Marriott Executive Apartments, Green Community, Dubai

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Marriott Executive Apartments, Green Community

Marriott Executive Apartments, Green Community, Dubai

Hotel Address

Dubai Investment Park
PO Box 63845
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

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Cranley Rating

Marriott Executive Apartments

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Hotel Summary

Category	Deluxe Furnished Apartments
Awards Won	Marriott - 2007 Best Courtyard Hotel of the Year Internationally. Lowest Guest Problem Award.

Hotel Opened

2005

Cranley Summary

The Marriott Executive Apartments Green Community, 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

Marriott Executive Apartments Green Community, are located in a new development in the desert near Jebel Ali and their location means they have good 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 good access for Jebel Ali Industrial Zone, Internet and Media Cities, as well as the new Sports City development. For those guests interested in leisure, the hotel is 15 minutes from three championship golf courses and 45 minutes from the Sheraton Golf Course in Abu Dhabi. For leisure, the major shopping malls at the Mall of the Emirates, the largest in Dubai, is only twenty minutes away by road, as is Ski Dubai. The hotel is about fifteen minutes by road from the beach facilities which guests have complimentary access to.

Airports
Distance	53 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi transfers available.

Cities and Sights
Distance	134 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi transfers available.

Layout Description

Marriott Executive Apartments Green Community 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 small reception desk on the ground floor of the apartments and an adjacent lounge area. 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, Arabic and several other languages are spoken
Payment Methods	All major international credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Taxi pool on standby from the hotel
Tours Arranged	The concierge can arrange a variety of activities, including tours of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ajman; Dinner Cruises; Safaris to the Desert, Wadi Hatta or Hajar Mountains; a Night at the Races; Camel Riding; Sand Skiing; Snorkelling and Scuba Diving. One of the tour companies used is The Big Bus Company, who offer an open top, double decker bus tour of Dubai.

Guest Relations	Standard
Concierge Services	Grocery shopping is provided for the guests 24 hour security
Medical Facilities	Doctor on call 24 hours, with a typical response time of 30 minutes according to the hotel. Doctor's fees can be charged to room bills.
Parking	Secure complimentary shaded parking for all guests immediately outside the apartment block, with 56 spaces.

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 in the lobby with two sofas, that overlooks the Green Community lake.

Shops & Amenities

Description

There is a small kiosk style shop, selling mostly essential items, that is located in the hotel lobby and is open 24 hours.

Cranley Comment

The small shop in the hotel lobby is next to the reception desk and sells mostly essential items such as toiletries, sun creams and camera batteries etc. Additionally, the apartments are connected via the hotel, 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	All apartments are smoking if that is what the guests choose.
Room Service	Available 24 hours
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 ensuite 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 complimentary high speed internet connection. The bedroom has an ensuite 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 ensuite 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 ensuite 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 complimentary high speed internet connection. Both bedrooms have ensuite 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. There is the Pine Grill, which is an international restaurant located on the ground floor and Cucina, which is a rustic Italian restaurant, located in a circular building next to the lake. The Pine Grill is the main breakfast location and it offers a buffet lunch and a range of themed buffet evenings as well as an a la carte menu. Light snacks are available in the Rendezvous Lounge adjoining the hotel lobby and also from Aquamarine, the hotel's pool bar. Food is also available in The Bar, which is located on the upper level of Cucina.

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	No smoking allowed
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, where the specialities are freshly grilled steaks and seafood dishes. There is also a regular nightly buffet, with dishes from around the world at an all-inclusive price. There are two separate options that include 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.

Cucina

Restaurant Type	Italian
Restaurant Capacity	Total 200 (of which 120 inside and 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	No smoking allowed inside
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 both inside and outside and has a show kitchen and an open pizza oven. Specialties include Insalata Cucina which has herbs, grilled mushrooms and roasted tomatoes and the mascarponata pizza. Before or after dinner, guests can enjoy a cocktail or other drink in The Bar which is located on the upper level 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	No smoking allowed
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu
Breakfast Options	Cofee and pastries

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 and look out towards the lake and the pool terrace. The lounge has a central serving area where the fresh pastries are displayed and it 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 includes a range of teas, fresh scones and finger sandwiches. Other food and drink options here 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 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 (of which 56 inside and 64 outside)
Opening Times	Daily from 18:00 to 02:00
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non smoking allowed inside
Admissions Policy	Children allowed

