Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai

The Cranley Report®: Marriott Executive Apartments

Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai

Hotel Address

PO Box 81148
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Cranley Rating

Marriott Executive Apartments

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Hotel Summary

Category

Deluxe Furnished Apartments

Hotel Opened

2002

Cranley Summary

The Marriott Executive Apartments comprises two towers connected by a skywalk on the 17th floors of each tower. The skywalk affords spectacular views of the city and creek areas and allows guests to move between buildings without going outside. There are a total of 172 one, two and three bedroom apartments, which are located in Deira City very near to the Maktoum Bridge. This means they have good access to the business district of Deira, to Dubai International Airport and to the commercial area of Sheikh Zayed Road and the World Trade Centre. The apartments are fully furnished and have a bathroom for each bedroom as well as a guest wc. There is a modern fully equipped kitchen and every apartment is equipped with LCD television, DVD and CD players and broadband internet connection. On the roof of Block A is a swimming pool with jacuzzi, barbeque terrace, a fully equipped gym with changing facilities, sauna and steam room. On the roof of Block B is a children’s playground suited to young children and a games room with a pool table, table tennis and table football for older children. For guests not wanting to cook, there is the Skyw@lk Café located off the reception of Block A, which serves light snacks, full meals and also sells the basic necessities. In addition, there are grocery stores within walking distance.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The Marriott Executive Apartments are located near the landmark clock tower roundabout and the Maktoum Bridge in Deira, the heart of Dubai's business district with its ancient Arabic heritage and culture. It is a fifteen minute walk to Dubai Creek and the souks, whilst the Dubai Creek and Al Badia world-class golf courses are also close by. Guests can visit the Creek promenade which extends from the Corniche, allowing visitors to stroll along the Arabian Gulf coast.

Airports
Distance	3 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi

Cities and Sights
Distance	0.5 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi

Layout Description

The Marriott Executive Apartments are designed as two separate identical buildings that are joined together by a skywalk on the 17th floors. The main reception is in Block A, which is also where the beauty salon and Skyw@lk Café are located. The rooms are on the 1st to 17th floors with the pool and gym located in Block A at the roof level and with the children's playground located on the roof level of Block B next to the children's games room and the residents lounge. Block B has a concierge desk on the ground floor. Guests can access their apartments and the rooftop facilities in both blocks via either entrance, then use the skywalk on the 17th floor if necessary.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 Hours
Languages Spoken	English and Arabic
Payment Methods	Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB
Foreign Exchange	Major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Off the street
Tours Arranged	A variety of activities can be arranged. These include: Tours of Dubai, including Dubai by Air; 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 or Scuba Diving; Dubai Zoo, the Gold and Spice Souks and Dubai museums.

Guest Relations	Standard
Concierge Services	Standard
Medical Facilities	Doctors on call 24 hours.
Parking	Complimentary undercover parking is available with one space per apartment.

Cranley Comment

The Executive Apartments have a reception in each block, with the main reception desk in Block A, where a full front desk and concierge service is available. The small reception desk is half moon shaped and is directly ahead on entering the lobby area. The ceiling is two floors high, which gives an impression of a large space. Either side of the reception in block A are the Skyw@lk café and the beauty salon. The lobby area is decorated in a contemporary design with wood panelling and marble flooring. The concierge desk in Block B is set in an almost identical lobby area and has the ladies fashion shop either side of it. Guests can access their apartments and the rooftop facilities in both blocks via either entrance, then use the skywalk on the 17th floor if necessary.

Shops & Amenities

Description

Abu Shakra Beauty Salon:
10:00 to 22:00 Daily except Fri
Offering men's and ladies haircutting, make up, manicure, pedicure, waxing and facials.

Glamour Ladies Fashion:
09:30 to 13:00 and 16:30 to 22:00 Sat to Thu
17:30 to 22:00 Fri

Cranley Comment

The apartments have a beauty salon adjoining the reception area in Block A, that caters for men and ladies in different rooms. They also have a ladies fashion outlet adjoining the reception area in Block B. The Marriott Executive Apartments benefit from being located near to the City Centre shopping mall which has a much larger range of shops and boutiques. There are other shopping malls a short distance away and more authentic shops and souks in nearby Deira. The gold souk is also a ten minute taxi ride away in light traffic.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	17
Total Rooms	172
Elevators	6
Rooms per Elevator	29
Total Staff	99
Staff per Room	0.6

Check-in Time	15.00
Check-out Time	12.00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability
Smoking Rooms	Non-smoking rooms available
Room Service	Available 24 hours from the Skyw@lk Cafe
Laundry Service	Same day service for items dropped off by 09:30

Club or Executive Facilities

There is a residents lounge located at the top of Tower B which has a number of sofas and armchairs, large screen satellite television, DVD and CD players as well as a coffee bar area. The room can be hired for private functions.

