and good luck in life.

Reason I chose this business:

It was just a coïncidence.

Thumbnail of user sherifs32
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 18th, 2024
Verified purchase
Reason I chose this business:

Enjoy with my wife in our anniversary

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TFG D. – The First Group Rep

Dear Mr.sherif,

Thank you for becoming a member of our exclusive Dubai Lifestyle Experience.

We trust that your holiday will be memorable and one you will never forget. We wish you and your wife a very happy anniversary!

Warmest regards,
The First Group

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Over the past two decades, The First Group has forged a reputation as one of the hospitality industry’s leading innovators, providing groundbreaking investment opportunities to clients and partners, while delivering exceptional, memorable experiences to hotel and leisure guests. Bolstering our reputation as the region’s premier end-to-end hospitality solutions provider, we operate a diverse, high-value asset portfolio ranging from award-winning upscale hotels and residences to exciting F&B outlets and lifestyle venues. Our visionary, trailblazing approach to hotel and hospitality asset management has made us a trusted partner of some of the industry’s leading global brands. Discover more at www.thefirstgroup.com

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