Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, Dubai

The Cranley Report®: Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina

Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, Dubai

Hotel Address

Al Sofouh Road
c/o Dubai International Marina Club
(P.O. Box 24883)
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai

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Hotel Summary

Category	Resort Hotel
Awards Won	2008 Best Bar in Dubai Awards – 'barasti', winner 2007 Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards ‘Best Bar Food’ – 'barasti', winner ‘Best Contemporary Restaurant’ – Tang, Commendation 2006 Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards ‘Best Newcomer’ – Tang, Commendation

Hotel Opened	1999
Refurbishment	2008 Horizon Pool Horizon beach restaurant and bar Up grade of televisions

Cranley Summary

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai is situated on a private beach next to the marina on the Jumeirah coastline. The hotel is just 37 kilometres from Dubai International Airport and offers extensive facilities to its guests for a property of its size. There are a range of 211 sea and city view guest rooms and suites, each having large floor to ceiling windows, high speed and WiFi internet connections, and bright modern bathrooms. Within Le Méridien Mina Seyahi facility there are six restaurants, bars and pool bars with further food and beverage outlets which guests have access to at the adjoining Westin property, which shares the same 1,200 metre beach side resort. Le Méridien Mina Seyahi has two large gyms, totalling 377² metres, four floodlit tennis courts, an infinity pool, well equipped children’s club, water sports centre, Business Centre, large Amphitheatre and gardens for outdoor events with a capacity for up to 3,000 guests. Guests staying at the resort also have access to the spa at The Westin Dubai hotel which is reached by a short walk through the connecting gardens. The new golf course at the Els Club - Dubai’s Sports City together with the Emirates and Montgomerie courses are a short drive away. A 238 berth marina is only a stones throw away from the hotel, however the hotel does not have berthing arrangements here. Guests arriving by private vessels may anchor in the bay in front of the beach, making the hotel an ideal destination point for nautical guests who wish to dine on shore.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai is set in lush gardens which lead onto 1,200 metres of private beach on the Jumeirah coastline. Situated next to the marina and close to the Dubai Marina Development, a selection of shops and restaurants are only a short walk away. Whilst the hotels preferred golf partner is the Els Club at the Dubai Sports Club, the hotel is also located close to the Emirates Golf Club and Montgomery Golf Course. The hotel offers a six times daily complimentary shuttle service to the Mall of the Emirates, also home to Ski Dubai. Dubai International Airport is 37 kilometres away, complimentary transfers may be arranged for guests staying in Royal Club guest rooms and above.

Airports
Distance	37 km
Airport Transfers	Approximately 30 minutes in light traffic. Chargeable taxi and limousine service available.

Cities and Sights
Distance	135 km
City/Sight Transfers	Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes in light traffic. Chargeable taxi and limousine service available.

Hotel Layout

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Layout Description

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai is set back from the road and has a wide covered entrance driveway. Reception and Guest Relations are situated to the left of the large marbled entrance lobby with the shopping arcade and Business Centre being located between these two desks. The Concierge, Info Centre and guest lifts are positioned to the right. To the rear of the lobby, the 24 hour restaurant, Waves, is located to the right whilst the Lobby Lounge area and Tang, an award winning restaurant are situated to the left. The extensive gardens, beach and resort facilities are reached via a large central glass door beyond these restaurants. Horizons, 'barasti', the children’s Penguin Club and The Westin Dubai hotels facilities are all reached by garden paths and the gym, floodlit tennis courts and 'the dhow' are all located next to the marina area to the left of the hotel.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic, Afrikaans, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and several other languages spoken.
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies exchanged. Exchange rates are commissionable.
Taxis Arranged	Street taxis can be arranged on request. There can sometimes be a short wait.
Tours Arranged	A full range of tours and tailor made packages can be organised through the Info Centre and Concierge to include: Abu Dhabi City Tours Al Ain City Tours Camel Riding Desert Safaris Dhow Tours Dinner Cruises Dubai City Tours Fishing Trips Liwa Full Day Safaris Night at the Races Oman Dhow Tour Sand Skiing Sharjah and Ajman City Tours Snorkelling or Scuba Diving Wadi Hatta or Hajar Mountains

Guest Relations	24 hours Guest Relations desk 09:00 to 18:00 - Info Centre Executive floor Reception
Concierge Services	The Concierge is on hand 24 hours a day and will assist guests with any arrangements including restaurant reservations, limousines, car rental, airport transfers.
Medical Facilities	Doctor available on Saturday to Thursdays between 11:00 to 12:00 excluding, Muslim Holy Days Staff are trained to administer first aid for minor incidents. Out of hours, a typical response time for a doctor is within 20 minutes, according to the hotel.
Parking	518 uncovered parking spaces are available in total, of which 128 private spaces are available between the road and the front of the hotel with the remaining spaces being at the gym and marina areas.

Cranley Comment

The large entrance and lobby has an expanse of windows to the front and rear of the hotel which offer plenty of light. The décor is uncluttered and has marble floors, seating areas around the pillars which reach up to sweeping curved ceiling features. To one side there is a curved reception desk with guest chairs and a large seascape painting behind with further Guest Relations and Concierge stations. The Business Centre is situated at the beginning of the shopping arcade while the large Info Centre which has maps of the resort and information on tours, is located next to the guest lifts. To the rear of the lobby is an open elegant lounge which leads to Tang restaurant, the lounge has a baby grand piano which is played in the evenings creating a relaxed environment.

