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Golden Tulip Al Barsha

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Golden Tulip Al Barsha, Dubai
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Hotel Address
Golden Tulip Al Barsha
Al Barsha
PO Box 125962
Dubai
UAE
 
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Golden Tulip Al Barsha Entrance: Click to magnify
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Hotel Summary
Category Hotel
Hotel Opened
2007
Refurbishment Windsor III is currently being refurbished to provide a night club for hotel guests.
Cranley Summary
The Golden Tulip Al Barsha is located in the new development area next to Mall of the Emirates, just off Sheikh Zayed Road. All areas of Dubai can be reached within 30 minutes of here and most in under 15 minutes, which makes this a good location for travellers. The property has 125 guest rooms, 10 of which are 1 bedroom suites with a larger living room area. The hotel offers a range of food and beverage options to suit all tastes, including Chinese at the Bamboo, Indian and International cuisine in the Tandoor Brasserie as well as a popular sports bar, the Locker Room, where guests will find a range of British pub style food including burgers, Shepherd's Pie and fish and chips. Frequent offers and themed nights take place, such as Bingo night and brunches. There is a gymnasium and pool facilities as well as two banqueting rooms catering for up to 100 people.
Hotel Location & Layout
Location Description
The Golden Tulip Al Barsha is located in Al Barsha, near Mall of the Emirates and is approximately 30 minutes drive from Dubai International Airport. Al Barsha is one of the newest developments in Dubai and the hotel is in a residential area with local shops and restaurants on nearby streets. The Mall of the Emirates is a 10 minute walk during cooler months and is easily accessible via a complimentary shuttle service giving access to hundreds of retail outlets and restaurants. All tourist attractions are within 30 minutes of this location, the nearest of which are the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Park.
Airports
Distance 32 km
Airport Transfers Airport transfers available on request
Cities and Sights
Distance 130 km
City/Sight Transfers Taxis are available from the travel desk
Layout Description
The entrance to the Golden Tulip Al Barsha is on a central street in Al Barsha I, also known as Al Barsha South, within two minutes drive of the Mall of the Emirates exit on Sheikh Zayed Road. Two steps lead up to the revolving doors at the entrance to the lobby where Ristretto Cafe, Tandoor Brasserie and the lifts to the executive (1st floor), health club and guest room floors (2nd to 6th floor) are located. Basement parking is on B1 & B2 and the executive floor (1st floor) is home to the salon, Bamboo Restaurant, The Locker Room and Windsor meeting rooms. The health club on the top floor has a gymnasium, changing rooms, saunas and access to the rooftop, where the adult and children's swimming pool is located.
Lobby & Guest Relations
Open Hours
24 hours
Languages Spoken There is a multi-national team on-hand, speaking more than a dozen languages including English, Arabic, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Italian and Tagalog.
Payment Methods All major credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange Available 24 hours.
All major currencies exchanged.
Exchange rates are commissionable.
Taxis Arranged Can be arranged at the Travel Desk in the Lobby.

Complimentary transfers from the hotel to the Mall of the Emirates:
Current timings are 09:30, 12:00, 17:30 and 20:00
Please check the board next to the Travel Desk for changes.
Tours Arranged There is a travel desk located to the left-hand side of the lobby which is open 24 hours. There is also a 24 hour hotline provided if staff are not at the desk. Maps of Dubai are also provided here.

Operated by a private company, staff on-hand can provide a full range of tours and tailor made packages which include:

