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The Cranley Report®: Marriott Executive Apartments
Marriott Executive Apartments, Dubai
Hotel Address
Rigga Al Buteen Street
PO Box 81148
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Contact Details
Telephone: +971 4 213 2200
Fax: +971 4 213 2000
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Hotel Summary
Category Deluxe Furnished Apartments
Hotel Opened
 2002
Refurbishment The replacement of soft furnishings in apartments is ongoing, with some of the one and two bedroom apartments completed.
Cranley Summary
The Marriott Executive Apartments are located in Deira City, very near to the Maktoum Bridge and just a short drive from Dubai International Airport. This means they have good access to the business district of Deira and to the commercial area of Sheikh Zayed Road and the World Trade Centre. The Apartments comprise two towers connected by a skywalk on the 17th floor of each tower. The skywalk affords spectacular views of the city and Creek areas and allows guests to move between buildings without going outside. There are a total of 172 one, two and three bedroom apartments, which are fully furnished and have a bathroom for each bedroom as well as a guest wc. There is a modern fully equipped kitchen and every apartment is equipped with flat screen televisions, DVD and CD players and broadband internet connection. On the roof of Block A is a swimming pool with jacuzzi, barbeque terrace, a fully equipped gym with changing facilities, sauna and steam room. On the roof of Block B is a children’s playground suited to young children. There is also a Residents Room and a Meeting Room, both of which can be hired by guests. The Skyw@lk Café is located off the reception of Block A and serves both light snacks and full meals, as well as Starbucks coffee. It also sells the basic necessities, including a range of organic food. In addition, there are grocery stores within walking distance.
Location & Layout
Location Description
The Marriott Executive Apartments are located near the landmark clock tower roundabout and the Maktoum Bridge in Deira, the heart of Dubai's business district with its ancient Arabic heritage and culture. It is a fifteen minute walk to Dubai Creek and the souks, whilst the Dubai Creek and Al Badia world-class golf courses are also close by. Guests can visit the Creek promenade which extends from the Corniche, allowing visitors to stroll along the Arabian Gulf coast.
Airports
Distance
 6 km
Airport Transfers
 Taxi transfers available
Cities and Sights
Distance
 0.5 km
City/Sight Transfers
 Taxi transfers available
Within walking distance
Layout Description
The Marriott Executive Apartments are designed as two separate identical buildings that are joined together by a skywalk on the 17th floors. The main reception is in Block A, which is also where the beauty salon and Skyw@lk Café are located. The rooms are on the 1st to 16th floors with the pool and gym located in Block A at the roof level and with the children's playground located on the roof level of Block B next to the meeting room and the residents lounge. Block B has a concierge desk on the ground floor. Guests can access their apartments and the rooftop facilities in both blocks via either entrance, then use the skywalk on the 17th floor if necessary.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours
Languages Spoken English and Arabic
Payment Methods All major international credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged Street taxis can be arranged on request.
Tours Arranged A variety of activities can be arranged. These include: Tours of Dubai; Dubai by Air; Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ajman; Dinner Cruises; Safaris to the Desert, Wadi Hatta or Hajar Mountains; a Night at the Races, Camel Riding, Sand Skiing, Snorkelling and Scuba Diving; Dubai Zoo, the Gold and Spice Souks and Dubai museums. One of the tour companies used is The Big Bus Company, who offer an open top, double decker bus tour of Dubai.
Guest Relations Standard
Concierge Services
 Standard
Medical Facilities Doctors on call 24 hours with an anticipated response time of 30 minutes according to the Apartments..
Parking Complimentary undercover parking is available beneath the building, with one space per apartment.
Cranley Comment
Marriott Executive Apartments have a reception in each block, with the main reception desk in Block A, where a full front desk and concierge service is available. The small reception desk is half moon shaped and is directly ahead on entering the lobby area. The ceiling is two floors high, which gives an impression of a large space. Either side of the reception in block A are the Skyw@lk Café and the beauty salon. The lobby area is decorated in a contemporary design with wood panelling and marble flooring. The concierge desk in Block B is set in an almost identical lobby area and has the ladies fashion shop either side of it. Guests can access their apartments and the rooftop facilities in both blocks via either entrance, then use the skywalk on the 17th floor.
Shops & Amenities
Description
Abu Shakra Beauty Salon:
10:00 to 22:00 Daily except Fri
Offering men's and ladies haircutting, make up, manicure, pedicure, waxing and facials.