Shops & Amenities

Description

Info Centre – tours and information
09:00 to 18:00, 7 days a week

Kunooz – jewellery and watches
10:30 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 21:30 Saturday to Thursdays, and 15:30 to 21:30 on Fridays

Heat Waves – beach clothes and lotions
09:00 to 13:30 and 14:00 to 18:30 daily

Albarajeel – newspapers, cigarettes, maps, souvenirs and toys
08:00 to 23:30, 7 days a week

Circle of Friends Nail Salon – Nail Bar
10:00 to 20:00, 7 days a week

Rindals Salon - ladies' and gents’ hair salon
10:30 to 18:00, 7 days a week

ATM machine

Cranley Comment

The Info Centre in the lobby area provides assistance to guests seeking information on the resort and local area, tours, and bookings for car hire. Between the Reception and Guest Relations desks there is a small arcade with a jewellers, beach shop and general shops which sell post cards, perfumes and guide books. Both the Circle of Friends Nail Salon and Rindals, a separate ladies’ and gents’ hair dressers are situated in the basement level of the hotel. Locally, within a short walk there are a small selection of shops and restaurants along the promenade of the in-shore Dubai Marina. The hotel runs a complimentary 6 times daily service to the Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai and the Gold and Diamond Park.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	10
Total Rooms	211
Elevators	3
Rooms per Elevator	70
Total Staff	535
Staff per Room	2.5

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability.
Smoking Rooms	66 smoking rooms available: Deluxe Land View - 18 Deluxe Sea View - 48
Room Service	Full menu served 24 hours Wood fired pizza available 12:00 to 23:00
Laundry Service	A next day, same day and express dry cleaning and laundry service is available, Bank Holidays and weekends incurs an additional charge. Laundry; handed in before 09:00 will be returned the same day. Dry Cleaning; handed in before 09:00 will be returned the same day. Express Service; incurs an extra charge One Hour Pressing; service is available between 08.00 to 21.00 Alterations (minor) can be carried out between 08:00 and 21:00 Shoe-shine service is available 24 hours (complimentary for Royal Club rooms and above)

Club or Executive Facilities

Guests staying in qualifying Royal Club rooms and above have use of the Royal Club Lounge on the 9th floor which is open 24 hours a day. The large lounge has a dining area, two computer terminals with printing facilities, and a seating and terrace area overlooking the gardens, beach and sea. A complimentary hot and cold buffet breakfast is served between 07:00 to 11:00, tea and cakes between 17:00 and 18:00, with happy hour and canapés between 18:00 to 19:00. Complimentary International newspapers are available and there is also a DVD and book library. Children under 12 are not allowed in the lounge but receive vouchers for use in Waves restaurant.

Cranley Comment

Guest rooms and suites at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi all have large windows which offer plenty of natural daylight with sea view rooms which are even numbered having the added benefit of balconies which overlook the sea and the hotels landscaped gardens. The land view Deluxe and Royal Club rooms are large enough to accommodate both a queen size and double bed, making these suitable for families. All the rooms have been furnished in a practical manner and have a seating area and desk/work space which doubles up as a dressing table. The size and configurations of the bathrooms vary across the room categories and have either a full length or corner bath with Royal Club rooms and above having a separate shower.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe	154	112 Sea 42 Land	Electronic locking system Viewfinder spy hole Security lock Individually controlled air-conditioning Work space/desk DDI line Voice mail WiFi (complimentary) High speed internet access (complimentary) 3 pin square British sockets Television International Satellite TV Movie channels In room video games Radio/TV Floor to ceiling windows Energy saving key card light switches Fibre optic reading lights Lights can be controlled from bed side Double closet Full length mirror Iron and ironing board Safe Safety deposit boxes at Reception (complimentary) Mini-bar Tea and coffee making facilities Complimentary (national) daily newspapers Balcony with 2 chairs in Sea View rooms Turndown service Duvet Hyper allergenic pillows En-suite bathroom Single vanity basin unit Bath tub with fitted jet shower Bathrobes Slippers Shaving/make up mirror Shaving point Hairdryer Bathroom scale Telephone in bathroom Television speakers in bathroom Luxury Le Méridien toiletries 99 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults and 1 child in Sea View rooms and 2 adults and 2 children in Land View rooms	35 - 37

Cranley Comment

There are two configurations of Deluxe rooms at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort. The larger is land facing and has both a queen size and a double bed, the smaller sea view rooms have less living space but have the benefit of a balcony. Each room has a small seating area with table and workspace/dressing table, closet space and luggage rack. The rooms are decorated in light colours, with either sky blue walls and a slightly darker shade of carpet, or peach and russet browns with two tone light wood built-in furniture. The tiled bathroom has a bath with shower fitted shower, single vanity unit and luxury Le Méridien toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Club	34	21 Sea 13 Land	As for Deluxe rooms with the added benefit of: DVD/CD player Dressing area Shoe shine service (complimentary) Balcony with table and 2 chairs in Sea View rooms Corner bath Separate jet shower Luxury Hermes toiletries Royal Club Lounge facilities 19 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults and 1 child in Sea View rooms and 2 adults and 2 children in Land View rooms	34 - 35

