Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

The Cranley Report®: Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai

Hotel Address

Jumeirah Beach Road
PO Box 11416
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

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Hotel Summary

Category

Resort Hotel

Awards Won

2005
The Telegraph Travel Awards United Kingdom - Best Foreign Resort Hotel
Business Traveller Magazine UK - Best Resort Hotel in the World
Meetings & Incentive Travel Magazine UK - Best Overseas Hotel in the Meetings and Incentive categories

2004
Business Traveller Magazine UK - Best Resort Hotel in the World
Business Traveller Magazine Middle East - Best Leisure/Resort Hotel in the Middle East
World Travel Awards - Dubai's Leading Hotel

Hotel Opened	1997
Refurbishment	A new swimming pool for Beit Al Bahar and Club guests opened in January 2006.

Cranley Summary

Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a full resort hotel on Jumeirah beach with world recognised conference facilities. The hotel has substantial amenities covering a choice of rooms, restaurants, beaches, swimming pools and sporting activities. It also has the only PADI certified diving centre in the gulf region. Room options range from entry level deluxe rooms to one, two, and three bedroom suites, and one and two bedroom private villas, as well as Club facilities. Guests have a choice of restaurants from formal dining to casual dining on the beach with many featuring live bands and dancing. The resort has a separate sports complex with a wide range of equipment and exercise studio, as well as a small health suite. The resort is very well suited to children with a substantial adventure playground, purpose built children’s club with its own pool as well as a separate children’s pool. Also popular with families is the Jumeirah Beach’s private entrance to the Wild Wadi Water Park where admittance is free. The resort grounds are well laid out among many trees and plants.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Jumeirah Beach Hotel is located on Jumeirah beach next to the iconic Burj Al Arab and Madinat Jumeirah resort. The resort benefits from being away from some of the major construction projects currently underway in Dubai such as the Marina development and whilst close to the Palm, its construction has no negative noise or visual impact. The resort is next door to the Wild Wadi Water park and guests enjoy complimentary access via a private entrance from the resort grounds. Nearby attractions are the Mall of the Emirates, the new ski dome and several internationally recognised golf courses. Guests can use facilities at all Jumeirah properties, many of which are located in close vicinity to the hotel and can charge any costs to their hotel account. The hotel also runs a complimentary shuttle service on request between the Jumeirah Beach and Madinat Jumeirah resorts.

Airports
Distance	25 km
Airport Transfers	Complimentary for Club guests

Cities and Sights
Distance	20 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi

Layout Description

Within the main hotel building off the lobby and on the mezzanine level are a number of the restaurants, the business centre and shopping arcade. At the back of the resort is the main pool, family pool, the Sinbad’s Club and children’s pool. Beyond the pools are the three beaches. The dedicated sports centre, tennis courts, adventure playground and lap pool are located at the back of the resort on the right hand side whereas the sports lawn, Beit Al Bahar villas and Wild Wadi Water Park are located on the left hand side. Beit Al Bahar villas have their own entrance and dedicated pool. A number of restaurants are located within the grounds of the resort. The resort has a number of buggies to ferry guests around as well as having several pathways for those that prefer to walk.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 Hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic, German, French, Russian
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Taxis are available from a holding area
Tours Arranged	There is a dedicated tour office desk offering a variety of activities including Tours of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ajman, Dinner Cruises, Safari's to the Desert, Wadi Hatta or Hajar Mountains, a Night at the Races, Camel Riding, Sand Skiing, Snorkelling or Scuba Diving.

Guest Relations	Standard Services
Concierge Services	Air travel desk Car hire desk
Medical Facilities	Medical clinic open 24 hours with Doctor on duty from 08:00 to 17:00. Paramedic on duty 24 hours.
Parking	Complimentary valet parking

Cranley Comment

The front desk and concierge are located on the right hand side of the reception lobby opposite the lifts. Located to the back right hand side is the colonnade with its array of boutiques and restaurants, whilst the Dhow and Anchor pub is located towards the left. The Palm Court lobby lounge is at the rear and is approached by an ornate wooden bridge over a pond with a piano on an island providing background music. Above the lobby is the central atrium with views up to the 25th floor. Beit Al Bahar guests have their own dedicated reception which is approached through an ornate wooden entrance with views of the villas.

Shops & Amenities

Description

The Palm Court lobby lounge is located at the back of the main lobby near the main entrance to the gardens and swimming pool. It is a circular lounge with floor to ceiling windows allowing panoramic views of the grounds, ocean and Burj Al Arab. At the centre of the lounge is a piano set on an island in the middle of a small pond. The lounge is furnished with cane seating arranged into a number of small areas for privacy.

