The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort Marina, Dubai

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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai

Hotel Address

Al Sufouh Road
c/o Dubai International Marine Club
(P.O. Box 24883)
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

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The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina

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Hotel Summary

Category

Resort Hotel

Hotel Opened

2008

Cranley Summary

Located on a pristine 1,200 metre private beach and shoreline, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina offers a tranquil setting with views over the Arabian Gulf. The hotel is just 30 minutes from the cosmopolitan city centre and 37 kilometres from Dubai International Airport. Close to the new Marina Development, Mall of the Emirates and three championship golf courses. Westin Dubai offers uncluttered public areas including a grand atrium which is overlooked by some of the wide guest room corridors above. All of the 295 guest rooms and suites, in eight different configurations, have been furnished to a high standard and include dedicated desk areas as standard, high speed internet access and spacious bathrooms with baths separate toilet and shower closets. The Westin Dubai has an enviable selection of six restaurants, further bars and beach side venues, a spa with modern treatment rooms and private showers, fitness centre and outdoor pools. There is a deluxe shopping arcade, a well equipped Business Centre, extensive conference and banqueting facilities including an outdoor amphitheatre within the grounds of the Mina Seyahi complex. Guests staying at the Westin also have access to Le Méridien Mina Seyahi hotel facilities which is reached by a short walk through the connecting gardens. A 238 berth marina is only a stones throw away from the hotel; however the Westin does not have berthing arrangements here. Guests arriving by private vessels may anchor in the bay in front of the beach, making the hotel an ideal destination point for nautical guests who wish to dine on shore.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is set back from Al-Sufouh Road which runs along the Jumeirah coastline. The rear of the hotel leads onto 1,200 metres of private beach and gardens. Situated close to the marina and the Dubai Marina Development, a selection of shops and restaurants are only a short walk away, while the hotels preferred golf partner is the Els Club at the Dubai Sports Club, the hotel is also located close to the Emirates Golf Club and Montgomery Golf Course. The Westin offers a six times daily complimentary shuttle service to the Mall of the Emirates, also home to Ski Dubai. Dubai International Airport is 37 kilometres away, complimentary transfers may be arranged for guests staying in Executive guest rooms and above.

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

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

Hotel Layout

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Layout Description

The imposing Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina property is set back from the road and has a sweeping driveway which leads up to the 1st floor central hotel entrance with two additional ground floor entrances, one to the left which serves the Serdaal Ballroom and one to the right which is the main entrance for the dedicated meetings and events suites. On entering the hotel on the 1st floor, Reception is found to the left, opposite this are Concierge and the resorts restaurant booking desk. The striking atrium lounge adjoins this and is the central point of the hotel, on either side of the atrium there are two wide marbled corridors that lead guests to the shopping arcades and food and beverage outlets which are on the 1st floor and ground floor below. The guest room lifts are situated off these corridors allowing access to the guest rooms which are all on the 2nd to 9th floors. The corridors also give access to the Mina Seyahi Beach Resort pools, beach, further restaurants, bars, gardens and Le Méridien Mina Seyahi facilities beyond.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic, Afrikaans, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and several other languages spoken.
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	24 hours All major currencies exchanged Exchange rates are commissionable.
Taxis Arranged	Street taxis can be arranged on request There can sometimes be a short wait
Tours Arranged	A full range of tours and tailor made packages can be organised through the Concierge to include: 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 Restaurant reservation desk
Concierge Services	The Concierge is on hand 24 hours a day and will assist guests with any arrangements including restaurant reservations, limousines, car rental, airport transfers.
Medical Facilities	Doctor available on Saturdays to Thursdays between 11:00 to 12:00 excluding, Muslim Holy Days Staff are trained to administer first aid for minor incidents. Out of hours a typical response time of within 20 minutes, according to the hotel.
Parking	Private parking for 325 cars Valet parking available Covered parking spaces – 230 Uncovered parking spaces – 95

Cranley Comment

Guests enter the main Reception and grand atrium lounge area on the 1st floor of the hotel from a sweeping entrance driveway. The wide marbled reception area has two similar desks and leather guest chairs to either side where Reception and Concierge are located. The reception area opens out onto a large grand atrium which is overlooked from the eight guest floors above. The atrium has an unobtrusive coffee bar to one side, a library area and a choice of comfortable seating arrangements situated around the perimeter of this substantial central meeting point. There are four marbled corridors that flow from the atrium which are where the guest lifts, food and beverage outlets and shops are to be found.

Shops & Amenities

Description

Al Barajeel – newspapers, cigarettes, gifts, sun oils and toys
Open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily, and 06:30 to 22:00 on Fridays.

Kunooz – Jewellers
Open from 10:15 to 21:30 daily, and 15:30 to 21:30 on Fridays.

Prima Gold – jewellery and 'Datlantis' watches
Open from 10:00 to 22:30 daily, and 19:00 to 22:30 on Fridays.

Rivoli – watches, pens and phones
Open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily, and 18:30 to 22:00 on Fridays.

Pure Gold – Jewellers
Open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily, and 16:00 to 22:00 on Fridays.

Scintilla of Monaco – Jewellers
Open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily, and 16:00 to 22:00 on Fridays.

La Moda – eyewear
Open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily, and 16:00 to 22:00 on Fridays.

Argento – gift items, humidifiers and jewellery
Open from 10:00 to 22:00 daily, and 18:00 to 23:00 on Fridays.

ATM machine

Cranley Comment

There are two shopping areas within The Westin Mina Seyahi, both areas lead from the Atrium lobby. To the right of the reception area there are 3 shops, Al Barajeel which sells newspapers, gifts, cigarettes sweets and sun oils and two jewellery shops. The shopping arcade to the left of Reception has a further selection of jewellery shops, a designer sun glasses shop and a gift shop which sells a range of glass ornaments and humidifiers. Within a short distance of the hotel along the inshore Marina promenade there is a grocery store and a selection of restaurants. A complimentary shuttle service runs 6 times a day between the Mall of the Emirates, Ski Dubai and the Gold and Diamond Park.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	9
Total Rooms	294
Elevators	8
Rooms per Elevator	37
Total Staff	778
Staff per Room	2.6

Check-in Time	14:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Subject to availability
Smoking Rooms	79 smoking rooms available. Deluxe – 48 Executive – 24 Suite – 2 Deluxe Suite – 2 Luxury Suite – 1 Grand Suite – 1 Presidential Suite - 1
Room Service	Full menu served 24 hours 06:00 to 11:00 Breakfast 11:00 to 23:00 Lunch and Dinner 23:00 to 06:00 Night menu
Laundry Service	A next day, same day and express dry cleaning and laundry service is available. Laundry; handed in before 09:00 will be returned the same day, seven days a week. Dry Cleaning; handed in before 09:00 will be returned the same day, seven days a week. Pressing; is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Express Service; incurs an extra charge. Alterations (minor) can be carried out between 09:00 and 18:00. Shoe-shine service is available 24 hours (complimentary).

