Madinat Jumeirah Hotel, Dubai and the Emirates

Surrounded by waterways served by traditional water taxis, Madinat Jumeirah is in fact three luxurious hotels of Arabic design. Mina A Salam is the central ’’Harbour of Peace’, Al Qasr, ’The Palace’, a splendid boutique hotel, and Dar Al Masyaf, with its splendid private villas. The onsite souk features 80 shops and a theatre, and the complex also houses the largest spa in the Middle East and a staggering range of restaurants and bars to choose from. There is a super beach and indoor and outdoor pools.

Rooms & Accommodation

• All guestrooms have terrace or balcony, air conditioning, satellite television, safe and large luxurious bathrooms with separate bath and shower
• Mina A’ Salam has 292 guestrooms and suites, all with sea facing balconies. Club Executive, Premium Leisure Club rooms and Suites are available
• Al Qasr has slightly larger rooms, also with Club Executive, Premium Leisure Club rooms and Suites
• Dar al Masyaf has the most luxurious accommodation in Arabian Summer Houses with garden and resort views, Gulf Summer Houses with sea views, and the Malakiya Villas, which are larger connecting four and six-bedroom houses. The rooms can be sold individually or interconnect to make larger combinations and are set in courtyards with private 24 hour butler service. Each cluster of three to four villas has its own private pool, and all are served by the private water taxis

Activities at Madinat Jumeirah

• Souk Madinat Jumeirah – an air-conditioned traditionally Arabic-styled shopping centre for antiques, curios, designer clothes (72 shops in total) plus restaurants and bars, all built in the style of a traditional souk
• 1,000-seat amphitheatre with live entertainment
• Madinat theatre
• Water taxis link all areas of the hotel
• The Talise Spa offers 26 treatment rooms, with outside treatment tents, a private gym, yoga studio, hot and cold plunge pools, steam room, sauna and full range of therapeutic treatments
• The Quay heathclub features an indoor lap pool and fitness studio
• Jogging track
• Watersports
• Squash

What to do

• Make the most of the Madinat’s extensive facilities
• Visit the sister hotels of the Jumeirah group for more shopping and restaurants
• Go shopping in the nearby malls like the expansive Mall of the Emirates
• Go indoor snow skiing at Ski Dubai
• Visit Wild Wadi waterpark
• Take a boat trip to see the Palm and the World coastal developments

For Children

• Sinbad’s Childrens club in Al Qasr
• Experienced baby sitters
• Children’s pool and fountains

Pool and Beach

• Two large pools
• Indoor pool
• Private pools for summer houses
• Excellent beach

Dining at Madinat Jumeirah

• Dar Al Masyaf has two international restaurants
• Souk Madinat has 23 restaurants, bars and cafes
• Al Qasr has four restaurants and four bars:
• Al Hambra Spanish restaurant and tapas bar
• Arboretum international all day dining
• Khymat Al Bahar all-day dining with an Arabian twist
• Pierchic seafood and fine dining
• Paithai Traditional Thai restaurant on the waterfront
• Magnolia for healthy vegetarian dishes
• Al Fayroos lounge
• Koubba, a stylish rooftop bar
• Al Madinat has four restaurants and five bars including:
• Zeng Hes stylish new Chinese cuisine
• The Wharf for a relaxed waterside dining experience
• Al Muna for all-day international dining
• Nakhuda bar is a harbourside retreat
• Al Samar lounge for afternoon tea
• Bahri Bar with Arabian tapas
• Shimmers for cool drinks and light snacks
• Pool bar