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.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Beit Al Bahar Villas-Two Bed	13	Ocean	As per the One Bedroom Beit Al Bahar villas with the added benefit of being larger and: Additional bedroom Additional bathroom Additional LCD television	4 Adults and 2 Children under 12 or 5 Adults	112

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 the Beit Al Bahar Villas enjoy the benefit of membership of the Executive Club or Premium Leisure Club.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

Jumeirah Beach Hotel offers guests a choice of dining options from fine dining at six restaurants to more casual dining at a further seven restaurants and bars. The main breakfast location is The Colonnade, located just off the hotel lobby. The restaurant serves a full buffet breakfast with dining inside and outside on the terrace and has a food court for lunch and dinner serving a variety of international dishes. The other restaurants specialise in a range of cuisines from Italian and Tex Mex to Lebanese, while some of the restaurants have live entertainment. In addition to the resort there is a wide range of restaurants at the neighbouring Madinat Jumeirah's souk, which is a few minutes away by complimentary shuttle bus.

Carnevale

Restaurant Type	Formal Italian
Restaurant Capacity	Total of 93 of which 53 inside and 40 outside
Opening Times	Lunch: 12:30 to 15:00 Dinner: 19:00 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free.
Breakfast Options	No

Cranley Comment

Carnevale is a formal Italian restaurant set on the mezzanine level with dining inside or outside on the balcony overlooking the ocean through palm trees. The restaurant is inspired by the Venetian Carnevale, with the interior of the restaurant themed as a Venetian Palace. The signature dishes are the beef carpaccio and osso bucco. The restaurant also has a wide selection of wines and imported cheeses.

Marina Sea Food Market

Restaurant Type	Seafood
Restaurant Capacity	96 Inside
Opening Times	Lunch: 12:30 to 15:00 Dinner: 19:00 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking tables
Children’s Facilities	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free
Breakfast Options	No

Cranley Comment

Marina Sea Food Market restaurant is accessed via a walk or buggy ride along the marina breakwater. The restaurant benefits from an unusual circular design and its location at the edge of the marina. It enjoys impressive views in all directions of Burj Al Arab, the resort and the ocean. The restaurant is decorated in an elegant style with soft background music for ambience. Fresh seafood is displayed on a purpose built display table which is the signature dish together with six dipping sauces.

La Parrillia

Restaurant Type	Argentinean
Restaurant Capacity	91 Inside
Opening Times	Dinner: 18:30 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free
Breakfast Options	No

Cranley Comment

La Parrillia has been styled on an old hacienda with exposed brickwork, wood beamed ceilings and wall decorations such old cart wheels and plantation estate furniture. It is worth experiencing the ‘Espada’ dish where meats are char-grilled and flambéed at guest tables. Entertainment is provided every night from 19:00 to 23:30 with a three-piece tango band, singers and tango dancers providing an authentic Argentinean feel. The signature dishes are the spiced beef Espada and beef filled empanadas.

Beachcomber

Restaurant Type	South East Asian
Restaurant Capacity	Total of 270 of which 150 inside and 120 outside
Opening Times	Breakfast: 08:00 to 11:00 Lunch: 12:30 to 16:30 Dinner: 19:00 to 23:30
Dress Codes	Casual/Beachwear during the day

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free
Breakfast Options	Buffet breakfast with cooking stations

Cranley Comment

The Beachcomber enjoys an idyllic location on the main beach. It is a wood constructed pavilion decorated in dark woods and flooring, giving it an authentic South Asian theme. The restaurant is a casual dining venue with dining inside or outside on a terrace overlooking the beach. It offers a South East Asian buffet allowing guests to sample various dishes from the region as well as an a la carte menu.

Villa Beach Restaurant

Restaurant Type	Mediterranean
Restaurant Capacity	Total of 68 of which 24 inside and 44 outside
Opening Times	Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00 Dinner: 19:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Smart casual for dinner

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free
Breakfast Options	Buffet only for Beit Al Bahar guests

Cranley Comment

Villa Beach restaurant is located in an ideal spot on the main beach. It offers Mediterranean a la carte cuisine with perfect views of the ocean and sunset. There are tables outside as well as a small number of tables inside in the air conditioned environment. The signature dishes are the foie gras marbled beef burger and the lobster trio. The restaurant plays soft background music to add to the ambience. Access to this restaurant is restricted to Beit Al Bahar guests.