Desert Safari
Dinner Cruises
Dubai City Tour
Chauffeur Limousine Service
East Coast Tour
Helicopter Tour
Mussandam Khasab Tour
Wonderbus Tour
Water Activity
Fishing Trips
Property Tour
Airport and Hotel Transfers
Guest Relations Standard service
Concierge Services
Standard service
Medical Facilities On call doctors are available with approximate 30 minutes call out time, according to the hotel.
Please contact Reception for help. After 11pm please contact the Night Manager.
Staff are trained to administer first aid for minor incidents.
Fees are charged to your room account.
Parking 60 complimentary underground parking spaces are available
Valet parking
Cranley Comment
The hotel is entered from the road through revolving doors or pull open doors either side. Reception is found directly ahead of the entrance and consists of a large chest level marble bar front that extends 4 metres across the centre of the lobby. The lobby cafe offers seating for up to 20 people on dark brown leather armchairs and sofas which have been arranged as if in individual living rooms, with central coffee tables. There are two internet workstations with printer to the back of the lobby for guests to use and access to Tandoor Brasserie and the lifts to room floors, first floor amenities and health club floor are also found off the lobby area.
Shops & Amenities
Description
Jamil Chehayeb Ladies Salon
Saturday to Thursday: 11:00 to 21:00
Friday: 13:00 to 21:00
Cranley Comment
Jamil Chehayeb Ladies Salon is a full service salon located on the first floor opposite Bamboo Chinese restaurant. Staffed by seasoned professionals, it offers hotel guests a variety of beauty treatments including cutting and styling, colouring, straightening, facials, manicure, pedicure and waxing.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 6
Total Rooms 125
Elevators 2
Rooms per Elevator 63
Total Staff 100
Staff per Room 0.8
Check-in Time 14:00
Check-out Time 12:00
Late Checkout Available on request and chargeable
Smoking Rooms There are 83 smoking rooms available. The 5th floor is a non smoking floor. All other floors are divided into two clear areas so that smoking rooms are separated from non-smoking rooms.
Room Service 24 hours providing a range of breakfast, lunch and dinner options from Tandoor and Bamboo.
Laundry Service A same day and next day Laundry Service and Dry Cleaning Service is provided 7 days a week.
Garments received by 09:00 will be returned by 18:00.
Garments received after 09:00 will be returned the next day by 12:00.
6hr Express Service is available on request and carries a 50% surcharge.
4hr Priority Service is available on request and carries a 100% surcharge.
Fridays and Public Holidays also carry a 100% surcharge.
Cranley Comment
Guest rooms are accessed via the lifts from the lobby and are found on the 2nd to 6th floors of the hotel. On each guest floor you will find armchair or sofa seating by the lift and 25 rooms. The rooms are found to the left and right of the lift and are divided into smoking rooms and non-smoking rooms, although the 5th floor is a non-smoking floor. There are four types of room, including 3 types of double rooms with twin or king size beds differentiated by the amenities offered and the size of room. Both Deluxe and Flamingo Suites offer the benefit of a small balcony.
  Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Standard 45

City

Electronic locking system
Viewfinder spy hole
Individually controlled air-conditioning
DDI Line
Voice mail
High speed Internet access (chargeable)
3 pin square British sockets
26" LG LCD Television
Regional Satellite TV
Bathrobes
Slippers
Iron and ironing board
Shoe shine kit
Safe deposit box large enough for small laptop
Mini-bar
Tea and coffee making facilities
Hyper allergenic pillows
Prayer mat
Quran

Large windows
Bedside lights
Double closet with full-length mirror
Work space/desk
King size bed
2 armchairs
Luggage stand
Tall reading lamp

Single vanity basin unit
Bath tub with fitted shower over it
Anti fog mirror
Shaving/Make up mirror
Shaving point
Hairdryer
Bathroom scale
Telephone in bathroom
Golden Tulip toiletries

2 adults only 22-25
Cranley Comment
Standard rooms, of which there are 15 Twin and 30 Double rooms with king size beds, are the basic room provided for guests. The carpet is dark green with swirls of yellow giving the room an almost regal feel, whilst the furniture is a mid brown wood and surfaces of tables and desks are covered with a glass panel. There are tea and coffee making facilities in the room, a 26" LCD LG TV and a Clio minibar with refreshments and snack food. Complimentary water is provided. There are also two mint-green checked motif armchairs and a small low-level coffee table provided in the room with a high level lamp for reading. Large headboards sit behind the bed with in-built bedside reading lamps and power sockets. Beds are covered with a large check motif throw in brown, yellow and mint-green which is turned down each evening for guests. The bathroom is tiled, with a dark marble surface around the vanity basin, plus a bath with overhead shower and toilet.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Superior 60

City

30 twin and 30 double
As for Standard with the additional benefit of:

Larger room
Cot (available on request)
Roll-away bed (available on request)




05 Interconnecting Rooms

2 adults and 1 cot 27-30
Cranley Comment
Superior rooms are larger than Standard rooms allowing for higher occupancy. The layout and décor is identical to the Standard room, however the room feels much larger due to the additional space and provides a better living space with a clearly separated seating area. Colour schemes follow the Standard room with mint-green, brown and yellow throws over the bed, mint-green armchairs and wooden furniture. There is a larger entrance area to these rooms and some feature balconies. The bathroom also benefits from larger floor space making it easier to get in and out of the bath.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Deluxe 10