Glamour Ladies Fashion:
09:30 to 13:00 and 16:30 to 22:00 Sat to Thu
17:30 to 22:00 Fri
Cranley Comment
The apartments have a beauty salon adjoining the reception area in Block A, that caters for men and ladies in different rooms. They also have a ladies fashion outlet adjoining the reception area in Block B. The Marriott Executive Apartments benefit from being located near to the City Centre shopping mall which has a much larger range of shops and boutiques. There are other shopping malls a short distance away and more authentic shops and souks in nearby Deira. The gold souk is also a ten minute taxi ride away in light traffic.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 17
Total Rooms 172
Elevators 6
Rooms per Elevator 29
Total Staff 99
Staff per Room 0.6
Check-in Time 15.00
Check-out Time 12.00
Late Checkout Subject to availability
Smoking Rooms Non-smoking rooms available
Room Service Available 24 hours from the Skyw@lk Cafe
Laundry Service Same day service for items dropped off by 09:30
Club or Executive Facilities
There is a residents lounge located at the top of Tower B which has a number of sofas and armchairs, large screen satellite television, DVD and CD players as well as a coffee bar area. The room can be hired for private functions.
Cranley Comment
The Marriott Executive Apartments come with one, two and three bedrooms, with two size options in the one and three bedroom apartments. All the apartments have good quality furnishings and are decorated in a European style with stone tiled floors and dark wood furnishings. An ongoing refurbishment of soft furnishings is taking place, with vibrant reds, oranges and yellows being used for furniture and bed covers. The apartments all have flat screen televisions in the lounge as well as a DVD and CD player. The kitchens are fully equipped with good branded appliances and have ample utensils. Guests have use of a residents lounge if they want a change of scenery or a place to mingle with other residents.
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
One Bedroom 65 48

24 Creek
24 City

Lounge with:
High speed internet access
Flat screen TV
DVD and CD players
Two seater sofa
Two armchairs
Fully fitted kitchen with:
Microwave
Hob
Cooking utensils
Dishwasher
Washer dryer
Breakfast counter with two chairs
Master bedroom with:
King size bed
Satellite TV
Desk/dressing table
Hairdryer
Safe
Ensuite Bathroom with:
Combined bath/shower
Bidet
Bathrobes
Bathroom Scale
Separate Guest Washroom

 2 Adults and one child 65
Cranley Comment
The smaller of the two one bedroom apartments is similar to a hotel suite with a separate lounge and bedroom. On entering the apartment, the guest washroom is on one side with the open plan kitchen on the other. The entrance hallway leads into the lounge with a doorway through to the bedroom and ensuite bathroom. The lounge has a flat screen TV with DVD and CD player and is decorated in a European style with stone tiled floors and yellow sofa and dark wood furniture. The kitchen is separated from the lounge with a breakfast counter and two chairs. The bedroom is similarly well appointed and has an additional satellite television, desk/dressing table and an ensuite bathroom with white sanitary wear and a combined bath/shower. Some of the apartments have balconies.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
One Bedroom 100 26

City

As per the One Bedroom 65 with the added benefit of:
Larger lounge
Dressing area
Dining table for six persons

 3 Persons 100
Cranley Comment
The larger one bedroom apartment has a similar layout to the smaller apartment, but benefits from being 50% larger, with the additional space used in the lounge and bedroom. In addition to the sofas, the lounge has a dining table that can accommodate six people. In the bedroom, there is a dressing area before entering the bathroom, which again is marginally larger than the bathroom in the smaller apartment. The décor and amenities are, with the exception of the additional items mentioned, the same as in the smaller one bedroom apartment. These apartments all benefit from having a balcony.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Two Bedroom 80

40 Creek
40 City

As per the One Bedroom 100 with the added benefit of:
Additional bedroom
Additional bathroom