Club or Executive Facilities

The Westin Executive Club is situated on the 8th floor of the hotel and is available to guests staying in Executive rooms and above. The Executive Club Business Centre is open 24 hours while the Reception lounge and bar is open from 06:00 to 02:00 daily. Facilities include:

Complimentary all day service of tea, coffee and soft drinks
Full American breakfast 06:30 to 11:00
Light snacks 12:00 to 14:00
Afternoon tea 15:00 to 17:00
Apero's 18:00 to 20:00
Evening snacks
Complimentary internet in the lounge and guest rooms
Pressing of one suite or dress per person per stay
Complimentary four hour use of the Westin 'Executive Boardroom' per stay
Exclusive Executive Club beach area
Complimentary Dubai International airport transfers

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and are not permitted after 18:00

Cranley Comment

Guest rooms and Suites at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina have been decorated with a mix of contemporary and classical influences. The classical style is reinforced by the high ceilings, formal balconies with either sculptured railings or pillars and oversized grand mirrors. This is mixed with solid wood matching furniture, free standing modern and traditional furniture, quality soft furnishings and modern plasma audio visual equipment. The large bathrooms have wide baths and separate toilet and shower closets with mahogany framed mirrors and pictures above the vanity basin units. The Westin Executive Club is situated on the 8th floor of the hotel; the Executive Club Business Centre is open 24 hours while the Reception, lounge and bar are open from 06:00 to 02:00 daily. The extensive facilities include a dining area, small terrace and separate bar and lounge area. The Executive Club Business Centre is located close to the dedicated Executive Club Reception. The classic lounge area has a bar, with a range of comfortable seating arrangements and alcove tables; the more contemporary dining area has a hot and cold buffet area with seating and a separate terrace overlooking the sea.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe	180	162 Sea 18 City / Land	Electronic locking system Viewfinder spy hole Security lock Entrance hall Individually controlled air-conditioning Dedicated work space/desk DDI line Voice mail WiFi (complimentary) High speed internet access (chargeable) 3 pin square British sockets Plasma television International Satellite TV Movie channels DVD player Hi-fi and speakers Radio/alarm Floor to ceiling windows 85% with Paris or small balcony Energy saving key card light switches All lights can be controlled from bed side Double closet Full length mirror Iron and ironing board Shoe shine service (complimentary) Large safe suitable for laptop Safety deposit boxes at reception (complimentary) Mini-bar Tea and coffee making facilities Fresh flowers Complimentary (national) daily newspapers Turndown service Down duvet Hyper allergenic pillows En-suite bathroom Single vanity basin unit Separate toilet closet Bidet Bath tub with hand held shower Separate rain shower Bathrobes Slippers Shaving/make up mirror Shaving point Retractable drying cord Hairdryer Bathroom scale Telephone in bathroom Television speakers in bathroom Luxury Westin toiletries 149 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults and 2 children	52

Cranley Comment

Deluxe guest bedrooms have either a sea facing or land view aspect, many have the added benefit of either a Paris balcony (with no floor space) or a balcony with chairs and a small table. Each Deluxe guest room has a small entrance hallway with high ceilings and large full height windows offering plenty of natural daylight. The décor has Italian influences with a slightly classical look, a dedicated desk, armchair and foot rest which is offset by a modern television and a large modern headboard. In keeping with the style, the soft furnishings are either mainly brown and beige or light mauve and grey, with silk curtains, cream standard lamps and crisp white bed linen. The large bathroom is fully tiled and has a mahogany framed mirror above the single vanity basin unit, a bath, separate toilet closet, separate rain shower and luxury Westin toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive	88	64 Sea 24 City / Land	As for Deluxe rooms with the added benefit of: Executive Club lounge facilities High speed internet access (complimentary) Luxury Aigner toiletries 57 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults and 2 children	52

Cranley Comment

Guests staying in Executive rooms have the benefit of all the Executive Club lounge facilities situated on the 8th floor of the hotel. The Executive rooms have either a sea facing or land view aspect, many have the added benefit of either a Paris balcony (with no floor space) or a balcony with chairs and a small table. Each Executive guest room has a small entrance hallway with high ceilings and large full height windows offering plenty of natural daylight. The décor has Italian influences, with a slightly classical look, a dedicated desk, armchair and foot rest which is offset by a modern television and a large modern headboard. In keeping with the style, the soft furnishings are either mainly brown and beige or light mauve and grey, with silk curtains, cream standard lamps and crisp white bed linen. The large bathroom is fully tiled and has a mahogany framed mirror above the single vanity basin unit, a bath, separate toilet closet, separate rain shower and luxury Aigner toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Suite	2	Sea	As for Executive rooms with the added benefit of: Guest cloakroom Separate lounge area Dining table with 4 chairs Espresso coffee making facilities Additional Plasma television Bose DVD/CD player Dressing area Double vanity basin unit	2 adults and 2 children	70

Cranley Comment

Enjoying the additional benefit of a separate bedroom there are two Suites, which are larger than the Executive guest rooms. Each Suite has an entrance hall, guest cloakroom, separate living room with arm chairs, dining table with four chairs, sea views and Paris balconies. The décor has Italian influences, with a slightly classical look which is offset by modern televisions and an oversized mirror. In keeping with the style, the soft furnishings are either mainly brown and beige or light mauve and grey, with silk curtains and cream standard lamps. Double doors open into the separate bedroom which has a curved headboard, solid wood matching furniture and crisp white bed linen. The large bathroom is fully tiled and has a mahogany framed mirror above the double vanity basin unit, a bath, separate toilet closet, separate rain shower and luxury Aigner toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe Suite	18	Sea	As for Suites with the added benefit of: Dressing room 4 Interconnecting Rooms	2 adults and 2 children	90

