Hotels for Dubai's discerning travellers

B&G ROYAL CLUB PALM JUMEIRAH

PO Box 347474 Palm Jumeirah Al Khushkar J1
T: (04) 420 6299
F: (04) 420 5733
www.balbaagroup.com
reservation@bgroyalclub.com

Rooms: 25 two-bedroom apartments with partial sea view, 16 one-bedroom apartments with palm view, 9 one-bedroom apartments with direct sea view.

Business & Conference Facilities: Wi-Fi internet is available in the apartments for a nominal charge.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Paid access to Palm Jumeirah Club Houses, swimming pool, gym and beach.

Guest Services: 24/7 reception and bell desk, daily housekeeping, laundry, safety deposit box. Access to cable and satellite TV, DVD, 32-inch plasma TV. No pets are allowed on site.

Wining & Dining: Palm Jumeirah Club Houses restaurants and coffee shops.

TIME GRAND PLAZA HOTEL

PO Box 237844 Damascus Street Al Qusais
T: (04) 233 4444
F: (04) 233 4445
www.timehotels.ae

Rooms: 232 rooms and suites, including junior and executive suites with private balconies with city views. Non-smoking rooms and suites available upon request.

Business & Conference Facilities: A total of 3 modern, fully equipped meeting rooms and a state-of-the-art business centre open 24 hours a day. Congress Rooms 1 and 2 (82 sq metres each) accommodate up to 60 guests each, Congress Room 3 (72 sq metres) has capacity for 60 guests.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa, health club, temperature-controlled rooftop pool, steam room, kids’ club, salon, club, male and female massage treatment rooms, splash pool area.

Guest Services: 24-hour smoking lounge, valet parking with free parking space, high-speed internet in guest rooms and public areas (subject to charges), car rental services, babysitting on request, doctor on call, 24-hour concierge desk, 24- hour in-room dining, laundry and dry cleaning service, news stand.

Wining & Dining: Brio Restaurant (all-day dining), Courtyard Cafe, Splash Pool Lounge (mocktails and snacks). No alcohol is served at any hotel outlets.

TULIP CREEK HOTEL APARTMENTS

Port Saeed area Deira
T: (04) 295 9998
F: (04) 294 4676
www.tulip-creek.com
info@tulip-creek.com

Rooms: 90 apartments ranging from deluxe rooms to luxury suites equipped with fully fitted kitchen, refrigerator, washer and dryer, high-speed internet access and plasma TV with satellite channels.

Business & Conference Facilities: Two conference halls on second floor and business centre on ground floor.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Fitness centre with steam room, sauna, a fully equipped gym and a championshipsized swimming pool on the second floor.

Guest Services: City tour and airport transfer, daily city tour shuttles, Wi-Fi internet access, laundry services, reserved parking and rental car services.

Wining & Dining: Food court on first floor with a wide range of international fast-food options, including Al Farooj Fresh, Al Safeer, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Baja Fresh, Baskin Robins, Bateel, Bombay Chowpatty, Burger King, Caribou Coffee, Charley’s Grilled Subs, Chili’s, Cinnabon, Costa Coffee and Hardee’s.

TWO SEASONS HOTEL & APARTMENTS

PO Box 502222 Dubai Internet City
T: (04) 399 6666
F: (04) 399 6000
www.2seasonshotels.com
info@2seasonshotels.com

Rooms: Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments has all facilities to cater to the needs of traveling executives, families, holidaymakers as well as long staying guests.

Business & Conference Facilities: Boasting more than 1,845 sqm of flexible meeting space, Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments can host various events from small meetings to larger conferences and weddings. The meeting facilities occupy 6 levels from P4 to P6, 8th floor, 40th floor and 41st floor, with all levels having access to elevators and levels until 6th floor having direct access to car park. The property’s Dalma Ballroom can accommodate up to 600 guests. It is located on P4 level, and has pre-function area, terrace and private entrance from outside. The remaining meeting rooms are scattered across 6 levels.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Recreational and fitness facilities in Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments are presented by Elixir Fitness and DreamWorks Spa, both located on the 8th floor. Squash courts and mini open courts for football and basketball are located on 41st floor.

