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The Cranley Report®: Nuran Marina Serviced Residences
Nuran Marina Serviced Residences, Dubai
Hotel Address
Al Majara 4,
Street H,
District 4
Dubai Marina,
P.O. Box 121600
Dubai, U.A.E
Contact Details
Telephone: +971 4 367 4848
Fax: +971 4 367 4949
E-mail
Email hotel's reservation Desk
Cranley Rating

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Hotel Summary
Category Deluxe Furnished Apartments
Hotel Opened
 2006
Cranley Summary
Nuran Marina Serviced Residences is one of the five towers that make up the Nuran Marina Residences located in a new development in the rapidly expanding Dubai Marina area. The towers are on three sides of a square, with the fourth side being open to give a clear view of the marina. Nuran Marina Serviced Residences is a ten storey building with 90 apartments, that range from Studio Executive to Three Bedroomed Premier. Nuran Marina Serviced Residences location in the marina area gives it good access to the commercial centre of Jebel Ali as well as to Internet and Media cities. It is also well located for the shopping malls and golf courses. The complex has a swimming pool, a well equipped gym and steam rooms as part of the on-site Hayya! Health Club. There are meeting facilities available at Nuran Marina Serviced Residences and it has a coffee shop. Apartments are available for short term rental, but many of the residents will stay at Nuran Marina Serviced Residences for a month or much longer in some cases. Guests should be aware that there is some noise from the ongoing building work in the area.
Location & Layout
Location Description
Nuran Marina Serviced Residences forms one block of the five towers that comprise the Nuran Marina Serviced Residences. They are located within a private development that is part of the rapidly growing Dubai Marina area. Nuran Marina Serviced Residences is the block nearest to the marina, with all of its apartments having a view of the marina. Entrance into the complex is through a small private road, off the main road along which other apartments, hotels, shops, offices and restaurants are being built. When entering the private road, the ten storey Nuran Marina Serviced Residences block lies directly ahead, with the other four apartment blocks to the left and right of Nuran Marina Serviced Residences.

Airports
Distance
 35 km
Airport Transfers
 Taxi transfers available.
Cities and Sights
Distance
 35 km
City/Sight Transfers
 Taxi transfers available.
Layout Description
Entrance into the Nuran Marina Serviced Residences complex is through a small private road and the ten storey Nuran Marina Serviced Residences block lies directly ahead. Guests enter the Nuran Marina Serviced Residences and find the Reception Desk on their left, with the two lifts that serve all of the apartments immediately past the reception desk on the right. The shared health club and pool area is down one level, immediately adjacent to the marina, but still one level above the pedestrian walkway that adjoins the marina. All apartments at Nuran Marina Serviced Residences have a view of the marina, with those on the south side also overlooking the pool. The glass fronted gym is adjacent to the pool area and has an impressive view of the marina. The Nuran Marina Serviced Residences have a Costa Coffee shop on site, which is located at the lower level, adjoining the gym.
Lobby and Guest Relations
Open Hours
 24 hours.
Languages Spoken English, Arabic and several other languages are spoken.
Payment Methods All major international credit cards and cash accepted.
Foreign Exchange Open 24 hours. All major currencies exchanged.
Taxis Arranged Street taxis can be arranged on request.
Tours Arranged Guest Services can arrange a variety of tours, including those operated by The Big Bus Company which uses former London double decker buses, and Wonder Bus Tours that have amphibious craft. Trips to watch camel racing and horse racing can also be arranged.
Guest Relations Standard services.
Concierge Services
 Standard services.
Medical Facilities Guest Services can arrange on request.
Parking The 90 apartments have one allocated space each. Spaces are not numbered but guests are guaranteed a parking space.
Cranley Comment
Entrance into the Nuran Marina Serviced Residences is through sliding glass doors. The lobby area is directly ahead, with the Guest Services reception desk on the left. The lobby area has a sofa and several chairs in it, with a number of potted plants around. To the right, opposite the reception desk are two separate small hallways, one leading to the Meeting Area and Reading Room, whilst the other leads to a lounge area for residents. Straight ahead of the lobby is a passage leading to the two lifts. The lobby area is tiled throughout, except immediately in front of the reception desk, which has a wooden floor.
Shops & Amenities
Cranley Comment
The Nuran Marina Serviced Residences do not have any shops on site, but Guest Services will obtain groceries on guests' behalf when required. The Dubai Marina area is still under development and at present, the nearest shops, including a supermarket and pharmacy are five to ten minutes walk away.
Rooms, Suites & Villas
Number of Floors 10
Total Rooms 90
Elevators 2
Rooms per Elevator 45
Total Staff 60
Staff per Room 0.7
Check-in Time 14:00
Check-out Time 12:00
Late Checkout Subject to availability.
Smoking Rooms Two floors are designated as being non-smoking.
Room Service The Costa Coffee Shop provides a delivery service at a charge.
Laundry Service Items collected before 09:00 will be returned by 19:00 the same day.
An express service is available at a 100% surcharge, with items returned by 15:00.
Club or Executive Facilities
There is a Residents' Lounge off the main lobby area, which guests can use to meet or entertain.
Cranley Comment
The striking feature of Nuran Marina Serviced Residences is how modern the apartment block is, having opened in May 2006. A consistent approach to the apartments has been taken throughout the residences, with all of them equipped to the same standard with state of the art television, DVD and CD players, as well as kitchens containing everything that one would expect. The apartments are identically furnished and decorated in the gold, brown and white corporate colours of Nuran Marina Serviced Residences, Emaar Hospitality Group. There are several types of apartment from Studio Executive to Three Bedroomed Apartments and they are located throughout the block on nine of the ten floors. The top floor consists entirely of Penthouse Apartments.
Type of Room, Views & Facilities
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Studio Executive Apartment 16