Al Khayal

Restaurant Type	Lebanese
Restaurant Capacity	92 Inside
Opening Times	Dinner: 19:00 to 02:00
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free
Breakfast Options	No

Cranley Comment

Al Khayal is decorated and furnished in an Arabian style with decorated walls and pillars and Majlis style seating. The restaurant offers either an a la carte or a set menu with entertainment by a three-piece Lebanese band and belly dancer. The show begins at 20:30 and finishes at 01:45. The restaurant’s signature dish is the mixed grill Al Khayal, Lebanese hospitality dish and Muhalabiya Al Khayal. Shishas and cigars can be enjoyed both inside and outside.

Go West

Restaurant Type	Tex Mex
Restaurant Capacity	Total of 131 of which 111 inside and 20 outside
Opening Times	Lunch: 12:00 to 15:30 Dinner: 18:00 to 23:30 Happy Hour: 18:00 to 19:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free
Breakfast Options	No

Cranley Comment

Go West is an American Wild West style restaurant. It has tables resembling Wild West Prairie wagons with wooden flooring and chairs and Wild West memorabilia decorating the walls, all creating an authentic ambience. The restaurant has a live band playing country music from 19:00 daily except on Saturdays. The signature dishes are the chicken fajitas and the marinated baby pork ribs.

Waterfront Cafe

Restaurant Type	Café within the Sports Centre
Restaurant Capacity	Total of 99 of which 33 inside and 66 outside
Opening Times	08:00 to 22:00 Saturday to Wednesday 07:00 to 22.00 Thursday and Friday Happy hour is 17:30 to 18:30
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free
Breakfast Options	A la carte

Cranley Comment

The Waterfront Café is part of the health club and has seating inside and outside on the edge of the marina and marina beach. Guests dine on wood tables and chairs outside, with wood parasols and on cane furniture inside. As expected, the café serves healthy option dishes. The specialty dishes are the three tomato salad and crumbled goats cheese and garlic basted chicken ciabatta.

Colonnade

Restaurant Type	Food Court
Restaurant Capacity	Total of 552 of which 352 inside and 200 outside
Opening Times	Breakfast: 06:00 to 10:00 Lunch: 12:30 to 15:30 Dinner: 19:00 to 23:30
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free
Breakfast Options	Wide buffet selection with various cooking stations

Cranley Comment

The Colonnade is located near the main reception and opens out onto a terrace with views of the Arabian Gulf and Burj Al Arab. Background music adds to the ambience and the signature dishes are the wok fried chicken and grilled green Omani lobster. There are four distinct outlets from which guests can choose:

Bamboo Curtain which features an array of starters
Bistro which offers a choice of main course options
Viennese Café which offers a variety of deserts
Soda Fountain which offers a selection of beverages

La Veranda

Restaurant Type	Beach Restaurant
Restaurant Capacity	60 Outside
Opening Times	11:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking area
Children’s Facilities	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free
Breakfast Options	No

Cranley Comment

La Veranda is located on the Marina beach next to the Sinbad’s children's Club with wood tables and chairs on a wood veranda overlooking the beach/marina. The restaurant serves a casual lunch with traditional wood oven pizza’s and salads. The signature dish is the new age pizza. The restaurant also serves refreshments and food to guests on the Marina beach.

Bars

Number of Bars	4
Bar Comments

Jumeirah Beach Hotel has a range of bar options. On the ground floor is an English pub called the Dhow and Anchor which is a typical English pub serving pub style food inside and outside. The pub also shows live sports events on a plasma screen. There is a German themed pub called Der Keller on the mezzanine level which serves a range of German beers and authentic German meals. Outside there is the Ocean Blue, which is the main pool bar and an ideal location for sundowners, especially at happy hour. For a more sophisticated environment there is Uptown, which is a cocktail bar on the 24th floor with seating inside and outside with a view towards Sheikh Zayed Road. The resort also has further lounge style bars such as the 360.

Dhow and Anchor

Bar Type	English Pub
Bar Capacity	Total of 128 of which 36 inside and 92 outside
Opening Times	12:00 to 01:00 with Happy Hour from 18:00 to 19:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Admissions Policy	Children are only allowed in the restaurant area. There is a children's menu and children between 4 and 12 are charged 50% when ordering from the adults menu, while children under 4 are offered complimentary meals.

Cranley Comment

The Dhow & Anchor has a traditional English pub ambience with seating inside and outside. The bar has soft background music and a large 42 inch plasma screen for showing live sporting events. The pub serves traditional English food with the signature dishes being beer battered fish & chips and bangers & mash.

