# reviews

doc_id: 107078466409084523371146884714030997322
title: You can't do better than this!
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was my second trip to the Jumeirah Beach and a first for my partner. When he saw the price of the room I was booking, he tried to convince me to stay somewhere else, but I insisted. After about an hour at the hotel, he was hooked too. The Jumeirah Beach has everything one can ask for in a resort - beautiful location, great food and drink, amazing facilities (including the pools and beach itself, as well as a great spa), incredibly pleasant staff, etc., etc. If Dubai weren't so fascinating, it would be easy to just stay on the grounds for the whole trip! We were driving and the hotel also has convenient self parking and easy access to other parts of the city. I can recommend the Jumeirah Beach with no reservations.


doc_id: 270304587633968018412368310764322734025
title: Luxury luxury and more luxury
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We arrived at the hotel early in the morning after an over night flight, the staff amended our breakfast to accommodate our early arrival, we had a short wait for a room which we were allocated early, the room was very well appointed with quality complementary toiletries, plenty of water and even sun block and lip balm. All rooms come with a sea view and a Burj Al Arab view, which is a spectacular touch. We ate at a number of the hotels restaurants which we found reasonable for a 5 star hotel, even though the exchange wasnt favourable during our visit. We took the opportunity to visit the Burj Al Arab and we were shuttled there and back on the complimentary golf buggies, this is well worth the visit and is complimentary for hotel guests. The private beach was manned by hard working staff (it was well over 100C everyday) looking after the guests supplying us with ice lollies and showers of cold water. I have to say that in all the hotels and places I have visited I have never met more genuinely friendly, helpful, hard working people, their dedication to their roles whether it was the hotel manager, concierge or house keeping staff was second to none. I would recommend a stay here without any qualms. One word of advice would be to research the weather conditions when planning a visit, its was well over 100C everyday during our visit is September adding the humidity on top of that made it uncomfortable to be outside.


doc_id: 28078797897181139905774073615071132654
title: EXCELLENT HOTEL AND WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY
date: Nov 24 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I am writing this review despite having stayed in the hotel 9 months back because on two holidays I have had since I have realised just how good this hotel is and cant help myself comparing everywhere to it!I stayed for 4 nights with my parentsto celebrate Dad s 50thWe booked the executive package- this is good value as you have free soft drinks, snacks, canapes and alcohol for couple hours each evening all for free. You can also use exec pool which was lovely (they serve complimenatry ice lollies around the pool) the toilets have toothbrushes, sunscream, moisturiser- everything you could need for a day by the pool. The package we booked also included private chauffer transfers - this was great we were met at airport even before you colect your luggage and escorted throught the aiport with no hassle/ queng etc- very VIP!There are lots of nice touhes in the hotel and so so much to do.We enjoyed the waterpark and it was nice having free entry so we could come and go as we pleased. The restuarants are good- but pricey. The buffet breakfast was fantasic and nice to have a choice of restaurant to eat in, we favoured the beachcombers where you could eat outside with a fab view of the burj! Room service was good too, we only used it once but it was good quality and ok value for money.There are offers and meal deals to be had in restaurnats these are publicised in a newsletter you receive and on the room tv- these make dining and drinking more reasonable.The bedrooms are nice, but perhpas not as 'amazing' as you would expect. The decor is a little date. Although we booked the exec package which was to include an upgraded room we did not get this- we had a standard. I did enquire about it but apparantly there was no avaiability- so if you book a deal with the upgrade it may be worth emailing before you travel.Would love to return to Dubai and this hotel, although I m not sure if i could be persuaded to try the atlantis instaed!


doc_id: 248429824194093584936635482273511163953
title: Mediocre service in a stunning property
date: Nov 21 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This a luxurious hotel with a beautiful beach. The pool area is nice, but beware if you do not like country music, which is blasted non-stop. The drawback is the service: for Dubai standards people are rude, disrespectful and arrogant.


doc_id: 136850959403983838392300748374671966330
title: Holiday of a lifetime!
date: Nov 20 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We had booked this hotel for part of our honeymoon and began to wonder if we had done the right thing after reading the reviews on here. We had spoken to friends who have always had a fantastic time at this hotel so stuck with it. I am so glad we did. This was the most amazing hotel i have ever stayed in. We arrived at 8am, check in wasn't until 2pm, but they showed us straight to our room after a glass of orange juice. We spent the day by the pool and on the beach - Out of this world!!! From the service at the pool, free ice lollies to cool you down, change of towels everytime you got it, was superb. When we returned to our room we were given a cake, chocolates and a bottle of wine (Comlimentry as we were on honeymoon). Each morning our bed was made and chocolates were left on our pillows. The bar staff were fantastic. Happy Hour is a must! Drinks and food were reasonably priced, food quality was fantastic. The view from our room was just amazing. We are already looking at going back to this hotel next year.