Guest Services: Ladies’ & Gents’ salon in the lobby, 24/7 Mini Mart in the lobby, sweet Corner – chocolate, sweets and confectionary shop in the lobby, 24 hr Front desk, concierge desk, 24hr Business centre, projector (chargeable), car rental & tour desk, indoor parking, laundry service (chargeable), bubbles Laundry shop, ATM in the lobby, recharging mobile machine for selected countries, 24hr security, elevators, handicap facilities, wheel chair access, valet parking, wakeup service, free Wi-Fi, souvenir, perfume and Fur Shop, 24hr minimart, baby sitting (chargeable), squash, football field, basketball and volleyball field, sauna & steam room, 24 hr room service.

Dining: When it comes to dining, guests of Two Seasons Hotel & Apartments can enjoy various cuisines from around the world including Asian, Arabic and International cuisine in its restaurants and lounges.

JA OCEAN VIEW HOTEL

PO Box 26500 The Walk Jumeirah Beach Residence
T: (04) 814 5599
F: (04) 814 5599
www.jaresortshotels.com
ovh@jaresorts.com; reservations@jaresorts.com

Rooms: 334 rooms and suites with sea views and balconies with tables and chairs.

Business & Conference Facilities: Atlantic, Pacific and Southern meeting rooms offering business services and access to a shaded outdoor balcony. All rooms have natural daylight, complimentary Wi-Fi internet.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Infinity swimming pool, access to the open beach, kids’ pool, spa, salon, gym, unique fitness programme Speedflex, health club with a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

Guest Services: CoolZone kids’ club, babysitting services, complimentary shuttle to JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort’s private beach and airport transfers.

Wining & Dining: Caffè Via (24/7 café), Le Rivage ( international buffet restaurant), The Whistler (25th-floor restaurant), Girders (British Pub), Fogo Vivo (Brazilian) and The Deck (poolside bar).

ABIDOS HOTEL APARTMENT AL BARSHA

PO Box 450605 Located behind Mall of the Emirates Al Barsha
T: (04) 316 4040
F: (04) 316 4050
www.abidosalbarsha.com
info@abidosalbarsha.com

Rooms: 104 deluxe suites and 39 premium suites, including deluxe, plus and premium plus suites.

Business & Conference Facilities: Two meeting rooms, named Alpha and Venus, are ideal for corporate gatherings, seminars, workshops, conferences, luxurious events, product launches or weddings.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Fully equipped Energise gymnasium, male and female sauna and steam room, rooftop swimming pool, sundeck, Jacuzzi.

Guest Services: All essential services, including welcome service, city tour and airport transfer.

Wining & Dining: MNM Restaurant (serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, including an international buffet), MNM Lounge ( juices and soft drinks), and MNM Cafe (light snacks and beverages in the hotel lobby).

COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL

PO Box 38250 Al Barsha
T: (04) 376 22 22
F: (04) 376 22 23
www.dubaicosmopolitan.com
welcome@dubaicosmopolitan.com

Rooms: 114 rooms (ranging from 31to 42 sq metres) and suites (ranging from 49 to 63 sq metres).

Business & Conference Facilities: Two multi-purpose meeting rooms, Victory 1 and Victory 2, are available for private functions for 10 to 50 guests, supported by technical equipment and a highly efficient team.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Fitness centre open 24 hours a day, massage centre open 24 hours a day ( operated by an external company), sauna, steam bath, swimming pool with sun terrace and Jacuzzi.

Guest Services: All essential services, including a tour desk (operated by an external company), airport and beach transfer. Complimentary child stay is available when sharing parents’ rooms.

Wining & Dining: Ginger Restaurant (regional and international specialties including a daily buffet from 7.00pm to 10.30pm), Social Café (tea, coffee and pastries served), Mist Pool Lounge (serving light specialty treats by the swimming pool).

RIXOS THE PALM DUBAI

PO Box 18652 The Palm Jumeirah East Crescent
T: (04) 457 5555
F: (04) 368 6697
www.rixos.com sales.
dubai@rixos.com

Rooms: 230 guest rooms, including 5 wellness rooms with Jacuzzis, premium rooms and deluxe rooms, junior suites, senior suites, sea grand suite, king suite and grand king suite.

