Dubai, capital city of Dubayy, a state of the United Arab Emirates, sits on the Persian Gulf. The then fishing settlement was taken over in 1830 by the Bani Yas tribe, led by the Maktoum family, who rule the emirate to this day. According to the Encyclopedia Brittanica, in 1966 oil was discovered offshore, and Dubai became a major oil exporter and the region's chief port. In the 1980s, Dubai became a free trade zone, attracting international corporations to the area. A prosperous center of tourism and industry, the city is renowned for its luxury hotels, theme parks and artificial islands.
The Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort & Towers is a 5-star resort with a tropical theme. The 256 rooms offer luxury king or twin beds, high-speed Internet access (fee-based), air conditioning, LCD satellite TV and mini bars. Suites offer living areas, and some feature access to the Towers Lounge, butler service, Jacuzzis, kitchenettes, ocean or garden views, and private terraces. Guests enjoy easy access to hotel amenities, including a fitness club, full service spa, outdoor heated pool, steam room, sauna, beauty salon, shops, sports courts and private beach. The resort is walking distance from "The Walk," an area on the marina with over a hundred shops.
Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort & Towers
P.O. Box 53567
Al Sufouh Road
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
+971-4-3995533
sheratonjumeirahbeach.com
The beachfront Mövenpick Hotel lies near Dubai Media City. It features 294 rooms with one king or two twin beds, high-speed Internet access, air conditioning, flat screen satellite TV, balconies and ocean views. Suites offer separate living areas. Guest amenities include an ocean view outdoor pool, fitness club, sauna, steam room, spa services, and The Walk, Dubai's premier shopping area. The complex also includes three restaurants, The Talk, West Beach Bistro and The Falls. Meeting rooms and a business center are available, and the ballroom can accommodate up to 672 people. The Mövenpick is 30 minutes from the Dubai International Airport.
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
P.O. Box 282825
Jumeirah Beach Residence
United Arab Emirates
+971-4-449-8888
moevenpick-hotels.com
Jumeirah Beach Hotel offers 617 luxury 5-star rooms and suites. Rooms feature luxury bedding, handmade furniture, Wi-Fi, flat-screen satellite TV, sitting areas, deluxe showers and scenic views of the Arabian Gulf. The hotel also offers a variety of one-, two- and three-bedroom suites, which have separate living areas, access to the executive lounge and pool ad access to daily happy hour. Guests can enjoy the sports and leisure center, waterpark, conference center, business center, kid's club and over 20 restaurants and bars.
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Jumeirah Beach Road
P.O. Box 11416
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
+971-4-3480000
jumeirah.com