City

As for Superior with the additional benefit of:

Larger room
Seating area with sofa and chairs
Balcony
Two-seater sofa
Large coffee table
Luxury green tea and ginseng toiletries by Demara International
Complimentary amenities
Selection of fruit and breakfast teas
Free daily newspaper

00 Interconnecting Rooms

2 adults and 1 cot 31
Cranley Comment
Deluxe rooms offer travellers more comfort and space, as all Deluxe rooms are located on the corner of the hotel adding a small balcony to the rooms. The mid-brown wooden furniture is identical in style to the Standard and Superior rooms, however the colour scheme and décor in these rooms has been upgraded to light and dark blue, mauve and neutral carpets and curtains. At the far side of the room a light blue two-seater sofa has been added to the seating area allowing room for four people to sit. Coffee and tea making facilities have been upgraded with a selection of fruit and breakfast teas and the hotel tailors amenities to guests depending on their reason for booking, so that anniversary, business travel or special occasion needs are met. In the bathroom, luxury green tea and ginseng toiletries are provided.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Flamingo Suite 10

City

As for Deluxe room with the added benefit of:

Separate living area
Additional two-seater sofa
TV unit
DVD player
Additional armchair
Espresso Machine

Guest toilet with shower
High quality linen and towels

Bathroom accessories including:
Bath salts
Candles
Toothbrushes

2 adults and 2 children under 12 years 58
Cranley Comment
There are two Flamingo Suites located on every floor on corners of the hotel adding outdoor balcony space to the Suite. On entering the Suite you pass through a corridor with large plants into a living area where you will find two blue two-seater sofas and a large coffee table with a TV stand opposite, providing guests with a room for entertaining or relaxing. There is a guest bathroom with shower located by the living room for visitors. The large bedroom is a wide open space with standard room furniture. Linen in this room is of a noticeably higher quality, both for bed linen and towels. The décor is as for the Deluxe room in blues and mauve whilst the carpet and curtains are in neutral colours. The bathroom is larger, with the same bathtub and shower, but with the added benefit of candles and bath salts making this a more relaxing experience.

This room can be adapted by removing doors to make it wheelchair accessible.
Restaurants & Cafés
Number of Restaurants
3
Restaurant Comments
There are 2 restaurants and a lobby coffee shop at the Golden Tulip Al Barsha, providing guests with International, Indian and Chinese cuisine. Tandoor Brasserie on the ground floor provides 24 hour dining and is where the buffet breakfast is located. On the 1st floor, Bamboo offers a more formal restaurant scene with a Chinese menu. For fast food options or quick bites, the hotel offers room service, the Locker Room bar and Ristretto lobby cafe.
  Ristretto  
Restaurant Type Lobby Cafe
Restaurant Capacity 20
Opening Times 24 hours
Dress Codes None
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non smoking
Children’s Facilities A kids menu is available throughout the hotel giving parents healthy options for children, including sandwiches, pastas, freshly made fast food and desserts. Choices include cucumber sandwiches, spaghetti bolognese, burgers and chicken dishes.
Breakfast Options None
Cranley Comment
Ristretto is located in the lobby and offers guests coffee, tea, pastries and snack options whilst they read one of the complimentary papers. The dark brown leather sofas and armchairs are set out around coffee tables giving this area a relaxing feel. Ideal for meetings or as a reading space, there are also internet access points located here and during the summer an ice cream vending machine to help guests stay cool.
  Bamboo  
Restaurant Type Chinese
Restaurant Capacity 45
Opening Times Daily: 18:00 to 01:00
No separate lunch or dinner menu.
The restaurant may also be booked for private functions.
Dress Codes Smart Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Smoking permitted
Children’s Facilities Children can try a variety of dishes as part of the round-table order or can choose from the kids menu which is available in the hotel, providing parents with healthy options for children including sandwiches, pastas, freshly made fast food and desserts. Choices include cucumber sandwiches, spaghetti bolognese, burgers and chicken dishes.
Breakfast Options No breakfast options available.
Cranley Comment
Bamboo, the Chinese restaurant on the 1st floor offers a traditional Chinese meal in traditional Chinese surroundings. The red ceiling with its large central beams reminds one of an old Chinese temple, complemented by the light bamboo coloured chairs and tables which carry large Chinese vases as a central display feature. For guests there is a choice of round table seating with revolving centres for sharing dishes, or square table seating for a romantic meal or business dinners. The menu includes a variety of dishes, including spring rolls, noodles, soups, sweet & sour dishes, chow mein and stir fried meat and seafood dishes. To the back of the restaurant you will also find a bar area surrounded by waist level red leather bar-stools and high level bar stool seating which is available for pre and post dinner drinks. Souvenir trinkets and Chinese tea can be bought in the restaurant also.
  Tandoor Brasserie  
Restaurant Type All day dining
Restaurant Capacity 100
Opening Times The restaurant is open from 06:00 to 01:00 providing an a la carte menu.