Business & Conference Facilities: Bodrum & Belek meeting rooms (combined 418 sq metres), seating up to 420 guests in theatre style, contemporary conference room located on the lobby level. Executive lounge with capacity for up to 70 guests. Three outdoor spaces such as Rixos Beach, I-Chill and Lap Pool with capacity for up to 800, 200 and 100 people, respectively.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Yoga, spa, fitness centre, swimming pool, semi-Olympic lap pool, tennis court, Jacuzzi, private beach, silent beach cinema, water polo.

Guest Services: Shuttle bus, water taxi, business centre, traditional Turkish welcome service.

Wining & Dining: A La Turca (all day restaurant serving authentic Turkish cuisine), L’Olivo Ristorante (Italian restaurant), Salt (Seafood restaurant), Biber (lounge), Nargile (shisha lounge), Patisserie Istanbul, Highlights (pool bar) and I-Chill (beach lounge).

WINCHESTER HOTEL APARTMENTS

PO Box 29016 Kuwait Street Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
T: (04) 354 3444
F: (04) 354 3131
www.winchest.com
wingrand@emirates.net.ae

Rooms: 62 studio apartments, 62 one-bedroom apartments, 26 two-bedroom apartments and 7 three-bedroom apartments.

Business & Conference Facilities: Secretarial services, high-speed internet stations, fax and courier services.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Gym, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.

Guest Services: Restaurant, front desk open 24 hours a day, newspapers, sun terrace, non-smoking rooms, family room, digital safe, baggage storage, air conditioning, free shuttle service to various popular landmarks throughout the city.

Wining & Dining: Aladdin Restaurant.

GOLDEN TULIP AL THANYAH HOTEL APARTMENT

Al Thanyah Street Tecom area
T: (04) 448 9888
F: (04) 448 9889
www.goldentulipalthanyah.com
info@goldentulipalthanyah.com

Rooms: 160 bedroom apartments, 80 rooms (40 king size and 40 twin beds), 65 one-bedroom apartments (all king size), 12 two-bedroom apartments (king size & twin beds), royal suite.

Business & Conference Facilities: Fully equipped meeting room and banquet hall seating up to 100 people. All rooms have internet access and access to audiovisual and video-conferencing facilities.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Rooftop swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, spa, beauty salon.

Guest Services: 24-hour room service, laundry services, baby sitting, airport pick-up and drop-off, satellite TV, underground parking, safety deposit box.

Wining & Dining: Fresh Restaurant (located on 1st floor), Ristretto Café (serving Starbucks coffee).

LOTUS GRAND HOTEL APARTMENTS

PO Box 183532 Hor Al Anz East Abu Hail
T: (04) 292 8888
F: (04) 265 8587
info@lotus-hospitality.com
www.lotus-hospitality.com

Rooms: 130 rooms, including one-, two- and threebedroom apartments with an open-plan design, including a fully equipped kitchen.

Business & Conference Facilities: Majlis 1 and Majlis 2 available for conferences, business meetings, banquets and social functions, including weddings.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Rooftop temperature-controlled swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fitness centre with a fully equipped gymnasium.

Guest Services: Shopping arcade, toddlers’ play area, baby sitting and baby cot, airport transport service, shuttle service to the beach and malls, secretarial services, on-call 24-hour medical services, foreign exchange, laundry service, Wi-Fi internet, extensive parking.

Wining & Dining: Bite Rite (restaurant open 24 hours a day serving international cuisine).

PULLMAN DUBAI DEIRA CITY CENTRE HOTEL AND RESIDENCES

PO Box 61871
T: (04) 294 1222
F: (04) 295 4444
www.pullman-dubai-deiracitycentre.com
h2022@accor.com

Rooms: 317 rooms and suites, seven studio apartments, 63 one-bedroom and 63 two bedroom apartments. Includes two apartments for physically challenged guests and the option to connect rooms to create three- or four-bedroom apartments.

Business & Conference Facilities: 10 meeting rooms up to 300 people in a single space with event manager, IT solutions manager and an outdoor catering team for events outside the hotel.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Fit and Spa Lounge with 24-hour fitness facilities.

Guest Services: Room service is available 24 hours a day and airport transfer services can be arranged. A travel desk is available in the lobby to help organise tours and excursions in and around the city.

Wining & Dining: Medley Restaurant (international cuisine; including Little Suzie’s Diner Brunch every Friday from 12.30pm-4.00pm), La Fabrique (sports bar), Azure Pool Lounge, Le Café (24-hour lobby lounge).

