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The Cranley Report®: Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, Dubai
Hotel Address
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
Dubai Marina
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Contact Details
Telephone: +971 4 399 5555
Fax: +971 4 399 5999
E-mail
Email hotel's reservation Desk
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Resort Hotel
Awards Won 2007
World Travel Awards - Worlds Leading Spa Resort
MENA Awards
Platinum - Fine Dining
Platinum - Best 5 Star Leisure Hotel
Gold Award - Best Spa
Silver Award - Best Environmental Hotel
Eco Hotel Award: one of only 20 hotels to receive this award worldwide
ISO 9001: 2000
Hotel Opened
 1994
Refurbishment 2005 Infinity Pool opened.
2006 Maya Restaurant opened.
Cranley Summary
Set amidst landscaped gardens Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa is in an ideal location to explore Dubai. It is next to Dubai Marina close to shopping malls, golf courses, Internet and Media cities as well as the commercial area of Jebel Ali. The hotel is a full resort hotel with a ten restaurants including the latest addition a quality Mexican restaurant Maya, six bars including two in the hotel the Piano bar and Satchmo's with nightly entertainment and the others spread around the pools and landscaped grounds. The hotel has a wide range of guest room options from the Deluxe rooms and Suites of the main building, a dedicated building for Club guests with Club rooms and it's own lounge, to the Tower building which has Tower rooms and three sizes of luxurious Suites. Most rooms have excellent views over the Arabian Sea with The Palm Island development in the distance. For leisure it has three swimming pools, a private beach, tennis and squash courts and the Caracalla Health Club and Spa which includes a comprehensive gym and Spa offering a wide range of treatments. The hotel has a small Business Centre and seven meeting rooms with capacity ranging from 20 to 350 ensuring substantial meeting, conference and banqueting facilities. Children are well catered for with the Penguin Club, children's pool areas and a playground.
Location & Layout
Location Description
The hotel is located in the rapidly developing Dubai Marina. The location gives guests easy access to golf courses like the Emirates and Montgomerie, shopping centres like the Mall of the Emirates and the recently opened Ski Dubai. For business travellers the hotel is next to the Media and Internet cities and provides good connections to the Jebel Ali Freezone.
Airports
Distance
 28 km
Airport Transfers
 Complimentary transfers for all guests staying in Club rooms or Tower rooms and suites.
Cities and Sights
Distance
 26 km
City/Sight Transfers
 Complimentary shuttle bus Ibn Battuta Mall, Gold & Diamond Park, Mall of the Emirates and Wafi Shopping Mall five times a day.
Layout Description
The Le Royal Meridien is a resort style complex with a large amount of landscaped grounds set between the hotel and the beach. The hotel itself is split into three main buildings; the Main or central building has the reception, Deluxe rooms and Suites and a number of the restaurants including the all day Brasserie. Adjoining the left side of the hotel, just beyond the Caracalla Spa and Health Club, is the Tower building including a dedicated reception, the Tower rooms and Suites, as well as more bars and restaurants. The arcade linking the Main and Tower buildings has the Spa, the majority of the hotels shops and the Al Murjan Tea Lounge. The Club building is a separate building on the right hand side of the hotel that has its own dedicated reception, Club rooms and two restaurants Ma Vida and Sea Breeze. Both the Tower building and Club building have there own front desk and concierge facilities. Within the grounds at the back of the hotel are the three swimming pools and children’s club, as well as the Maya Mexican Restaurant , the Al Khaima beachfront restaurant and several pool bars.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 Hours
Languages Spoken English, Arabic, Russian, Italian and several other languages spoken.
Payment Methods All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange All major currencies can be exchanged at the resorts Receptions.
Taxis Arranged Street taxis can be called for guests.
Tours Arranged A variety of activities can be arranged including Tours of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ajman, Dinner Cruises, Safari's to the Desert, Wadi Hatta or Hajar Mountains, a Night at the Races, Camel Riding, Sand Skiing, Snorkelling or Scuba Diving.
Guest Relations Standard Services.
The Main, Club and Tower buildings each have their own Guest Relations desk.
All guests receive a complimentary welcome drink and refreshing towel on arrival.
Concierge Services
 Standard Services
Medical Facilities Paramedics on site 24 hours a day.
Parking 225 covered parking spaces available.
Complimentary valet parking.
Cranley Comment
The entrance lobby is a spacious area which runs most of the length of the ground floor. It has marble flooring and an elegant two-floor high ceiling. Within the lobby, the front desk with guest relations opposite is located to the left side of the entrance and the business centre is to the right of the entrance. Behind the lift bank at the back of the lobby is the Brassiere restaurant and access to the shopping arcade and the hotel grounds. Both the Club and Tower buildings have their own dedicated reception and guest relations services.
Shops & Amenities
Description
The following shops operate from the Al Murooj Shopping Arcade:
Ahmed Seddiqi and Partners
Watches and Jewellery
09:00 to 21:00 daily
Beyond the Beach
Beach Fashion
08:00 to 21:00 daily
Bulgari
Accessories
09:00 to 21:00 daily
Damas
Jewellery
09:00 to 21:00 daily
Persian Carpets
Carpets
09:00 to 21:00 daily
The Visitor
Bookshop & Stationer
09:30 to 21:00 daily
In addition the resort has a Barber shop, Beauty Salon, Car Rental and Florist.
Cranley Comment
The Al Murooj Shopping Arcade is located in the passage between the Main building and the Tower. It is set in opulent surroundings with high ceilings, marble flooring and sofas for those wanting a rest from the shopping. Boutiques sell top of the range merchandise from watches to perfumes and cosmetics. Next to the arcade is the ladies salon which offers hairdressing, manicures and pedicures. In the main lobby there is a travel and tourism and car rental desk. The Dubai Mall, which will be the largest in Dubai, is currently under construction and will be about 25 minutes by taxi for hotel guests. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle bus service 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 8
Total Rooms 500
Elevators 8
Rooms per Elevator 63
Total Staff 1000
Staff per Room 2
Check-in Time 14.00
Check-out Time 12.00
Late Checkout Up to 18.00 without charge subject to availability
Smoking Rooms The Main building has seven non-smoking floors.
The Club building has three non-smoking floors.
The Tower building has five non-smoking floors.
Room Service Full menu service 24 hours a day.
Laundry Service Items received before 09:00 will be returned same day by 18:00. Items received after 09:00 will be returned next day by 18:00. A four hour express service is available before 12:00.
Unique Features The Royal Meridien is unique in offering guests a choice of rooms in the three buildings each with their own dedicated Reception and Guest Relations.
Club or Executive Facilities
Complimentary transfers from Dubai Airport, complimentary breakfast, pre-dinner drinks, all day tea and coffee and use of the Club lounge. The Lounge is located in the Club building.
Cranley Comment
There are eight room choices at the Royal Meridien ranging from a Deluxe Room to the huge Royal Apartment. Guest rooms are located in three buildings. In the Main building there are Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Suites, a Presidential Suite and the Royal Apartment. In the Club building there are the Club Rooms and guests have their own private Club Lounge. In the Tower building guests will find the Tower Rooms, Tower Suites and Royal Suites. Rooms are being upgraded with widescreen plasma TVs and wireless internet during 2008.
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Deluxe 206