Der Keller

Bar Type	German Pub
Bar Capacity	64 Inside
Opening Times	18:00 to 01:00 Happy hour with half price drinks from 18:00 to 19:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Admissions Policy	Children’s Menu, children under 12 are charged half price, whilst children under 4 eat for free

Cranley Comment

Der Keller has red brick walls and brick vaulted ceilings, giving it a cellar ambiance. It is furnished with heavy oak furniture together with wine barrels and decorative bottles on display. The beers are imported from Germany and a wide array of German cuisine is available. The signature dish is the meat and cheese fondue and schlachplatte.

Ocean Blue

Bar Type	Pool Bar
Bar Capacity	Total 50 outside
Opening Times	10:00 to 21:00 with Happy Hour from 17:00 to 18:30
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	No
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Admissions Policy	Children’s Menu, Children under 12 are charged half price, while children under 4 eat for free.

Cranley Comment

Ocean Blue is the main pool bar serving drinks and sundowners as well as light snacks throughout the day. There are a number of wooden tables and chairs to sit and relax, which are shaded by parasols.

Uptown

Bar Type	Cocktail Bar
Bar Capacity	Total of 110 of which 44 inside and 56 outside
Opening Times	19:00 to 02:00
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	No non-smoking areas
Admissions Policy	Over 21's only

Cranley Comment

Uptown is a stylish and intimate cocktail bar located on the 24th floor of the hotel. It has impressive views of the city skyline back towards Sheikh Zayed Road. The bar serves a range of cocktails and has seating inside and outside.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Only in the Club Executive Lounge (complimentary)

In-Room Services

Fax, voicemail, copier, internet connection

Business Centre

The business centre is located on the mezzanine level and is open from 07:00 to 23:00. It has a reception desk, three desks with PC terminals/internet connection and two desks without PC’s for working space. It also has a boardroom which can seat eight. Services include faxing, colour photocopying, binding, typing, translation, lamination, PC rental, laptop rental, mobile phone rental, scanning and shredding. In addition Executive Club guests have access to the business facilities in the Executive Club Lounge, which offers complimentary wireless connectivity.

Meetings & Events

The Conference Centre is designed as a giant dhow and is set in front of the main hotel building. It is served by an underground carpark for 330 vehicles. The Centre has twin lobbies that lead directly to the ballroom. Elegantly curved stairways and elevators lead to the upper floor, where facilities include eleven individual meeting rooms, an auditorium and fully-equipped theatre.

Reception:
Designed as a dhow's front and rear ends, the high-ceiling Sun and Moon Lobbies are located on both ends of the Jumeirah Conference Centre, each comprising 154 sq. metres of total floor space.

Ballroom:
Located on the ground floor of the Conference Centre and covering an area of 1,332 sq. metres, suitable for a function of up to 1,100 guests.

Conference Room:
Located on the first floor of the conference centre, covering a total floor space of 1,238 sq. metres (including the Auditorium), the Conference Room is bordered on both sides by reception corridors and can be divided into 11 separate meeting rooms.

Auditorium:
The Auditorium is located in the heart of the Conference Centre, equipped with modern, state-of-the-art facilities. This 416 seat theatre has a built-in simultaneous translation system and micro-phones for audience participation.

The Jumeirah Beach Hotel offers a range of outdoor venues including the 3,800 sq. metres outdoor Events Arena, which offers an expansive view of Burj Al Arab, the Gulf and the wave-shaped architecture of the main building. The Events Arena can accommodate 2,500 guests for a cocktail reception or 1,500 for a seated function.

The hotel also has various outdoor venues for smaller group events:

Beachcomber Garden:
Total area of 600 sq. metres and ideal for a barbeque for 150 delegates

Sunset Garden North:
Total area of 400 sq. metres and perfect for 120 guests

Sundeck Level 2:
850 sq. metres and ideal for any party of 200 guests with stunning views

North Beach:
Total area of 3,500 sq. metres and perfect for a beach party of 500 guests

Cranley Comment

The resort has a purpose built business centre on the mezzanine level equipped with a range of facilities, although it is small for a resort of this size. In addition however there is an award winning Conference Centre located at the front of the main hotel building, which can be configured for a range of events and offers privacy and security. Stylish twin lobbies lead directly to the large ballroom. Curving stairways and elevators lead to the upper floor, where the centre's features include eleven individual meeting rooms, auditorium and fully-equipped theatre. The resort also has a number of options for outdoor events.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities

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Playground

There is a super size ‘jungle’ adventure playground open daily from 11:00 to 22:00 and incorporates rope bridges, rope swings, climbing frame, slides and other equipment. All equipment is padded for maximum safety and child friendly use. The playground is set in a tropical garden and has a canopy to provide shade. There is a smaller play area within the larger complex for toddler aged children.

