Location
Lying amidst sprawling gardens, this spectacular luxury hotel is located at the heart of Dubai some 2 km from Dubai Creek and just a few minutes drive from the Yacht Club. Links to the public transport network are to be found close by and a diverse selection of shops, restaurants, bars, pubs, cafés and further entertainment venues are situated within a 5-minutes drive of the hotel. It is also just 5 km to the international airport.
Facilities
Opened in 2003, this 16-storey hotel comprises a total of 674 rooms. Amongst the facilities at this fully air-conditioned hotel count a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, several shops, a hairdresser's salon, several bars and a total of 15 air-conditioned restaurants with non-smoking areas offering a diverse range of culinary options including various national and international dishes (Thai, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Japanese and Italian) as well as BBQ and fish specialities. It is possible to make use of the in-house laundry service.
Rooms
The comfortable rooms each come with a bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a tea/coffee maker, a minibar, air conditioning and a hire safe.
Sports/Entertainment
Leisure options include an indoor swimming pool, a further pool with a separate children's pool, paddling pools and a poolside snack bar. In addition, the hotel features a health spa with steam baths as well as cosmetic and medical treatments (added fee). Sports fans are offered 4 tennis courts, 2 squash courts, jogging track and gym. A golf course is located in the hotel's immediate vicinity.
Meals
Guests may select their breakfast and evening meal from ample buffets; the evening meal may be chosen from a menu.
Misc.
Be advised there is a fee for early departures.
How to get there
The transfer time to Dubai airport takes around 10 minutes.