Cranley Comment

Deluxe Suites are situated on the corners of the building and have the additional benefit of a dressing room between the bedroom and bathroom. The Deluxe Suites have an entrance hall; leading from this is a sitting room with arm chairs, dining table with four chairs and a dedicated desk. The living room has sea views and a Paris balcony. The décor has Italian influences, with a slightly classical look which is offset by modern televisions and an oversized mirror. In keeping with the style, the soft furnishings are either mainly brown and beige or light mauve and grey, with silk curtains and cream standard lamps. Two separate doors lead to the guest cloakroom and the separate bedroom which has a balcony with two chairs and overlooks the sea. The bedroom has a large easy chair and foot rest, king size bed, a curved headboard, solid wood matching furniture and crisp white bed linen. The roomy dressing area is between the bedroom and en-suite bathroom, there are a range of open closets, drawers and a built in dressing table. The large bathroom is fully tiled and has a mahogany framed mirror above the double vanity basin unit, a bath, separate toilet closet, separate rain shower and luxury Aigner toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Duplex Suite	4	Sea	As for Deluxe Suites with the added benefit of: Large entrance hall Dining table with 6 chairs Fully fitted kitchen with: Fridge/freezer Microwave Cooker Hob with 4 hot plates Large master bedroom Sitting area Larger separate rain shower Jacuzzi Steam room	2 adults and 2 children	210

Cranley Comment

The four Duplex Suites have a spacious marble entrance hall with a guest cloakroom, small kitchen and sweeping staircase leading from it. On the lower level the sitting room which has a mix of contemporary and classical Italian designed furniture has a seating area, dining table with six chairs, a dedicated desk and views over the sea. The wide double doors which lead from the entrance hall to the living room and internal feature windows add to the light elegant appearance of the suite. The sweeping staircase ascends directly to the open plan bedroom which has a sitting area at one end which is separated by a television unit and feature boudoir dressing screen and the bedroom area at the other. Leading from this is a dressing room which leads to a large bathroom with wide Jacuzzi bath, steam room and separate rain shower with luxury Aigner toiletries.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Luxury Suite	1	Sea	As for Deluxe Suites with the added benefit of: Large entrance hall Large lounge / dining room Bar Dining table with 12 chairs Private gym Master bedroom Additional entrance lounge area (with no natural light) En-suite bathroom Separate Hammam room Large fully fitted kitchen Additional twin maids room (no natural light) with en-suite shower	2 adults and 2 children	158

Cranley Comment

The Luxury Suite is on the 9th floor of the hotel and is a section of the larger Presidential Suite. It has a large entrance hall, and spacious living room with a dining area and bar at one end. There is a private gym and large fully equipped kitchen. Leading from the entrance hall is an additional separate living area with separate entrance and no natural light this leads to the bedroom which faces the sea. A corridor from the second living room leads to a well equipped modern kitchen and twin maid's room which has no natural light and an en-suite shower. The main bedroom has a dedicated desk and Hammam room with large raised Jacuzzi. The walkthrough dressing room has a number of closets and central dressing table and leads to the en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, steam room, separate rain shower, double vanity basin unit and luxury Aigner toiletries. When this suite is booked the Grand Suite becomes unavailable due to shared areas.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Grand Suite	1	Sea	As for the Deluxe Suite with the added benefit of: Large entrance hall Large lounge / dining room Bar Dining table with 12 chairs Private gym Large master bedroom Additional entrance large lounge area (with no natural light) Large Dressing room Large bathroom Separate Hammam room	2 adults and 4 children	391

Cranley Comment

The Grand Suite is on the 9th floor of the hotel and is a section of the larger Presidential Suite. . It has a large entrance hall, and spacious living room with a dining area and bar at one end. Leading from the entrance hall is a private gym and generous additional separate living area with second entrance and no natural light this leads to the spacious bedroom which faces the sea. The large bedroom has a dedicated desk and a Hammam room with large raised Jacuzzi. The generous walkthrough dressing room has a number of closets and a central dressing table which leads to the en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, steam room, separate rain shower double vanity basin unit and luxury Aigner toiletries. When this suite is booked the Grand Suite becomes unavailable due to shared areas.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Presidential Suite	0		Combined Luxury and Grand Suite: Large entrance hall Large lounge / dining room Bar Dining table with 12 chairs Private gym Large master bedroom Additional entrance large lounge area (with no natural light) Large dressing room Large bathroom Separate Hammam room Guest bedroom Additional guest entrance lounge area (with no natural light) Dressing room En suite bathroom Guests separate Hammam room Large fully fitted kitchen Twin maids room (no natural light) with en-suite shower	2 adults and 8 children	549

Cranley Comment

The Presidential Suite is a combination of the Luxury and Grand Suite with a large central living area between the two en-suite bedrooms, private bedroom living rooms, dressing rooms and bathrooms. The total suite incorporates a central entrance hall, large open plan living and dining room which is separated by a circular bar. The whole of this space leads onto a terrace with sun-beds. The Presidential Suite also features a private gym. Leading from the central entrance hall to one side is an en-suite guest bedroom with private living room, dressing room and Hammam room. A well equipped modern kitchen and twin maids room with no natural light and en-suite shower. To the other side of the central entrance hallway there is a master bedroom which has a Hammam room, larger dressing room and en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, steam room; separate rain shower double vanity basin unit and luxury Aigner toiletries.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina has a good variety of restaurants which range from The Atrium where guests can indulge in sinful chocolate, specialist teas and light meals. Blue Orange which has a selection of International live cooking stations. Hunters Room & Grill specialises in chargrilled steaks and seafood while Spice Emporium serves modern Asian cuisine. Bussola an Italian restaurant situated in the Mina Seyahi Beach Resort has three different environments and is popular during the day and evening. Sandbar is located on the beach but also serves a variety of food to guests seated at the pool terraces and pool bars. Guests also have the choice of six additional restaurants and bars at Le Méridien within the same Mina Seyahi Beach Resort facility.

