Marriott Executive Apartments, Green Community, Dubai

The Cranley Report®: Marriott Executive Apartments, Green Community

Marriott Executive Apartments, Green Community, Dubai

Hotel Address

Dubai Investment Park
PO Box 63845
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Marriott Executive Apartments

Photo 1 of 21. Click to enlarge

Hotel Summary

Category

Deluxe Furnished Apartments

Hotel Opened

2005

Cranley Summary

The Marriott Executive Apartments have the benefit of being located next to the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel with all its facilities at guests disposal, whilst at the same time offering a calm and quiet environment that is separate from the hotel. They are located in a new development near Jebel Ali and are set around a large man made lake. Their location means easy access to both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. They are well positioned for the business areas of Jebel Ali, Internet and Media Cities, as well as the major shopping malls and several of Dubai’s golf courses. The apartments also benefit from being located next to a shopping mall, which has a range of shops, boutiques and a bank and has an entrance connected to the hotel. Immediately outside the mall and overlooking the lake, are a small number of restaurants and bars, which provide additional choice for guests. The Marriott Executive Apartments are a boutique style accommodation, with 43 one and two bedroom units, all with views of the lake and some of which have balconies. All the facilities for the apartments are located in the adjoining hotel, where there are two main restaurants. The Pine Grill is an international restaurant and Cucina is a rustic Italian trattoria. The hotel also has a lounge bar called The Bar, which is above Cucina and overlooks the lake from the first floor. For leisure there is an infinity type pool and a small gym, with the latest Nautilus equipment. For golfers, several championship golf courses are available fifteen minutes away.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The Marriott Executive Apartments are located in a new development near Jebel Ali. Their location means equally easy access to both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Green Community is a mixed development of low rise housing, commercial areas and shopping. It has the significant benefit of being away from the main centre of Dubai with its congestion and construction, but at the same time it has easy access for Jebel Ali Industrial Zone, Internet and Media Cities, and the World Trade Centre via the main Emirates Road. For those guests interested in leisure, the apartments are 15 minutes from three championship golf courses and 45 minutes from the Sheraton Golf Course in Abu Dhabi, home of a European Tour event. Major shopping malls like the Mall of the Emirates, which is the largest in Dubai, are twenty minutes away, as is the new Ski Dubai.

Airports
Distance	33 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi

Cities and Sights
Distance	110 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi

Layout Description

The Marriott Executive Apartments are located next to the Courtyard by Marriott and they share all of the hotel's facilities. The two buildings are connected on the first floor and there is a boardwalk by the lake that links the two buildings, which also gives guests immediate access to the shopping mall. There is a reception on the ground floor with a small front desk and lounge area and in addition, the apartments have a residents lounge on the third floor, which has a large screen television.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	English and Arabic
Payment Methods	All major international credit cards accepted
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Taxi pool on standby from the hotel
Tours Arranged	A variety of activities can be arranged 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
Concierge Services	Grocery shopping is provided for the guests 24 hour security
Medical Facilities	Doctor on call 24 hours. Doctor's fees can be charged to room bills.
Parking	Secure complimentary shaded parking.

Cranley Comment

The Marriott Executive Apartments have their own dedicated reception area and a completely separate entrance to the hotel, which is a short distance around the lake. On entering the apartments, there is a small lobby area and the reception desk, which is staffed 24 hours a day, is on the right hand side. There are two lifts immediately adjacent to the reception desk, which serve the three floors where the apartments are situated. There is also a small lounge area with two sofas that overlooks the Green Community lake.

Shops & Amenities

Description

There is a small kiosk style shop located in the hotel lobby and open 24 hours.

Cranley Comment

In addition to the small shop in the hotel lobby which sells toiletries and sun creams etc., the apartments are connected to 'The Market' Shopping Mall that has a range of shops, a bank, nail bar, coffee bar and a supermarket. The hotel also runs a complimentary shuttle bus at 11:00, 15:30, 19:00 and 21:30 to The Mall of the Emirates, which is the largest shopping mall in the Emirates and is a twenty minute drive away. The shuttle bus returns at 16:00, 19:30 and 22:00.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	3
Total Rooms	43
Elevators	2
Rooms per Elevator	22
Total Staff	15
Staff per Room	0.3

Check-in Time	15:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability at an additional charge
Smoking Rooms	Available
Room Service	Available 24 hours at concessionary prices
Laundry Service	Same day service for items dropped off before 09:00 and an express service is available at a premium.
Unique Features	Rooms receive two full services a week with linen and towel changes and one light clean a week.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
One Bedroom	34	Lake	Fully equipped kitchen with: Microwave Dishwasher Washing machine/dryer Fridge freezer Oven Comprehensive range of good quality utensils Lounge with desk area Dining table for four persons High speed internet in the lounge and bedroom Satellite television with additional movie channels DVD player and music system Additional satellite television in the bedroom En suite bathroom with WC Complimentary groceries on arrival Large safe for documents and laptops	Three adults	75 - 125

