Dubai is a resort city in the United Arab Emirates, and it provides tourists with opportunities for beach activities and sailing in the Persian Gulf. This modern-age city has developed highly innovative beach areas, including the man-made Palm Island, which has patterned to look like a palm tree. Dubai offers waterfront resorts with instant access to the beach and inland attractions, including Ski Dubai, an indoor alpine skiing facility.
The Dubai Marine Resort is on the northern end of Dubai's coastline, and within walking distance to a private beach for the resort's guests. The resort is also less than five minutes from Dubai's Maritime City, which features boat marinas. Amenities at this resort includes a spa with massage therapies and body treatments, conference rooms for banquets and seminars, two outdoor swimming pools, fitness center and on-site restaurants that serve lunch and dinner, including the Mexican-style Loca Restaurant and Thai Bistro, which serves Asian fusion meals. The guest rooms feature private balconies, sitting areas and work desks.
Dubai Marine Resort and Spa
P.O. Box 5182
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
011-971-4-3461111
dxbmarine.com
Situated on the southern end of Dubai's Jumeirah Beach, the Sheraton offers amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, exercise room, massage therapies at the Armonia Spa, valet parking, shoe shining service and an on-site restaurant, Palm Garden, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A car rental desk is available in the lobby. Each of the guest rooms have cable television and access to high-speed Internet, while some of the rooms have sitting areas and views of the gulf. The resort is only two miles from the Wild Wadi Waterpark, which provides chances for swimming activities.
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort and Towers
Al Sufouh Road
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
011-971-4-3995533
starwoodhotels.com
The Atlantis resort is on the outer edge of Dubai's Palm Island, and features a marine waterpark that offers sailing and beach activities, as well as chances for close encounters with dolphins. Other amenities at this resort include a shopping center, with boutique retail stores, tennis courts, a private beach and two outdoor swimming pools. The resort's on-site spa offers massage therapies, a fitness center and body treatments. The 1,539 guest rooms and suites have king-sized beds, satellite televisions and private terraces.
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
Crescent Road
The Palm Island
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
011-971-4-4262000
atlantisthepalm.com
Burj Al Arab, located in the center of Dubai's Persian Gulf Coast, stands at more than 1,000 feet, making it one of the tallest beachfront hotels in the world. The resort offers a private beach, and it provides amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, the Assawan Spa, which offers massage therapies and body treatments, a fitness center and a fine dining restaurant; Al Iwan, serves Arabic cuisine. The resort also features Sahn Eddar, a lounge area that offers live music and an extensive list of wines. The guest suites have living rooms, kitchens, king-sized beds, Whirlpool tubs and a dining area.
Burj Al Arab, Dubai
P.O. Box 74147
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
011-971-4-3017777
jumeirah.com