Breakfast buffet: 06:30 - 10:30
Lunch buffet: 12:30 - 15:30
Friday bubbly brunch: 12:00 - 16:00 with supervised children’s corner.

During high season the hotel also offers:
Dinner a la carte or traditional Indian Buffet: 07:00 to 23:30
Tuesday - Indian Buffet with open bar
Wednesday - Steak night
Dress Codes No dress code
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non smoking
Children’s Facilities A kids menu is available in the hotel providing parents with healthy options for children, including sandwiches, pastas, freshly made fast food and desserts. Choices include cucumber sandwiches, spaghetti bolognese, burgers and chicken dishes.
Breakfast Options Breakfast options offer buffet or a la carte choices, including:
Continental
American
Oriental
Three egg omelette
Pancakes and waffles
Viennese basket
Beans on toast
Cranley Comment
The Tandoor Brasserie can be found to the left side of the lobby area, next to the travel desk. This wide open space provides hotel guests with an all day dining experience from 06:00 to 01:00. This light open room has many secluded corners and seating is nested in groups of 2, 4, 6 and 8 at bamboo coloured wooden tables. The a la carte menu offers a variety of soups, sandwiches, meat and fish dishes from a variety of International, Indian and Mexican dishes. During the summer months the a la carte menu offers more than enough choice to suit a wide variety of guests palates. Guests staying during the high season will also benefit from an extended menu which includes themed buffet nights, such as a steak night, Mexican night and Italian night.
Bars
Number of Bars
1
  The Locker Room  
Bar Type Sports Bar
Bar Capacity 200 to 250
Opening Times Daily: 13:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 02:00
Dress Codes Smart Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Smoking permitted
Admissions Policy Over 21 only after 21:00
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Cranley Comment
The Locker Room sports bar provides travelling guests with the ideal location to catch up on all the sporting action, live from around the world. On entering The Locker Room one immediately notices the large open space to the left and right of the entrance. There are shirts in frames on the wall of the in-house rugby and football teams; eleven 50 inch plasma screens spread across the wall space so that you can watch your team from anywhere in the room; a pool table and a darts area with two dart boards. Seating is provided in the form of metal framed bar stools at the bar left of the entrance and there is ample seating at tables for guests. For busier evenings there is another bar that opens and there are a wide selection of beers and spirits as well as wines. The bar menu offers Premiership Starters, as well as a host of typical British pub food including Shepherd's Pie, Fish and Chips and signature dishes such as the Beckham Burger and the Big Daddy. Theme nights take place throughout the week. At the time of writing, Saturday was host to Trotter's Buffet, a Saturday buffet with a wide selection of pork based products, which is followed by Bingo and on Friday there is an evening brunch which includes a BBQ called Friday Night Live.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet In room and public local internet connections are provided by cable access points in the room. Wireless is provided on the ground and first floor and is chargeable.
In-Room Services Internet is accessed via a cable and is chargeable at hourly, daily, weekly and monthly rates.
Business Centre
There is no business centre at the Golden Tulip Al Barsha. Business centre services including photocopying, faxing and binding can be requested at Reception and are chargeable. There are also two desks with PC, internet access and printer which guests are free to use in the lobby. The internet here is also chargeable.
Meetings & Events
Venue Size (m2) Dimensions
L x W x H (metres)
  
