Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai

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Metropolitan Palace Hotel

Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai

Hotel Address

Al Maktoum Street
P O Box 56262
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

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Hotel Summary

Category

Hotel

Hotel Opened	1997
Refurbishment	2006 Meeting and Conference Rooms

Cranley Summary

The Metropolitan Palace Hotel is centrally located on Al Maktoum Street in Deira. It is a short drive from the international airport and is in the heart of the business district of Dubai. The hotels decor is influenced by Far Eastern, Arabic & European styles, with an atrium feature on three separate floors. There are 212 guest rooms ranging from Superior to five varieties of suites, along with an Executive lounge providing special privileges for Executive Club guests. The hotel has a choice of four restaurants all offering live entertainment for the enjoyment of guests. Al Shindagah is a cosmopolitan all day restaurant, Tahiti is a Polynesian Restaurant with friendly island-style hospitality, Al Diwan is a traditional restaurant with variety of Lebanese dishes, and Sketch Bar & Grill offers guests modern European cuisine with a Mediterranean touch. In addition, the Gourmet Shop on the ground floor is an all day cafe offering a selection of pastries, snacks and hot and cold beverages. For leisure needs the hotel has the Nautilus Health Centre which includes a rooftop swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna and Steam Room. Guests can browse the onsite shopping arcade, with gift shop and hair salon, while those with business needs can make use of the meeting rooms and business services. There is a daily complimentary shuttle bus service between the hotel and its sister hotel, the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa which offers a wider range of leisure interests and entertainment for guests.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The Metropolitan Palace Hotel is situated on Al Maktoum Street in Deira. It is a short drive from the international airport and is in the heart of the business district, close to the Gold & Spice Souks, Dubai Creek and major shopping malls. The hotel is an easy walking distance to Dubai Creek, Electronics Souk and the Gold Souk as well as a number of small shops and boutiques. The huge shopping complex Mall of the Emirates is about a 20 minute shuttle bus or taxi ride away. The Dubai World Trade Centre which hosts major local and international congress and exhibitions is ten kilometres away, public beaches ten kilometres and Dubai International Airport five kilometres with an approximate driving time of twenty minutes.

Airports
Distance	5 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi transfers. Executive Club guests receive complimentary airport transfers.

Cities and Sights
Distance	5 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi transfers. The hotel operates a complimentary shuttle service to the Dubai City Centre Mall.

Layout Description

Guests arriving by car or taxi will approach the hotel down busy Al Maktoum Street. The hotel entrance is right on the street and you enter a small vestibule at ground level with a short ramp or a few stairs taking you to the lobby itself. The building is square shaped with a central atrium two floors high from lobby level, a second atrium five floors from the second floor level and a third atrium reaching to the tenth floor from the eighth floor - guest rooms are all reached from a gallery around the perimeter of these atriums and have views facing out towards the city. On entering the hotel the Concierge and Reception is to the immediate left. Just beyond the Reception is the Business Centre and shopping Arcade. To the right of the entrance is the Al Shindagar Restaurant and Gourmet Shop. The Mezzanine floor has three of the hotels restaurants and the Conference Centre is on the first floor level. The Executive Club Lounge is on the eighth floor and the top floor of the hotel has the Nautilus Health Club with its rooftop pool and spa and the Pool Bar.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic, French, Italian, German, Russian, Hindi and Tagalog
Payment Methods	Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners and cash are accepted.
Foreign Exchange	Most major currencies can be exchanged at reception.
Taxis Arranged	Street taxis.
Tours Arranged	The hotel's Guest Relations can arrange Dubai City tours, dhow cruises, desert safaris, wadi bashing, Al Ain City tours and other popular tourist activities. Most of these tours are provided by 'Lama Safari Cruises'

Guest Relations	Standard services.
Concierge Services	Standard services.
Medical Facilities	The hotel can call out a doctor in emergencies; according to the hotel the call out time will be no longer than 30 minutes. The hotel also has 25 trained first aiders.
Parking	Complimentary Valet parking.

