Location This luxury hotel lies directly beside long sandy Jumeirah Beach, some 20 km from the centre of Dubai, to where a regular hotel shuttle bus service runs. The international congress and convention centres, the World Trade Centre, Dubai Media and Internet City, the Nad Al Sheba racing track, the Emirates Golf club, The Montgomerie as well as Jebel Ali free trade zone lie close to the hotel Facilities Housed in an architecturally interesting building, with its effortless beauty and elegant construction, this 26-storey hotel comprises a total of 618 rooms. The hotel features a diverse selection of facilities including and impressive foyer with reception desk, 22 restaurants offering a broad range of cuisines from east to west, bars and cafés, a shopping arcade and a hairdresser's salon. Modern conference facilities are available for business guests. Rooms The spacious, tasteful rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a minibar, centrally controlled air conditioning, a hire safe and, on request, a balcony. All rooms enjoy views out over the sea. For even more privacy guests are offered villas by the beach. Sports/Entertainment The hotel sports centre comprises a gym, a sauna, tennis and squash courts as well as a diverse selection of water sports. The vast pool complex lies amidst well-kept gardens and features water slides and a wave pool. Meals Guests may serve themselves from an ample buffet at breakfast time; half-board guests may enjoy an evening meal taken à la carte. Payment All major credit cards are accepted as methods of payment.