Tamani Hotel Marina, Dubai

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Tamani Hotel Marina

Tamani Hotel Marina, Dubai

Hotel Address

Al Sufouh Road
(P.O. Box 215855)
Dubai
UAE

Cranley Rating

Tamani Hotel Marina

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Hotel Summary

Category

All Suite Hotel

Hotel Opened	2008
Refurbishment	Due: Spa Executive Lounge

Cranley Summary

Tamani Hotel Marina is situated in a prime position on Al Sufouh Road between Media City and Dubai Marina. This all suite hotel has fifty floors with many of the two, three, and four bedroom suites having panoramic views over the Palm. Originally designed as apartments, the suites offer guests spacious accommodation with a mix of Arabian and International décor, each suite has large living areas, a fitted kitchen with a range of appliances, glasses, cups, saucers and cutlery. The hotel's health club and fitness centre is located on the 4th floor and has a state of the art gym, indoor and outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. There areseveral rooms available for meetings and conferences with video conferencing facilities. The restaurant serves a buffet and A la carte International Mediterranean style menu with soft drinks only as the hotel is ‘dry’. The hotel allows guests to bring and consume alcohol in the privacy of their own suites. Due to the size of each suite the hotel is a good base for business travellers during the week and is also popular with families at weekends, ladies travelling alone have the option of staying in suites on dedicated ladies' floors which are serviced by female staff.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

Tamani Hotel Marina is situated close to Dubai Marina and Media City on Al Sufouh Road, near intersection No. 5 on the Sheikh Zayed Road. Within the immediate area of the hotel there are many new developments including the Marina Mall which is within walking distance. The Mall has a selection of restaurants, a chemist, book shop and a well stocked Spinneys supermarket. The hotel runs three times daily shuttle services to Jumeirah Beach Park, IBN Battuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates and the Madinat Souq.

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

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

Layout Description

The Tamani Hotel Marina is a towering circular fifty storey all suite hotel with suites situated on most of the floors. The entrance to the hotel is set back from the road and has a small set down area and further covered valet parking spaces. The circular lobby has a central table with domed ceiling above which has reflective blue lighting. Surrounding this is a Reception and Concierge desk to the left, Guest Relations desk to the right and Majlis seating. The guest lifts are situated centrally to the entrance at the rear of the lobby, three of the lifts take guests to the health club, pools and meeting rooms on the 4th floor and the Premier Suites on floors 7 to 25. The remaining three lifts on the left, service the 4th floor, health club, pools and meeting rooms and the Exclusive Suites on the higher 27th to 50th floors of the building. The hotels restaurant is located on the lobby level, past the guest lifts on the right hand side.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Russian, Tagalog.
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	24 hours There is a limit imposed by the hotel per transaction. Exchange rates are commissionable.
Taxis Arranged	Street taxis can be arranged on request There can sometimes be a short wait
Tours Arranged	Tours and excursions can be arranged through the Concierge for: 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 Standard service
Concierge Services	The Concierge is on hand 24 hours a day and will assist guests with any arrangements including restaurant reservations, limousines, car rental and airport transfers.
Medical Facilities	The hotel has a nurse who is available during working hours, 2 wheelchairs and 3 Artificial Electric Defibrillators. A doctor is available 24 hours a day with a typical response time of within 30 minutes, according to the hotel.
Parking	Complimentary valet covered/underground parking for 414 cars.

Cranley Comment

The Tamani Hotel Marina has a small driveway which runs parallel to the street and has space for drop off and pick up short term parking. The entrance lobby is circular with large plate glass windows facing the street, Arabic style gold seating and coffee tables surround the circumference of the lobby with Reception and Concierge desks to the left and a Guest Relations desk to the right. At the centre of the lobby there is a domed ceiling, large central glass table below and oil paintings of the ruling Sheikh upon the surrounding walls. The floors are marble with complementing pillars at the entrance and the rear of the lobby area, which leads to the hotel guest lifts and restaurant which is due to open in late 2008. The hotel Reception and Concierge desk is manned 24 hours a day, complimentary Arabic coffee and dates are also served in the Majlis area.

Shops & Amenities

Description

There are no shops or amenities within the Tamani Hotel Marina itself. In the building next door to the hotel there is a small 'Last Minute' shop which also has a delivery service. It is generally open from 07:00 to 23:00, selling a small selection of groceries, tobacco, newspapers and personal items. The hotel runs a 3 times daily complimentary shuttle service to IBN Battuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Madinat Souq.