Cranley Comment

The lobby of the Metropolitan Palace has a wonderful marble staircase at its centre which is the first thing the arriving guest will notice. The stairs lead to the Mezzanine level where there are three of the hotels restaurants. The lobby itself has marble floors, balustrades and columns with a gallery on the mezzanine level overlooking it and a huge glass chandelier hanging from the ceiling. To the left of the entrance is the reception desk, guest relations, Business Centre and the arcade of shops. To the right of the entrance is the Al Shindagah Restaurant and Gourmet Shop. The central lobby area is taken up by the Lobby lounge which has a piano where music is played most afternoons. The rear of the lobby has the hotels lifts, two of which are glass fronted and can be viewed from the lobby and are set either side of waterfall feature.

Shops & Amenities

Description

The Metropolitan Palace Hotel has the following shops on site:
Dar Al Almas
Jewellery & Watches
Burjwal
Jewellery & Watches
Amro
Ladies Hair Salon
Dyblus
Men's Hair Salon
The hotel shops open from 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 22:00 daily, except Fridays when they open from 16:00 to 22:00.

Cranley Comment

Guests can browse the onsite shopping arcade, with jewellery and hair salons or venture out to the shops of Al Maktoum Street. For serious shoppers Dubai has a wide variety of shopping Malls - The Dubai Mall, which will be the largest in Dubai, is currently under construction and will be just 15 minutes away by taxi for hotel guests. The hotel can arrange taxi transfers to the Gold and Diamond Market, Wafi City, Mall of the Emirates, Mercato Mall and Ibn Battuta Mall between them providing a huge range of international stores and Arabic speciality shops.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	10
Total Rooms	212
Elevators	4
Rooms per Elevator	53
Total Staff	340
Staff per Room	1.6

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Late check out subject to availability at a charge. Executive Club guests get complimentary guaranteed late check out up to 18:00.
Smoking Rooms	The hotel has 56 non-smoking rooms.
Room Service	24 hour full menu service. Children's menu.
Laundry Service	Items collected between 07:00 and 14:00 will be returned same day. Items collected after 15:00 will be returned next day. A 2 hour return service is available at a 100% surcharge.

Club or Executive Facilities

All Executive Club Floor guests receive the following additional benefits:
Use of the Executive Lounge on the 8th floor with the following benefits:
- Complimentary breakfast from 07:00 to 10:30
- All-day tea and coffee
- Evening cocktails and canapés from19:00 to 22:30
- Chargeable Wi-Fi access
- 2 PC workstations with complimentary high speed internet access
Separate check-in and check-out facility
Guaranteed late check out to 18:00.
Complimentary airport transfers.

Cranley Comment

The Metropolitan Palace Hotel features 212 guestrooms all of which have high speed Internet connections, large flat screen TV, a king size bed or two twin beds and bathrooms with separate showers and complimentary Elixir Spa toiletries. Rooms are decorated in traditional Arabic style with soft colours and dark green wood fixtures and fittings. The hotel has four types of suite from Junior Suites to the Royal Suite with three bedrooms and en suite bathroom, a large lounge and ten person dining room plus the added benefit of its own small gym, sauna and steam room. The rooms all have views over the buildings and streets of Deira City.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Superior	71	City	Flatscreen TV Complimentary newspaper Air conditioning/Climate control High Speed Internet access - surcharge Direct-dial phone with voice mail Fruit basket on arrival Minibar In-room safe Prayer Mat King size or two twin beds Private bathroom Separate bath and shower WC and bidet Complimentary Elixir Spa toiletries Bathroom telephone Bathrobes Slippers Bathroom scales Hair dryer Sewing kit Iron/ironing board (on request)	3 adults	27

Cranley Comment

Superior rooms are located on floors 2 to 7 and are reached down richly carpeted hallways with balconies overlooking the central atrium. The marble framed door leads to a small lobby with the bathroom to one side and wardrobe the other. The room is decorated in traditional Arabic style with soft blue, gold and green colours and dark green furniture with light green inlays. The bedrooms have a king sizeor two twin beds, TV and desk with chair. The private bathroom has white/grey marble tiles and sink units and is fitted with a large tub, separate shower and wc with bidet.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe	69	City	As per Superior room with the added benefit of: Daily fruit basket and soft drinks	3 adults	27