140 Sea
66 City

Complimentary fruit of the day
Complimentary daily newspaper
Complimentary nightly shoe shine
Tea/coffee making facility
Butler on call
Safe
Complimentary high speed internet
Air conditioning
Bathrobe and slippers
Full-length mirror
Hairdryer
International direct dial telephone and Voicemail
Minibar
Satellite television
Safety deposit box
Coffee table and chair
Desk and chair
Complimentary Hermes toiletries
King size bed
Combination bath and shower
WC and bidet

 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 child 37
Cranley Comment
The Deluxe rooms are all located in the Main building. All rooms are decorated in a light green theme with pale coloured wood utilised throughout. Deluxe rooms have two armchairs, a round coffee table and large wooden wardrobe and television units. The bedroom has a King size bed or two Twin beds with a white cotton bedspread. The bathrooms are of high quality with marble tops and white sanitary wear and come with a combination bath and shower, WC and bidet. Most Deluxe rooms also have a balcony although ten Deluxe rooms have a sea view but no balcony.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Club 108

72 Sea
36 City

As per the Deluxe Room with the added benefit of:
Private lobby with dedicated reception, guest relations and concierge
Club facilities

 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 1 child 37
Cranley Comment
Club rooms are in a separate building from the hotel with their own entrance, reception and guest relations desks. On entering the room you walk into a lounge area with a two-seater sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table and television. The rooms are decorated in an orange/beige theme, have a very fresh feel to them and are furnished with high quality furniture in a light solid wood design. The bedroom has a King size bed or two Twin beds with a white cotton bedspread. The bathrooms are of high quality with marble tops and white sanitary wear and come with a combination bath and shower, WC and bidet.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Tower 130

Sea

As per the Club room with the added benefit of:
Complimentary bottle of wine and canapes
CD and video player
Individually controlled earphones each side of bed.
Separate bath and shower
Club facilities

 2 Adults only 40
Cranley Comment
Tower rooms are located in the new Tower extension. The rooms are well appointed with an inner hallway leading into the bedroom. The rooms are decorated in a pastel colour scheme with light coloured wood furniture. The Tower room is equipped with two armchairs, a round marble coffee table, a dressing table and double wardrobes. The bedroom has a King size bed or two Twin beds with a coloured bedspread. The bathrooms are of high quality with marble tops and white sanitary wear and come with a separate bath and shower. Butlers servicing the Tower rooms can prepare speciality baths for guests at pre-arranged times.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Deluxe Suite 30

Sea

As per the Deluxe room facilities with the added benefit of:
Complimentary breakfast
DVD/CD and video players in both the lounge and bedroom
Complimentary pressing of two items per adult on arrival
Personalised in-suite registration
Valet service on arrival
24-hour butler service
Balconies
Separate bath and shower
Club facilities

 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 children under 12 81
Cranley Comment
The Deluxe Suites are all located in the Main building. Deluxe Suites feature a separate lounge/dining room. The lounge has one two-seater sofa and one three-seater sofa set around a wooden coffee table with a glass top. There is also a dining table which seats four people. The room is furnished in the same light coloured wood furniture as the other room types and is decorated in pastel green with rust coloured curtains. The bedroom has its own satellite television with DVD, VCR and CD music system, a King size bed or two Twin beds with a coloured bedspread. The bathrooms are of high quality with marble tops and white sanitary wear and come with a separate bath and shower, WC and bidet.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Tower Suite 22

Sea

As per the Tower Room with the added benefit of:
Separate lounge/dining room
Two Satellite televisions
Kitchenette
Bathroom with a view
Guest WC

 3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 children under 12 84
Cranley Comment
The Tower Suite is a two room suite with a separate WC, kitchenette and lounge/dining room containing a three-seater sofa, two armchairs, dining table for four people and a desk. There are two satellite TVs with video/CD and DVD player. The bedroom has an armchair and a wardrobe unit with full length mirrored doors on either side of the television unit,. It has a King size bed or two Twin beds with a coloured bedspread. The bathroom is a real feature of the room with its round bath set in the corner of the room and windows behind it running from the ceiling to the top of the bath, giving guests a seaview from the bath. The bathroom has a separate shower, toilet and bidet.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Presidential Suite 1

Sea

As per the Deluxe suite with the added benefit of:
Two bedrooms
Substantial balcony with access from the lounge and bedroom
Separate private balcony for the master bedroom
Separate dining area with seating for eight.