Cranley Comment

The Bar is the main bar for the Executive Apartments and is situated on the upper level above Cucina in the hotel building, where its location gives it an elevated view over the Green Community lake. The Bar has three separate types of seating, with tables and chairs, comfortable sofas or bar stools for those who wish to sit at the bar itself. Its main features are the dark domed ceiling and the floor to ceiling windows. Guests can sit inside or outside on the terrace. The Bar offers a range of food and cocktails, with what it describes as 'The greatest hits of food and cocktails from the past 50 years!' These include a Mai Tai 1944, a Patio Daddy-O Punch and new Bar recipes like the Black Agave or the Havana Cocktail – each hand-crafted with fresh squeezed juices. For sports fans, the latest events are shown on The Bar's flat screen TV and for fans of English football, The Bar shows English Premier League matches throughout the season and has promotional prices on drinks.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Chargeable and available in the hotel lobby and hotel conference rooms. It is part of the package price for conferences, but individually, guests need to buy an access card from reception.

In-Room Services

Complimentary high speed internet connection
Electrical sockets
Writing desk and chair
Lamp

Business Centre

The hotel has a small unattended business centre located next to the reception, which is in an open plan style with three semi-private desks, two of which have a PC with internet connection. The hotel can also provide a range of services like copying, faxing, laminating and binding etc. The Residents Lounge on the 3rd floor in the Apartments, has one PC with complimentary wireless internet access for guests.

Meetings & Events

Venue	Size (m²)	Dimensions L x W x H (metres)
Ballroom	435	30.0 x 14.5 x 5.0	500	360	500	300	-	80	180
Ballroom A	174	14.5 x 12.0 x 5.0	120	100	120	70	-	30	54
Ballroom B	84	14.5 x 5.8 x 5.0	120	100	120	70	-	30	54
Ballroom C	174	14.5 x 12.0 x 5.0	75	60	72	36	28	24	36
Ballroom Foyer	200	-	200	-	-	-	-	-	-
Terrace	135	18.0 x 15.0	100	60	-	-	-	-	-
Pre-Function Area	150	30.0 x 5.0 x 5.0	150	-	-	-	-	-	-
Meeting Room	150	11.7 x 5.7 x 3.5	60	50	80	30	28	26	32
Boardroom	32.5	5.7 x 5.7 x 3.5	-	10	-	-	10	-	-
Business Centre Meeting Room	17	4.5 x 3.7 x 2.8	-	-	-	-	6	-	-
Cucina Upper Floor	-	-	140	110	-	-	-	-	-

The hotel has a number of meeting rooms, hospitality areas and conference facilities, that have the full range of audio visual equipment. Full catering facilities can be provided for all of the venues.

Cranley Comment

There is good internet connectivity in the Executive Apartments but guests should note that wireless only works in the hotel lobby and conference rooms. The hotel's main meeting and conference facilities are located on the first floor and they have a separate large entrance, as well as being accessible from within the hotel. The Ballroom is available either as one large venue, or as separate smaller ballrooms. The business centre in the hotel has two PC terminals but is open plan to the lobby, so lacks an element of privacy.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities

See Restaurants

Children's Pool

See Pools

Babysitting service

A babysitting service is available on request at a charge. 24 hours notice is usually required for the service, which is provided by a qualified babysitter.

Cranley Comment

Whilst the Executive Apartments are geared towards the business traveller, they do have long stay guests that include families. There is a shaded toddler's paddling pool next to the main pool in the hotel and in addition, there is a children's play area on the top floor of the adjoining shopping mall. On Friday's, the hotel has a brunch in Cucina, the Italian restaurant. Families are encouraged and children are entertained in a separate area with various activities, including face painting and clowns.

Entertainment

Daytime Activities

Cranley Comment

The hotel runs shuttle buses several times a day to the Mall of the Emirates Shopping Centre.

Evening Activities

Cranley Comment

The hotel has a monthly show with performers such as Stand Up comedians appearing. The shows take place in the Ballroom.