Cranley Comment

Deluxe rooms are located on floors 2 to 7 and are the same room type as the Superior room with the exception that they have a complimentary daily fruit basket and soft drinks. The rooms are reached down richly carpeted hallways with balconies overlooking the central atrium. The marble framed door leads to a small lobby with the bathroom to one side and wardrobe the other. The room is decorated in traditional Arabic style with soft blue, gold and brown colours and dark green wood furniture. The bedroom has a king size bed or two twin beds, a two seat sofa and small table, TV and desk with chair. The private bathroom has brown/cream marble tiles and sink units and is fitted with a large tub, separate shower and wc with bidet.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive	57	City	As per Deluxe room with the added benefit of: 2 seat sofa Separate desk space Luxury toiletries Use of Executive Club Facilities listed above.	3 adults	27

Cranley Comment

Executive rooms are all located on floors 8 to 10. They are the same physical rooom as the Deluxe Room but have the principle benefit of access to the Executive Lounge and its additional benefits such as complimentary breakfast and evening canapes. The rooms being the same as the Deluxe are reached down richly carpeted hallways with balconies overlooking the Executive Club Lounge. The marble framed door leads to a small lobby with the bathroom to one side and wardrobe the other. The room is decorated in traditional Arabic style with soft blue, gold and brown colours and dark green furniture. The bedroom has a king size bed or two twin beds, two seat sofa and small table, TV and desk with chair. The private bathroom has brown/cream marble tiles and sink units and is fitted with a large tub, separate shower and wc with bidet.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Junior Suite	10	City	As per Executive Room with the added benefit of: Additional space Separate lounge area Second TV	4 adults	40

Cranley Comment

The Junior Suites are in a corner position on each floor of the hotel. The marble framed door leads to a small lounge area with a two seater sofa, armchair, table and flat screen television. The corridor to the bedroom has the bathroom to one side and a wardrobe the other. The bedroom has a king size bed or two twin beds, two seater sofa and small table, TV and desk with chair. The suite is decorated in traditional Arabic style with soft blue, gold and brown colours and dark green furniture. The private bathroom has brown/cream marble tiles and sink units and is fitted with a large tub, separate shower and wc with bidet.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive Suite	1	City	As per the Junior Suite with the added benefit of : Additional space Seperate lounge Dining area with table and six chairs	4 adults	50

Cranley Comment

The Executive Suites are enterred through the marble framed door to a dining area with table and six chairs. The lounge area has a two seater sofa, two armchairs and a flatscreen TV and has a corner position overlooking Al Maktoum Street and The Creek. The bedroom has a king size bed or two twin beds, two seat sofa and small table, TV and desk with chair. The suite is decorated in traditional Arabic style with soft blue, gold and brown colours and dark green furniture. The private bathroom has brown/cream marble tiles and sink units and is fitted with a large tub, separate shower and wc with bidet.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Palace Suite	2	City	As per the Executive Suite with the added benefit of: Additional lounge space	4 adults	70

Cranley Comment

The Palace Suites are enterred through the marble framed door to a dining area with table and six chairs. The large lounge area has a three seat sofa, two armchairs and a flatscreen TV and work area with desk. The bedroom has a king size bed or two twin beds, two seat sofa and small table, TV and desk with chair. The suite is decorated in traditional Arabic style with soft blue, gold and brown colours and dark wood furniture. The private bathroom has brown/cream marble tiles and sink units and is fitted with a large tub, separate shower and wc with bidet.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Presidential Suite	1	City	As per the Palace Suites with the added benefit of: Additional space Seperate WC 10 seat dining room 2 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms Massive lounge area with: 3 three seater sofas 2 two seater sofas 4 large armchairs 2 large screen television Bar and bar stools	6 adults	205

Cranley Comment

The Presidential Suite is located on the 9th floor. You enter into a large marbled foyer with a guest wc to the left and a 10 seater dining room to the right. On the left is the bedroom one with its King size bed and en suite bathroom, 2 seater sofa and large TV. On the right of the lobby is bedroom two with two twin beds, ensuite bathroom, coffee table and two chairs. The large lounge area is directly ahead and has a number of sofas and armchairs, bar and bar stools and two large screen televisions. The decor in the Presidential Suite is lavish with deep piled carpeting, gilded mirrors and plenty of Arabic ornaments and artwork adorning the walls.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Suite	1	City	As per Presidential Suite with the added benefit of: Third bedroom and en suite bathroom Small private gym Jacuzzi Steam Room	9	250