3 Adults or 2 Adults and 2 children under 12 224
Cranley Comment
Immediately on entering the suite is an entrance hall with marble flooring and off to the side is a WC and a kitchen with sink and fridge but no specific cooking facilities. The entrance hall leads into a large lounge with marble flooring partly covered by a carpet rug. There are two, two-seater sofas and one three-seater sofa arranged around a coffee table in the centre of the room. There is also a separate desk to work at with a phone. For entertainment there is satellite television, video and DVD player as well as a music system including CD player. Off to one side is a dining area with a wood and glass top table that seats eight. The bedroom is off the lounge and is decorated in a pastel green colour scheme and has views over the Arabian Gulf and the marina. The bathroom is appointed to a high standard with a Jacuzzi bath. The additional bedroom also has en-suite facilities.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Royal Suite 2

Sea

As per the Deluxe room for amenities with the added benefit of:
En-suite bathroom
Jacuzzi bath
Separate shower
Separate sauna
Large lounge area in the bedroom
Lounge dining room with panoramic windows, sofas, armchairs, desk etc
Separate WC
Marble entrance hall

 2 Adults and 2 children or 3 Adults and 1 child
Cranley Comment
The Royal Suite as it names implies is decorated and furnished to a very high specification. The suite comprises of a lounge/dining room, bedroom with lounge area, en-suite bathroom with sauna, circular Jacuzzi bath, twin walk-in dressing rooms and a WC. The suite is decorated in a gold colour scheme throughout with ornate furniture, artwork and antiques on the walls and around the suite. The suite comes fitted with televisions in the lounge and bedroom with DVD/VCR and CD players.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Royal Apartment 1

Sea

As per the Royal suite with the added benefit of:
An additional en-suite bedroom
Full kitchen

 2 Adults and 2 children or 3 Adults and 1 child 224
Cranley Comment
The Royal Apartment is a substantial size at 224 square meters. It comes with a large lounge which is set on three levels with windows running the length of two sides, under which is sofa style window seating for up to twenty guests. The room has a large plasma screen with high specification speakers. Off the lounge area is a dining room with a glass top table that can seat twelve guests. The apartment has two en-suite bedrooms, and the master bedroom has a lounge and sleeping area separated in the middle by a television unit that swivels around with a DVD/CD/VCR player. The lounge is furnished with leather sofas and armchairs. The en-suite bathroom is over-sized and has a television as well a Jacuzzi bath. The guest room is also well appointed with a spacious en-suite bathroom and its own minibar.
Restaurants & Cafés
Number of Restaurants
 10
Restaurant Comments
The hotel has ten restaurants giving guests a range of options from fine dining to beachfront snacks. The Brassiere is the main hotel restaurant and location for breakfast. It offers a different themed buffet every evening. Also located in the main building are two Italian Restaurants Ossigeno and La Furnace. Within the Club building is Seebreeze a seafood restaurant and Mi Vida offering Mediterranean specialities. In the Tower building are Prime Rib a grill house and Fusion a restaurant serving a combination of Thai, Malay and Indonesian food. The latest addition is Maya which is a quality Mexican Restaurant.
  Prime Rib  
     
Restaurant Type Steak House
Restaurant Capacity 80
Opening Times 19.00 to 00.00
Dress Codes Smart casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking.
Designated smoking areas on outside terrace only.
Children’s Facilities High chairs available.
Children’s menu
Breakfast Options N/A
Cranley Comment
The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Tower building, next to Satchmo’s Jazz bar. The restaurant is set on two floors and is a fine dining steak house set in a stylish environment with marble flooring and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the hotel gardens. The restaurant has an open kitchen where guests can view the chef cooking their selection of choice cuts of American Angus beef (and more) cooked with a choice of accompanying sauces.
  Ossigeno  
     
Restaurant Type Italian
Restaurant Capacity 75
Opening Times 19.00 to 00.00
Dress Codes Smart casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking.
Children’s Facilities High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
Breakfast Options N/A
Cranley Comment
Ossigeno is located on the ground floor of the Main building at the end nearest the Club building. It is a sophisticated Italian restaurant set in stylish surroundings. Tables are set around the circular perimeter of the restaurant and food is served from the central zone which features a display of multi coloured lamps. The restaurant serves contemporary Italian food. A smaller restaurant with background music ensures a more intimate environment than some of the hotel's other restaurants. Ossigeno has a small bar area with bar stools near its entrance.
  Fusion  
     
Restaurant Type Thai/Malay/Indonesian
Restaurant Capacity 120 (of which 75 inside and 45 outside)
Opening Times 06.30 to 11.00 Breakfast
19.00 to 00.00 Dinner
Dress Codes Smart casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking.
Designated smoking areas on outside terrace only.
Children’s Facilities High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
Breakfast Options Fusion offers a choice of English or Continental buffet breakfast.
Cranley Comment
Fusion is located on the first floor of the Tower building, the restaurant is approached by an entrance path of paving stones set on large pebbles with candles on either side to create an immediate impression. The food is a mix of Thai/Malay/Indonesian cuisine. It is set in authentic style environment with slate tiled flooring and light wood furniture and wooden window blinds. The restaurant has seating on an outside balcony with views over the pool and gardens and beyond towards the gulf. Inside there is a bar area for pre and post dinner drinks. The restaurant plays background music to add to the ambiance.
  Mi Vida  
     