Cranley Comment

Guests staying in Royal Club rooms have additional facilities of the Royal Club Lounge which is situated on the 9th floor of the hotel. Royal Club land and sea view rooms differ slightly in that the rooms with a land view are slightly larger and have both a queen size and double bed making these ideal for families. The sea view rooms although smaller have the additional benefit of a balcony. Each room in this category has a seating area and the dressing area separates the bedroom from the bathroom and has a ‘tall boy’ with built in mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms are decorated in light colours, with either sky blue walls and a slightly darker shade of carpet, or peach and russet browns with two tone light wood built-in furniture. The tiled bathroom has a corner bath and separate shower, single vanity basin unit and luxury Hermes toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Club Superior	16	Sea	As for Royal Club rooms with the added benefit of: Larger living space	2 adults and 2 children	47.5

Cranley Comment

Royal Club Superior guest rooms are situated on the corners of the hotel and have large floor to ceiling windows running along two sides of the room with a balcony leading from one. These rooms are decorated in light colours with light wood furniture which have darker patterned features, a glass coffee table and easy chairs. The blue carpet and light blue cloudy effect on the wall, harmonises well with the soft furnishings in gold and russet browns. The en-suite bathroom are bright and have a mix of white and light grey tiles, white sanitary ware, bath, separate shower, recessed single basin vanity unit and luxury Hermes toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Club Executive	3	Sea	As for Royal Club Superior rooms with the added benefit of: Plasma television Larger seating area Dedicated desk and chair Large balcony	2 adults and 2 children	79

Cranley Comment

Royal Club Executive rooms have additional space and an open seating area with settee and easy chairs at the foot of the bed. A glass and dark wood free standing desk (which can also be used as a dressing table). Each Royal Club Executive room has floor to ceiling windows and a balcony which runs along one side and is decorated with a mix of blues, silver greys and gold soft furnishings. The tiled bathroom feature dark and light grey tiles, a bath and separate shower, single vanity basin unit and luxury Hermes toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Club Deluxe Suite	2	Sea	As for Royal Club Executive rooms with the added benefit of: Entrance hall Guest cloakroom Additional Plasma television Dining table with 4 chairs Dedicated desk and chair Kitchenette with sink Filter coffee and tea making facilities Balcony with table and 4 chairs Separate master bedroom Double vanity basin unit	2 adults and 2 children	107

Cranley Comment

There are two Royal Club Deluxe Suites at the hotel, each has the added benefit of a separate bedroom. There is a small entrance hall with a kitchenette and guest cloakroom leading from it, whilst the living area has a dining table with four chairs, dedicated desk and sitting area. The light separate bedroom has floor to ceiling windows and sitting area with additional television. Soft furnishings within the suite are predominantly deep red which are highlighted by silver greys and golds, this is mixed with a range of free standing wood furniture. The fully tiled bathroom has a corner bath, separate shower, double vanity basin unit and luxury Hermes toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Suite	2	Sea	As for Royal Club Deluxe Suite with the added benefit of: Large living area Dining table with 6 chairs Bar Large desk Bose sound system Terrace with sun beds and table with chairs Kitchenette with: Sink Oven 2 hot plates Dressing room 2 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults and 2 children	251

Cranley Comment

The Royal Suites have expansive windows along one side of the suite, these lead from the living room onto a large rooftop terrace which is furnished with sun-beds and patio chairs. The curved shaped living area has marble floors and feature ceilings. The open plan style has a dedicated desk, built in mahogany curved bar, a circular dining table and curved side board which separates the dining area from the gold carpeted and royal blue seating area. There is a small kitchen with two hobs and a guest cloakroom that lead from this. The bedroom is furnished with a mix of mahogany furniture and gold and royal blue soft furnishings, the slightly curved full height windows have views over the gardens and the sea. The en-suite bathroom has a corner bath, separate shower and double vanity basin unit with luxury Hermes toiletries.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi has a wide choice of six restaurants which are situated in the hotels' main building, along the beach side garden and also at a traditional floating dhow which is moored at the marina. The varied menus and locations offer many types of ambience from romantic, elegant to more casual settings on the beach. Waves is a 24 hour brasserie styled restaurant whilst 'barasti' is a popular meeting point for locals and expatriates which offers live entertainment from Tuesday to Saturday. The award winning Tang, a fine dining restaurant serves a mixture of innovative French and Oriental dishes. Guests are also able to use all of the additional restaurants and bars within The Westin Dubai hotel, which is in the same beach side resort, and charge to their hotel bill. Ciro's Pomodoro located at the far end of the shopping arcade within Le Méridien Mina Seyahi, is a club which serves Italian cuisine and is owned and run by a separate management team.

Lobby Lounge

Restaurant Type	Cocktail lounge and cakes and snacks
Restaurant Capacity	45
Opening Times	09:00 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace.
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available
Breakfast Options	Continental

Cranley Comment

The Lobby Lounge at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi has an elegant contemporary style with a range of comfortable seating arrangements in a sunken area to the left of the marbled lobby. To the rear of the lounge there is a pastry counter and more formal tables with leather chairs. Guests may order food in either of these areas which includes a wide selection of salads, sandwiches, burgers and pastries making both areas a relaxing place to either have lunch, conduct casual meetings or relax for tea or cocktails in a peaceful setting. A baby grand piano sits on a raised platform and is a focal point of the area. The pianist plays between 19:15 and 22:30 four evenings per week and is accompanied by a violinist.