Children's Pool

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Children's Club

Sinbad's Children’s club is located next to the children’s pool and the Marina beach. It is a purpose built complex designed as a ship for children aged from 2 to 12. The complex is covered with ‘canvas sails’ to provide shading for the outside areas. The ‘ship’ opens out on one side to a toddler’s pool with a climbing frame in the water and various showers and sprinklers. The pool is designed like a beach and has an area resembling water lapping onto a beach. The pool has a maximum depth of 50 centimeters. On the other side of the ship is a playground built on sand with various climbing frames, slides, houses and soft blocks for the children to play with. The children’s centre has a full program of activities split between the age groups 2-4, 5-7 and 8-12.

Children’s Club Opening Hours:
Ages 2 to 4: From 09:00 to 12:00
Ages 5 to 12: From 09:00 to 21:00

Entertainment

For teenagers there is the choice between a hip-hop party, watching movies by the pool, building a camp, living a pirate's life and other entertainment nightly from 19:00 to 21:00, organized by a Sinbad facilitator. Weekly evening activities along with daytime activities for all age groups are available for Sinbad's Children's Club members.

Jumeirah Beach Hotel has also organised a lively range of TeenZone programmes for teenage guests to meet new friends and make the most out of their holiday. Activities range from water-sports to ice-breaking events daily from 11:00 to 22:00.

Soccer Academy
The UAE E.S.S.E. offers academy and elite squad training by fully licensed and qualified F.A. coaches, focusing on skill development, achieving potential, confidence building and having fun. This Soccer Academy runs during the school terms. The events are held at the Events Arena or the multi-purpose court.

Babysitting service

Babysitting services are provided by hotel staff with an hour's notice. In addition 2 to 4 year old children can be left unattended at the Sinbad's Club by their parents from 9:00 to 12:00 as an extended complimentary service to the babysitting services. After 12:00 all children under 5 years old that are brought to Sinbad's Kids Club have to be supervised by an adult or babysitter.

Cranley Comment

The hotel has substantial facilities for all age groups. Younger children are catered for at the purpose-built Sinbad’s Children’s Club and there is a substantial adventure playground. For teenagers there are tennis courses, soccer schools and tailored entertainment events. In addition there are diving courses, table tennis, squash, golf and a range of water sports as well as up to five swimming pools to choose from. Guests also have unlimited use of the Wild Wadi Water Park, which guests have access to from the resort grounds. For Premium Lesiure Guests there are a variety of children's facilities available in their dedicated lounge including a games room, Sony Play Station 2 and a play area.

Entertainment

Evening Activities

The Apartment

The Apartment Nightclub is located on the lower ground floor featuring a casual lounge and a night club. The lounge is open daily from 20:00 to 03:00 whilst the night club is open Wednesdays to Fridays from 23:00 to 03:00

Club Eight

Club Eight is ‘a members only’ club open daily from 18:00 to 01:00. Access is restricted to in-residence guests of Club Executive, Premium Leisure Club, Suites and Beit Al Bahar Villas. The bar boasts a selection of the world's finest cognacs, Armagnacs and cigars. It features a cigar lounge with humidor and a pool table where guests can mingle and relax.

360°

The 360° is a trendy, sophisticated bar with a unique setting on the roof of the Marine Sea Food Market restaurant at the end of the Marina. It has spectacular views over the Gulf as well as the hotel resort grounds and Burj Al Arab. It is a lounge/night club venue and has a DJ playing the latest tunes with shishas and cocktails available. It is open daily from 17:00 to 02:00.

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a range of nightclub venues set in a variety of locations. In addition to the Bars and Clubs covered in this section there are also the German and English pubs and entertainment in a number of restaurants. In addition to the resort's own facilities there are further entertainment venues at the Madinat Jumeirah Souk, which is a few minutes away with the resort’s shuttle bus.

Beaches

Jumeirah Beach

Location	Resort grounds
Private/Public	Private
Size/Frontage	150 metres wide by 50 metres deep

Facilities	Showers Toilets Towels Moulded plastic sun loungers Palm-leafed parasols Wood parasols Food and drinks service from Ocean Blue Pool Bar
Safety	Lifeguards on duty from 09:00 to 18:00 (or 19:00 depending on the light)

Cranley Comment

The main beach is located directly in front of the hotel and main swimming pool and to the side of the marina. The beach has spectacular views of the Burj Al Arab, which is about 200 meters out on its purpose-built island in front of the beach. The beach is a large area both in depth and width with fixed palm-leafed parasols as well as moulded plastic sun loungers and wood parasols. The sea is very calm, making it also ideal for children.