Restaurant Type Seafood
Restaurant Capacity 150 (of which 90 inside and 60 outside)
Opening Times 19.00 to 00.00 ( Closed on Fridays)
Dress Codes Smart casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking.
Designated smoking areas on outside terrace only.
Children’s Facilities High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
Breakfast Options N/A
Cranley Comment
Mi Vida is a classic seafood restaurant with a Mediterranean ambiance. It is located in the Club building and has seating both inside and on a large terrace. Mi Vida has a seaside decor with tiled flooring, white tables and chairs and a large mosaic with a fish theme running the length of the wall behind the buffet. A feature for dinner is the fish displayed in the fish market where guests can choose their meal and have it cooked to their liking. Key speciality dishes include Oysters Cleopatra and Lobster Thermador. Guests can enjoy their dinner and be serenaded by Deago Duo from 19:30 to 23:00 hours.
  Seabreeze  
     
Restaurant Type Mediterranean
Restaurant Capacity 100 (of which 40 inside and 60 outside)
Opening Times 12.00 to 02.00
Dress Codes Smart casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking.
Designated smoking areas on outside terrace only.
Children’s Facilities High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
Breakfast Options N/A
Cranley Comment
Seabreeze is located on the ground floor of the Club building and has both seating inside and on a terrace outside overlooking the Arabia Sea. The restaurant is decorated in a modern style with cane furniture and has sea blue and light yellow colouring to give the restaurant a Mediterranean feel. The restaurant has a bar area as well as casual seating inside the entrance which is also where the singer/band perform nightly. At lunchtime the restaurant plays background music. There is a different ‘special’ on the menu each evening.
  La Fornace  
     
Restaurant Type Pizzeria
Restaurant Capacity 72
Opening Times 18.00 to 00.00 Dinner
Dress Codes Smart Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking.
Children’s Facilities High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
Breakfast Options N/A
Cranley Comment
The La Fornace restaurant is in a circular building on the side of the main hotel giving it panoramic views over the hotel grounds and beyond to the beach. At the centre of the room is a brick serving hatch with viewing on the pizza oven. The tables are set around the perimeter of the room. The room is decorated as a rural Italian restaurant with the use of exposed brickwork, wood beams and flooring with wines on display. Guests can choose from a wide variety of antipasti, pasta and pizza dishes. The ambiance is enhanced with background music.
  Brasserie  
     
Restaurant Type International
Restaurant Capacity 310 (of which 170 inside and 140 outside)
Opening Times 06.30 to 00.00
06:30 to 10:30 Breakfast
12:30 to 15:30 Lunch
19:00 to 23:00 Dinner
Dress Codes Smart casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking.
Designated smoking areas on outside terrace only.
Children’s Facilities High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
For buffets children under 5 eat free and children between 6 and 12 pay 50%.
Breakfast Options Full comprehensive buffet breakfast
Cranley Comment
The brasserie is located on the ground floor of the Main building behind the lobby and overlooking the hotel grounds. It has seating inside and outside on a terrace. The restaurant serves a full comprehensive buffet breakfast as well as lunch and dinner. The buffet selection has a different theme every night such as Far Eastern or English and the Brasserie also has an a la carte menu available. Inside the restaurant is decorated in a contemporary style with floor to ceiling glass windows as well as half the ceiling being glass. To provide shade the ceiling has canvass ‘sails’ underneath it matching the gold colouring of the seat fabric.
  Al Khaima  
     
Restaurant Type International for lunch, Lebanese for Dinner
Restaurant Capacity 140 (of which 30 inside and 110 outside)
Opening Times 12.00 to 16.00 Lunch
20.00 to 00.00 Dinner
10.00 to Late Drinks
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking.
Designated smoking areas on outside terrace only.
Children’s Facilities High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
For buffets children under 5 eat free and children between 6 and 12 pay 50%.
Breakfast Options N/A
Cranley Comment
Al Khaima Restaurant is located near the beach and has dining both inside and out. At lunch time it serves light snacks such as salads, sandwiches and grilled dishes whilst in the evening the menu takes on a Lebanese bias with hot mezzeh, and grilled fish, lamb and kebab’s from the grill. There is an outside cooking station where the chef prepares orders on the grill and on a Friday there is a weekly BBQ. In the evening entertainment is provided by George and Jihad Adra - music with an Arab twist from 21:00 to 01:00 hours.
  Al Murjan  
     
Restaurant Type Tea Lounge
Restaurant Capacity 40
Opening Times 09.00 to 22.00
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking.
Breakfast Options Tea, coffee, pastries and light snacks only.
Cranley Comment
Located in the shopping arcade that bears its name the Al Murjan tea lounge is a sophisticated and elegant area serving tea, coffee, pastries and light snacks. The lounge is semi-circular in shape with large floor to ceiling windows giving views across the hotel grounds towards the pool. The interior has marble flooring and high quality furniture with sofas and two armchairs set around marble topped coffee tables. Resident harpist Lydia plays for guest's enjoyment from 18:30 to 20:00 hours.
  Maya  
     