Waves

Restaurant Type	Buffet / A la carte
Restaurant Capacity	200 total (of which 140 are inside and 60 are on the terrace)
Opening Times	24 hours Breakfast buffet 07:00 to 11:00 Lunch buffet 12:30 to 15:00 Dinner buffet 19:00 to 22:30 Friday Brunch 12:15 to 15:30
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Children’s menu Smaller portions available Low level children’s buffet area for Friday Brunch
Breakfast Options	American Continental English Buffet A la carte

Cranley Comment

Waves is a 24 hour brasserie styled restaurant that features an International buffet and A la carte menu. The buffet changes seasonally and in addition there are theme evenings some of which have live entertainment. The restaurant has large double height windows which overlook the terrace and a slightly raised area at the far end of the venue where the buffet stations are positioned. The décor has a mix of light and dark marbled flooring, golden walls and blinds, a range of dark wood tables with blue chairs and coordinating crockery. Children are well catered for at the Friday Brunch when they have their own lowered buffet station which is particularly enjoyed by tiny tots.

Horizon

Restaurant Type	Pool and Beach Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant Capacity	303 total (of which 91 are in the pool area and 212 are on the beach)
Opening Times	09:00 to 20:00 Food served from 12:00 to 20:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Children’s menu

Cranley Comment

Horizon having recently been refurbished has a pool terrace, swim up bar and ice cream parlour. A variety of poolside snacks and meals are available including salads, burgers and afternoon teas. The swim-up bar is to one side of the infinity pool with the terrace area overlooking the pool and the beach. Additionally, meals and cocktails can be served under umbrellas on the beach.

barasti

Restaurant Type	International Beachside
Restaurant Capacity	294 total (of which 32 are on the Upper Deck. 152 are on the Middle Deck. 70 are outside and 40 are inside the disco on the Lower Deck)
Opening Times	11:00 to 02:00 Food served 12:00 to 22:30 Night menu until 22:30 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas Shisha is served in the shisha bar area
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Children’s menu Smaller portions available Children under 12 are not allowed in the evening

Cranley Comment

'barasti' is situated to the left of the beach and is arranged over three floors that overlook the sea. The shaded lower deck has a range of chic relaxing chaise longue beds and low level tables with further well stuffed beach side chairs and tables. The Main Deck has an entertainment area to one side where live bands and DJ’s perform. The bar overlooks the decking area which has solid wood tables and rattan chairs. This vibrant contemporary beach side restaurant serves a variety of International dishes which cover Mediterranean, Asian and classic favourites like Tuna Carpaccio and Rack of Lamb, Chicken Fruity Salad, Steamed Thai Green Mussels, Tuna Burgers with apple wasabi and New York Cheese Cake. Sharing platters and thin French pizzas are also available. To the side of 'barasti' there is also a separate terraced area which serves a variety of shisha.

Tang

Restaurant Type	A la carte
Restaurant Capacity	33 total (of which 25 are inside and 8 are on the terrace)
Opening Times	19:00 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Elegant

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace
Children’s Facilities	Children under 12 are not allowed

Cranley Comment

Tang is an award winning fine dining restaurant situated off the Lobby Lounge of Le Méridien Mina Seyahi. Its contemporary style is reflected in both the décor and the dishes which are a fusion of French favourites mixed with Oriental flavours. At the entrance to the restaurant there is a small bar area which serves ‘Molecular Mixology’ champagne cocktails and spirits, including Billecart Salmon Champagne with freeze dried strawberries and candy floss, as well as 'Golden Mojito' and 'Daiquiris' prepared with liquid nitrogen. The circular restaurant has round tables which are surrounded by oversized high backed chairs offering both privacy and intimacy. The gastronomic menu includes Foie Gras poached in Sake with grilled nuts, red cress and Sarawak pepper. Free range chicken prepared with liquid nitrogen, sweet and sour ravioli, bokchoi, langoustine and soy. As an afterthought there are 'Milk and Cookies' prepared with brownies, chocolate consommé, milk marshmallows and croissant ice.

the dhow

Restaurant Type	Seafood and Sushi
Restaurant Capacity	92 total (of which 50 are on the Upper Deck and 42 are on the Lower Deck)
Opening Times	17:00 to 24:00
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Smoking area on the jetty.
Children’s Facilities	Children under 12 are not allowed.

Cranley Comment

'the dhow' is a fine dining venue and the only floating restaurant on the Jumeirah coastline, it is a traditional Arabic boat which is moored at the marina and is reached by a path through the hotels garden. This romantic setting has panoramic views of the surrounding bay and the hotels resort facilities. The 'Upper Deck' has a lounge bar where cocktails may be enjoyed while the charming 'Lower Deck' has tables overlooking the sea and serves an A la carte selection of seafood and sushi including lobster and platters.

Bars

Number of Bars	3
Bar Comments

There are three bars in addition to Horizon's swim up ‘wet bar’ at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort. The elegant Lobby Lounge has a pianist who is accompanied by a violinist four evenings per week and serves cocktails, non alcoholic drinks and snacks. The popular 'barasti' is situated to the left of the beach and is spread over three floors offering guests a choice of casual relaxed environments from the beachside lower deck and disco to the bar, entertainment and laid back restaurant setting. Tang restaurant is situated off the Lobby Lounge and has a small cosy bar serving a range of interesting cocktails. Guests are also able to enjoy the bar outlets at the Westin Dubai hotel which is in the same beach side resort, and charge to their hotel bill if required. Ciro's Pomodoro located at the far end of the shopping arcade within Le Méridien Mina Seyahi is a club which serves Italian cuisine and is owned and run by a separate management team.