Cranley Comment

The Royal Suite is in a commanding position on the 10th Floor with great views over the city skyline. It is identical in design to the Presidential Suite with the added advantage of having access to a third bedroom with en suite bathroom at the end of the room by the study/bar area. Linked to this room is a separate room which has the gym, jacuzzi and steam room. There is a private entrance to this room as well as the third bedroom. As you would expect, the decor in the Royal Suite is lavish with deep piled carpeting, gilded mirrors and plenty of Arabic ornaments and artwork adorning the walls.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The Metropolitan Palace Hotel has a choice of four main restaurants all offering live entertainment for the enjoyment of guests. Al Shindagah is a cosmopolitan all day restaurant located on the Ground Floor. The restaurants on the Mezzanine level include Tahiti a Polynesian Restaurant with a friendly island-style hospitality, Al Diwan with a variety of Lebanese dishes and a nightclub ambiance, and Sketch Bar & Grill which has modern European cuisine with a Mediterranean touch. In addition, the Gourmet Shop on the ground floor is an all day cafe offering a selection of pastries, snacks and hot and cold beverages.

Tahiti

Restaurant Type	Polynesian
Restaurant Capacity	120
Opening Times	12:00 to 02:00 Bar 12:30 to 15:00 Lunch 19:00 to 23:30 Dinner
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non smoking.
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available
Breakfast Options	N/A

Cranley Comment

Tahiti is a Polynesian Restaurant with a friendly island-style hospitality. It is located on the Mezzanine level and is decorated with bamboo walkways and potted palms and with the performers in traditional dress, it is a real Tahitian experience. It has a bar area to the left of the entrance with bar stools and a dining area and stage to the right with the buffet station in the middle. It serves exotic Polynesian cuisine with a twist of the best of the South Pacific all on a lavish buffet or at the Teppanyaki Station. There is nightly entertainment from resident Tahitian band 'Te Mana'.

Al Diwan

Restaurant Type	Lebanese
Restaurant Capacity	90
Opening Times	12:00 to 15:00 Lunch 19:00 to 23:30 Dinner 19:00 to 03:00 Bar
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non smoking.
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available
Breakfast Options	N/A

Cranley Comment

The Al Diwan is distinguished by its Arabian hospitality and nightclub ambiance. It is on the Mezzanine level and the decor is traditional Lebanese with a richly decorated dining area surrounding the stage where the Arabian band, singer and belly dancer perform. It offers a variety of Lebanese dishes, hot and cold mezzeh and numerous shisha flavours and serves a selection of flavoured shishas and Middle Eastern specialties in a traditional Lebanese setting.

Al Shindagah

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	110
Opening Times	07:00 to 10:30 Breakfast 12:00 to 15:00 Lunch 15:00 to 18:00 Tea 19:00 to 23:00 Dinner
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non smoking.
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Children's menu
Breakfast Options	Buffet breakfast

Cranley Comment

Named after the original location of Dubai Al Shindagah is a cosmopolitan all day restaurant. It is located on the Ground Floor and has brasserie style decor with a brass and dark wood buffet serving area. The Al Shindagah has an eye-catching buffet for breakfast and lunch and an a la carte menu for dinner offering a variety of Arabic, English and American dishes. Afternoon tea is served "the English way" from 1500 to 1800 hours.

Sketch Bar & Grill

Restaurant Type	Lounge Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant Capacity	60
Opening Times	12:00 to 15:00 Lunch 19:00 to 23:30 Dinner 19:00 to 01:00 Bar
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non smoking.
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available. No children's menu.
Breakfast Options	N/A

Cranley Comment

A new and trendy Lounge Bar and Grill Restaurant situated on the Mezzanine level. It has a dining area to the right of the entrance with modern light wood furniture and a large screen TV - the bar, lounge area and stage occupy the remaining space. The decor in the bar is quite different with lavish use of vibrant colours and a stylish bar with bottles on the shelves back lit by multi coloured spotlights. Sketch offers modern European cuisine with a Mediterranean touch from Spain, France and Italy. A live band plays three nights a week so guests can enjoy cocktails with some music.

Gourmet Shop

Restaurant Type	Cafe
Restaurant Capacity	30
Opening Times	07:00 to 02:30 07:00 to 23:00 Food
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non smoking.
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available.
Breakfast Options	N/A

Cranley Comment

Located in the lobby area on the Ground Floor in a corner near the entrance to Al Shindagah. The Gourmet Shop is an all day cafe offering a selection of pastries, snacks and hot and cold beverages. It has cafe style seating which is on a raised level adjacent to where the pianist plays in the evening. The Gourmet shop has a range of cakes and pastries on display in its open counter and a variety of local specialities like dates and Arab sweets.

