Not really safe area for foreigners specially if your black, the police jumped on me, pinned me to their van, aggressively searched me and rudely pushed me on my way. When they finished with me, they jumped on the next black guy. The only positive experience in my stay, was Morad the young receptionist, he was really supportive, spoke good English and very patiently helped me with my check in, check out, finding a taxi which can be a nightmare in that area.