MOUROUJ HOTEL APARTMENTS

Muroor Street Abu Dhabi
T: (02) 641 3555
F: (02) 641 3737
mhapt@eim.ae
www.mouroujhotelapartments.ae

Rooms: Spacious, fully serviced apartments (85 sq metres). All apartments have a self-contained office with desk and visitor chairs, two bathrooms, living room with sofa bed and dining area, and fully equipped kitchen with washing machine and dryer.

Guest Services: Daily housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning service, mini-bar service, taxi service, free valet parking and high-speed internet.

Health & Leisure: Sauna and steam rooms. Massage treatments also available on-site.

Wining & Dining: Sadaf Restaurant, serving buffet lunches and dinner with Iranian specialty dishes.

V CONTINENT EXECUTIVE SUITES BY MOUROUJ

Muroor Road Centrally located next to Al Mamoura building Abu Dhabi T: +971 2 6115333 F: +971 2 6115444 www.executivesuites.ae info@executivesuites.ae

Rooms: Comfortable studios and suites elegantly decorated suitable for short- and long-term stays. Kitchenette in all accommodation with coffee- and tea-making facility; free Wi-Fi high-speed internet.

Business & Conference Facilities: Function room with video and audio equipment, and business centre, including secretarial services.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Gym and sauna room, as well as outdoor swimming pool on rooftop.

Guest Services: Housekeeping, laundry & dry cleaning, free valet service, room service.

Wining & Dining: L'Auberge Palace Restaurant ( international cuisine and Lebanese cuisine).

ANANTARA DUBAI THE PALM RESORT & SPA

PO Box 71607 The Palm Jumeirah Crescent Road (East)
T: (04) 567 8888
F: (04) 567 8009
www.dubai-palm.anantara.com
dubaipalm@anantara.com

Rooms: 293 rooms and villas, including over-water villas, one- and two-bedroom beach pool villas, premier lagoon-view rooms, premier lagoon-access rooms, deluxe lagoon-view rooms, deluxe lagoon-access rooms, family lagoon-view rooms.

Business & Conference Facilities: 7 venues for meetings and events. Palm Ballroom is equipped with stateof-the- art audio-visual equipment, can be divided into three sections and accommodates up to 300 guests; 6 further meeting rooms can be set up for theatre, classroom, boardroom and U-shape style.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa, health club including gym, 50-metre swimming pool, Jacuzzi, aerobics studio, 400-metre private beach, watersports and 10,000 sq metres of lagoon pools.

Guest Services: All essential services, jewellery shop, organised city tours and airport transfers.

Wining & Dining: The Lotus Lounge, Mekong (Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine), Bushman’s Restaurant & Bar (Australian cuisine), The Beach House ( Mediterranean), Crescendo (international cuisine), Mai Bar (pool bar), Dining by Design (private dining experience).

NOVOTEL DUBAI AL BARSHA

PO Box 450011 Sheikh Zayed Road (opposite Sharaf DG Metro Station) Barsha 1
T: (04) 304 9000
F: (04) 304 9100
www.novotel.com
H6535@accor.com

Rooms: 465 guest rooms, including 300 superior rooms, 57 executive rooms and 89 one- to three-bedroom suites with views of Gulf Sea.

Business & Conference Facilities: 9 function rooms that can cater to up to 250 delegates. All rooms provide natural daylight, screens, microphones, DVD players, and room-controlled air conditioning. Boardroom and business centre also available for up to 10 guests.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Fitness centre with a fully equipped Visio techno-gym and personal trainers. Swimming pool on the 7th floor featuring a view of the Gulf Sea. Spa offering 7 treatment rooms, sauna and steam room. Video game area.

Guest Services: 24-hour reception, concierge service, airport transfer, ski hire facilities.

Wining & Dining: Choice of five restaurants and bars, including 365 Restaurant (international buffet), Cravin Cajun restaurant (Louisiana cuisine), Bubble Bar (French bistro-style food and signature cocktails), Deck SE7EN pool bar (Caribbean), Java coffee shop.