Restaurant Type Mexican Fine Dining
Restaurant Capacity 155 (of which 60 inside and 95 outside including roof terrace)
Opening Times 12:00 to 16:00 Lunch (Thursday, Friday and Saturday only)
19:30 to 00:00 Dinner
18:00 to 02:00 Drinks only on Rooftop Bar (except Sundays)
Dress Codes Smart casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking.
Designated smoking areas on outside terrace only.
Children’s Facilities High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
Breakfast Options N/A
Cranley Comment
Maya is located about 100 metres from the Main building. The entrance is flanked by a terrace with a fishpond and waterfall feature. Inside the decor is contemporary with a red and white marble floor, white furnishings, ornate chandeliers and modern wood sculptures. The reception area has a lounge bar with comfortable sofas, armchairs and barstools for guests who want an aperitif before dinner. The cuisine is high quality Mexican, definitely not Tex-Mex, and includes signature dishes such as Huachinango (baby red snapper) and Barbacoa de Cordero (braised lamb steaks). Groove to the music of Latin Connection at Maya's Rooftop Bar from 19:30 to 23:00 hours
Bars
Number of Bars
 6
Bar Comments The hotel has six bars in total of which two are indoors and the remainder situated in the landscaped gardens or by the beach. Indoors the options are the Piano Bar, a sophisticated cocktail lounge and Satchmo's. Both have live music to entertain guests in the evenings. For those wanting a more casual environment there is a wide choice - Le Mirage Pool Bar by the main pool, the Sunset Bar on the beach, Infinity Bar next to the Infinity Pool and Coca Bar set in the lower grounds.
  The Piano Bar  
     
Bar Type Cocktail bar
Bar Capacity 50
Opening Times 19.00 to 02.00
Dress Codes Smart Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No designated smoking area.
Admissions Policy Over 21's only at the bar
Cranley Comment
The Piano Bar is located on the mezzanine level and is decorated in a funky style with red arm chairs set around glass coffee tables, perspex tables and chairs in either clear or red. The bar is set at the end of the room and has a yellow back-lit frontage and sides with red cushioned bar stools. Speciality cocktails include Nicole’s Special, Italian Connection and Tropical Wonder. The Piano Bar is the perfect venue for listening to classics performed by the Sound Canvass Duo from 21:00 to 00:15 hours.
  Satchmo's  
     
Bar Type Jazz/Cocktail Bar
Bar Capacity 150
Opening Times 17.30 to 02.00
Dress Codes Smart Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No designated smoking area
Admissions Policy Over 21’s only at the bar.
Cranley Comment
Satchmo’s is set on two floors; upstairs is a cocktail style bar with seating for about 40 people, which is set in a sophisticated environment with luxurious armchairs and tables and a feature bar at the back; downstairs is a more casual bar environment with the feel of an underground cavern. At the front of the ground floor is a stage where there is live jazz nightly from 21.00 to 01.30 (except Tuesdays). The stage is open plan to the two floors so guests on the upper level can view the stage from above. Walls are decorated with pictures of jazz scenes.
  Le Mirage Pool Bar  
     
Bar Type Pool Bar/Restaurant
Bar Capacity 162
Opening Times 09.00 to 21.00
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning No
Smoking Policy No designated smoking area.
Admissions Policy Children allowed.
High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
Cranley Comment
Le Mirage Pool Bar is located next to the main pool and incorporates a bar area and open kitchen. The bar has seating around it, both on land side and in the water with a swim-up area. The bar/kitchen has an interesting mushroom shaped roof to provide shade. The restaurant can seat 162 guests on cane tables and chairs with cushions.
  Sunset Bar  
     
Bar Type Beach Bar
Bar Capacity No seating
Opening Times 09.00 to 19.00
Dress Codes Casual, swimwear allowed.
Air-Conditioning No
Smoking Policy No designated smoking areas
Admissions Policy Over 21's only at the Bar.
Cranley Comment
The Sunset Bar is located in the middle of the beach and is a circular wooden structure. Guests can have drinks by the bar, sitting at tables on a patio area that surrounds the bar or have the drinks delivered to their sun bed. The bar serves a range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks as well as cocktails. Food can also be ordered which includes the usual range of snacks.
  Infinity Bar  
     
Bar Type Pool Bar
Bar Capacity 50
Opening Times 09.00 to 18.30 Drinks
12.00 to 16.00 Food
Dress Codes Casual, swimwear allowed.
Air-Conditioning No
Smoking Policy No designated smoking areas
Admissions Policy Over 21's only at the Bar.
Children allowed.
High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
Cranley Comment
Infinity is a new pool bar to complement the infinity pool. It is a circular bar with wicker bar stools and has a marble bar top. Additionally, around the bar are a number of tall wicker tables and chairs for guests to dine at offering good views of the beach and Palm Island in the distance. Surrounding the bar serving area are concrete pillars on which sits a mushroom-shaped roof providing shade for guests.
  Coca Bar  
     