The Atrium

Restaurant Type	Coffee Bar and Lounge
Restaurant Capacity	60 total
Opening Times	07:00 to 24:00
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	No smoking allowed
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Children’s menu
Breakfast Options	Continental

Cranley Comment

The Atrium is a central meeting place within the hotel which is overlooked by the guest room floors above. This grand lobby area features marble flooring with comfortable seating arrangements and a library area around the perimeter of the room making this a relaxed informal environment for casual meetings or specialty teas and light meals which are served from the discreet coffee bar to one side with a resident chocolatier

Blue Orange

Restaurant Type	International buffet with open kitchen
Restaurant Capacity	350 total (of which 280 are inside and 70 are on the terrace)
Opening Times	24 hours Breakfast 06:00 to 10:00 Lunch 12:00 to 15:00 Dinner 18:00 to 23:00 Night menu 23:00 to 06:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace only
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Children’s menu Smaller portions available
Breakfast Options	American Continental English Buffet A la carte

Cranley Comment

Blue Orange is situated on the ground floor and has an elegant contemporary relaxed atmosphere with high ceilings and modern orange and blue mosaic wall features with seating arrangements placed around the perimeter of the venue. A wide choice of International cuisine is served from a central live cooking station and a further live cooking station along one side. The modern presentation allows guests to literally eat from the pan, off the grill and out of the wok. Amongst the many International dishes that are served, specialities include Japanese Sushi, Arabic Mezzah, Chinese Dim Sum and tempting Belgium Waffles.

Hunters Room & Grill

Restaurant Type	Contemporary Grill
Restaurant Capacity	120 total (of which 80 are inside and 40 are on the terrace)
Opening Times	Lunch 12:00 to 14:30 Dinner 18:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace only
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Smaller portions available

Cranley Comment

Hunters Room & Grill is a popular modern eating venue situated on the ground floor level of the hotel which specialises in flame grills and fish. At the entrance to the restaurant there is a reception bar area for pre and after dinner drinks. The dining area, with light wood floors, has a large open kitchen with modern grill and seating arrangements to each side. The dark wood tables have either mustard or cream leather chairs, a few alcove seating areas are also available, clever use of lighting and feature wine racks made from knifes and forks create a relaxing contemporary environment. Specialities include New Zealand Lamb Racks, Fillet Steaks, Waldorf, Italian and Latin salads and Day Boat Scallops, a selection of game dishes are available seasonally.

Spice Emporium

Restaurant Type	Modern Asian
Restaurant Capacity	146 total (of which 98 are inside and 48 are on the terrace)
Opening Times	Dinner 18:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Smart Casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace only
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available

Cranley Comment

Spice Emporium oozes Asian charm which is complemented with delicate modern Asian cuisine served from two bustling show kitchens. The solid wood tables are surrounded by lime green chairs with red Oriental lanterns and original modern feature lights set with hand written order slips in Asian calligraphy above. Specialities include, Fragrance Jars with heady flavours, Duck Balinese, Shrimp and Pork Dumplings and Monkfish Red Curry.

Bussola

Restaurant Type	Italian
Restaurant Capacity	245 total (of which 60 are inside, 65 are on the lower terrace and 120 are on the upper deck )
Opening Times	Restaurant and Terrace Lunch 12:00 to 14:45 Dinner 19:00 to 20:45 Upper Deck Dinner 19:00 to 23:45
Dress Codes	Smart Casual Beach wear, Bermuda shorts, sleeveless shirts, trainers, flip flops, sandals are not permitted in the evening.

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace only
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Children’s menu Smaller portions available

Cranley Comment

Bussola, a popular Italian venue is situated within the Mina Seyahi Beach Resort facility. The restaurant is set over three areas, comprising a trendy upper deck which opens in the evening and a restaurant and poolside terrace below which is open during the cooler months. There are two menus available, the smaller one mainly specialises in pizza and pasta whilst the more lavish restaurant and upper deck menu has additional specialities which include Risottos, a selection of fish dishes including 'Sea Scallops' with peach and leeks and a Martini orange sauce. There are also meat dishes with traditional favourites such as 'Ossobuco' and 'Baby Suckling Pig'.

Sandbar

Restaurant Type	Beach Terrace
Restaurant Capacity	60 on the terrace
Opening Times	Lunch 12:00 to 17:00 Dinner 19:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Smoking Policy	Smoking allowed Shisha is served
Children’s Facilities	High chairs available Children’s menu Smaller portions available

Cranley Comment

Sandbar is situated on the beach but also serves food to guests sitting at the pool terrace and the pool bars. Through the day, a variety of refreshing cocktails, mocktails and snacks are served, including 'Cod Fish Burger' with wasabi mayo and fennel chips as well as a selection of interesting baguettes such as brie, walnut, green apple and honey. In the evening, Sandbar transforms into a romantic moonlit restaurant on the beach and is also a perfect spot to enjoy sundowners.

Bars

Number of Bars	4
Bar Comments

In keeping with the ambience of The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, the bars in the hotel have an elegant relaxing atmosphere. Oeno Wine Bar has a private wine tasting room and separate specialist cheese room. Senyar is a popular cocktail bar with live background music most evenings. The north and south pool bars are situated at each end of the meandering pool whilst Sandbar provides a beach side bar during the daytime and then in the evening transforms into a romantic moonlit setting.

Oeno Wine Bar

Bar Type	Wine Bar
Bar Capacity	100 total (of which 70 are in the lower level and 30 are in the upper level)
Opening Times	18:00 to 01:00
Dress Codes	Smart Casual Gentlemen are requested to wear a shirt with collar, trousers and closed shoes in the evening.

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace only
Admissions Policy	Under 18’s are not allowed after 20:00

Cranley Comment

Oeno Wine Bar is situated along a walkway to the right hand side of the atrium lobby on the 1st floor level of the hotel. This double storey venue has a spiral staircase which leads to a chic relaxing gallery overlooking the wine bar below which has more typical wine bar ‘poseur’ tables and seating arrangements. The room features tall wine racks which contribute to its distinctive character and to one side there is a specialist cheese room with a bank of display fridges and a high rustic display table. The private wine tasting room is suitable for groups of up to12 people, groups and educational, fun, 'wine workshops' run by the sommelier, can be booked in advance. A live jazz band plays most evenings and a variety of cheeses and bar snacks are available.

Senyar

Bar Type	Cocktail Bar
Bar Capacity	155 total (of which 130 are inside and 25 are on the terrace)
Opening Times	12:00 to 01:00 Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 03:00 Fridays and Saturdays
Dress Codes	Smart Casual Gentlemen are requested to wear a shirt with collar, trousers and closed shoes in the evening.