Cranley Comment

There are no shops or amenities within the Tamani Hotel Marina itself. In the building next door to the hotel there is a chemist, MTN machine and a small 'Last Minute' shop which also has a delivery service, it is generally open from 07:00 to 23:00 and sells a small selection of groceries, tobacco, newspapers and personal items. Marina Mall is within a short walk where there is a larger Spinneys Supermarket, restaurants and a book shop. The hotel runs a 3 times daily complimentary shuttle service to IBN Battuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Madinat Souq.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	50
Total Rooms	209
Elevators	6, of which 3 go to the first 25 floors and 3 go to the 4th floor and floors 27 to 50
Rooms per Elevator	35
Total Staff	225
Staff per Room	1.1

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability, charges may apply.
Smoking Rooms	Floors 15, 22, 27, 28 and 29 are non-smoking floors.
Room Service	An 'In Suite Dining' menu and non-alcoholic drinks menu is served 24 hours
Laundry Service	A next day, same day and express dry cleaning and laundry service is available. Laundry and dry cleaning handed in before 09:00 will be returned the same day after 18:00. Express 5 hour laundry and dry cleaning is available between 07:00 to 18:00 and incurs an additional 50% charge. Pressing; a 3 hour pressing service is available between 07:00 to 19:00. Express 1 hour pressing service is available 24 hours and incurs an extra charge. Shoe-shine service is available 24 hours (complimentary)

Cranley Comment

Tamani Hotel Marina has large two, three, and four bedroom suites that occupy a 50 floor building which was originally designed for large apartments. Premier Suites are situated on floors 7 to 25 Exclusive Suites are on floors 27 to 50. Each suite benefits from an entrance hall, guest cloakroom, separate bathrooms for each guest bedroom and a maids/luggage room with separate shower. The living areas are spacious and have solid wood furniture, marble floors, high ceilings with a selection of lights with dimmer switches creating an array of lighting effects to suit most moods. The kitchens are equipped with a full range of appliances and a well stocked mini bar facility that includes soft drinks and snacks.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Premier and Exclusive Two Bedroom Suite	111	37 Dubai Sky Line 37 Marina View 37 Palm Island	Electronic locking system Viewfinder spy hole Security chain Entrance hall Guest cloakroom Individually controlled air-conditioning DDI line Voice mail Fax (on request) WiFi (chargeable) 3 pin square British sockets Plasma television – 41 inch International Satellite TV Movie channels DVD player Large windows Dimmer switches Iron and ironing board Shoe shine service (complimentary) Safe Safety Deposit Boxes at Reception (complimentary) Living room/dining room Dining table with 6 chairs Mini bar Tea and coffee making facilities Complimentary (national) daily newspapers Separate Master En-suite bedroom Additional Plasma screen TV Radio/alarm Fibre optic reading lights Double closet Dressing table Full length mirror Suit/Trouser butler Down duvet Single vanity basin unit Bidet Bath tub with fitted shower over it Bathrobes Slippers Beach bag Shaving/make up mirror Shaving point Retractable drying cord Hairdryer Bathroom scale Telephone in bathroom Guest twin bedroom Guest bathroom Maids room/luggage/ ironing room Separate shower room with sink and toilet Luxury Penhaligon’s toiletries Large fully fitted kitchen with: Fridge/freezer Washing machine Dishwasher Microwave Cooker Kettle Toaster	4 Adults	135

Cranley Comment

Each Two Bedroom Suite at the hotel has an entrance hall, guest cloakroom and a living/dining room that is either rectangular or ‘L’ shape. The suites have marble floors throughout and high feature ceilings with down lighters and concealed lighting controlled by dimmer switches. The seating area has a heavy solid mahogany coloured low level coffee table and television unit, large plasma television and traditional Arabian furniture that is colour coordinated depending on floor level. This is complemented by modern prints on the walls, large pot plants, modern planters and a dining table for six. The kitchens vary in size. The master bedroom is en-suite and has an additional plasma television situated on the dressing table, closet space, Arabian headboard and side tables with feature lighting and vibrant bolster cushions and matching curtains. There is one additional twin guest bedroom which is decorated in a similar style. The tiled bathrooms have a small vanity unit with single recessed basin, bath with shower over it, bidet and luxury Penhaligon’s toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Premier and Exclusive Three Bedroom Suite	74	Palm Island	As for Premier and Exclusive Two Bedroom Suites with the added benefit of: Separate living room Separate dining room Dining table with 8 chairs Chaise longue in master bedroom Dressing area in master bedroom Additional king size guest bedroom Additional plasma television Additional guest bathroom Larger shower room Large fully fitted kitchen with: Fridge/freezer Washing machine Dishwasher Microwave Cooker Kettle Filter coffee machine Toaster	5 Adults	225