AVARI DUBAI HOTEL

PO Box 50400 Deira
T: (04) 295 6666
F: (04) 295 9659
www.avari.com
reservations@avari-dubai.ae

Rooms: 178 rooms and suites, including business class and world traveller suites, and business class, superior and world traveller rooms.

Business & Conference Facilities: Small and medium-sized rooms with capacity for up to 20 people, all equipped with high-speed internet and audio-visual facilities.

Health & Leisure Facilities: 7th Heaven Health Club, with gym, swimming pool, sauna and massage.

Guest Services: Colour LCD TV, internet access, mini bar, in-room safety deposit box and beauty salon.

Wining & Dining: Wanasa and Chingari nightclubs ( Arabic and Indian, respectively), Olive Tree Restaurant (Asian, Arabic and Iranian cuisine, breakfast and lunch buffet, à la carte menu), Cinnamon Cafe (casual atmosphere), Rasputin Bar (Russian), Shisha rooftop cafe and Q2 Karaoke.

BONNINGTON JUMEIRAH LAKES TOWERS

PO Box 37246 Cluster J Jumeirah Lakes Towers
T: (04) 356 0000
F: (04) 356 0400
www.bonningtontower.com
info@bonningtontower.com

Rooms: 208 rooms and suites (all non-smoking), and 272 deluxe serviced hotel apartments.

Business & Conference Facilities: 4 meeting rooms – Chelsea 1, Chelsea 2, Kensington and Bloomsbury – equipped with audio-visual equipment, integrated screens, laptop computers, lighting and temperature control, sound, video and microphone systems.

Health & Leisure Facilities: 11th-floor Leisure Deck with infinity pool, state-of-the-art gym, poolside bar and restaurant, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna, and ladies’ hairdressing salon.

Guest Services: 24-hour concierge services, airport pick-ups or drop-offs, booking sightseeing tours, flight and car rental arrangements.

Wining & Dining: The Authors’ Lounge (cafe), Cavendish Restaurant, Healey’s Bar and Terrace, and McGettigan’s Irish Pub.

SOFITEL DUBAI JUMEIRAH BEACH

PO Box 473828 Dubai Marina
T: (04) 448 4848
F: (04) 432 8453
www.sofitel-dubai-jumeirahbeach.com
h6146@sofitel.com

Rooms: 438 sea-view rooms and suites including 27 junior suites, 12 prestige suites and 1 imperial suite.

Business & Conference Facilities: 5 meeting and function rooms with capacity that range from a boardroom for 12 to the 400-person-capacity ballroom and business centre.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Swimming pool, So FIT Health Club with sauna and steam rooms, Carita beauty salon for ladies.

Guest Services: 24-hour butler service for suites and Club Milleme guests, complimentary Wi-Fi, limousine service, airport transfer, concierge, valet parking, babysitting, laundry and dry cleaning, 24-hour room service, minibar and gift shop.

Wining & Dining: Rococo (Italian), A.O.C. French Brasserie (French and international), Plantation lounge (24-hour lounge), The Hub (Irish bar) and Infini Pool Lounge (poolside lounge).

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, DUBAI

PO Box 75880 Sheikh Zayed Road
T: (04) 343 8888
F: (04) 321 1022
www.shangri-la.com/dubai
sldb@shangri-la.com

Rooms: 302 rooms are separated into the following categories: Deluxe, Horizon Deluxe, Horizon Executive, Horizon Premier, one-bedroom suites, and presidential suites, with choice of either a view of the Burj Khalifa, or a sea view.

Business & Conference Facilities: Four meeting rooms with a seating capacity of 4, 6, 12 and 16, respectively. State-of-the-art conference facilities. Nasreen, Yasmin and Arjawan function rooms located on the 3rd floor with a maximum capacity of 60, 50 and 60 ( Yasmin and Arjawan can be combined for a capacity of 100). All boasting natural daylight. Two large ballrooms, located on the 9th floor, Al Bader with a maximum capacity of 396 and Al Nojoom, with a maximum capacity of 462 (can be divided into Al Nojoom 1 and Al Nojoom 2 with a maximum capacity of 100 and 288).

Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, aerobics studio and private Horizon Club health club with infinity swimming pool overlooking the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

Guest Services: All essential services, travel and tourism desk, Arabic coffee and dates upon arrival.