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking areas on the terrace only
Admissions Policy	Under 18’s are not allowed after 20:00

Cranley Comment

The elegant cocktail bar, Senyar, is situated along a walkway to the left hand side of the atrium lobby on the 1st floor level of the hotel. This is a vibrant, classy meeting point, with a central curved cocktail bar, modern red seating arrangements on the lower level and a gallery above overlooking the bar. To one side of the cocktail bar there are also two nooks which offer privacy for gatherings of fourteen people. Either a live band who play popular music or a DJ play most evenings. Senyar serves a range of cocktails, champagne and specialty beers in addition to tapas and bar snacks.

Pool Bars

Bar Type	Swim Up and Terrace Bars
Opening Times	10:00 to 17:00
Dress Codes	Casual

Smoking Policy

Designated smoking areas

Cranley Comment

The Pool Bars are situated within the Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort facility at the northern and southern end of the meandering pool where there are ‘wet’ swim up bars and there is also a covered terrace area between the lap pool and children’s pool. Each bar serves a variety of refreshing cocktails, mocktails and snacks including 'Cod Fish Burger' with wasabi mayo and fennel chips as well as a selection of interesting baguettes such as brie, walnut, green apple and honey, in addition to a selection of salads.

Sandbar

Bar Type	Beach Terrace
Bar Capacity	60
Opening Times	Lunch 12:00 to 17:00 Dinner 19:00 to 23:00
Dress Codes	Casual during the day Smart Casual during the evening

Smoking Policy

Smoking allowed
Shisha is served

Cranley Comment

Sandbar is a beach side bar with a terraced area situated close to the water sports centre at the Mina Seyahi Beach Resort. During the day Sandbar has a casual environment and serves the same menu as the pool bars. In the evening, Sandbar transforms into a romantic moonlit setting and is a perfect spot to enjoy sundowners and an elegant meal.

Business & Event Facilities

Wireless Internet

Complimentary wireless internet access available:
Lobby area
Meeting rooms
Business Centre
Restaurants
Beach

In-Room Services

WiFi connectivity complimentary
Dedicated work space / desk
Complimentary high speed internet connection in Executive rooms and above.

Business Centre

The 24 hour modern well equipped Business Centre is situated on the 1st floor lobby level. Facilities include:

4 computer workstations with wireless internet connections
Meeting rooms
Conference rooms
Audio facilities
Printer colour / black and white
Fax
Lap top hire
Mobile hire
Typing
Binding
Lamination
Shredder
Translation services
Technical Concierge

Meetings & Events

Venue	Size (m²)	Dimensions L x W x H (metres)
Serdaal Ballroom	827	34.9 x 25.5 x 5.7	800	400	945	472	160	130	400
Serdaal 2	284	12.0 x 25.5 x 5.7	500	300	760	380	100	94	300
Serdaal 1	533	22.5 x 25.5 x 5.7	400	260	500	245	75	67	260
Abu Dhabi	121	14.9 x 7.5 x 3.7	100	50	160	80	40	33	50
Dubai	115	13.5 x 9.2 x 3.7	110	57	164	82	45	35	57
Sharjah	95	11.1 x 9.2 x 3.7	86	40	115	57	3p	25	40
Umm Al Qaiwain	83	9.4 x 9.4 x 3.7	74	32	105	52	25	20	32
Ajman	74	10.7 x 7.4 x 3.7	74	37	106	53	25	20	37
Fujairah	63	14.7 x 4.6 x 3.7	90	38	145	70	32	24	38
Ras Al Khaimah	40	6.6 x 6.6 x 3.7	30	25	76	40	13	10	25

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina has 10 versatile event spaces which are suitable for banquets, conferences, lectures, business meetings, exhibitions, team building events and weddings. In addition, there is a 9,742 square metre Amphitheatre in the grounds of the Mina Seyahi complex.

GROUND/LEVEL 1 – 1st FLOOR

Serdaal Ballroom
The Serdaal Ballroom is located on the ground/level 1, 1st floor level of the hotel. It has a separate entrance with foyer, and is easily accessible from the private driveway by a short flight of stairs or directly from the hotel lobby. Natural light is only available in the foyer area, the versatile ballroom is decorated in a contemporary Italian style, with high ceilings, five built in drop down projectors, discreet built in screens, cream leather walls, and wood panelling. There are ladies’ and gents’ facilities on the ground/1st floor level.

GROUND/LEVEL 1 – 1st FLOOR

The dedicated meetings and events area is located on the ground/level 1, 1st floor level of the hotel. It has a separate entrance with foyer, reception and coffee bar. It is easily accessible from the private driveway by a short flight of stairs or directly from the hotel lobby. Natural light is only available in the Umm Al Qaiwain meeting room, and each room is decorated in a contemporary Italian style, with solid wood furniture, quality fittings, cream walls and wood panelling. There are ladies’ and gents’ facilities on the ground/1st floor level.

Facilities and equipment for The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina business and conference rooms include:

High speed internet connection, modem lines, WiFi, air conditioning, telephone points, video conferencing, fully integrated state of the art audio visual equipment controlled by a touch screen panel, overhead projector, television monitors, DVD player, VCR, laser disc, laser pointer, flip chart and markers, whiteboard, lectern, microphone, wireless microphone, stage/podium, dance floor, stage lights, power sockets, tungsten/fluorescent/halogen lighting, chandeliers, controls in room, dimmers.

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Children’s Facilities & Clubs

Restaurant Facilities

See Restaurants

Children's Pool

See Pools

Children's Club

Penguin Club is situated to the left of the garden and has a large well equipped air conditioned games room, a covered play area with bouncy castle, table football and go karts, a further canopied sanded area with plastic climbing frames, swings and slides. In addition to this there is a mini football pitch and oversized chess board in the clubs secure grounds. The club is open from 09:00 to 18:00 on Sunday to Thursday and 09:00 to 20:00 on Fridays; children must be signed in every two hours. The extensive list of activities are suitable for 4 to 12 year olds with some activities also being suitable for parents too! Special menus can be arranged with snacks at 10:00 and tea at 14:00. The experienced Penguin Club staff also offer a chargeable baby sitting service in the evenings.