Cranley Comment

The One Bedroom Apartment consists of a lounge/dining room, kitchen, bedroom with en suite bathroom and a WC. The kitchen is well appointed with good quality appliances and a range of good quality dishware for the type of accommodation. Groceries are provided for guests on arrival, covering the basic necessities. The lounge is a combined dining room and lounge and has a round table that can accommodate four persons, as well as a three seater sofa and armchairs. There is a satellite television with additional channels for movies, a DVD player and music system, as well as a desk with high speed internet connection. The bedroom has an en suite bathroom with separate shower and has the benefit of an additional high speed internet connection. All apartments have balconies overlooking the lake and the size of each apartment can vary considerably, according to the size of the balcony.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Two Bedroom	9	Lake	As per the One Bedroom Apartment with the added benefit of: An additional en suite bedroom with combined bath/shower.	Five persons	135 - 145

Cranley Comment

The Two Bedroom Apartment is a similar design and layout to the One Bedroom Apartment with a lounge/dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a WC. The kitchen is well appointed with good quality appliances and a range of good quality dishware for the type of accommodation. Groceries are provided for guests on arrival, covering the basic necessities. The lounge is a combined dining room and lounge and has a round table that can accommodate four persons as well as a three seater sofa and armchairs. There is also a satellite television with additional channels for movies, a DVD player and music system as well as a desk with high speed internet connection. Both bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, with the master bedroom having a separate shower and the benefit of an additional high speed internet connection. The second bedroom can come with either twin beds or a queen bed. All apartments have balconies overlooking the lake.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The hotel adjoining the apartments has two main restaurants. Pine Grill is an international restaurant located on the ground floor and is the main breakfast location. It offers a buffet lunch menu and an a la carte evening menu, as well as a range of buffet theme evenings. Cucina is a rustic Italian restaurant located in a circular building next to the lake. In addition, light snacks are available in the Rendezvous Lounge adjoining the lobby and from the Aquamarine pool bar. Food is also available in The Bar, which is located above the Cucina Restaurant. The hotel states that all its food, including the bread, pasta, cakes and pastries, is hand made on the premises to ensure freshness and quality of ingredients.

Pine Grill

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	Total 92 inside including private dinning for 25
Opening Times	Breakfast 06.30 to 11.00 Lunch 12.00 to 15.00 Dinner 18.00 to 23.30
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking area
Children’s Facilities	Children’s menu High chairs Children under six eat complimentary and children from six to twelve pay 50% on buffets
Breakfast Options	Full buffet breakfast with cooking stations

Cranley Comment

The Pine Grill is located on the ground floor between the reception and the Cucina Restaurant, overlooking the pool and lake. It is an international restaurant and is decorated in a neutral style with the walls and ceilings partially wood panelled and with a blue theme to the carpets and chairs. At one end of the restaurant is the buffet area and at the opposite end is a private dining room. Breakfast is served in the Pine Grill and is available as a full hot and cold buffet, as well as having an a la carte menu. Breakfast may also be taken on the pool terrace, with waiter service or self service from the Pine Grill. The restaurant has a daily lunchtime buffet and an a la carte menu in the evenings, with a different fish of the day and other daily specials. There are special evenings every week with a ‘Flavours Buffet’ which has dishes from around the world at an all-inclusive price. There are two separate options that includes either unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee or unlimited alcoholic house beverages at a higher price. There are also regular BBQ nights on the pool terrace, where once again there are fixed prices inclusive of soft or alcoholic drinks. On Sunday’s there is a Prime Rib Night with a live carving station.

Cucina

Restaurant Type	Italian
Restaurant Capacity	Total 200, 120 inside, 80 outside
Opening Times	Lunch 12.00 to 15.00 Dinner 18.00 to 23.30
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking areas
Children’s Facilities	Children’s menu Children’s portion available at 50% of the main menu
Breakfast Options	None

Cranley Comment

Cucina is an Italian style kitchen set on the ground floor of a circular building next to the lake. It has a rustic feel with dark slate style flooring, timber on part of the ceiling and wrought iron light fittings. The restaurant has seating inside and outside and has a show kitchen and open pizza oven. Specialties include Insalata Cucina which includes herbs, grilled mushrooms and roasted tomatoes; the mascarponata pizza; the Cucina pizza with mushrooms, parmesan and buffalo mozzarella and for dessert, the tiramisu. Before or after dinner, guests can enjoy a cocktail in The Bar which is located above the restaurant.

Rendezvous Lounge

Restaurant Type	Lobby lounge
Restaurant Capacity	Total 100
Opening Times	24 hours
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking area
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu
Breakfast Options	Continental

Cranley Comment

The Rendezvous Lounge is the hotel's lobby café and is located opposite the reception. It has windows which are almost floor to ceiling that look out towards the lake and the pool terrace. The lounge has a central serving area where the fresh pastries are displayed and has seating in comfortable armchairs as well as more formal leather chairs. There is a daytime menu from 06:00 to 23:00, with continental breakfast served in the morning and afternoon tea from 16:00 to 18:00, which include a range of teas, fresh scones and finger sandwiches. Other food and drink options include tapas style bites and various cakes and pastries, as well as a range of smoothies. The night time menu from 23:00 to 06:00 includes tea and coffee and 'build your own' sandwiches. Alcoholic beverages are served here between 12:00 and 16:00 and 18:00 to 03:00. Food is available from the lounge to eat in or take away.

Bars

Number of Bars

The Bar

Bar Type	Lounge
Bar Capacity	Total 120, inside 56, outside 64