Marina Beach

Location	Resort grounds
Private/Public	Private
Size/Frontage	50 metres wide and 30 metres deep

Facilities	Showers Toilets Towels Moulded plastic sun loungers Wood parasols Food and drinks service by La Veranda restaurant
Safety	Lifeguards on duty from 09:00 to 18:00 (or 19:00 depending on the light)

Cranley Comment

Set within the Marina, this beach is more intimate than the main beach. It is a short walk from the main pool and Sinbad’s children’s club. The beach has a curved shape with palm trees and has impressive views of the Burj Al Arab. As the beach is part of the Marina, the water is very calm and has a gentle incline into the sea, making it an ideal location for younger children. A drinks and food service is provided by the La Veranda restaurant.

North Beach

Location	Resort grounds
Private/Public	Private
Size/Frontage	30 metres wide and 60 metres deep

Facilities	Showers Toilets Towels Molded plastic sun loungers Wood parasols Wood tables and chairs Food and drinks service by Waterfront Cafe
Safety	Lifeguards on duty from 09.00 to 18.:00 (or 19:00 depending on the light)

Cranley Comment

North Beach is reserved for the exclusive use of Premium Leisure, Club Executive and Beit Al Bahar guests and is set next to the Marina and Sport Centre at the far side of the main building. The beach is about thirty metres by sixty metres and has molded plastic sun loungers and wood parasols. At the back of the beach are wood tables and chairs where guests can dine on dishes from the nearby Waterfront Café.

Pools

Cranley Comments

Jumeirah Beach Hotel has five pools. There is the newly opened Executive pool for the exclusive use of Club and Beit Al Bahar villa guests which features underwater speakers and ‘water lounges’. The main pool has an irregular shape and also has a Jacuzzi and swim up bar. There is a family pool with water slides for families and younger children, as well as a children’s pool with climbing apparatus. For fitness there is a purpose built lap pool located by the Sports Centre. In addition to these pools, guests can access the Wild Wadi Water park from the resort grounds.

Main Pool

Opening Times	09:00 to 22:00
Temperature	Temperature controlled at 29c
Depths	Max 3.0m Min 0.95m
Size	Approx 40 metres by 15 metres

Facilities	Ocean Blue pool bar Molded plastic sun loungers Parasols Towels Showers Toilets
Safety	Lifeguards on duty

Cranley Comment

The irregular shape pool is set directly between the main building and the beach and is expansive. There is a circular pool bar in one corner of the pool with a palm leafed roof, swim-up counter and seating. The pool also has a Jacuzzi, water-jets, fountains and various islands with palm trees. The area around the pool is landscaped and provides a garden ambience. Even though the area has many sun loungers, the shape of the pool provides for secluded spots in the surrounding area, whilst the pool bar is a pleasant location for sundowners.

Executive Pool

Opening Times	08:00 to 22:00
Temperature	Temperature controlled at 29c
Depths	Max 1.5m Min 1.2m
Size	Max 81m by 16 m

Facilities	Sunbeds Parasols Toilets Showers Changing facilities
Safety	Lifeguards on duty

Cranley Comment

The newly opened Executive pool is for the exclusive use of guests of Club Executive, Premium Leisure Club and Beit Al Bahar villa guests and is set in landscaped gardens. The pool is of substantial size and has an irregular shape, featuring an underwater sound system. The pool also has thirteen unique bubble coves, six of which have in-water seating, six have in-water lounges and one is a large hydro bubble cove. There are sun beds and 22 gazebo’s designed for exclusivity and privacy.

Family Pool

Opening Times	09:00 to 22:00
Temperature	Temperarture controlled at 30c
Depths	Min: 0 metres Max: 1.4 metres
Size	Approx 25 metres by 15 metres

Facilities	Towels Showers Toilets Sun loungers Parasols Drinks and food service from La Veranda
Safety	Lifeguards on duty

Cranley Comment

The family pool is located between the main pool and Sinbad’s club, next to North Beach. The pool has a rectangular shape with an artificial rock face and two water slides on one end, with the other end being styled as a beach which makes it ideal for younger children. Surrounding the pool are ample sunbeds and lawn areas as well as flowerbeds and shrubs, giving the pool a garden feel. Food can be ordered and delivered from the nearby La Veranda Restaurant.