Lobby Lounge

Bar Type	Cocktail lounge
Bar Capacity	45
Opening Times	09:00 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace.

Cranley Comment

The Lobby Lounge at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi has an elegant contemporary style with a range of comfortable seating arrangements in a sunken area to the left of the marbled lobby. A range of cocktails are served in this relaxed peaceful setting, coffees and teas are also available. A baby grand piano sits on a raised platform and is a focal point of the area. A pianist plays four evenings per week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday between 19:15 and 22:30 and is accompanied by a violinist.

barasti

Bar Type	Beach Bar
Bar Capacity	294 total (of which 32 are on the Upper Deck. 152 are on the Middle Deck. 70 are outside and 40 are inside the disco on the Lower Deck)
Opening Times	11:00 to 02:00 Food served 12:00 to 22:30 Night menu 22:30 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas Shisha is served in the shisha bar terraced area
Admissions Policy	Children under 12 are not allowed in the evening Under 21’s are not allowed in the Disco

Cranley Comment

'barasti' is a vibrant contemporary bar and restaurant situated to the left of the beach and is popular with locals and expatriates, it is arranged over three decks which overlooks the sea. The shaded lower deck has a range of chic relaxing chaise longue beds and low level tables with further, well stuffed beach side chairs and tables. A popular disco is situated to the rear of this deck. The 'Main Deck' has an entertainment area to one side where live bands and DJ’s also perform. The bar overlooks the decking area which has solid wood tables and rattan chairs and serves a variety of cocktails, draft beers, wines and soft drinks while the restaurant serves a variety of International dishes which cover Mediterranean, Asian and classic favourites. To the side of 'barasti' there is also a separate terraced area which serves a variety of shisha.

Tang

Bar Type	Cocktail Bar
Bar Capacity	10
Opening Times	19:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Elegant

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace.
Admissions Policy	Under 12’s are not allowed.

Cranley Comment

At the entrance to Le Méridien Mina Seyahi's award winning restaurant - Tang, there is a small intimate bar area with bar and table seating. The curved bar has a selection of spirits on show and a candy floss machine! The bar tenders serve ‘Molecular Mixology’ champagne cocktails and spirits, including Billecart Salmon Champagne with freeze dried strawberries and candy floss. 'Golden Mojito' and 'Daiquiris' prepared with liquid nitrogen are also available.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Available in:

Lobby area
Business Centre
Lobby Lounge
Waves restaurant
Chargeable, access card obtainable from reception or Business Centre.

In-Room Services

High speed internet connection - complimentary.
WiFi connectivity - complimentary.
Play station.

Business Centre

There is a small 24 hour Business Centre situated just to the left of the lobby area. It has three computer terminals and is manned during office hours. Facilities include:

3 computer workstations with internet connections
Audio facilities
Printer colour / black and white
Fax
Lap top hire
Typing
Binding
Laminating
Translation services
Technical Concierge

Meetings & Events

Venue	Size (m²)	Dimensions L x W x H (metres)
Lawns and Beach	26,411	Undefined	3,000	1,500	3,000	-	-	-	-
Amphitheatre	9,742	Undefined	500	250	500	-	-	-	-

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina shares conference facilities with The Westin hotel which has a number of versatile event spaces, suitable for banquets, conferences, lectures, business meetings, exhibitions, team building events and weddings. Dubai’s only Amphitheatre is situated within the grounds of the hotel, which, with the long white beach, make an ideal backdrop for outdoor events.

Cranley Comment

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina has extensive well established grounds which include Dubai’s only Amphitheatre and a pristine beach which make ideal backdrops for large and small outdoor events including product launches, concerts, gala dinners and weddings. The hotel shares the state of the art modern conference facilities with the adjoining property, The Westin Dubai hotel, which has a number of versatile event spaces suitable for banquets, conferences, lectures, business meetings, exhibitions, team building events and weddings.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities

See Restaurants

Children's Pool

See Pools

Children's Club

Penguin Club is situated to the right of the garden and has a large well equipped air conditioned games room, a covered play area with bouncy castle, table football and go karts as well as a further canopied sand area with plastic climbing frames, swings and slides. In addition to this there is a mini football pitch and oversized chess board in the clubs secure grounds. The club is open from 09:00 to 18:00 on Sunday to Thursday and 09:00 to 20:00 on Fridays, children must be signed in every two hours. The extensive list of activities are suitable for 4 to 12 year olds with some activities also being suitable for parents too! Special menus can be arranged with snacks at 10:00 and tea at 14:00 and the experienced Penguin Club staff also offer a chargeable baby sitting service in the evenings.