Entertainment

A full program of activities is organised between 09:00 to 16:30 from the Penguin Club, which is located to the left of the garden. Activities include:

4 – 12 years:

Circle Time / Shell Hunting
Jewellery Making
Play Station Games
Cloth Painting
Mini Baseball
Scrap Book Making
Movie Time
Hand Paint Collage
Mini Football
Flower Pot Decorating
Strings and Things
Salon Make Over
Sand Castle Building
Bingo Game
Street Drawing

7 years and above:

Snorkelling
Beach Games
Base Ball
Hip Hop (Mum’s and daughter’s)
Volleyball
Football (teens and adults)
Beach Tennis
Sailing Adventure
Cricket
Table Tennis
Boat Trips
Kayaking
Boxing (Dad’s and son’s)
Frisbee
Badminton
Water Polo
Banana Boat
Touch Rugby

Babysitting service

A chargeable babysitting service is available which is provided by Penguin Club staff, on request. Advance notice of 24 hours should be given.

Cranley Comment

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina shares extensive children's facilities for tiny tots and smaller people which are available at the Penguin Club, located between Le Méridien Mina Seyahi and The Westin Dubai hotel. The daily list of activities are supervised and are run from the large Penguin Club facility. The club has a range of equipment, climbing frames and games, activities are suitable for 4 to 12 year olds and include a variety of educational and non educational activities, within the secure club, on the beach and out at sea. Children under the age of 4 must have their own adult supervision. The Westins' shaded children’s pool is situated between the main meandering pool and lap pool area close to the Sandbar restaurant. A chargeable evening baby sitting service is offered by Penguin Club staff when they are off duty.

Entertainment

Daytime Activities

Cranley Comment

Daytime entertainment at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina revolves around the beach resort facilities where there is a water sports centre, floodlit tennis courts and children’s club which runs many indoor and outdoor activities.

Evening Activities

The Atrium

Classical And Easy Listening Live Pianist 18:30 to 21:15

Senyar

Live Background International Modern Music – Friday and Saturday 20:00 to 24:00 and Monday to Thursday 19:00 to 23:00

Oeno Wine Bar

Live Jazz – Friday and Saturday 20:00 to 24:00 and Monday to Thursday 19:00 to 23:00
Wine Tasting Workshops – choice of 13 workshops for groups of four to twelve people which should be booked in advance.

Cranley Comment

Three of the food and beverage outlets within The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi hotel have live musical entertainment each evening which is not overly loud and compliments the mood of each venue. There is a jazz band at the Oeno Wine Bar whilst more popular music is played at Senyar. The elegant atrium lobby has a pianist who plays classical background music. Wine tasting evenings and workshops can be arranged in a private room for groups of four to twelve people at the Oeno Wine Bar.

Beaches

Mina Seyahi Beach Complex

Location	0 kms
Description	Mina Seyahi beach is a private beach and resort which is shared between Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai and The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. Located at the foot of the hotels gardens it stretches along 1,200 metres of sand and has views of the Palm Jumeirah and is unified with a 238 berth marina.
Private/Public	Private
Size/Frontage	The beach has water frontage of approximately 1,200 metres and is approximately 25 metres deep to the first break of the water.

Facilities	Sun-beds & parasols wood and plastic Towels Water sports centre Floodlit volley ball Penguin Club garden playground Waiter service available from Le Méridien: Horizon 'barasti' The Westin: The north and south 'Pool Bars' Sandbar Changing rooms, shower & WC facilities
Safety	Lifeguards on duty between 09:00 and sunset.

Cranley Comment

The 1,200 metre Mina Seyahi Beach Complex is a private beach and resort which is shared between Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai and The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. Located at the foot of the hotels gardens it stretches along 1,200 metres of sand and has views of the Palm Jumeirah. The Westin hotel is situated at the northern end of the beach whilst Le Méridien Mina Seyahi is located at the southern end next to a 238 berth marina. Guests can utilise facilities at either hotel which includes 4 beach bars and restaurants, a water sports centre, floodlit volley ball pitches, large gardens and a well equipped children’s club which runs indoor, beach and waters sports activities. Between the pristine white sands and the hotels gardens each hotel has a number of pools which have either grass or pool terrace allowing for guests to choose amongst the many sun-bed and beach areas.

Pools

Cranley Comments

The Westin hotel has three pools of its own; guests staying at the hotel also have access to the pools in front of Le Méridien Mina Seyahi which is in the same beach resort. The large pool area between the rear of The Westin hotel and the beach has a long meandering pool for leisurely swimming and a wide lap pool for more dedicated swimmers. The Westin children’s pool which offers shade is situated to the side of the pool terrace and garden.

Meandering Pool

Opening Times	09:00 to 19:45
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 30 degrees celsius
Depths	1.5 metres constant
Size	150 metres long x 3 metres wide, with larger island areas

Facilities	Wood and woven steel and plastic sun beds Cushions Towels Umbrellas Pool Bars Showers
Safety	Lifeguard on duty 09:00 to 19:45 daily

Cranley Comment

The 150 metre long meandering pool weaves its way across the beachside frontage of The Westin hotel. The north and south ‘wet’ swim up bars are at either end with small islands or stopping points which are connected by bridges along its length. To one side of the pool is a relaxing garden and the beach, the covered children’s pool and pool terrace are situated near the south pool bar which serves a variety of salads, burgers and baguettes.

Lap Pool

Opening Times	06:00 to 21:30
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 30 degrees celsius
Depths	Max: 1.5 metres Min: 1.0 metres
Size	25 metre x 10 metres

Facilities	Dedicated lap lanes Wood and woven steel and plastic sun beds Cushions Towels Umbrellas Pool Bars Showers
Safety	Lifeguard on duty 06:00 to 21:30 daily

Cranley Comment

The large Lap Pool is situated at the foot of the Italian restaurant Bussola. On a slightly raised area the pool is surrounded by paved decking, tall palm trees and wooden sun-beds with umbrellas. To one side of this rectangular pool there are a series of stairs leading into it whilst the opposite infinity side overlooks the meandering pool, garden and beach beyond. Depending on seasons and time of day only half of the pool is devoted to lanes while the remaining half is used by less committed swimmers. The shaded children’s pool is located next to this which adults also find appealing.

Children’s Pool

Opening Times	09:00 to 19:45
Temperature	Temperature is controlled at 30 degrees celsius
Depths	Max: 0.5 metres
Size	10 metres x 8 metres

Facilities	Gradual sloping pool entrance Shade canopy Water slide Wood and woven steel and plastic sun beds Cushions Towels Umbrellas Pool Bars Showers
Safety	Lifeguard on duty 09:00 to 19:45 daily

Cranley Comment

The children’s pool is of an irregular shape and is mainly covered by a shade canopy. The wide shallow side resembles a beach (which is also popular with adults) and has a very gentle incline. The deeper end has a feature rock structure with a cove below, a small island and a curved pool slide opposite to this. The children’s pool is situated close to the shaded pool terrace (which serves ice cream), the south Pool Bar and the Lap Pool. There is a paved terrace decking and grass area, with sun-beds and umbrellas, on the shallow side of the pool.