Cranley Comment

The Three Bedroom Suites at the hotel have an entrance hall, guest cloakroom, spacious living room and separate dining room. The suites have marble floors throughout and high feature ceilings with down lighters and concealed lighting controlled by dimmer switches. The seating area has a heavy solid mahogany coloured low level coffee table and television unit, large plasma television and traditional Arabian furniture that is colour coordinated depending on floor level. This is complemented by modern prints on the walls, large pot plants, modern planters and a separate dining room with table for eight. The large kitchens have built in appliances. The master bedroom is en-suite and has an additional plasma television situated on the dressing table, Arabian headboard, side tables with feature lighting, vibrant bolster cushions, matching curtains and a dressing area. There are two guest bedrooms, one twin and one double which are decorated in a similar style. Each of the three tiled bathrooms have a small vanity unit with single recessed basin, bath with shower over it, bidet and luxury Penhaligon’s toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Ladies Suite	15	3 Dubai Sky Line 3 Marina View 9 Palm Island	As for Premier and Exclusive Two Bedroom or Premier and Exclusive Three Bedroom Suites with the added benefit of: Dedicated ladies floor Female staff Chaise longue in master bedroom	4 Adults in a two bedroom suite and 5 adults in a three bedroom suite	135 - 225

Cranley Comment

Ladies two and three bedroom suites are located on dedicated floors and are serviced by female staff. Each suite is arranged and decorated in a similar style to the other suites of the same configuration but have pink soft furnishings and a chaise longue located in the master bedroom.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Penthouse Four Bedroom Suite	9	Palm Island	As for Premier and Exclusive Three Bedroom Suites with the added benefit of: Dining table with 10 chairs Larger Master Bedroom Additional large plasma television Additional DVD player Larger En-suite bathroom Double vanity basin unit Separate shower Jacuzzi bath Additional twin guest bedroom Additional guest bathroom Large fully fitted kitchen with: Fridge/freezer Washing machine Dishwasher Microwave Cooker Kettle Filter coffee machine Toaster	7 Adults	295

Cranley Comment

The Penthouse Four Bedroom Suites at the hotel have an entrance hall, guest cloakroom, spacious living room, separate dining room and large kitchen with built in appliances. The suites have marble floors throughout and high feature ceilings with down lighters and concealed lighting controlled by dimmer switches. The seating area has a heavy solid mahogany coloured low level coffee table and television unit, large plasma television and traditional Arabian furniture that is colour coordinated depending on floor level. This is complemented by modern prints on the walls, large pot plants, modern planters and a separate dining room with a table for ten. The large master bedroom has a spacious en-suite with temperature controlled Jacuzzi bath, separate shower and double vanity basin unit. The bedroom has a chaise longue, plasma television situated on the dressing table, an Arabian headboard, side tables with feature lighting, vibrant bolster cushions, matching curtains and a dressing area. There are three guest bedrooms, one double with additional television and two twin bedrooms that are decorated in a similar style. Each of the four tiled guest bathrooms have a small vanity unit with single recessed basin, bath with shower over it, bidet and luxury Penhaligon’s toiletries.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Nar & Hail

Restaurant Type	Arabic and Mediterraen
Opening Times	24 hours
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Non-smoking
Children’s Facilities	High chairs Childrens Menu
Breakfast Options	Full buffet breakfast with live cooking stations

Cranley Comment

Nar and Hail is an all day dining restaurant is located on the ground level providing guests with a range of dining experiences. Nar and Hail serves a selection of Arabic and Mediterranean specialty dishes like milk fed whole succulent braised lamb. The menu changes daily according to seasonal variations and the chef’s creativity. For those after a light snack there are a range of dishes including salads and speciality pizza’s. When weather permits there are also some tables outside for Al Fresco dining.

Bars

Bar Comments

Tamani Hotel Marina is a ‘dry’ hotel. There is an extensive range of freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, mocktails, low calorie frappe’s, teas and coffees available within the hotel. Guests may bring their own alcoholic beverages if they wish, to be consumed in their suites.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Guest suites
Meeting rooms
Pool
Chargeable, access card obtainable via the internet or from Reception.

In-Room Services

WiFi connectivity
Chargeable, access card obtainable via the internet or from the Reception.