Sinbad's Pool

Opening Times	09.00 to 19.00
Temperature	Temperarture controlled at 30c
Depths	Min: 0 cm Max: 40 cm
Size	24m by 11m

Facilities	Toilets Showers Towels Play equipment
Safety	Lifeguards on duty

Cranley Comment

The children’s pool is located at Sinbad’s children’s club and is available to be used both by children in the club and guests who want to bring their children to play. The pool is about half the size of the family pool next door and also features a beach style ending. The pool has a climbing frame in the water with various slides and water cannons for the children to play. The pool is about 50 centimeters deep, making it suitable for toddler age children.

Lap pool

Opening Times	09:00 to 22:00
Temperature	Temperature controlled at 30c
Depths	Min: 1.35 metres Max: 2.00 metres
Size	25 metres by 15 metres

Facilities	Molded plastic sun loungers Parasols Toilets Showers Towels
Safety	Lifeguard on duty, children under 12 are required to be supervised by an adult

Cranley Comment

Located next to the fitness centre and the tennis courts, the lap pool has a classic gala pool design with rectangular shape, defined lanes and banked seating area. The pool has lanes designated for different speeds and is also reserved for scuba diving training and swimming lessons. There are moulded plastic loungers and wooden parasols around the pool.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	06:30 to 22:30
Description	The gym is equipped with: 9 Treadmills 5 Bicycles 2 Steppers 5 Cross trainers 18 Resistance machines 4 Rowing machines Free weights 12 televisions connected by headphones The gym also has an exercise studio where classes regularly take place. Personal trainers are available who can tailor a programme for guests during their stay. In addtion the gym offers guests a combination of various professional massage treatments and facials such as Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Swedish and Sports. There is also Sauna, Hot tubs and Jacuzzi
Size	Large

Cranley Comment

The gym is located in a substantial, purpose built, two storey Sports Centre. On the ground floor is a spacious reception area with two squash courts, a fitness shop and the Waterfront health food cafe with tables opening onto wood decking overlooking the Marina. On the first floor is the gym with a complete range of equipment. The gym has floor to ceiling windows and overlooks the Marina and Burj Al Arab. The exercise studio and health suite is accessed via the gym and incorporates treatments rooms, Jacuzzi, hot tubs and sauna.

Water Sport

Opening Times	09:00 to sunset
Description	Full PADI accredited dive centre with instruction programmes and equipment sales. Unlimited access to the Wild Wadi Water Park Windsurfing Waterskiing Hobbie Cat Sailing Kneeboard and banana boat rides Kayaks Deep sea fishing Yacht charter Luxury motor yacht cruises

Cranley Comment

The watersports centre is located on the Marina beach which gives it the benefit of being next to calm sheltered waters. It has a typical range of water sports and tuition is available for sailing, windsurfing and water skiing. Next the Marina beach is the Sports Centre, which has a fully accredited PADI diving center, offering diving courses and equipment sales and organising dives.

Land Sport

Opening Times

Tennis 07:00 to 22:00
Squash 06:30 to 22:30

Description

Tennis:
Peter Burwash International (PBI), the world's foremost tennis management company, directs the tennis programme at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. It is headed by Rene Zondag, the Regional Manager for PBI in Europe and the Middle East. The facilities include:

7 floodlit courts
Private and semi private lessons for adults and children
Group lessons for adults and children
Adult skill and strategy clinics
Full junior programme for ages 4 to 17
Ladies and men's tennis leagues
Children's tennis carnivals
Tournaments
Club nights and social events

Other land sports:
3 squash courts
1 Multi purpose court (Basketball)
Golf Driving range nets
Two outdoor table tennis tables

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a range of sports activities set next to the sports centre that include a number of hard surface floodlit tennis courts, multi-purpose court featuring a basketball net, a number of golf driving nets and a small fun putting green. In addition there are outdoor table tennis tables and a walk-around chess set.

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	7 km
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	6 km
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

Communal Areas

Easily accessible for wheelchairs

Rooms & Bathrooms

Two guest rooms are available for guests with mobility special needs

Restaurants & Catering

All restaurants are accessible by wheelchairs

Recreation Facilities

The grounds are extensive with a some steps, but there are generally ramp alternatives

Cranley Comment

Whilst the hotel is built in substantial grounds, it is very accessible for those with special mobility needs. There are only two dedicated rooms available for special needs.

Environment

Cranley Comment

No specific policies

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