Hotels in the Emirates and Arabia

General Sample Deluxe Hotels in Dubai - United Arab Emirates :

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

Kempinski Hotels, Europe's oldest collection of luxury hotels, comes to Dubai with a truly unique and exciting five star deluxe hotel.

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is Kempinski’s first hotel in Dubai, located on the most prestigious address on Sheikh Zayed Road at 'MAF (Majid al Futtaim) Investments’ “Mall of the Emirates”

Acquiring its first property in 1897, Kempinski Hotels guarantees superior standards of service combined with distinctive style reflecting its old heritage and tradition in fine hospitality across Europe.

Together with the Mall of the Emirates shopping centre and Ski Dubai Alpine themed indoor snow resort, the hotel is a central attraction in Dubai, offering tourists and local visitors an unmatched formula of fine hospitality, exciting shopping, and innovative entertainment & sporting facilities. This vision fits very well with Kempinski’s philosophy in general and for this region in particular.

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Services
The Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates hotel offers 5-star deluxe services and facilities including a choice of restaurants such as 24Seven restaurant the all day dinner which is the only restaurant that opens 24 hours daily in the surrounding area, Aspen Café in the hotel lobby, 1897 Lounge Bar, Mosaic Pool Bar and Vitamins Juice Bar.

Other facilities include health and beauty Spa, hairdresser, fitness centre, swimming pool, tennis court, as well as a wide range of indoor and outdoor leisure facilities in addition to state of the art business centre with wireless hi speed internet connection and business support facilities to add to the fully loaded conference and meetings facilities available.

Around the clock services available are: Concierge, personal butler, baby sitting, valet parking, room service, laundry and dry-cleaning, shoe shine, on call Doctor, multi-lingual staff, security, limousine and currency exchange, in addition to shopping butler service, tour desk and shuttle bus service to name a few.

Suggested Restaurants and dinning in the United Arab Emirates and Arabia

Pierchic at Al Qasr Hotel – Sea food restaurant , fabulous ambiance, my personal favorite.

Al Qasr Palace Hotel :
Hotel address: MADINAT JUMEIRAH - PO BOX 75157, DUBAI, UAE. TEL: +971 4 3668888. FAX: +971 4 3667788 MJinfo@jumeirah.com

Pierchic Restaurant : "Time out 2008 Award" Best Romantic Restaurant:
Fine seafood and a taste of the Mediterranean in a location which will stir the emotions. Pierchic is the choice of the stylish – a water-bound haven of fashionable ambience and fantastic vistas.

Accessed via the beach in front of Al Qasr, Pierchic is accessed via a 5 minute stroll along the wood bedecked pier. The pier transports you to a bar and restaurant which blends in romance and style, the serene and the spectacular in Dubai’s most uniquely located culinary destination.

Cuisine : Seafood

Hours:
Lunch: 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Dinner: 7.00pm to 11.30pm

Location
Access from Al Qasr pool area
Madinat Jumeirah
Menu : À la carte

Dress Code : Smart casual

Family: Children above 16 years are welcome and a children’s menu is also available.

Entertainment: Background music

Capacity : Restaurant 110 persons

Hotel Web site:
http://www.madinatjumeirah.com/al_qasr/
Location wise it is adjacent to Burj-Al Arab and one may enjoy the view of the Burj al Arab (depends on where the room is located though)
Elevated as if to emphasize its splendour, Al Qasr is the 'palace' at the heart of Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort - Dubai. Approached via a ceremonial causeway, this majestic mansion style hotel rises up to form the jewel in the crown of the world's most sublime Resort and authentic recreation of 'old Arabia'. Surrounded by water, Al Qasr forms a virtual island looking down upon a multitude of fascinating aspects: ancient wind towers, pools, meandering waterways and the superb two kilometer wide private beach.

Dinning at Al Qasr Hotel : Opening our culinary doors to the world with more than 45 restaurants, bars and lounges, Madinat Jumeirah offers a vast choice of dining options - each with a distinct theme, location and decorative style. Many of the restaurants and bars overlook the waterways throughout the Resort. Others face the sea and enjoy magnificent views of the sun setting over the warm Arabian Gulf. From Middle East to Far East, Europe to the Americas, the Resort is a journey of culinary delights unsurpassed in the region.

A regal destination which overflows with gastronomic delights. Three exquisite restaurants and two tranquil lounges bring the best of global cuisine to the palace at the heart of Madinat Jumeirah.

From the Spanish flavours of Al Hambra, to a true carnivore's haven at MJ'S; the international all day dining at the Arboretum to the irresistible pastries and refreshing juices in Al Fayrooz and sumptuous cocktails at Koubba Bar - the lavish dining options at Al Qasr give guests a taste of unique flavours. All the restaurants and lounges feature wide terraces for al fresco dining.

Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort of Dubai offers a virtually limitless choice of 45 world-class restaurants, bars and lounges.

Al Mahara Restaurant ( The Oyster ) :
At Burj Al Arab Hotel ( acknowledged as the "BEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD " , the only 7 stars hotel.

Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the hotel soars to a height of 321 meters, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed colour sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer.

With your chauffeur driven Rolls Royce, discreet in-suite check in, private reception desk on every floor and a brigade of highly trained butlers who provide around-the-clock attention, you can be assured of a highly personalized service throughout your stay.

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Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Vibrant and luxurious, Jumeirah Beach Hotel is Dubai's premier lifestyle destination, and has given itself completely to the pleasures of the life, and the senses of every guest who stays in the resort. Reinventing the hotel experience, Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces a new lifestyle that integrates all the excitement and exhilaration designed for couples, families and friends.

Set on the shores of the Arabian Gulf and built in a startling shape that mirrors a breaking wave, the award-winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel has its own private beach. For those seeking a little more exhilaration, the Wild Wadi Water Park next door is a delightful break for both the young and young at heart.

Your choices for dining at this landmark of luxury are extraordinary. Discover the world and its blissful delights whilst we take you on a unique culinary journey through to our 23 restaurants and bars.

Whether you prefer a casual stellar breakfast overlooking the sea, a light leisurely lunch next to the sparkling shoreline, or an intimate dinner for two beneath a canopy of stars or in a chic dining room, there is something to satisfy every appetite. Eclectic cuisine, inspiring settings and superb service is the perfect answer every time.


Visit Jumeirah Beach Hotel's signature restaurants and spoil yourself with an array of mouth-watering delicacies, stunning views and excellent service. From preparation to presentation, you can expect only the finest flavours of the season.

Al Khayal is a fine dinning Lebanese Cuisine Restaurant at the Jumeirah Beach hotel that has belly dancing and a live band.

For New Year's Season :

If you wish to request a beach property in Dubai between Jan 1 and Jan 5 , please note that there is a minimum stay requirement of a 7 night stay for all beach hotels during this period , yet you may be fine with other hotels that are not beach properties , for example the drive from the Kempinski Hotel ( which is not a beach property ) to the beach is about 5-10 minutes, and from Mall of the Emirates to the beach also about 5 to 10 minutes only, and for Gold Souk from the beach or the Mall of the Emirates it is about 30 minutes when there is no traffic but if it’s peak hour it is around 1 hour or more

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