Bars

Number of Bars

Nautilus Pool Bar

Bar Type	Pool Bar
Bar Capacity	36
Opening Times	10:00 to 18:00
Dress Codes	Casual Swimwear allowed

Air-Conditioning	No
Smoking Policy	No non smoking areas
Admissions Policy	Children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult in pool area

Cranley Comment

Located on the rooftop the Nautilus Pool Bar is set on a wooden sundeck on two levels both overlooking the city skyline. With white iron patio style seating and a small bar it serves light snacks, alcoholic beverages and cold drinks. It also serves guests at their sunloungers on the pool terrace. The Nautilus Pool Bar has a children's menu.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Chargeable Wi-Fi in all public areas and meeting rooms.

In-Room Services

Chargeable High speed internet access

Business Centre

The Business Centre has the following facilities:
Two workstations with PC's
High speed internet access - chargeable after five minutes use.
Secretarial services
Typing
Photocopying
Scanning
Binding
Facsimile
Courier
All the above at a nominal charge.
The Business Centre is open 24 hours and in addition the Executive Lounge has two PC workstations where high speed internet access is complimentary.

Meetings & Events

The Conference Centre has the following meeting facilities:

Al Hamra Ballroom
Measures 14.7 metres by 19.5 metres and is 287 square metres. It has capacity for
264 people banquet style, 360 ballroom, 240 classroom, 64 boardroom, 72 U shape and 300 cocktail.

Eshbelia
Measures 6.3 metres by 16.5 metres and is 104 square metres. It has capacity for
72 people banquet style, 84 ballroom, 45 classroom, 36 boardroom, 36 U shape and 100 cocktail.

Al Hamra Lounge
Measures 6.5 metres by 13.8 metres and is 90 square metres. It has capacity for
96 people banquet style, 88 ballroom, 48 classroom, 42 boardroom, 42 U shape and 80 cocktail.

Granada
Measures 4.4 metres by 6.5 metres and is 29 square metres. It has capacity for
24 people banquet style, 28 ballroom, 18 classroom, 18 boardroom, 16 U shape and 25 cocktail.

Toledo
Measures 4.4 metres by 3.5 metres and is 15 square metres. It has capacity for
12 people banquet style, 14 ballroom, 0 classroom, 12 boardroom, 9 U shape and 15 cocktail.

Cordoba
Measures 4.4 metres by 3.6 metres and is 16 square metres. It has capacity for
12 people banquet style, 14 ballroom, 0 classroom, 12 boardroom, 9 U shape and 15 cocktail.

Gadir
Measures 4.4 metres by 5.5 metres and is 25 square metres. It has capacity for
16 people banquet style, 16 ballroom, 12 classroom, 16 boardroom, 14 U shape and 25 cocktail.

Seville Room
Measures 19.5 metres by 7.5 metres and is 140 square metres. It has capacity for
70 people banquet style, 84 ballroom, 42 classroom, 44 boardroom, 40 U shape and 100 cocktail.

Al Hamra
With adjacent areas is 480 sq metres and has capacity for 432 people banquet style, 480 ballroom, 324 classroom, 82 boardroom, 90 U shape and 500 cocktail.

The meeting rooms all have the following equipment available:
Flip charts
VCR / TV
Slide and overhead projectors
Computer projection system
PA system
Portable stages / Podiums

Cranley Comment

The Metropolitan Palace Hotel has a Business Centre on the ground floor with two PC workstations and a range of other services available at a nominal charge. The hotel also has five meeting rooms including the large Al Hamra Ballroom with a capacity of up to 480 people. The meeting rooms are all located on the first floor level and can be reached via an entrance on Al Maktoum Road as well as the lobby level of the hotel by taking the lifts. The Executive Lounge on the 8th floor has two PC workstations where high speed internet access is complimentary for guests staying in room types that allow access.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities

See Restaurants

Children's Pool

See Pools

Babysitting service

Babysitting can be arranged through housekeeping giving 24 hours notice.