Wining & Dining: Dunes Café (international cuisine, Lobby Lounge, Hoi An (French-Vietnamese), Shang Palace (Chinese), Balcony Bar, Junoon (Indian), Don Alfonso (Italian), iKandy Ultra Lounge.

CONRAD DUBAI

PO Box 115143 Sheikh Zayed Road
T: (04) 444 7444
F: (04) 444 7445
www.conraddubai.com
conrad.dubai_reservations@conradhotels.com

Rooms: 555 contemporary rooms, including 364 deluxe rooms, 123 executive rooms, 14 deluxe suites with 2 double suites, 30 king deluxe suites, 20 executive suites, 2 Conrad suites, 2 royal suites.

Business & Conference Facilities: Some of 4400 square metres, including The Grand Ballroom (seating up to 1100 delegates, theatre-style); The Ballroom (with a capacity of 725 delegates, theatre-style, suitable for Arabic, Indian and international weddings, and ideally equipped for car launches); 11 additional individual meeting rooms, 3 modern boardrooms, dedicated group drop-off and check-in facilities, fully equipped business centre open 24 hours a day.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa, gym, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, yoga deck.

Guest Services: 24-hour reception, concierge service, airport transfer, business centre, general hotel services, valet parking, automated car park, W-Fi internet access in public areas (chargeable).

Wining & Dining: Ballarò (international buffet, live cooking, antipasti stations, evening à la carte menu), Marco Pierre White Grill, Purobeach Urban Oasis (on the 6th floor in the pool area, surrounded by lush gardens), Cave (modern Parisian soul food on Mezzanine 2), Suga (cocktail lounge).

KEMPINSKI HOTEL MALL OF THE EMIRATES

PO Box 120679 Sheikh Zayed Road
T: (04) 341 0000
F: (04) 341 4500
www.kempinski.com/dubai
reservations.malloftheemirates@kempinski.com

Rooms: 393 rooms and suites, including executive suites, corner suites, executive tower suites, 1 to 3 bedroom ski chalets, and a presidential suite with views of Dubai and Ski Dubai.

Business & Conference Facilities: 9 day-lit banquet and conference rooms, 4 office rooms, indoor and outdoor breakout areas, business centre, executive lounge.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Outdoor infinity pool, K Wellness Health Club, Softouch Spa, and direct access to Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai and Magic Planet.

Guest Services: All essential services, including personal shopper and airport transfer, led by a dedicated concierge team.

Wining & Dining: Salero Tapas & Bodega (Spanish cuisine), Aspen by Kempinski (European cuisine), Mosaic Chill (international cuisien). A new restaurant and bar are set to be launched in late 2015.

LE MERIDIEN MINA SEYAHI BEACH RESORT AND MARINA

PO Box 213084 Al Sufouh Road Jumeirah Beach
T: (04) 399 3333
F: (04) 399 3111
www.lemeridien-minaseyahi.com
service.01895@lemeridien.com

Rooms: 220 rooms, including deluxe sea-view room, club sea-view room, club superior room, deluxe suites and presidential suite.

Health & Leisure Facilities: Spa, health club (Club Mina), tennis court, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, aerobics studio, 500 metres of private beach on Jumeirah Beach, Penguin Kids Club and water sports centre.

Wining & Dining: Latest Recipe (French brasserie), Latitude 25 (small bites and light fare, located in the lobby area), Barasti Beach Club (international cuisine and cocktails), Horizon (poolside snack food), Watitsumi (Japanese cuisine).

General Information

Government offices are open from 8.00am to 2.30pm, while most private businesses operate from 9.00am to 6.00pm, although some are closed from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Ramadan office hours are 9.00am to 2.00pm. The UAE’s weekend falls on Friday and Saturday. Taxis are the most reliable way to get around Dubai. The minimum fare is $2.72 and it will cost about $24.50 to cross the city. The Dubai Metro is also a convenient option, connecting most areas of the city on two lines. One fare costs a maximum of $3.54 per trip. English is the most widely spoken language across the emirate, and public signs are commonly provided in both Arabic and English. Owing to Dubai’s large expatriate population, other languages in common usage include Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Persian and Chinese. UAE nationals have access to full medical coverage provided by the state. Tourists without travel health insurance can visit private hospitals where payment is expected. A recent law has made health insurance coverage compulsory for every resident in Dubai.