Madinat Jumeirah - The Arabian Resort of Dubai, is a magnificent tribute to Dubai's heritage and is styled to resemble an ancient Arabian citadel. Luxurious and ornate, combining the height of opulence with an overwhelming sense of tradition. Meandering waterways transport guests to all parts of this intricate city of senses.Two grand boutique hotels, courtyard summer houses, a traditional souk, Talise Spa, the region's leading conference and banqueting centre, unlimited recreational facilities and the superlative Quay Healthclub - all this and more combine to make Madinat Jumeirah the most fascinating Resort in the world.
Madinat Jumeirah translates into the 'City of Jumeirah', so named because of the sheer variety of this magnificent Resort, located in the heart of fashionable Jumeirah.
The concept is one of 'old Arabia' in a totally luxurious context. This combination of authentic Arabian themes has created a destination of unique qualities and outstanding beauty. Madinat Jumeirah is a city of contrasts - from the sublimely relaxing to the vibrant and exotic. A place of meandering waterways and wide open sea-scapes, it is a luxurious oasis in which to relax, experience and interact.
Madinat Jumeirah will be a defining statement in which time and tradition rise from the sands to create a monument of awe-inspiring proportions. The Resort is a recreation of old Arabia and a place where historic beauty meets new-fashioned luxury.
2 Grand Boutique Hotels and 29 Traditional Courtyard Summer Houses - 867 rooms and suites
Club Executive and Premium Leisure Club Lounge facilities for corporate and leisure guests
40 hectares of landscaping and gardens
1 km of private beach which connects with neighbouring Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Wild Wadi Water Park
3.7 km of working waterways with fully operational abras (traditional water taxis) which transport guests from their rooms to the restaurants and beach
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Jumeirah - Dubai - Madinat -The Resort
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Burj Al Arab Dubai
Burj Al Arab:
Is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Burj Al Arab is managed by the Jumeirah Group. It was designed by British architect Tom Wright of WS Atkins PLC with the design and construction managed by Canadian engineer Rick Gregory of WS Atkins. At 321 metres (1,053 ft), it is the tallest building used exclusively as a hotel.[2] However, the Rose Tower,
also in Dubai, which has already topped Burj Al Arab's height at 333 m (1,090 ft), will take away this title upon its opening in April 2008.[3][4] The Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 metres (919 ft) out from Jumeirah beach, and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It is an iconic structure, designed to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation and to mimic the sail of a boat.
Burj-al-Arab.com
Monday, May 19, 2008
Dubai Hotels
Dubai Hotels:
The Dubai Hotels - In order to accommodate its ever-increasing tourist population Dubai has been bound to come up with a vast supply of various types of hotels. Your selection of Dubai hotels could depend on factors like your purpose of visit, your choice of location, your budget, etc.
The city has a monstrous number of hotels, the most famous one being Burj Al Arab. If you are in Dubai merely on transit then you could go for Dubai International Hotel.
The Beach Area:
The coastal region has a proximity to the commercial area. Again beaches, especially exotic ones like those in Dubai, always attract a lot of tourists. Hence a lot of people, businessmen and visitors alike, opt for beach side hotels.
From these hotels you can get a view of the Arabian Sea. From most of the hotels near the Jumeira beach you can reach the heart of the city by a mere 20 minutes taxi ride. This ride will cost you 30 Dirham approximately.
Other Areas
The Dubai Creek is a famous area at the heart of the city where a lot of visitors prefer to stay. Besides the convenience of the city the hotels here can offer you with a view of the creek and its dhows.
The locality near the Dubai World Trade Centre has also developed considerably. You can avail of various hotels here like Dusit Hotel, Emirates Towers, Shangri-La, etc.
Facilities
You will get different facilities at different hotels in Dubai. Some of them will allow you to make free locals calls and access to the Internet. Again some others may charge you about 2 Dirham for a call or Internet connection per minute.
In certain Dubai hotels you will find fully furnished rooms with televisions, refrigerators, mini bars, etc. You will also find swimming pools, pubs and gymnasiums in lots of them. At some hotels you will be offered with complementary wine bottles too.
Charges
The charges for the Dubai hotels could range anywhere between 60 US dollars to 1000 US dollars per night. The charges may vary depending on the size of the rooms, quality of service, inclusion of food, duration of stay, etc.