Entertainment

A full program of activities is organised between 09:00 to 16:30 from the Penguin Club, which is located to the right of the garden. Activities include:

4 – 12 years:

Circle Time / Shell Hunting
Jewellery Making
Play Station Games
Cloth Painting
Mini Baseball
Scrap Book Making
Movie Time
Hand Paint Collage
Mini Football
Flower Pot Decorating
Strings and Things
Salon Make Over
Sand Castle Building
Bingo Game
Street Drawing

7 years and above:

Snorkelling
Beach Games
Base Ball
Hip Hop (Mum’s and daughter’s)
Volleyball
Football (teens and adults)
Beach Tennis
Sailing Adventure
Cricket
Table Tennis
Boat Trips
Kayaking
Boxing (Dad’s and son’s)
Frisbee
Badminton
Water Polo
Banana Boat
Touch Rugby

Babysitting service

A chargeable babysitting service is available which is provided by Penguin Club staff, on request. Advance notice of 24 hours should be given.

Cranley Comment

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina has extensive facilities for tiny tots and smaller people. The daily list of activities are supervised and are run from the large Penguin Club which is located on the edge of the garden between Le Meridien and The Westin Dubai hotel. The club has a range of equipment, climbing frames and games, activities are suitable for 4 to 12 year olds and include a variety of educational and non educational activities within the secure club, on the beach and out at sea. Children under the age of 4 must have their own adult supervision There is a shaded children’s pool situated next to the main pool area opposite Horizons swim up bar and restaurant which has a children’s menu available. Waves restaurant within the hotel offers a children’s menu and the Friday Brunch has a special low level buffet area for people that still have some growing to do! A chargeable evening baby sitting service is offered by Penguin Club staff when they are off duty.

Entertainment

Evening Activities

Lobby Lounge

Classical and easy listening live pianist and violinist on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening between 19:15 to 22:30

barasti

Disco and live entertainment Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Volley ball

Floodlit team games held after sunset

Cranley Comment

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort has a well known contemporary beach bar - 'barasti', which has a relaxed casual beachside environment and is a popular trendy meeting point. The disco is open on Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays with live entertainment on other evenings. The Lobby Lounge has a relaxing environment where classical and easy listening music is played during the evenings making this a perfect spot for pre or after dinner drinks. For the more energetic, floodlit volley ball is played on the beach after sunset which is also popular with spectators. Ciro's Pomodoro situated at the far end of the shopping arcade within Le Méridien Mina Seyahi is a club which serves Italian cuisine and is owned and run by a separate management team.

Beaches

Mina Seyahi Beach Complex

Location	0 kms
Description	Mina Seyahi beach is a private beach and resort which is shared between Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai and The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. Located at the foot of the hotels gardens it stretches along 1,200 metres of sand and has views of the Palm Jumeirah and is unified with a 238 berth marina.
Private/Public	Private
Size/Frontage	The beach has water frontage of approximately 1,200 metres and is approximately 25 metres deep to the first break of the water.

Facilities	Sun-beds & parasols wood and plastic Towels Water sports centre Floodlit volley ball Penguin Club garden playground Waiter service available from Le Méridien: Horizon 'barasti' The Westin: The north and south 'Pool Bars' Sandbar Changing rooms, shower & WC facilities
Safety	Lifeguards on duty between 09:00 and sunset.

Cranley Comment

The 1,200 metre Mina Seyahi Beach Complex is a private beach and resort which is shared between Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai and The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. Located at the foot of the hotels gardens it stretches along 1,200 metres of sand and has views of the Palm Jumeirah. The Westin hotel is situated at the northern end of the beach whilst Le Méridien Mina Seyahi is located at the southern end next to a 238 berth marina. Guests can utilise facilities at either hotel which includes 4 beach bars and restaurants, a water sports centre, floodlit volley ball pitches, large gardens and a well equipped children’s club which runs indoor, beach and waters sports activities. Between the pristine white sands and the hotels gardens each hotel has a number of pools which have either grass or pool terrace allowing for guests to choose amongst the many sun-bed and beach areas.

Pools

Cranley Comments

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai, has two pool areas of its own, guests also have access to the pools in front of The Westin Dubai hotel which is in the same beach side resort. Horizon is an infinity pool within the main well established garden, this has a well shaded children’s pool adjoining it. The Rock Pool is located to the left of the property between the 'barasti' restaurant and the beach and is overlooked from the gym.

Horizon Infinity Pool

Opening Times	08:00 to 20:45
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 30 degrees celsius
Depths	Max: 1.6 metres Min: 50 centimetres
Size	30 metres x 12 metres

Facilities	Sun-beds & Parasols (wood and plastic) Towels Horizon pool bar and restaurant 'barasti' beach bar and restaurant Changing rooms, shower & WC
Safety	Lifeguards on duty during opening hours

Cranley Comment

Horizon is a curved infinity pool situated at the foot of the well established garden at the rear of the hotel. There is a ‘wet’ swim up bar to one side which overlooks the sea and a children’s pool to the other. The surrounding area has some overhanging palm trees which offer some shade. Sun-beds are placed around the pool and on the grassed areas between the hotel and the beach. Horizon also has a terraced area and pool side restaurant where light meals and ice-cream are served.

Rock Pool

Opening Times	09:00 to 18:45
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 30 degrees celsius
Depths	Max: 1.8 metres Min: 50 centimetres
Size	30 metres x 12 metres

Facilities	Sun-beds & Parasols (plastic) Towels 'barasti' beach bar and restaurant Horizon pool bar and restaurant Changing rooms, shower & WC
Safety	Lifeguards on duty during opening hours

Cranley Comment

Rock Pool is located to the left of the property between 'barasti' restaurant and bar and the beach. This irregular shaped pool overlooks the sea and is overlooked from the gym. The pool itself, has rock style steps and surround, with a small children’s area adjoining it. There is a grassed area around the pool with a few trees, guests seeking shade will find this under the poolside sun-beds and umbrellas.