Marina

Fully fitted kitchen with:
Fridge
Freezer
Oven and hob
Microwave
Kettle and toaster
Dishwasher
Cooking utensils

Separate small room with:
Washer/dryer
Clothes rack
Iron and ironing board

Lounge area with:
Two-seater sofa
LCD television
DVD and CD player
Table and two chairs

Bedroom area with:
King-size bed
Wardrobe
Writing desk
High speed Internet connection
Hairdryer
Slippers

Bathroom with
Combined bath/shower
Washbasin
WC and shower attachment
Bathrobe

 2 Adults 50
Cranley Comment
The Studio Executive Apartments are located throughout the Residences. They are very modern and are of a good size. Entry to the apartment is through a fairly long tiled hallway, which leads to the lounge and bedroom area, where the king-size bed is located. Bed linen and soft furnishings reflect the corporate colours of Nuran Marina Serviced Residences, with shades of gold, brown and white being used throughout. All of the wooden furniture and doors throughout the apartment are black. Adjacent to the bed is a writing desk with a connection for a laptop computer. The lounge area features a modern LCD television plus DVD and CD player and has a two-seater sofa. Adjoining the lounge is a very well equipped open kitchen with the equipment as listed above. The bathroom is tiled throughout and has a marble topped modern white washbasin. There is a washer/dryer in a separate small room off the hall and a shoe cupboard situated just inside the entrance. Some of the apartments have balconies.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
One Bedroom Executive 33

Marina

As for the Studio Executive Apartment, but with the added benefit of a separate bedroom, which has a second television and a larger lounge area with an armchair as well as the sofa.

2 Adults 62
Cranley Comment
One Bedroom Apartments account for more than a third of the total apartments at Nuran Marina Serviced Residences and they are located on all floors except the ninth. They are approximately 25% bigger than the studios, with much of the additional space being in the lounge. Apartments open into a square hallway, with the bedroom ahead to one side and the kitchen and bathroom to the left and right opposite each other. Directly ahead is the good sized lounge, which has an armchair in addition to the sofa. The writing desk and Internet connection is situated in the bedroom. The small utility room containing the washer/dryer and ironing equipment is located opposite the bedroom, near to the apartment entrance and the shoe cupboard is just outside the kitchen. All equipment, furnishings and décor are as for the Studio Executive Apartment. Most of the apartments have balconies.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
One Bedroom Premier 3

Marina

As for the One Bedroom Executive Apartment, but with the added benefit of a separate study.

 2 Adults 92
Cranley Comment
There are three One Bedroom Premier Apartments at Nuran Marina Serviced Residences, which are approximately 50% larger than the one bedroom executive apartments on account of having a separate study. Otherwise, the Premier Apartments are furnished and decorated in the same style and colours as the Studio Executive and One Bedroom Executive Apartments.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Two Bedroom Executive 9

Marina and pool

As for the One Bedroom Executive Apartments except that the apartment has en suite bathrooms for each of the two bedrooms. The dining area has a larger table and four chairs.