Bar Type Garden Bar
Bar Capacity 12
Opening Times 09.00 to 18.30 Drinks
12.00 to 16.00 Food
Dress Codes Casual
Swimwear allowed
Air-Conditioning No
Smoking Policy No designated smoking areas.
Admissions Policy Over 21's only at the Bar.
Children allowed.
High chairs available.
Children’s menu.
Cranley Comment
The Coca Bar is located in the lower grounds between the Al Khaima and Maya Restaurants. It is a hexagonal stone built building with a thatched roof. It has barstool seating for about 12 and otherwise serves guests on the surrounding sun loungers. The Coca Bar offers guests a selection of snacks and light refreshments.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet Complimentary wireless Internet is available in the Business Centre, function rooms and in the Main building lobby
In-Room Services Complimentary high speed internet connection.
Business Centre
The Business Centre has the following facilities:
Five PCs with complimentary internet connection
Secretarial support
Photocopying
Faxing
Printing
Binding
Courier services.
Meetings & Events
The hotel has the following meeting rooms:
Al Shaheen 1 - Measuring 7.31 meters long and 7.92 metres wide with a ceiling height of 2.7metres. This room can cater to the following: 18 people U shape, 15 Cabaret, 14 Board Room, 18 Classroom, 28 Theatre Style, 24 Dinner, 30 Cocktail.
Al Shaheen 2 - Measuring 8.53 meters long and 7.92 metres wide with a ceiling height of 2.7metres. This room can cater to the following: 18 people U shape, 15 Cabaret, 14 Board Room, 18 Classroom, 28 Theatre Style, 24 Dinner, 30 Cocktail.
Al Shaheen 1 and 2 - Measuring 15.84 meters long and 7.92 metres wide with a ceiling height of 2.7metres. This room can cater to the following: 18 people U shape, 15 Board Room, 30 Classroom, 60 Dinner, 60 Cocktail and 40 Buffet.
Al Shaheen is situated on the 10th floor of the Main building. It is tastefully decorated and suited for a small conference or private dining.
Al Khaleej 1 - Measuring 29.7 meters long and 10.2 metres wide with a ceiling height of 3.8metres. This room can cater to the following: 30 people U shape, 56 Cabaret, 28 Board Room, 60 Classroom, 140 Theatre Style, 120 Dinner, 160 Cocktail, 100 Dinner Dance, 15 Buffet.
Al Khaleej 2 - Measuring 29.7 meters long and 10.2 metres wide with a ceiling height of 3.8metres. This room can cater to the following: 30 people U shape, 56 Cabaret, 28 Board Room, 60 Classroom, 140 Theatre Style, 120 Dinner, 160 Cocktail, 100 Dinner Dance, 15 Buffet.
Al Khaleej 1 and 2 - Measuring 29.7 meters long and 10.2 metres wide with a ceiling height of 3.8metres. This room can cater to the following: 360 Cocktail, 240 Dinner Dance and 250 Buffet.
Al Khaleej is located on the 15th floor of the Tower building and has plenty of natural light and breathtaking views.
Al Saker 1 - Measuring 16.5 meters long and 9.5 metres wide with a ceiling height of 4.2 metres. This room can cater to the following: 28 people U shape, 40 Cabaret, 20 Board Room, 20 Classroom, 96 Theatre Style, 80 Dinner, 80 Cocktail, 100 Buffet.
Al Saker 2 - Measuring 18.5 meters long and 12.5 metres wide with a ceiling height of 4.2 metres. This room can cater to the following: 45 people U shape, 75 Cabaret, 30 Board Room, 84 Classroom, 180 Theatre Style, 100 Dinner, 130 Cocktail, 130 Buffet.
Al Saker 1 and 2 - Measuring 22 meters long and 61.54 metres wide with a ceiling height of 4.2 metres. This room can cater to the following: 60 U Shape, 125 Cabaret, 60 Board Room, 183 Classroom, 350 Theatre, 300 Dinner Dance, 350 Cocktail and 300 Buffet.
Al Saker's purpose-built ballroom is on the lobby level of the Club building and offers state-of-the-art built-in audio-visual equipment, making it well suited for a conference. At the same time its elegant decor makes it a good venue for a private dinner or gala event. With direct access from the car park and a large foyer, Al Saker offers privacy in elegant surroundings.
Al Sarab - Measuring 19.5meters long and 22 metres wide with a ceiling height of 43.4 metres. This room can cater to the following: 36 U Shape, 80 Cabaret, 26 Board Room, 78 Classroom, 130Theatre, 130 Dinner and 100 Buffet. Al Surab in situated on the 10th Floor of the Main building and has breathtaking views.
Outdoor Functions and Catering: In addition to the indoor function rooms, there is the option of holding events outdoors. The landscaped poolside gardens and beach are attractive and unique locations for entertaining and these areas can accommodate groups of 30 to 1500 for various function types.
Cranley Comment
The hotel has a range of options for the business traveller. The Business Centre is located in the Main building and is open 24 hours and has five PC’s with complimentary internet connection, secretarial support, photocopying, faxing, printing, binding and courier services. In addition, there are substantial banqueting and conference facilities, plus the poolside garden and beach areas, which can cater for functions of up to 1500 guests. Guests should note that wireless internet is currently only available in the lobby, meeting rooms and Business Centre. During 2008 complimentary Wi-Fi is being rolled out to guest rooms.
Children’s Facilities & Clubs
Restaurant Facilities See Restaurants
   
Children's Pool See Pools
Playground
Located in the hotel grounds adjacent to the outdoor area of the Penguin Club is a small children's playground. Set on sand it has a large climbing frame, swings and a slide.
Children's Club
The Penguin Club is open from 10.30 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 17.00. It is located near the lower pool and is set on sand, has an enclosed grass area and an indoors room in the event of bad weather. The club has a number of tables and chairs. It runs organised programs like clay magic, funky mask making, scavenger hunt, fun with flowers, flag making, sand castle competitions and shell painting. Children can join in for the whole morning/afternoon or for specified activities.
Babysitting service
Provided by hotel staff who will require at least six hours notice.
Cranley Comment
For children there are a range of activities organised by the Penguin Club. Whilst there is not a dedicated children’s pool there is a paddling pool at the end of the Main Pool and a small ‘splash pool’ connected to the Infinity pool. All the restaurants have a children’s menu and high chairs. Where the restaurant has a buffet it is free for under fives and half price for children between six and twelve. The Caracella Spa does not allow children under 12, but it has a range of treatments for teenagers from 13 to 17 years.
Entertainment
  Daytime Activities  
Group Activities
 Body Pump and Ab Blast in the Fitness Studio
Group gym introduction
Tennis nights
Squash nights
Beach Volleyball
Circuit training
Penguin Club for children
Cranley Comment
The hotel organises a number of group activities each day in which guests can participate and there is a schedule produced which is delivered to guest rooms daily to allow guests to plan ahead.
  Evening Activities  
Music The hotel provides daily musical entertainment at the following venues:
Resident Harpist at Al Mujan Tea Lounge.
Latin music at Maya Rooftop Bar.
Alternative Bands at Satchmo's.
Deago Duo ar Mi Vida.
Piano Bar.
Arabic music at Al Khaima.
Cranley Comment
Many of the hotels Restaurants and Bars have live or background music to enhance the mood. Satchmo's, for example, has live music every night except Tuesdays playing on its open stage area and it takes on a nightclub atmosphere as the evening gets late.
Beaches
  Le Royal Meridien
     