  
Windsor I  48  6.0 x 8.0 x 2.4
 80
 30
 45
 36
 15
 25
 25
 
 
Windsor II  48  6.0 x 8.0 x 2.4
 80
 30
 45
 36
 15
 25
 25
 
 
Windsor I and Windsor II meeting rooms are accessed via the 1st floor and are found directly opposite the lifts. Both rooms have natural light and a cloakroom is available at no extra charge. Room facilities include a coffee/tea making station, LCD projector and conference call facilities. These rooms can be combined into a larger room for cocktail parties and larger gatherings. They are mostly used for workshops, seminars and small company meetings.
Cranley Comment
There are limited business facilities at the Golden Tulip Al Barsha. Business services are provided by Reception and internet workstations are available in the lobby. There are two meeting rooms on the 1st floor which are available for hire and would suit events with no more than 80 people for a reception or 30 people for seated events. The hotel provides phone and internet access, as well as conference call facilities.
Children’s Facilities & Clubs
Restaurant Facilities See Restaurants
Children's Pool See Pools
Babysitting service
Please contact the Concierge for babysitting services. The hotel can assist in arranging hotel staff to mind children where possible or help guests find a local service. These services may be chargeable.
Cranley Comment
The Golden Tulip Al Barsha welcomes children and makes life easier for parents by helping to source babysitters and providing a supervised children's area during Friday afternoon brunches. Whilst there are no facilities at the hotel such as games rooms or playgrounds, there is a small pool suitable for children and a lifeguard is on-hand throughout the day. There is also a children's menu with a variety of healthy options including cucumber sandwiches, chicken and pasta dishes.
Entertainment
  Evening Activities  
Cranley Comment
There are theme nights and games nights organised for most nights of the week at The Locker Room. The Golden Tulip Al Barsha has gone to great lengths to make the local community and guests feel at home by building local rugby and football teams and hosting weekly pool and darts competitions in the bar. Bingo is a regular feature at present and theme nights, buffets and brunches take place on a weekly basis. At the time of review, special events included Friday Night Live (Friday 18:00 - 22:00), Bubbly Brunch (Friday 12:00 - 16:00) and Trotter's Buffet (Saturday 15:00 to 18:00).
Beaches
  Jumeirah Beach Park
     
Location 5km
Description Jumeirah Beach Park is a public beach open from 8:00 to 23:00. Visitors must pay a small charge to enter the beach area and sun loungers and parasols are available for hire. Visitors to the Jumeirah Beach Park should note that one day per week is designated as 'Ladies Only' day and they should check before visiting which day it is.
Private/Public Public
Size/Frontage The beach has a water frontage of about four hundred metres and is approximately twenty metres wide.
Facilities Facilities include showers, toilets, snack bar, sun loungers and parasols for hire, a children’s adventure playground and a grass area with barbeques and straw parasols.
Safety Lifeguards on duty.
Parking There is a small charge to bring your car into the park or there is complimentary car parking available nearby.
Cranley Comment
The Jumeirah Beach Park is a public beach with a small charge for entry. The beach park has a large beach with lifeguards, sun lounger and parasol hire, toilet facilities and a snack bar for cold drinks and fast food refreshments. There is a grassed area and an area planted with trees, where barbeques are available for public use. There are football goals and beach volleyball facilities on the beach in addition to an adventure type playground to keep younger children entertained.
Pools
  Adult  
     
Opening Times 08:00 to 22:00
Temperature Temperature controlled at 28 degrees Celsius
Depths 0.9 to 1.8 metres
Size 5m x 5m
Facilities Sun loungers
Table and chairs
Towels
Shower facilities
Sun shield above pool
Safety A lifeguard is on duty from 08:00 to 22:00
Cranley Comment
The adult pool is located on the rooftop and is accessed via stairs from the health club floor. Central to the roof, the pool is surrounded by metal frame sun loungers and metal tables and chairs which makes lunch by the pool easy. During the summer months the sun shield above the pool ensures guests are protected from the sun and also stay cool. A lifeguard is on-hand during opening times and the pool is also in use during the evening when it is light by underwater lights.
  Children  
     
Opening Times 08:00 to 22:00
Temperature Temperature controlled at 30 degrees Celsius.
Depths 0.63 metres
Size Round 2m diameter
Facilities Children are able to use the adult facilities surrounding the pool.
Safety A lifeguard is on duty from 08:00 to 22:00. The rooftop also has high railings with window Perspex stopping children from being able to reach through or climb over the railings of the roof. Stairs leading to the roof are concrete and parents are advised that children are not to be left unsupervised.
Cranley Comment
The round 2 metre diameter pool is ideal for adults and young children to paddle together. Located near the roof top entrance this pool is several metres from the shallow end of the adult pool and has barriers to the back and side preventing children from getting too far. Whilst lifeguards are on duty during opening times parents are advised not to leave children to play alone.
Sports & Gym
  Gym & Health Club  
Opening Times
08:00 to 23:00
Description The Golden Tulip Al Barsha gymnasium offers a range of Nautilus machines and facilities including:

2 Stability boards and accessories
1 Cross Trainer
2 Treadmills
1 Upright Bike
1 Recumbent Bike
1 Leg Curl Machine
1 Leg Extension Machine
1 Leg Press Machine
1 Hip Abduction Machine
1 Stretching Ball
1 Vertical Traction Machine
1 Shoulder Press Machine
1 Lat Pull Down Machine

1 Dumbbell set 5 – 30 lb
1 Set of weighing scales

Separate ladies’ and gents’ facilities with:
Changing & shower room
Sauna
Lockers
Towels
Size Approximately 6metres x 12metres
Cranley Comment
Located on the health club floor, the Golden Tulip Al Barsha has extensive gymnasium facilities offering Nautilus machines which work all major muscle groups. Personal trainers are on hand to help with any queries and offer personal training sessions between the hours of 08:00 and 23:00. Guests are required to sign a medical waiver before using the facilities. Changing rooms are provided, which include lockers, sauna rooms and shower cubicles which contain complimentary Golden Tulip toiletries.
Golf
  Emirates Golf Club
Description
This was the first grass course in the Gulf region when it opened in 1988. The club features two championship courses; the Majlis and the Wadi. The Majlis was the original course and was designed by Florida based designer Karl Litten. The Wadi opened in 1996 and was re-designed in 2007 by Nick Faldo. Despite a number of new courses, it still ranks as one of the best in Dubai. It has hosted the Dubai Desert Classic fifteen times for the last six years in succession.
Location 4km
Holes Majlis 18, Wadi 18
Length/Par Majlis: 7,185 Yards par 72 sss 74 , Wadi: 7,263 Yards par 72 sss 74
Facilities Teaching academy, two driving ranges (one of which is floodlit), pitching and chipping areas, fairway and greenside practice bunkers. Several bars and restaurants.
  Montgomerie Dubai
Description
Covering more than 265 acres of landscaped turf, gardens and lakes, this spectacular golf course provides the player with undulating "links land" style fairways which challenge and intrigue all levels of player. Placement of the drive to the generous fairways remains the cornerstone of any good round. The flat landing area of each fairway can be challenging to find, but a rewarding adventure. With 14 lakes and 81 bunkers, The Montgomerie Dubai, the first and only example of the association between golfing great Colin Montgomerie and Desmond Muirhead, adds a distinctive variety to the golfing landscape of the region.

One of the signature holes is the par 5 fourth, dubbed the Snake hole for its saddleback fairway which doglegs towards the green, with 2 bunkers behind forming the eyes of the snake. Further on, the par 5 ninth, with water down the left, is a tough finish to the opening half. The par 3 thirteenth, a hole designed in the shape of the UAE, boasts a 360 degree teeing area around an island fairway and green, allowing for a completely different golf hole to be played every time. However, it is the par 5 eighteenth that offers a more classic test. At 656 yards it is a monster and, with water protecting the front of the green, it defies even the best player to hit the green in two.

Website: www.themontgomerie.com
Phone: +971 4 390 5600
Location 7km
Holes 18
Length/Par 7396 Yards, Par 72, sss 75
Facilities Driving range
Teaching academy
9 hole par 3 Academy course
5 star hotel accommodation
3 restaurants
Cigar lounge
Angsana Spa,
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Extensive function areas.
Special Needs
Cranley Comment
This hotel is not recommended for special needs guests. There are currently no adapted rooms at the Golden Tulip Al Barsha. Physically challenged or wheelchair bound guests are recommended the Flamingo Suite where doors can be removed for easier access, however the room and furniture is still a challenge to navigate. Whilst all restaurants, lobby area and room floors are accessible to wheelchair users, physically challenged guests would have difficulty reaching the hotel lobby due to several steps and would also find the pool inaccessible without help as there are 17 steps to reach the pool deck. Visually impaired guests will not find this hotel easy to navigate as the layout is complex, corridors are not straight and there are no aids available. There are no aids for hearing impaired guests. The hotel is making changes and has planned an accessible room for future, but at present this hotel is not suited to special needs guests.
Environment
Measures
Recycling
Cranley Comment
The Golden Tulip Al Barsha uses only non-chemical, enzyme based cleaning products to protect Dubai's marine environment. Papers are collected and recycled.
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