Cranley Comment

A small section (approximately 3 by 2 metres) of the hotel pool is sectioned of by a metal barrier to create a safe environment for children. The pool is no more than 60cm deep and has a small terrace area behind for adults to supervise. The pool does not allow children under 16 unless supervised by an adult. Both the Al Shindagah restaurant and the Nautilus Pool Bar have children's menus.

Entertainment

Evening Activities

Cranley Comment

A pianist plays in the Lobby from 18:00 to 21:30 daily.
Te Mana, a Polynesian Band, entertain nightly at Tahiti from 20:00 to 22:30.
A Lebanese Band and Belly Dancer perform at Al Diwan from 23:00 to 02:30.
Three piece band, Sensation, play from 21:30 to 01:15 every Tuesday to Saturday at Sketch.

Beaches

Habtoor Grand Beach

Location	The hotel operate a complimentary transfer service to the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa Jumeirah Beach at 10:00 and returning at 15.45. There is a charge of Dhs 70 for using the hotel's beach, and guests must obtain a voucher from the Metropolitan Palace Hotel.
Private/Public	Private
Size/Frontage	75 metres by 75 metres

Facilities	Showers Toilets near the pool a few hundred yards away Plastic sunbeds and parasols Beach football and volleyball Beach bar
Safety	Lifeguards on duty

Cranley Comment

The resort’s beach is a private beach located a short walk from the pool and features a lawn area. There are a number of recreational activities on the beach including a children’s climbing frame, swings and slides, two football goals and a beach volleyball net. At the base of the beach are a number of palm trees that separate it from the pool area and gives it a secluded feel. The beach overlooks the entrance to the Dubai Marina which is currently under construction and some daytime noise is apparent. Beyond the Marina, the new Palm Jumeirah development can be seen.

Jumeirah Beach Park

Location	10 km
Description	Jumeirah Beach Park is a public beach open from 8:00 to 23:00. Visitors must pay a small charge to enter the beach area and sun loungers and parasols are available for hire. Visitors to the Jumeirah Beach Park should note that one day per week is designated as 'Ladies Only' day and they should check before visiting which day it is.
Private/Public	Public
Size/Frontage	The beach has a water frontage of about four hundred metres and is approximately twenty metres wide.

Facilities	Facilities include showers, toilets, snack bar, sun loungers and parasols for hire, a children’s adventure playground and a grass area with barbeques and straw parasols.
Safety	Lifeguards on duty.
Parking	There is a small charge to bring your car into the park or there is complimentary car parking available nearby.

Cranley Comment

The Jumeirah Beach Park is a public beach with a small charge for entry. The beach park has a large beach with lifeguards, sun lounger and parasol hire, toilet facilities and a snack bar for cold drinks and fast food refreshments. There is a grassed area and an area planted with trees, where barbeques are available for public use. There are football goals and beach volleyball facilities on the beach in addition to an adventure type playground to keep younger children entertained.

Pools

Rooftop Pool

Opening Times	07:00 to 22:00
Temperature	28 degrees celsius
Depths	Minimum 1.1 metres Maximum 1.8 metres
Size	15 metres by 8 metres

Facilities	Ladies and men's changing rooms Showers and WC Sauna Steam Room Indoor Jacuzzi Cold pressure shower White plastic sun loungers with blue striped canvas cushion covers White plastic sun umbrellas with blue shade Towel dispenser Showers beside pool
Safety	Attendant on duty at all times. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cranley Comment

The hotel pool is located on the roof and it is basically square shaped with a small terrace around two sides and the Nautilus Pool Bar on the other side. It has a small fountain near the entrance to the hotel with a rockery and water cascading into the pool. The Nautilus Pool Bar has an upper and lower deck for seating as well as serving guests at their sun loungers. Drinks and light snacks are available.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	06:00 to 23:00
Description	The Nautilus Health Centre gym has the following facilities: Aerobic 4 treadmills 2 steppers 1 bicycle 2 rowers Cardiovascular 13 Nautilus resistance machines Free weights 2 TV screens Water cooler Fitness instructors Ladies and men's changing rooms with shower and wc Ladies and men's sauna, steam room and jacuzzi
Size	16 metres by 10 metres

Cranley Comment

The hotel gym is part of the Nautilus Health Centre which includes a separate sauna, steam room and jacuzzi for both ladies and men and a massage service. The gym is reached via the Health Centre on the top floor of the hotel and has a polished wooden floor, mirrors on two walls and views over the city skyline along one length. There are Fitness Instructors available to assist guests in planning a personalised training programme. It has a good range of equipment and an open area for free weights and individual workouts.