Location Rear of the Hotel
Private/Public Private
Size/Frontage 120 metres by 70 metres
Facilities Plastic sun loungers, straw parasols, showers, watersports centre, pool bar and lawn area
Safety Lifeguards on duty
Cranley Comment
The beach is a sizeable area ensuring there is enough space for all guests and is open from 08:15 to sunset. There is a bar set on a patio where guests can sit, relax and enjoy drinks. The beach has a number of palm trees, sun beds, wood and straw parasols. Between the beach and pool area is a large lawn area for those guests who prefer a beach view without the sand.
Pools
Cranley Comments
The hotel has three swimming pools. The main pool is nearest the hotel and has a feature swim-up pool bar. The lower pool is a more intimate, quiet pool, whereas the newly opened infinity pool is stylish and incorporates a swim-up bar and a splash pool which is suitable for children. The main pool also incorporates a children’s paddling pool which is isolated from the main pool by chrome bars to protect children from drifting into deeper water.
  Main Pool  
     
Opening Times 08.15 to 18.45
Temperature Temperature controlled at 30 degrees celsius
Depths Minimum 1 metre
Maximum 2.4 metres
Size Approximately 60 metres by 20 metres
Facilities Showers
Toilets
Cast iron sun beds with tan cushions
Wooden parasols with tan shades
Towel dispenser
Pool Bar
Children’s paddling pool
Safety Lifeguards on duty
Cranley Comment
The main pool is located just outside the hotel next to the Brasserie. It is a feature pool in an irregular shape with a large swim up bar/restaurant. Around the pool is a paved area for sun loungers and beyond that is a shrubbery, palm trees and lawns. There is also a children's paddling pool that is part of the main pool but is separately enclosed. Guests can stroll across the footbridge spanning the pool to the lower garden area.
  Lower Pool  
     
Opening Times 08.15 to 17.45
Temperature Temperature controlled at 30 degrees celsius
Depths Minimum 1.9 metres
Maximum 2.4 metres
Size 8 metres by 27metres
Facilities Showers
Toilets
Towel dispenser
Cast iron sun beds with tan cushions
Wooden parasols with tan shades
Pool Bar
Safety Lifeguards on duty
Cranley Comment
The lower pool is a smaller more intimate pool than the main pool and is ideal for guests who want a quieter setting. It has lanes marked for guest who want to do some lap swimming. The pool itself is an irregular shape with a variable depth and is surrounded by a patio area beyond the lawn. Around the pool are several light coloured cast iron sun loungers and parasols. The pool is positioned adjacent to the Pool Bar, a full service bar serving drinks and snacks to guests sitting around the pool.

  Infinity Pool  
     
Opening Times 08.15 to 18.45
Temperature Temperature controlled at 30c
Depths Minimum 0.9 metres
Maximum 1.5 metres
Size Approximately 14.5 metres by 7 metres
Facilities Showers
Toilets
Towel dispenser
Cast iron sunbeds with tan cushions
Wooden parasols with tan shades
Infinity Pool Bar
Safety Lifeguards on duty
Cranley Comment
The infinity pool is located in the lower grounds to the left of the property and close to the beach. It is an irregular shaped pool and at the end nearest the beach the water overflows into a splash pool. This is a shallow pool that is ideal for children to play in as it has a steady gradient from 0.0 metres at the edge to 1.1metres where the water flows in from the main pool. Around the pool is a patio terrace with sun loungers and beyond the patio is a lawn area for those guests that prefer grass. Guests can also ‘swim up’ to the bar and enjoy their drinks whilst in the water.
Sports & Gym
  Gym & Health Club  
Opening Times
 06.15 to 21.30
Description The Caracalla Health Club Gym has the following facilities:
Aerobic
8 Treadmills
3 Rowing machines
6 Cross trainers
4 Bikes
2 Steppers
Cardio vascular
17 Resistance machines
Free weights
Aerobic studio
15 TVs
Earphones supplied for the TVs and personal trainers are available for fitness assessments and individual programs
Regular classes in Power Yoga, Ashtanta Yoga, Body Pump, Ab Blast and Bootcamp
Sauna
Steam Room
Hamman Baths
Size Approximately 250 square metres, it is a large mainly circular shaped room.
Cranley Comment
The Caracalla Health Club Gym is located on the first floor level and has panoramic views over the hotel grounds. It is a modern facility with wooden flooring, a bar area and utilises Nautilus CV and resistance machines. Next to the Gym is the multi-sex Hammam pools set in an impressive Roman themed room with five circular pools set at different temperatures between 38c and 18c. Within the changing rooms are a relaxation area, raised Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, all decorated in the same high quality as the rest of the gym complex.
  Water Sport  
Opening Times
 09.00 to 18.00
Description The following can be reserved through the hotels Water Sports Centre:
Kayaking
Paddlos
Windsurfing
Wakeboarding
Knee boarding
Water skiing
Donut ride
Banana boat ride
Speed boat
Water skiing and lessons
Wind surfing lessons
Hobbie cat and lessons
Boat Cruise
Fishing Trips
Cranley Comment
The Water Sports Centre is located in a purpose-built hut on the right side of the landscaped grounds just before the beach. There are a range of activities and tuition available. All water sports timings are subject to sea conditions.
  Land Sport  
Opening Times
 07.00 to 21.00
Description 2 outdoor table tennis tables
4 floodlit tennis courts
2 squash courts
Cranley Comment
There are four floodlit hard surface tennis courts located at the front of the hotel on an elevated position above the covered parking area. The squash courts are located behind the Club building. The table tennis is located in the lower grounds. Private tuition is available for both tennis and squash.
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 2 km
Holes Majlis 18, Wadi 18
Length/Par Majlis: 7,185 Yards par 72 sss 74 , Wadi: 7,263 Yards par 72 sss 74
Facilities Teaching academy, two driving ranges (one of which is floodlit), pitching and chipping areas, fairway and greenside practice bunkers. Several bars and restaurants.
  Montgomerie Dubai
Description
Covering more than 265 acres of landscaped turf, gardens and lakes, this spectacular golf course provides the player with undulating "links land" style fairways which challenge and intrigue all levels of player. Placement of the drive to the generous fairways remains the cornerstone of any good round. The flat landing area of each fairway can be challenging to find, but a rewarding adventure. With 14 lakes and 81 bunkers, The Montgomerie Dubai, the first and only example of the association between golfing great Colin Montgomerie and Desmond Muirhead, adds a distinctive variety to the golfing landscape of the region.