Sports & Gym

Gym & Health Club

Opening Times	24 hours
Description	The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina gym facilities include: 1 Technogym Kinesis Full Gravity Machine – with interactive touch screen monitor, including the 4 modules: Alpha, Beta, Gamma & Delta 2 Stability boards and accessories 4 Treadmills with interactive TV systems 2 Synchro Trainers 1 Cardio Wave 1 Upright Bike 1 Recumbent Bike 1 Vertical Traction Machine 1 Upright Row Machine 1 Shoulder Press Machine 1 Chest Press Machine 1 Leg Curl Machine 1 Leg Extension Machine 1 Lower Back Extension Bench 1 Abdominal Crunch Bench 2 Adjustable Bench 1 Chrome Dumbbell set 1-10kg 1 Dumbbell set 4 – 26 kg 3 Reebok Swiss balls 55cm, 65cm and 75cm 5 Reebok Medicine Balls 1-5kg 1 Reebok Core Board 1 Reebok Deck 1 Reebok Resistance Tubing Set (Level 1-4) 6 Reebok Yoga mats Separate ladies’ and gents’ facilities with: Sauna Steam room Jacuzzi Spa Spa refreshments and Bento menu Under 16’s are not permitted to use the gym equipment
Size	109² metres

Cranley Comment

The gym at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina is open 24 hours and is situated within The Heavenly Spa by Westin on the 2nd floor of the hotel; this facility can be reached from the lifts to the left of the Atrium. The gym has a range of up to date equipment, refreshments, changing rooms, shower and Jacuzzi facilities. The rectangular shaped room has televisions and a series of French doors which lead out to a terrace overlooking the sea which is furnished with sun loungers. Guests staying at The Westin may also use the larger gym at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi within the same resort.

Water Sport

Opening Times	Mina Seyahi Water Sports Centre 09:00 to 18:00 last booking taken at 16:30
Description	Complimentary water sports for hotel guests: Laser Windsurfing Kayak Double Kayak Single Hobie Cat Chargeable water sports Water skiing Wake Boarding Boat Cruise Donut Banana rides Water sports lessons

Cranley Comment

The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina has a host of water sports facilities available to hotel guests. The water sports centre is located on the beach between the hotel and the adjacent Le Méridien hotel. Guests can enjoy complimentary non motorised water sports which include Kayaks, windsurfing boards and Hobie Cats, chargeable lessons are available. Motorised sports including Banana rides and water skiing, fishing trips, yachts or speed boat hire are also arranged from the beach. A 238 berth marina is only a stones throw away from the hotel, however, the hotel does not have berthing arrangements here. Guests arriving by private vessels may anchor in the bay in front of the beach, making the hotel an ideal destination point for nautical guests who wish to dine on shore.

Land Sport

Opening Times	Mina Seyahi Complex - Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina 06:00 to 22:00 floodlit tennis courts
Description	Mina Seyahi Complex - Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina 4 hard court floodlit tennis courts 2 floodlit Volley ball courts

Cranley Comment

The Mina Seyahi Resort has four floodlit tennis courts which are situated to the right of Le Méridien along a tree lined walk way. Lessons are available on either a private, semi private or group basis for five or six students. Directly in front of Le Méridien Horizon Pool, are two floodlit volley ball courts which are very popular in the evening.

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.

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	4 kms
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.

The Els Club

Description

The Els Club is located in the heart of Dubai Sports City which is an area currently undergoing heavy construction of sports facilities and residential accommodation. Sports City is located about 12 kms inland from Jumeirah. The course is challenging for the best players in the world but at the same time enjoyable for all golfers. Stretching 7,538 yards from the tips, it features four sets of teeing areas to suit individual golfers. The course will offer players a challenging round accompanied by all the essential facilities that extend beyond the immaculate fairways and greens. Set on undulating slopes of native desert vegetation, it is a links style layout combining traditional classic design. Ernie Els perspective on the course is “I am delighted to welcome you to Dubai and The Els Club at Dubai Sports City. It is a very exciting development and I am proud of the golf course design we have created. Right from the start we knew we wanted to embrace the uniqueness of the amazing environment and incorporate the natural dunes and native plants. There is a genuine sense that you are playing golf in the desert. We call it a 'desert links.'”

Location	12 kms
Holes	18
Length/Par	7,538 Par 72

Facilities

Temporary Clubhouse
Practice facilities
GPS golf carts

Spa

Name of Spa	Heavenly Spa by Westin
Opening Times	08:00 to 22:00 (gym open 24 hours)

Facilities

Facilities at the Heavenly Spa by Westin include:

5 female treatment rooms
4 male treatment rooms
1 twin treatment room
Private rain showers in each treatment room
1 Vichy Shower
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Relaxation rooms
Gym
Spa refreshments and cuisine served in Bento Boxes

Treatments at the Heavenly Spa by Westin include:

Facials

Heavenly Glow Purity – 55 or 85 minutes
Heavenly Glow Hydrate – 55 or 85 minutes
Heavenly Glow Smooth – 55 or 85 minutes
Heavenly Glow Illuminate – 55 or 85 minutes
Heavenly Glow Calm – 55 or 85 minutes
Heavenly Glow Lift – 85 minutes
Heavenly Glow Renewal – 55 or 85 minutes
Heavenly Glow Gentleman’s Facial – 55 or 85 minutes

Shine Enhancements – added to any facial treatment to customise treatments, these enhancements do not add additional time to the treatment but are chargeable.