Water Sport

Cranley Comment

Guests at the Metropolitan Palace can utilise the water sports on offer at the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa at Jumeirah Beach. There is a charge of Dhs 70 for using the Hotels beach and guests should obtain a voucher from the Metropolitan Palace Hotel before leaving. The hotel operate a complimentary transfer service to the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa leaving at 10:00 and returning at 15.45.

Land Sport

Cranley Comment

Guests at the Metropolitan Palace have complimentary use of the two floodlit tennis courts and two glass backed squash courts at the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa at Jumeirah Beach.The hotel operates a complimentary transfer service to the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa at leaving at 10:00 and returning at 15.45.

Golf

Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club

Description

Opened in 1993 and extensively re-modelled in 2005, the course is set next to Dubai Creek, close to the city centre and Dubai International Airport. The championship course was re-designed by Thomas Bjorn and is set in undulating fairways lined with palms, attractive water hazards and shrubbery that give it a tropical and secluded feel despite being close to the city centre. The complex also features a nine hole floodlit par-three course. The course was voted in November 2005 as one of the top 100 world courses to play and hosted the Dubai Desert Classic in 1999 and 2000.

Location	3km
Holes	Two Courses: 18 Hole and 9 Hole
Length/Par	18 Hole Course: 6,839 Yards Par 71 sss 72

Facilities

The centrepiece clubhouse is designed in the shape of a Dhow, making this one of Dubai’s landmark buildings. There is a golf academy with high tech studio, double ended driving range, six PGA qualified professionals and a comprehensive pro shop.

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	15km
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

Name of Spa	Nautilus Health Club
Opening Times	06:00 to 23:00

Facilities

The Nautilus Health Club has the following facilities:
Men's and ladies Sauna
Men's and ladies Steam Room
Men's and ladies Jacuzzi
Men's and ladies cold pressure shower
Men's and ladies changing rooms with shower and WC
Chinese Massage

Cranley Comment

Located on the 10th floor the reception for the Nautilus Health Club is just outside the lift and the mens changing room to the left and ladies to the right. The Sauna, Steam Room, Jacuzzis and Massage area are all within the changing room complex. At the far end of the changing rooms is the entrance to the gym. The Elixir Spa at the sister hotel the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa at Jumeirah Beach has a wide range of spa treatments available. The hotel operates a complimentary transfer service to the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa at 10:00 and returning at 15.45. The Nautilus Health Club will be undergoing a complete re-furbishment in 2008.

Special Needs

Communal Areas

There are ramps from the street level to the lobby.
The lobby has a disabled toilet on the ground floor level.
The parking garage has a lift to the lobby level.

Rooms & Bathrooms

The Metropolitan Palace has two rooms adapted for the physically challenged. One is a Superior and the other an Executive room. Both have a wide door opening out to the corridor and a larger door to the bathroom with grab rails for both the bath and wc/bidet.

Restaurants & Catering

Most of the restaurants have easy access although Al Shindagah has steps leading into it without a ramp alternative. All the hotel Restaurants menus highlight dishes for guests with specific dietary requirements i.e. vegetarian, gluten free, low fat etc

Recreation Facilities

The entrance to Nautilus Health Club and the Pool is narrow and has a small step. There are staff on duty to assist physically challenged guests.

Staff Assistance

The Metropolitan Palace has staff available in most communal areas to help guests who need assistance.

Cranley Comment

The Metropolitan Palace was built in 1997 and has had to make some changes to provide good access to all areas for physically challenged guests. Facilities and access within the hotel are good for the disabled, although there are no aids evident for the partially sighted and hard of hearing.

Environment

Measures

Recycling
Energy Saving
Minimise Cleaning Materials
Environmental Audits
Water Saving

Cranley Comment

The hotel leave cards in the room with the message ' We care about the environment', which if left on the bed linen means the hotel will not replace for 48 hours. If guests do not leave used bath towels in the bath tub these will not be replaced for 48 hours. Guests key cards activate/de-activate lights in guest rooms. The Metropolitan Palace follows the international Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines on food safety and environmental standards.

Metropolitan Palace Hotel, Dubai, Report Details

First Review 12/1/2008

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