Beaches

Courtyard by Marriott Green Community

Location	15 km
Description	The hotel has an arrangement whereby guests can use the comprehensive facilities of a nearby beach resort on a complimentary basis. The hotel shuttle bus provides a complimentary drop off and collection at 10:00 and 17:00 respectively.
Private/Public	Private

Pools

Main Pool

Opening Times	06:00 to 23:00 (Main hotel grounds)
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 30 degrees celsius
Depths	Max: 1.50 metres Min: 1.00 metre
Size	Circular pool

Facilities	Wooden sunbeds with padded covers Wooden parasols with canvas shades Towels Changing rooms Showers & Toilets Drink and food service
Safety	Pool attendant on duty 06:00 to 23:00

Cranley Comment

The main pool is located on a paved terrace at the back of the hotel and borders the Green Community lake. The terrace has a number of good quality wooden tables, chairs and sunbeds dotted around and the area is softened by a grass border, with trees and shrubs around it. The pool is an infinity design, where the water level is the same as the surrounding terrace and it has a built in Jacuzzi area. Next to the pool is Aquamarine, the pool bar, from where drinks and food are ordered and brought out to the tables or the sunbeds. Guests can get directly to the pool area in their swimming costumes, without having to walk through the public areas of the hotel, as a short tunnel is provided from the Health Club. The Health Club can be reached directly by lift from the first floor bedrooms, which connect to the apartments by a walkway.

Toddlers Pool

Opening Times	06:00 to 23:00
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 30 degrees celsius
Depths	Standard depth of 50 centimetres
Size	Approx 4m by 4m

Facilities	As per the main pool
Safety	Pool attendant on duty 06:00 to 23:00

Cranley Comment

The toddlers pool is located next to the main pool and is a small shaded pool. Although there is a pool attendant, young children should be supervised.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	06:00 to 23:00 (Main hotel)
Description	2 Treadmills 1 Rowing machine 1 Cross trainer 1 Standard bike 1 Recumbent bike Three Resistance machines 3 Televisions connected to the CV equipment. Personal training available Changing rooms with lockers and showers
Size	Triangular shape approx 70sqm

Cranley Comment

The hotel gym is in an internal triangular shaped room with mirrors on two sides and light wood flooring. There are three televisions connected to the CV equipment. Next to the gym are separate men’s and ladies changing facilities with lockers, toilets and showers. Personal fitness programmes can be arranged on request following a full fitness evaluation.

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	21 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	20 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.

Spa

Cranley Comment

The apartments have no spa facility, but guests have easy access to the adjoining shopping mall, which has a fitness centre and a nail bar where manicures and pedicures are available. Guests can use the spa facilities at the hotel where they have complimentary beach access, which is about 15 km away. A complimentary shuttle bus is provided from the adjoining hotel, departing at 10:00 and returning at 17:00 every day.

Special Needs

Communal Areas

The entrance to the apartments is wheelchair accessible and the hotel facilities at ground level are all accessible, with ramps up to The Pine Grill and down to the Rendezvous Lounge. Cucina is at ground level, but The Bar above the restaurant can only be reached by a staircase. The hotel pool and terrace may be accessed via a ramp from one of the exits. All guest apartments can be reached using the lifts. There is a disabled toilet in the hotel lobby area near to the Pine Grill, but none in the apartments.

Rooms & Bathrooms

There are no adapted apartments for special needs guests.

Restaurants & Catering

All of the catering outlets in the hotel are accessible to mobility impaired guests, except The Bar above Cucina, which can only be reached via a staircase.

Recreation Facilities

The hotel gym is at ground floor level and the hotel pool and terrace is accessible via a ramp. The first floor meeting and conference facilities in the hotel can be reached by lift. The 3rd floor residents lounge in the apartments is accessible via the lifts.

Visual & Hearing Aids

None

Staff Assistance

All Marriott staff are trained to assist all guests, whatever their requirements.

Cranley Comment

Although there are no adapted apartments, the whole complex and most of the adjoining hotel is accessible to mobility impaired guests. In the hotel, there are ramp alternatives to the steps leading into the Pine Grill restaurant and to the Rendezvous Lounge, as well as on to the pool terrace. Only The Bar above Cucina is inaccessible to mobility impaired guests. There is a disabled toilet in the hotel lobby area near to the Pine Grill, but there are none in the apartments.

Environment

Measures

Recycling
Energy Saving
Minimise Cleaning Materials
Water Saving

Cranley Comment

The apartments attempt to minimise detergent use and save water, by giving guests the option of having towels and sheets changed on request, rather than daily. In addition, the hotel recycles water for the gardens. Marriott's Environmentally Conscious Hospitality Operations program (ECHO) focuses on water and energy conservation, clean air initiatives, wildlife preservation, "reduce-reuse-recycle" waste management, and clean-up campaigns.

Marriott Executive Apartments, Green Community, Dubai, Report Details

14 September 2008 (Third review)

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