There are over 23 boutiques and outlets arranged over two floors in the resort, which are generally open from 10:00 to 22:00 and include perfumery and cosmetics, crystal gallery, jewellery, pens, photo developing, designer cloths, designer men’s and ladies wear, general merchandise, pharmacy, optical, books, swimwear, paintings and art collection, carpets, antiques, leather goods and a tailor.

The French Beauty Centre with separate salons for ladies and men opens from 10:00 to 22:00 daily. As well as hairdressing, the ladies salon also offers waxing, pedicure and manicure services.

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a lobby lounge and coffee shop and two levels of boutiques and outlets covering everything from ladies and men’s fashions, jewellery and watches to Persian carpets. The boutiques are located on the ground floor in the colonnade and on the mezzanine level overlooking the colonnade. In addition to the shops on the mezzanine level there are separate ladies and men’s salons above the reception area. For guests who would like more substantial shopping the Mall of the Emirates is nearby as well as the Souk at the Madinat Jumeirah resort.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	25
Total Rooms	617
Elevators	6
Rooms per Elevator	103
Total Staff	1667
Staff per Room	2.7

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability
Smoking Rooms	Non-smoking floors are available
Room Service	24 hour room service
Laundry Service	Same day if dropped off before 09.00

Club or Executive Facilities

Jumeirah Beach Hotel has a Premium Leisure Club for families and an Executive Club for business travellers. Common benefits to both clubs include dedicated and separate lounges, a dedicated cocktail bar called Club Eight, complimentary limousine transfers to Dubai International Airport, breakfast, all day tea and coffee, pre dinner drinks and canapés in the lounge and free pressing of a suit or dress. It also includes check-in and check-out services in the respective lounges and includes exclusive use of the new Executive pool and a dedicated beach, the North Beach. The Execuitive lounge has complimentary Internet access.

Premium Leisure guest benefits include a children’s play area, computer room, Sony Playstation 2 and children's animated movies on DVD and VHS in the lounge, babysitting services upon advance notice and at a nominal fee, special children's menu, unlimited soft drinks and juices and a special arrival gift.

Cranley Comment

Jumeirah Beach Hotel has rooms and suites in the main hotel building and the Beit Al Bahar villas in the resort grounds. Rooms are well proportioned starting with the Deluxe Rooms at 50 sq metres. All rooms have a lounge area with LCD televisions and a spacious bathroom with a separate rain shower. In addition, there are a number of suites ranging from one bedroom to three bedroom suites, as well as the family Beachcomber Suite and the Penthouse and Royal Suite. All rooms and suites (with exception of the Deluxe Room) enjoy the benefits of either the Executive Club for business travellers or Premium Leisure Club for families.

The Beit Al Bahar Villas are a separate building located in the resort grounds not accessable to hotel guests and have their own lobby to ensure maximum privacy and exclusivity. They also benefit from a dedicated pool and breakfast location on the beach at the Villa Beach Restaurant.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe	465	Ocean	High speed internet access Private fax, printer, copier LCD Satellite TV Safe Mini Bar Tea and coffee making facilities Walk-in shower and bath Hairdryer Some rooms have balconies	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children under 12	50

Cranley Comment

Deluxe Rooms are well sized at 50sq metres and either have a king size bed or twin beds. All rooms have the benefit of direct ocean views, but only some rooms have balconies. The rooms are decorated in bright colours and are furnished with a two seat sofa, armchair, coffee table and desk/dressing table. Deluxe Rooms have a floor to ceiling window, which allows for natural light to brighten the room. The bathrooms are well appointed and have a separate rain shower and bath.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive Club	85	Ocean	As per the Deluxe Room with the added benefit of Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club facilities and services	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children under 12	50

Cranley Comment

Executive Rooms have the same specification and facilities as Deluxe Rooms but with the additional benefit of Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club facilities and services. The benefits are listed as above and include exclusive use of a new pool that opened in January 2006 and a private beach.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Junior Suite	5	Ocean	As per the Deluxe Room with the added benefit of being larger and: Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club facilities and services Private terrace Combined bedroom and living room area Dining table for four	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children under 12	176 sq m

Cranley Comment

Junior Suites consist of one room incorporating a bedroom and a lounge/dining room area. In addition to being furnished with sofas and coffee tables, the suites also have a dining table that can seat four. Junior Suites have the benefit of an outside terrace where guests can dine al fresco. The suite includes membership to the Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club with an array of benefits from private beaches to complimentary breakfasts.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
One Bedroom Suite	9	Ocean	As per the Deluxe Room with the added benefit of being larger and: Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club facilities and services Separate lounge Private terrace Dining table for four Two LCD televisions	3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 Children under 12	136 sq m