Business Centre

The hotel recently opened up a business centre with a combination of meeting rooms, relaxation/reading space and work areas. Facilities available to guests include:

1 Computer workstation with internet connections
2 Meeting/Conference rooms
Printer colour / black and white
Fax
Lap top hire
Mobile hire
Typing
Binding
Arabic English translation services

Meetings & Events

Venue	Size (m²)	Dimensions L x W x H (metres)								Hollow Square
Chairman's Lounge	75	6.4 x 7.8 x 2.8	-	32	57	28	22	24	-	-
Kufi	24	4.5 x 1.1 x 2.5	-	8	16	9	12	12	-	-
Diwani	20	3.3 x 1.1 x 2.5	-	8	12	7	7	7	-	-
Andalusi	17	4.7 x 3.4 x 3.1	-	8	15	7	7	7	-	-
Ottoman	75	6.4 x 7.9 x 2.8	-	32	57	28	22	24	-	-
Al Abra	72	11.4 x 6.0 x 4.0	30	24	16	-	20	-	-	24
Al Khour	39	7.6 x 4.6 x 4.0	25	16	-	-	18	17	-	-
The Terrace	Undefined	Undefined	400	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

The Tamani Hotel Marina has meeting and event spaces which are suitable for conferences, lectures and business meetings. There is also a large terrace on the 4th floor which is suitable for banquets.

4th FLOOR

Al Abra and Al Khour;
are located on the 4th floor level and are easily accessible by lift, natural light is available. The rooms are decorated with minimalist traditional Arabic style and influence and have state of the art equipment, high ceilings and large windows with some wood panelling below. There is a small break out area leading to both of the rooms and there are ladies' and gents' facilities on the same floor level.

Facilities and equipment for the Tamani Hotel Marina business and conference rooms include:

High speed internet connection, WiFi, air conditioning, telephone points, digital projector, video conferencing, television monitors, DVD player, VCR, flip chart and markers, whiteboard, lectern, wireless microphone, power sockets, tungsten/fluorescent/halogen lighting, controls in room, dimmers.

Cranley Comment

Business facilities at the Tamani Hotel Marina have been expanded and now include seven meetings rooms and outdoor event space as well as a new business centre. Due to the age of the hotel, having only being completed in 2008, all the equipment that is provided for delegates is up to date with the latest technology. The two business rooms have high ceilings and are bright with windows that look out to the large terrace which can also be hired for events. The hotel has special delegate packages including various dining options and outside caterers are also welcome.

Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities

See Restaurants

Children's Pool

See Pools

Babysitting service

Hotel staff provide a chargeable babysitting service on request, 6 hours notice should be given to Reception.

Cranley Comment

Although having limited facilities for children, Tamani Hotel Marina is a very child friendly hotel. The hotel provides a baby sitting service and there is a children’s indoor pool. Generally the hotel is very popular with local families, especially during holidays.

Beaches

Jumeirah Beach Park

Location	Approximately 15 minutes in light traffic. Complimentary 3 times daily shuttle transfers to Jumeirah Beach Park. Chargeable taxi and limousine services available.
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

Indoor Pools

Opening Times	05:00 to 24:00
Temperature	Pool - temperature is controlled at 29 degrees celsius Children's pool - temperature is controlled at 29 degrees celsius
Depths	Pool - Max: 1.4 metres Min: 1.4 metres Children's Pool - Max: 46 centimetres Min: 46 centimetres
Size	10.0m x 4.4m

Facilities	Plastic relaxation beds Chairs and tables Jacuzzi Changing rooms Shower Sauna Steam room
Safety	Lifeguards available

Cranley Comment

The indoor pool and children’s pool is situated within the Tamani Health & Fitness Club on the 4th floor. The main pool is kidney shaped with a constant depth of 1.4 metres. Situated to its side is a small children’s pool, raised Jacuzzi and a number of relaxation beds, chairs and tables. The complex has double storey height ceilings and tinted glass windows along one wall which overlooks the outdoor infinity pool, terrace and sea. Due to its size and structure the pool area can become noisy during peak times and especially during holidays when it is popular with families and younger children.

Outdoor Pool

Opening Times	05:00 to 24:00
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 31 degrees celsius
Depths	Max: 1.4 metres Min: 1.4 metres
Size	17.0m x 6.85m

Facilities	Steel sun-beds Chairs and tables Umbrellas Room service menu Indoor Jacuzzi Changing rooms Shower Sauna Steam room
Safety	Lifeguards available