Cranley Comment

The Marriott Executive Apartments come with one, two and three bedrooms with two size options in the one and three bedroom apartments. All the apartments have good quality furnishings and are decorated in a European style with stone tiled floors and dark wood furnishings. The apartments all have LCD televisions in the lounge as well as a DVD and CD player. The kitchens are fully equipped with good branded appliances and have ample utensils. Guests also have use of a residents lounge if they want a change of scenery or a place to mingle with other residents.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
One Bedroom 65	48	24 Creek 24 City	Lounge with: LCD television DVD and CD players High Speed Internet Access Two seater sofa Two armchairs Fully fitted kitchen with: Microwave Hob Cooking utensils Dishwasher Washer dryer Breakfast counter with two chairs Master bedroom with: King size bed Satellite television Desk/dressing table Hairdryer Safe En-suite bathroom with: Combined bath/shower Bidet Separate Guest WC	2 Adults and one child	65

Cranley Comment

The smaller of the two one bedroom apartments is similar to a hotel suite with a separate lounge and bedroom. On entering the apartment, the guest WC is on one side with the open plan kitchen on the other. The entrance hallway leads into the lounge with a doorway through to the en suite bedroom. The lounge has an LCD television screen with DVD and CD player. The lounge is decorated in a European style with stone tiled floors and yellow sofa and dark wood furniture. The kitchen is separated from the lounge with a breakfast counter and two chairs. The bedroom is similarly well appointed and has an additional satellite television, desk/dressing table and an en suite bathroom with white sanitary wear and a combined bath/shower. Some of the apartments have balconies.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
One Bedroom 100	26	City	As per the One Bedroom 65 plus: Larger lounge Dressing area Dining table for six persons	3 Persons	100

Cranley Comment

The larger one bedroom apartment has a similar layout to the smaller apartment, but benefits from being 50% larger with the additional space used in the lounge and bedroom. In addition to the sofas, the lounge has a dining table that can accommodate six people. In the bedroom, there is a dressing area before you enter the bathroom which again is marginally larger than the one in the smaller apartment. The decor and amenities are, with the exception of the additional items mentioned, the same as in the smaller one bedroom apartment. These apartments all benefit from having a balcony.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Two Bedroom	80	40 Creek 40 City	As per the One Bedroom 100 plus: Additional bedroom Additional bathroom	5 Persons	131

Cranley Comment

The two bedroom apartment is very similar to the larger one bedroom apartment but has the benefit of an additional bedroom and full bathroom. The layout and furnishings are the same as the other apartments with the exception that the kitchen is slightly larger. The second bedroom has a desk/dressing table and the City View apartments come with a double bed whilst the Creek View apartments have twin beds. The Creek View apartments also have a balcony whereas the City View do not. With the exception of the additional bedroom and bathroom, the amenities and décor are the same as the other apartments.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Three Bedroom 210	6	City	As per the Two Bedroom Apartment plus: Additional bedroom Additional full bathroom Utility area Additional satellite television in the kitchen Jacuzzi bath in the master bathroom Separate shower in the master bathroom Kitchen with breakfast table	8 Persons	210

Cranley Comment

The smaller of the two, three bedroom apartments has an entrance hallway that leads into the large kitchen/utility room. The kitchen is larger than the others described above and has a breakfast table within the kitchen, as well as a breakfast bar with two chairs. Opposite the kitchen is an open plan utility area. The lounge is accessed via the kitchen and has 2, two seater sofas as well as a dining table for eight people. The second and third bedrooms are off a corridor that runs from the kitchen to the master bedroom and each have their own full bathroom opposite them. One of the bedrooms has a double bed, with the other having two single beds. The master bedroom is similar to the two bedroom apartments, but has the additional feature of a jacuzzi bath and a separate shower. All of the apartments have a city view and a balcony.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Three Bedroom 228	12	Creek	As per the Three Bedroom 210 plus: Corner position in the building with views of the city and creek Larger lounge Larger kitchen Enclosed utility room	8 Persons	228

Cranley Comment

The largest apartment available is 228sqm and has three bedrooms. It occupies a corner position in the building, giving it views of both the City and Creek. On entering the apartment there is a small entrance hallway, which leads on one side into the lounge and on the other side towards the bedrooms and kitchen. The kitchen is a large size and as well as having a breakfast bar with chairs, it also has some low set comfortable style chairs with a table and a television. The lounge has the city view whilst all the bedrooms have views over the Creek. The bedrooms themselves are similar, although slightly larger than in the other three bedroom apartment.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Skyw@lk Cafe

Restaurant Type	Coffee shop
Restaurant Capacity	Total 100, Inside 60, outside 40
Opening Times	Daily 06:30 to 23:00 Breakfast 06:30 to 10:30 Lunch 12:30 to 15:30
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking area
Children’s Facilities	Children's menu, with pizzas, burgers and chicken nuggets.
Breakfast Options	Buffet breakfast and a la carte

Cranley Comment

Skyw@lk Café is the Apartment's coffee shop/cafeteria, which is located off the reception area of Block A. It is light and airy because of its very high ceiling and glass frontage. The front part of the café is in a coffee house style setting, where it has a counter with pastries on display and serves Starbucks coffee. The back half of the outlet has a buffet area and seating for about 30 people. The café serves a buffet breakfast and is open for lunch and evening meals each day. It has an a la carte menu that includes soup, sandwiches, pasta, burgers, fish, steaks, and pizzas, which are cooked from the open oven. At the back of the café is a small internet area with three workstations with broadband access. The Apartment's wireless internet works here as well. The Skyw@lk Café has a range of soft drinks, as well as tea and coffee, but does not serve alcohol as it is located in an apartment building. The café is very relaxed and is very much an informal eating area rather than a full service restaurant. Residents may also use the restaurant facilities at the JW Marriott and Renaissance Dubai, where they enjoy a 15% discount on their food bills and may charge their account at the Marriott Executive Apartments. Alternatively, for in-room dining, a chef may be hired for 3 hours.

Bars

Bar Comments

The Marriott Executive Apartments are not licensed to sell alcohol.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Available in Residents Lounge and Skyw@lk Cafe

In-Room Services

Broadband internet connection at a daily or weekly charge.

Business Centre

There are PCs with a printer and internet located in the Skyw@lk Cafe.

Meetings & Events

The Residents Lounge detailed in the Rooms section can be hired for meetings, banqueting functions and cocktail parties.

Cranley Comment