Children's Pool

Opening Times	08:00 to 20:45
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 30 degrees celsius
Depths	Max: 50 centimetres
Size	6 metres x 7 metres

Facilities	Sun-beds & Parasols (wood and plastic) Towels Shade canopy Children's club Horizon pool bar and restaurant 'barasti' beach bar and restaurant Changing rooms, shower & WC
Safety	Lifeguards on duty during opening hours

Cranley Comment

The children’s pool is to one side of the Horizon pool and is separated by a rope bridge. The irregular shaped pool has a large canopy which offers shade, with trees to one side and a Robinson Crusoe beach style roped off decking area to the other side which helps to restrict smaller tots from wandering. There is also a children’s area to one side of the Rock Pool.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	06:00 to 22:00
Description	Club Mina Gymnasium & Aerobics Studio facilities include: 1 Technogym Treadmill with interactive TV system 7 Life Fitness Treadmill 4 Life Fitness Cross Trainer 1 Precor Cross Trainer 2 Life Fitness Stair Climbers 1 Technogym Upright Bike with interactive TV system 1 Technogym Upright Bike 3 Life Fitness Recumbent Bike 1 Radiant Cable Machine 1 Shoulder Press Machine 1 Chest Press Machine 1 Leg Curl Machine 1 Leg Extension Machine 1 Lower Back Extension Machine 1 Pulley Machine 1 Arm Extension (Triceps) Machine 1 Abdominal Crunch Machine 1 Lat Pull Machine 1 Abductor Machine 1 Adductor Machine 1 MultiHip Machine 1 Upper Back Machine 1 Abdominal Crunch Bench 2 Adjustable Bench 1 Flat Bench 1 Dumbbell set 4-26 kg 2 Barbell Set 10-27 kg 2 Olympic Bench (1-adjustable, 1-flat) 1 Leg Press Machine 1 Biceps Curl Machine 1 Pectoral Fly/Rear Delt Machine 1 Vertical Knee Lift/ Chin Up Bar 1 T-Bar 1 Adjustable Bench 1 Bench 1 Dumbbell Set 5-100 pounds 1 Smith Machine 1 Squat Rack 1 Cable Motion Machine 4 Reebok Swissball 55-75 cm 10 Reebok Medicine Ball 1-5 kg 1 Reebok Core Board 1 Reebok Deck 1 Reebok Resistance Tubing Set 1-4 2 Reebok Yoga Mat 1 Body Coach Vibration Machine 1 Stretch Mate Stretching Net Aerobics Studio Separate ladies’ and gents' facilities with: Sauna Steam room Plunge pool Under 16’s are not permitted to use the gym equipment.
Size	Gym 289² meters Aerobics Studio 88² meters

Cranley Comment

Club Mina Gymnasium is situated to the left of the main hotel in the marina area and overlooks the Rock Pool and yachts. The large gym facility has a wide selection of state-of-the-art equipment, featuring resistance and weights area. There are a number of weekly Thai Boxing and Yoga classes at the aerobics studio which should be booked in advance. The designated ladies’ and gents’ changing facilities have a sauna, steam room, plunge pool and rain showers. Towels, water and complimentary H²O toiletries are provided. Fitness instructors are chargeable and should be booked through the gyms Reception.

Water Sport

Opening Times	Mina Seyahi Water Sports Centre 09:00 to 18:00 last booking taken at 16:30
Description	Complimentary water sports for hotel guests: Laser Windsurfing Kayak Double Kayak Single Hobie Cat Chargeable water sports Water skiing Wake Boarding Boat Cruise Donut Banana rides Water sports lessons

Cranley Comment

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina has a host of water sports facilities available to hotel guests. The water sports centre is located on the beach between the hotel and the adjacent Westin hotel. Guests can enjoy complimentary non motorised water sports which include kayaks, windsurfing boards and hobie cats, chargeable lessons are available. Motorised sports including Banana rides and water skiing, fishing trips, yachts or speed boat hire are also arranged from the beach. A 238 berth marina is only a stones throw away from the hotel however the hotel does not have berthing arrangements here. Guests arriving by private vessels may anchor in the bay in front of the beach, making the hotel an ideal destination point for nautical guests who wish to dine on shore.

Land Sport

Opening Times	Mina Seyahi Complex - Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina 06:00 to 22:00 floodlit tennis courts
Description	Mina Seyahi Complex - Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina 4 hard court floodlit tennis courts 2 floodlit Volley ball courts

Cranley Comment

The Mina Seyahi Resort has four floodlit tennis courts which are situated to the left of Le Meridien along a tree lined walk way. Lessons are available on either a private, semi private or group basis for five or six students. Directly in front of Le Méridien Horizon Pool, are two floodlit volley ball courts which are very popular in the evening.

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	5 kms
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	4 kms
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.