Cranley Comment

One Bedroom Suites are the first room category that has two separate rooms. The suite’s lounge is furnished with sofas and armchairs and a dining table seating four, whilst the bedroom has an additional LCD satellite television. One Bedroom Suites are decorated in a similar style to the Deluxe Rooms with bright colours and have floor to ceiling windows with an outside private terrace. The suite has the benefit of membership of the Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Two Bedroom Suite	21	Ocean	As per the One Bedroom Suite with the additional benefit of being larger and: One en-suite bedroom One Twin bedded bedroom Additional LCD satellite television Some with kitchenette and bar counter Kitchenette includes a hot plate, fridge and microwave Additional WC	5 Adults or 4 Adults and 2 Children under 12	182 sq m

Cranley Comment

Two Bedroom Suites are similar to One Bedroom Suites, but with the additional benefit of two bedrooms, a WC and an additional LCD television. Some of the suites have a small kitchenette which has a hot plate, microwave and fridge with a bar counter separating it from the lounge. Guests staying in Two Bedroom Suites have the benefit of membership of the Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Three Bedroom Suite	5	Ocean	As per the Two Bedroom Suites with the added benefit of being larger and: One en-suite bedroom Two Twin bedded bedrooms Two bathrooms Walk-in shower and bath Additional LCD television Most with kitchenette	6 Adults and 2 Children under 12 or 7 Adults	194

Cranley Comment

Three Bedroom Suites are similar to Two Bedroom Suites in décor, but with the additional benefit of three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a WC and an additional LCD television. Most of the suites have a small kitchenette which has a hot plate, microwave and fridge with a bar counter separating it from the lounge. Guests staying in the suite have the benefit of membership of the Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Beachcomber Suite	6	Ocean	As per the Deluxe Room with the added benefit of being larger and: Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club facilities and services One en-suite bedroom One twin bedded bedroom Separate living room with dining table Kitchenette Additional LCD Television Sun terrace Two sunbeds Direct access to the beach	2 Adults and 3 Children under 12 or 7 Adults	194

Cranley Comment

Beachcomber Suites are located on the ground floor and are designed for families with one large bedroom and a smaller children’s bedroom. The suites have direct access to the grounds and the beach. The lounge has a dining table for four and a kitchenette as well as sofas and LCD television. Beachcomber Suites have one bathroom with a separate bath and rain shower. The suite has the benefit of membership of the Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Penthouse Suite	1	Ocean	As per the Deluxe Room with the added benefit of being larger and: Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club facilities and services A two-floor apartment Large bedroom on the upper floor with whirlpool bath Lower level living area with corner bar and dining room table Additional LCD television Private terrace	2 Adults and 2 Children under 12 or 3 Adults	154

Cranley Comment

The Penthouse Suite is located over two floors with separate living, dining and bedroom areas. The bedroom is located on the upper level with an en-suite bathroom that features a large whirlpool bath. On the lower level is the lounge with a bar, dining room table, several other pieces of furniture and an outside terrace. The suite is decorated in a contemporary style and has the benefit of membership of the Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Suite	1	Ocean	As per the Deluxe Room with the added benefit of being larger and: Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club facilities and services Large bedroom Large living room Dining table for 6 Private Bar Additional LCD television Private terrace	2 Adults and 2 Children under 12 or 3 Adults	154

Cranley Comment

The Royal Suite has been stylishly decorated and furnished. It has a private bar, dining area with a dining table for six, a large living area and one bedroom. The suite enjoys the benefit of a sun terrace with views across Dubai. Guests staying at the Royal Suite have the benefit of membership of the Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Beit Al Bahar Villas-One Bed	6	Ocean	Private Terrace Large bedroom Living room with high beamed roof King bed with decorative canopy Walk-in rain shower Plunge pool Private garden Breakfast in Villa Beach restaurant	2 Adults and 2 Children under 12 or 3 Adults	76

Cranley Comment

Beit Al Bahar Villas are located within the resort grounds and have use of all the main hotel’s facilities. Access to the Villa dedicated areas and pool are restricted to Beit Al Bahar guests to ensure guests receive maximum privacy. Villas are decorated in an Arabian theme with the bedroom designed to resemble a Bedouin tent whilst the lounge has dark wood high beamed ceilings. The villas are very well appointed with luxury furnishings and the latest electronic equipment such as plasma televisions. The bathrooms are also spacious and well appointed with a separate rain shower and bath. Outside there is a terrace as well as a plunge pool. Guests staying at Beit Al Bahar villas enjoy the benefit of membership of the Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club.

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