Heavenly Hands
Heavenly Feet
Radiate Eye Treatment
Revive Lip Treatment

Massage:

Heavenly Massage – 55 or 85 minutes
Rollersage – 55 or 85 minutes
The Butterfly Effect – 85 minutes
Heaven On Earth, four hands massage – 85 minutes
Arabian Massage Ritual – 115 minutes
Thai Massage – 115 minutes
Reflexology – 55 minutes
Rollersage Reflexology – 55 minutes
Vichy Shower – 55 minutes
Heavenly Touch Back Massage – 25 minutes
Vitality Scalp Massage – 25 minutes
Relaxing Foot Massage – 25 minutes

Celestial Touch:

Arabian Body Scrub – 25 minutes
After Sun Soothing Ritual – 55 minutes
Monticelli Mud Wrap – 55 minutes
Detoxifying Mud Therapy – 55 minutes
Nourishing Body Cocoon – 55 minutes
Heavenly Body – 55 minutes

Manicures and Pedicures:

Heavenly Spa Manicure – 75 minutes
Heavenly Spa Pedicure – 75 minutes
Classic Manicure – 55 minutes
Classic Pedicure – 55 minutes
Shape and Polish – 25 minutes
Heavenly Hands and Feet – 25 minutes

Finishing Touches:

Sun and Soul Tanning Ritual – 55 minutes

Tint and Shape:

Eyelash Tint – 25 minutes
Eyebrow Tint – 10 minutes
Eyelash and Brow Tint – 25 minutes
Eyebrow Shape – 15 minutes

Waxing:

Full Leg and Bikini – 55 minutes
Half Leg – 25 minutes
Bikini – 10 minutes
Full arm and Underarm – 55 minutes
Underarm – 10 minutes
Chest – 25 minutes
Back – 25 minutes
Upper Lip – 10 minutes

Cranley Comment

The Heavenly Spa by Westin is situated on the 2nd floor of the hotel and is reached by the lifts to the left of the Atrium lobby. The 550 square metre spa has dedicated ladies’ and gents’ treatment rooms and one twin treatment room, each equipped with large private rain showers. The separate changing facilities have a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. The décor throughout the spa is modern yet tranquil with water features in public areas. Next to the reception there is a communal lounge area, where healthy refreshments, champagne, and International meals presented in Japanese Bento boxes are served, which include Boost, Refuel, Energizer and Indulgent meals. The hotel's gym is also within the spa area which can be accessed 24 hours a day.

Special Needs

Communal Areas

Within the hotel property internal access to food and beverage outlets, shops and event facilities are level. To exit the property at the rear there are three steps. The hotel is presently looking at suitable measures to overcome this. The large gardens, beach and pool are connected via paved paths, bridges with steps over the meandering pool and ramps which overcome most access problems in the Mina Seyahi Resort areas.

Rooms & Bathrooms

There are two specially adapted Deluxe sea view guest rooms at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. Each room has a king size bed and can be interconnected to another. In total the rooms and bathrooms are 52² metres and have a terrace with views of the hotel garden. The guest rooms have raised numbering but no special adaptations have been made to the bedroom. The bathroom has been equipped with a roll in rain shower and free standing shower chair but no grab rails are present here. There is one grab rail next to the lavatory and a small grab rail beside the bath which has a wide lip around the edge. The single vanity basin unit is recessed which limits the free standing space below. There is a telephone within the bathroom which connects to Reception.

Restaurants & Catering

The Atrium, Blue Orange, Hunters Room & Grill and the Spice Emporium are situated either on the ground floor or the 1st floor of the hotel and can be reached by lift. These restaurants have a mix of free standing and bench style seating with free standing furniture. Oeno Wine Bar and Senyar both have seating downstairs with additional seating up a twisting staircase. Bussola situated in the gardens is reached down three steps from the hotel and then access to the restaurant and terrace area is via a ramp, the upper deck is up a flight of stairs. The menus in each restaurant state whether dishes contain pork, nuts and alcohol, guests with other dietary requirements should enquire if dishes are suitable at the time of ordering.

Recreation Facilities

The gym and Heavenly Spa by Westin are situated on the 2nd floor of the hotel and are reached by lifts. Both share the same changing facility which has a number of twists and turns. The treatment rooms each have wide roll in showers with a small basin along one wall. The Jacuzzi is up four steps with a rail at the top. To access the Mina Seyahi Resort facilities at the rear of the hotel there are three steps. The hotel is presently looking at suitable measures to overcome this. There are many paths and ramps within the resort which connect to Le Méridien Mina Seyahi. The Lap Pool at The Westin has two forms of entrance, to one side of the pool there are steps with a rail while the other side of the pool has gentle steps for entry. The meandering pool has traditional pool ladders.

Visual & Hearing Aids

Each guest room within the hotel has slightly raised numbers; the lift buttons are also slightly raised. The size of the print on menus vary. Assistance Dogs are welcome but guests who travel with these should notify the hotel of their intentions at the time of booking.

Staff Assistance

Staff are trained in first aid and are on hand to give assistance when necessary although they are not fully trained in certain aspects of care. The hotel has its own wheelchair for use in certain circumstances and a defibrillator.

Cranley Comment

The two specially adapted Deluxe sea view guest rooms at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina are on the larger side for a standard room. Each has the additional benefit of a terrace which overlooks the garden and sea beyond. There are limited grab rails in the bathroom which has a wheel in shower and a bath. Not all areas in each restaurant are accessible without the use of stairs. To the rear of the hotel there are three steps that lead to the Mina Seyahi Beach Resort. The hotel is aware that these steps may cause a problem to some guests who are physically challenged and are looking into measures to improve this. There are a series of paths and ramps throughout the resort which connect to Le Méridien Mina Seyahi hotel and lead to all pools and the beach. Lift buttons and the room numbers are raised, those who travel with registered Assistance Dogs should notify The Westin Mina Seyahi hotel at the time of booking their room.

Environment

Measures

Recycling
Energy Saving
Beach Cleaning
Community Service
Water Saving
Alternative Energy

Cranley Comment

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina has extensive energy saving, water saving, recycling and environmentally friendly and pollution policies in place. Low wattage and voltage, fluorescent an LED’s are in place both internally and externally with computer aided systems that switch to low energy modus after hours. Guest rooms are key card operated with energy saving light switches and when balcony doors are left open the air conditioning is also programmed to switch off. BMS systems control chiller temperatures, lifts and booster pumps and sense low utilisation. Recycling of paper, glass and cooking oils is in place both front and back of house and staff computers have low power consumption screens which switch to low energy mode when not in use. The resorts golf carts are powered by electricity reducing carbon emissions. There is an on-site STP/Effluent plant which partially clarifies waste water so that it is suitable for irrigation purposes and the resorts swimming pools use an eco effective 'Salt Electrolysis' system minimizing the use of chlorine. With an on- going environmental program, the hotel is currently looking at other eco improvements including the advantages of utilizing solar power as an abundant energy source. The hotel also supports the Unicef Water For Life Project.

The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort Marina, Dubai, Report Details

First Review - 18th September 2008

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