The Els Club

Description

The Els Club is located in the heart of Dubai Sports City which is an area currently undergoing heavy construction of sports facilities and residential accommodation. Sports City is located about 12 kms inland from Jumeirah. The course is challenging for the best players in the world but at the same time enjoyable for all golfers. Stretching 7,538 yards from the tips, it features four sets of teeing areas to suit individual golfers. The course will offer players a challenging round accompanied by all the essential facilities that extend beyond the immaculate fairways and greens. Set on undulating slopes of native desert vegetation, it is a links style layout combining traditional classic design. Ernie Els perspective on the course is “I am delighted to welcome you to Dubai and The Els Club at Dubai Sports City. It is a very exciting development and I am proud of the golf course design we have created. Right from the start we knew we wanted to embrace the uniqueness of the amazing environment and incorporate the natural dunes and native plants. There is a genuine sense that you are playing golf in the desert. We call it a 'desert links.'”

Location	12 kms
Holes	18
Length/Par	7,538 Par 72

Facilities

Temporary Clubhouse
Practice facilities
GPS golf carts

Spa

Name of Spa	Heavenly Spa by Westin
Opening Times	08:00 to 22:00

Cranley Comment

Guests staying at Le Méridien are able to use the Heavenly Spa situated in the adjacent Westin Dubai hotel within the Mina Seyahi complex. The spa offers exclusive treatments created for Westin Hotels including a welcome ritual with aromatic oils, energy revitalisation and massage. Guests of Heavenly Spa by Westin must be at least 16 years of age to use the facility.

Special Needs

Communal Areas

There are a few areas within the hotel where there are steps, most notably there is one shallow step into the Lobby Lounge, adjoining Tang restaurant and the entrance to Waves which is also situated off the lobby area and there are no ramps in place at any of these locations. The exit to the garden at the rear of the hotel has two sets of steps at the terrace, these however, also have ramps which lead to the garden, beach and resort facilities. Access to the lobby restaurants could be made from here via their terraces.

Rooms & Bathrooms

There are two specially adapted Deluxe guest rooms at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai. The guest rooms connect to another Deluxe room and feature an adjustable closet rail, low level ironing board and safe. The modified bathrooms have a wide doorway, 5 grab rails, low level basin with free space below, faucet lever operated taps and low level shaving/makeup mirror. There is a telephone which connects to Reception, placed between the sink and open wheel in shower area which has a free standing shower seat.

Restaurants & Catering

The food and beverage outlets at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai are not without any problems for those who are physically challenged although access can be reached to most of these areas. Waves, the Lobby Lounge and adjoining Tang restaurant have one shallow step at the entrance, access to these can also be reached via the terrace. Both 'barasti' and Horizon in the hotels grounds have multi levels, some areas are only accessible by stairs however cuisine from these outlets can also be served either poolside or beach side. Guests with special dietary requirements should enquire at the time of ordering which dishes are suitable for them.

Recreation Facilities

Access to the terrace and the garden is reached by either steps or ramp to one side of the hotel. The meandering paths around the gardens are level and there is a path that leads almost to the waters edge of the beach. There are no special hoists, steps or gadgets available for entry to the pools. The Rock Pool has uneven steps with a rail. The gym, situated to the left of the property has a step at the gym Reception entrance.

Visual & Hearing Aids

There is no special equipment or measures in place for the hard of hearing or the partially sighted although Assistance Dogs are welcome. Guests should notify the hotel at the time of booking, if they wish to bring a registered working dog with them.

Staff Assistance

Staff are trained in first aid and are on hand to give assistance when necessary although they are not fully trained in certain aspects of care. The hotel has its own wheelchair for use in certain circumstances and a defibrillator.

Cranley Comment

The specially adapted Deluxe guest rooms at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai, although not huge, have been thought out carefully to offer guests with special needs wide access, low level hanging space and a bathroom with a wheel in shower. Many of the communal areas of the hotel are accessible by ramp, although not always at the main entrance of food and beverage outlets, with those in the resort and beach area also being on multi floors. The resorts gardens have wide level paths with access to the beach and almost to the waters edge. The paths cover the whole of the Mina Seyahi complex and allow access to the Westin beach and pool facilities, however there are steps into The Westin Dubai hotel itself. Guests who are partially sighted should note that neither the lift buttons nor the room numbers are raised or indented, those who travel with Assistance Dogs should notify the hotel at the time of booking their room.

Environment

Measures

Recycling
Energy Saving
Beach Cleaning
Minimise Cleaning Materials
Environmental Audits
Water Saving
Alternative Energy

Cranley Comment

Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai has extensive energy saving, water saving, recycling and environmentally friendly and pollution policies in place. Low wattage and voltage fluorescent and LED’s are in place both internally and externally with computer aided systems that switch to low energy modus after hours. Guest rooms are key card operated with energy saving light switches and when balcony doors are left open the air conditioning is also programmed to switch off. BMS systems control chiller temperatures, lifts and booster pumps and sense low utilisation. Recycling of paper, glass and cooking oils is in place both front and back of house and staff computers have low power consumption screens which switch to low energy mode when not in use. The resorts golf carts are powered by electricity reducing carbon emissions. There is an on-site STP/Effluent plant which partially clarifies waste water so that it is suitable for irrigation purposes. The resorts swimming pools use an eco effective Salt Electrolysis system minimizing the use of chlorine. With an on- going environmental program presently in place, the hotel is currently looking at other eco improvements, including the advantages of utilizing solar power as an abundant energy source.

Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, Dubai, Report Details

First Review - 15th September 2008

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