One of the signature holes is the par 5 fourth, dubbed the Snake hole for its saddleback fairway which doglegs towards the green, with 2 bunkers behind forming the eyes of the snake. Further on, the par 5 ninth, with water down the left, is a tough finish to the opening half. The par 3 thirteenth, a hole designed in the shape of the UAE, boasts a 360 degree teeing area around an island fairway and green, allowing for a completely different golf hole to be played every time. However, it is the par 5 eighteenth that offers a more classic test. At 656 yards it is a monster and, with water protecting the front of the green, it defies even the best player to hit the green in two.

Website: www.themontgomerie.com
Phone: +971 4 390 5600
Location 3 km
Holes 18
Length/Par 7396 Yards, Par 72, sss 75
Facilities Driving range
Teaching academy
9 hole par 3 Academy course
5 star hotel accommodation
3 restaurants
Cigar lounge
Angsana Spa,
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Extensive function areas.
Spa
Name of Spa Caracalla Health Club Spa
Opening Times 09.00 to 21.00
Facilities
The Caracalla Health Club Spa offers the following treatments:
Elemis Body Massages:
Swedish/ European Massage, Swedish /European Back Massage, Well-being Massage, Well-being Back Massage, Reflexology, Scalp Massage
Elemis Body Exotics Treatment:
Exotic Lime and Ginger salt glow, Exotic Coconut rub and milk wrap, Exotic Frangipani body nourish wrap, Strawberry back cleanse
Elemis Facials:
Aromapure Facial, Aromapure Tester Facial, Japanese Silk Booster Facial, Japanese Silk Eye Zone Therapy
Elemis Special Treatments:
Aromastone Massage, Fennel Cleansing Cellulite and Colon Therapy, Absolute SPA Ritual, Musclease Spa Ocean Wrap, Cellutox Aroma SPA Ocean Wrap, Decleor Aromatic Spa Mosaic
Aromatic Massages:
Aroma Body Envelopes, Aromatic Localised Treatments, Relax-Aroma Back Relief, Flow-Perfect legs, Detox-Perfect Contour, Tonic Perfect Bust
Deceleor Facial Treatments:
Aromaplasty Facial, Integral Facial, Specific Care Facial, Regulating Facial, Nutri-Soin Facial, Harmony Facial, Evidence Facial, Alpha Plus Facial, Whitening Treatment, Waxing and Tinting.
Caracalla Teen's Menu
Teenage facial, Express Facial, Body Massage, Back Massage, Mint Body Scrub, Strawberry Back Cleanse
Cranley Comment
The spa and gym form the Caracalla Health Club complex. It is located on the ground floor in a circular complex between the Main building and the Tower. The spa has a wide range of treatments and has four treatment rooms for ladies and two for gentlemen. The changing rooms are located on the floor above and incorporate a relaxation room, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and the Hammam pools with five circular pools set at different temperatures between 38c and 18c. Additional treatments like manicures, pedicures and waxing are carried out in the ladies salon.
Special Needs
Rooms & Bathrooms There is one designated special purpose room in the Main building which has a wide door, walk in shower and WC with grab rails and an automatic switch for the curtain.
Restaurants & Catering Most of the restaurants have easy access although the Fusion 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
Visual & Hearing Aids The lifts in the Club building have braille buttons indicating floor levels.
Communal Areas The lobby area has marble flooring allowing free movement for those with mobility issues and where there are stairs there is a lift or ramp alternative. Some of the ramps are quite steep.
Recreation Facilities The hotel grounds have paths that meander through the grounds and the beach bar has a paved pathway that leads to it even though it is on the middle of the beach. All the pools have narrow steps leading into the shallow end with rails.
Cranley Comment
As well as the above policies for disabled guests the Royal Meridien supports the autism association and holds charity dinners to raise funds and encourages guests to make a voluntary donation by placing an envelope in the room with an explanation as to why it is the hotel's chosen charity.
Environment
Measures
 Recycling
Energy Saving
Beach Cleaning
Community Service
Minimise Cleaning Materials
Environmental Audits
Wildlife Protection
Sealife Protection
Water Saving
Alternative Energy
Cranley Comment
The Royal Meridien has an extensive environmental program with an eco team of 26 staff who carry out environmental audits on the hotel three times a week. They ensure compliance with the hotel's policies which include the separation of waste into its recyclable components. The hotel also has its own water recycling plant to take waste water and re-use it in the irrigation of the hotel gardens and lawn. In addition the hotel uses environmentally friendly detergents and cleaning agents and staff receive external training on the use of such products.
Report Details
8 January 2008 (Second report)
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