Cranley Comment

The hotel's outdoor pool is a slightly irregular shaped infinity pool located on the 4th floor within the Tamani Health & Fitness Club. It has views over the Marina and sea and is overlooked from the indoor pool. There is a paved area surrounding the pool with sun-beds, tables, chairs and a few umbrellas. Attendants are able to provide food and non alcoholic beverages from the ‘In Suite Dining' menu. There are a number of building projects locally in the Marina area which may cause some noise disturbance at times.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	05:00 to 24:00
Description	Tamani Health & Fitness Cub facilities include: TV screens Headphones connected to the equipment 1 Cardio Wave 4 Treadmills 4 Bikes 2 Cross Trainers 2 Recumbent bikes 1 Graviton 1 Leg curl 1 Leg press 1 Leg extension 1 Chest press 1 Shoulder press 1 Lat pull down 1 Arm curl 1 Arm extension 1 Preacher curl 1 Smith machine 1 Hyper extension chair 1 Crunch abdominal 1 Abdominal chair 1 Wellness ball 1 Incline chair Medicine ball Smith machine Abdominal bench Selection of Dumbells and Free weights Separate ladies' and gentlemen’s: Changing facilities Sauna Steam room
Size	400 Square metres

Cranley Comment

Tamani Health & Fitness Club is situated on the 4th floor of the hotel, the gym is 400 square metres in size and is double storey in height with a full height glass window to one side overlooking the terrace and city skyline. The remaining walls are painted white and have mirrors which creates even more light in this well equipped modern gym. Personal training is available and is chargeable. Within the fitness club complex there are separate ladies' and gentlemen's changing facilities, lockers, sauna and a steam room and access to the swimming pools and indoor Jacuzzi.

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.

Special Needs

Communal Areas

The entrance to the Tamani Hotel Marina has a ramp in front of the revolving door and two side doors that lead to the lobby. The lobby area has highly polished floors and is well lit. There is a ramp with good grip ridges to the entrance of the new restaurant which is located to the right after the guest lifts. There are also ladies' and gents' specially adapted cloakrooms in this area of the hotel. The hotel has three wheelchairs and three Artificial Electric Defibrillators, one at the front office, one at the Tamani Health Club & Fitness Centre and one in the back office area of the hotel. The Tamani Health Club & Fitness Centre and Boardrooms are located on the 4th floor of the hotel and are accessible by lift.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Tamani Hotel Marina suites have large living rooms with very wide entrance doors and standard internal doors measuring 76cms. There are no special facilities within each suite for the physically challenged. With the exception of the master bedroom in the four bedroom suite the bedrooms are of a typical hotel size. The bathrooms are small which allows for little manageability. The separate shower room in each suite has better access. The hotel prefers that guests with limited mobility stay in suites that are closer to ground level.

Restaurants & Catering

The restaurant at the Tamani Hotel Marina is located on the ground floor lobby level to the right after the guest lifts. Access to the restaurant from the hotel will be via a ramp that has grip ridges on the floor. A new cloakroom facility has been built in this area which has both ladies' and gentlemen's specially adapted toilets with two grab rails. Guests with special dietary requirements, sugar free, gluten free etc. should discuss the options available to them at the time of ordering, there are a number of healthy option Frappe’s available on the menu.

Recreation Facilities

The Tamani Health & Fitness Club is situated on the 4th floor of the hotel. The terrace areas around the pools, gym and locker rooms all have level access. Both indoor and outdoor pools have traditional step ladder access. The indoor Jacuzzi is raised by two steps.

Staff Assistance

Staff are on hand to provide assistance although they are not specially trained in certain aspects of care. The hotel has three wheelchairs and three Artificial Electric Defibrillators, one at the front office, one at the Tamani Health Club & Fitness Centre and one in the back office area of the hotel. On each floor the suites have easy access to the lifts and emergency floors, however the hotel prefers that guests staying at the hotel with limited mobility book suites that are closer to the ground floor level.

Cranley Comment

Although the Tamani Hotel Marina is a new hotel there are limited facilities for guests with special needs. There are no specially adapted suites within the hotel or any additional equipment provided by the hotel. The entrance to each suite is very wide with the internal doors being of a standard sized, the bathrooms are small. There is one adapted cloakroom on the lobby level of the hotel close to the restaurant, it has two grab rails. The fitness facilities and boardrooms on the 4th floor have level access, the large terrace at the rear of the hotel which is used for functions and events has six steps down. There are no special induction loop systems in place for the hard of hearing and no facilities for the partially sighted in the lifts or elsewhere. Staff are on hand to give assistance to guests if required although they are not fully trained in some areas of care.

Environment

Measures

Recycling
Energy Saving

Cranley Comment

The hotel recycles waste in the form of bottles, plastics and glass for the municipality to remove. The nine master en-suite bathrooms in the Penthouse suites have Jacuzzi baths which are fitted with electronic temperature control devises which help to save on water and electricity. Staff at the hotel are actively encouraged to donate blood, and the hotel aims to be able to support a selection of local charities.

Tamani Hotel Marina, Dubai, Report Details

First Review - 1st August 2008

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