 4 Adults and one child under 12 99
Cranley Comment
Two Bedroom Executive Apartments are just a little larger than the One Bedroom Premier Apartments, with a second en suite bedroom instead of the study. They are located throughout the building, except on the ninth floor. The apartments open into a fairly long hallway, with the two bedrooms on one side, before reaching the lounge and dining area, which adjoins the kitchen. Both bedrooms are en suite, but the master bedroom has a larger bathroom, including a separate walk-in shower. The master bedroom also has a king-size bed, whereas there is a queen-size bed in the second bedroom. The lounge has two armchairs in addition to the sofa and the dining area has a table that will seat four people. All equipment, furnishings and décor are as for the other apartments, with the amount of crockery and cutlery being appropriate to the size of the apartment. Most of the apartments have balconies.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Two Bedroom Premier 12

Marina and pool

As for the Two Bedroom Executive Apartment, but with the added benefit of a separate study.

 4 Adults and one child under 12 113
Cranley Comment
Two Bedroom Premier Apartments have a separate study, but otherwise are very similar to the Two Bedroom Executive Apartments and they are located throughout the building, except on the ninth floor. The apartments open into a fairly long hallway, with the two bedrooms on one side, before reaching the lounge and dining area, which adjoins the kitchen. Both bedrooms are ensuite, but the master bedroom has a larger bathroom, including a separate walk-in shower. The master bedroom also has a king-size bed, whereas there is a queen-size bed in the second bedroom. The lounge has two armchairs in addition to the sofa and the dining area has a table that will seat four people. All equipment, furnishings and décor are as for the other apartments, with the amount of crockery and cutlery being appropriate to the size of the apartment. Most of the apartments have balconies.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Three Bedroom Executive 8

Road side and side Marina

As for the Two Bedroom Executive Apartment, but with the added benefit of a third bedroom containing two single beds. The second and third bedrooms share the use of the second bathroom. The lounge area has two two-seater sofas and four armchairs. The dining area has a larger table and eight chairs.

 5 Adults and two children under 12 122
Cranley Comment
Three Bedroom Executive Apartments are located throughout the building, except on the ninth floor and apart from having the third bedroom, all equipment, furnishings and décor are very much the same as the other apartments. The third bedroom contains two single beds and shares the bathroom facility with the second bedroom. The lounge area has two two-seater sofas and four single armchairs to take account of the additional occupants, whilst the dining area has a table that will seat eight people. The amount of crockery and cutlery is appropriate to the size of the apartment. Most of the apartments have balconies.
Type No. View Facilities Max. Occupancy Size m2
Three Bedroom Premier 9

Road side and side Marina

As for the Three Bedroom Executive Apartment, but with the added benefit of a separate study.

 5 Adults and two children under 12 151
Cranley Comment
Three Bedroom Premier Apartments are located on the ninth floor and have a study in addition to the three bedrooms. Once again, the equipment, furnishings and décor are very much the same as the other apartments throughout the Nuran Marina Serviced Residences, as all of them have been furnished using the corporate colours of the parent company, the Emaar Hospitality Group. The third bedroom contains two single beds and shares the bathroom facility with the second bedroom. The lounge area has two two-seater sofas and four single armchairs to take account of the additional occupants, whilst the dining area has a table that will seat eight people. The amount of crockery and cutlery is appropriate to the size of the apartment. Most of the apartments have balconies.
Restaurants & Cafés
  Costa  
     
Restaurant Type Coffee Shop
Restaurant Capacity 80
Opening Times 06:30 to 22:30
Dress Codes Casual.
Air-Conditioning Yes
Smoking Policy Non-smoking area.
Children’s Facilities The menu includes food and drink that is suitable for children.
Breakfast Options Pastries, coffee and tea available.
Cranley Comment
The Costa Coffee shop is located on Level P1, which is the Pool Level, one floor down from the lobby area. The coffee shop is adjacent to the outdoor pool and terraces and it adjoins the gym, which has its entrance from the coffee shop. Most of the seating is on a mezzanine level, which puts it at the same level as the pool terrace it overlooks. It is a standard Costa Coffee Shop, serving various coffees as well as tea and cold drinks. Snack food is available throughout the day in the form of pastries, cakes, a range of sandwiches including ciabatta, foccacia and panini which can be toasted, as well as salads and fruit salad. A takeaway service is available and delivery to apartments is available at a supplementary charge.
Business & Event Facilities
Wireless Internet Not available at present.
In-Room Services Complimentary high speed Internet connection is provided in all apartments, which also have a writing desk and chair.
Business Centre
Although there is no Business Centre as such, the Meeting Area/Reading Room has a desk with a computer terminal that residents may use on a complimentary basis. Printing, faxing and copying facilities are available at a charge and secretarial services can also be provided.