 5 Persons 131
Cranley Comment
The two bedroom apartment is very similar to the larger one bedroom apartment, but has the benefit of an additional bedroom and full bathroom. The layout and furnishings are the same as the other apartments with the exception that the kitchen is slightly larger. The second bedroom has a desk/dressing table and the City View apartments come with a double bed whilst the Creek View apartments have twin beds. The Creek View apartments also have a balcony whereas the City View do not. With the exception of the additional bedroom and bathroom, the amenities and décor are the same as the other apartments.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Three Bedroom 210 6

City

As per the Two Bedroom Apartment with the added benefit of:
Additional bedroom
Additional full bathroom
Utility area
Additional satellite television in the kitchen
Jacuzzi bath in the master bathroom
Separate shower in the master bathroom
Kitchen with breakfast table

 8 Persons 210
Cranley Comment
The smaller of the two, three bedroom apartments has an entrance hallway that leads into the large kitchen/utility room. The kitchen is larger than the others described above and has a breakfast table within the kitchen, as well as a breakfast bar with two chairs. Opposite the kitchen is an open plan utility area. The lounge is accessed via the kitchen and has 2, two seater sofas as well as a dining table for eight people. The second and third bedrooms are off a corridor that runs from the kitchen to the master bedroom and each have their own full bathroom opposite them. One of the bedrooms has a double bed, with the other having two single beds. The master bedroom is similar to the two bedroom apartments, but has the additional feature of a jacuzzi bath and a separate shower. All of the apartments have a city view and a balcony.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Three Bedroom 228 12

Creek and City

As per the Three Bedroom 210 with the added benefit of:
Corner position in the building with views of the City and Creek
Larger lounge
Larger kitchen
Enclosed utility room

 8 Persons 228
Cranley Comment
The largest apartment available is 228 square metres and has three bedrooms. It occupies a corner position in the building, giving it views of both the City and Creek. On entering the apartment there is a small entrance hallway, which leads on one side into the lounge and on the other side towards the bedrooms and kitchen. The kitchen is a large size and as well as having a breakfast bar with chairs, it also has some low set comfortable style chairs with a table and a television. The lounge has the city view whilst all the bedrooms have views over the Creek. The bedrooms themselves are similar, although slightly larger than in the other three bedroom apartment.
Restaurants & Cafés
  Skyw@lk Café  
     
Restaurant Type Restaurant and Coffee Shop
Restaurant Capacity Total 100 (of which 60 inside and 40 outside)
Opening Times Daily 06:30 to 23:00
Breakfast 06:30 to 10:30
Lunch 12:30 to 15:30
Dress Codes Casual
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy No smoking allowed inside, but smoking is allowed on the terrace outside.
Children’s Facilities Children's menu, with pizzas, burgers and chicken nuggets.
Breakfast Options Buffet breakfast and a la carte.
Cranley Comment
Skyw@lk Café is the Apartment's restaurant/coffee shop and is located off the reception area of Block A. It is light and airy because of its very high ceiling and glass frontage. The front part of the café is in a coffee house style setting, where it has a counter with pastries on display and serves Starbucks coffee. The back half of the outlet has a buffet area and seating for about 30 people. The café serves a buffet breakfast and is open for lunch and evening meals each day. It has an a la carte menu that includes soup, sandwiches, pasta, burgers, fish, steaks, and pizzas, which are cooked from the open oven. At the back of the café is a small internet area with three workstations with broadband access. The Apartment's wireless internet works here as well. The Skyw@lk Café has a range of soft drinks, as well as tea and coffee, but does not serve alcohol as it is located in an apartment building. The café is very relaxed and is very much an informal eating area rather than a full service restaurant. Residents may also use the restaurant facilities at the JW Marriott and Renaissance Dubai, where they enjoy a discount on their food bills and may charge their account at the Marriott Executive Apartments.
Bars
Bar Comments The Marriott Executive Apartments are not licensed to sell alcohol.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet Not available
In-Room Services Broadband internet connection
Working area
Chairs
Electrical sockets
Business Centre
There are PCs with a printer and internet connection located in the Skyw@lk Café.
Meetings & Events
Venue Size (m2) Dimensions
L x W x H (metres)