doc_id: 270371919352740661981782038772136235759
title: Had a lovely time but staff need to wake up
date: Nov 19 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Went to JBH for second time. After an almost 2 hour wait in room last time for extra child beds they had promised would be ready (at 2am), we had our travel agent e-mail in advance to ensure they'd be ready, and they replied to say they would be. We arrived and beds weren't ready. Although, that was actually just as well, because the balcony room they took us into smelt very damp. I wouldn't accept that in a Travelodge so I was not very happy. Luckily a similar room was available 5 doors down. Then the beds arrived. Although there was no issue in moving us, I can't believe that the first room passed approval from the supervisor. It was so smelly. When the man from reception rang to ask if everything was finally ok, I said it was. He then proceeded to 'explain' that the reason the beds were not ready was because they didn't know whether we would require smoking or non-smoking rooms!! I asked him why this wasn't mentioned on the e-mail I received stating everyhing would be ready? He said that he wasn't responsible for that as he didn't send the e-mail!! It was not the attitude one expects from this sort of hotel. What made his excuse more pathetic was that I was not even asked whether I wanted a smoking or non-smoking room when we checked in!! What a shambles. Again.Anyway, despite this, we did have a good time. The rooms are big and it is nice to have a balcony. Spent most of our time around the children's pool and on the beach. We stayed on a half-board basis and for our first full night this extended to other restaurants (other than Latitudes and Beachcombers) so we tried La Carnevale. This was really nice but the service was so slow and we were the first customers in that evening. We had opted not to leave 2500 dirhams with reception (to have an account) due to our aforementioned experiences so we paid cash for everything (which caused confusion each time we ordered anything). When I paid in the restaurant (for the extras ) I only got half the change due. I had to call him back twice to get it right. Very bizarre.Went to Wild Wadi, but our children's favourite ride (summit surge) was closed for the duration for refurbishment. However, they loved the wave machine and spent most of our time there in that.Went to the pool bar on our last evening but they couldn't fathom out how to account for the two drinks I ordered at a table, along with the two drinks ordered by my husband and daughter, who were in the water. The weather was lovely as expected, and I don't think I could tire of looking at the JBH and the Burj.The kids club was fine and very cool after a morning in the sun. My 6 year old did the wall climbing but could only boulder, due to her age, but she enjoyed it. Went in the training pool which always had a free lane.Went on a desert safari with Arabian Adventures which was really good. Finally did a camel ride.Overall, we had a lovely time but the attitude of some staff was a bit annoying. Not sure if we will return next year. May try something different.


doc_id: 262502949606112989542488287594790340202
title: Excellent Hotel for a Stopover or Holiday
date: Nov 17 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at this hotel in April 08 and April 09. Both times it was a three day stopover to Mauriitus. I totally recommend this for a hoiday or stopover. This hotel is amazing. Everything you need is within the hotel with the bonus of the two sister hotels within reach. The food and service is outstanding. The rooms are lovely, gorgeous comfy beds and the best pillows ever. If you do want to go out, there is a courtesy bus to the Madinet, shopping Mall and Diamond center or taxis are really cheap The Jumeriah is very close to the airport so ideal for a short break . The only decision you will need to make is which one of the restaurants to use!


doc_id: 323884359290906854726306537025705040766
title: Signs of decay
date: Nov 16 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
JBH used to be a landmark resort, in terms of location, facilities and service. Now with the opening of new luxury resorts in Dubai, the JBH starts showing signs of decay. Its location is still the best you can get in Dubai, but facilities (pool area, lobby, rooms) are now really becoming outdated. I stayed here two years ago and did notice a touch of shabiness in the public areas and hotel rooms, and was surprised that this time I found all in the same condition. Biggest surprise was that the once perfect and smooth organization of this hotel seems to have dissapeared. I found long queus at check in and out, there were problems with the account, and - worst - when we arrived at 3:30 pm none of the three rooms we reserved were ready. Only around 6 we could enter our rooms. Given the nightly rate at JBH I find this a serious issue. Although the hotel still has my sympathy, I think it is worthwile considering one of the newer resort options in Dubai.


doc_id: 154737390241980198736646577646504290812
date: Nov 10 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
title:
what a brilliant Hotel with staff making each individual feel extra special. felt like a Queen. thanks Jumeirah.

review:
take lots of suntan lotion with sunhat, gets very hot. otherwise a must holiday to be at the Jumeirah beach hotel


doc_id: 71147154486755793025457222075520580761
title: Brilliant Holiday - Same Time Next Year Please!!
date: Nov 7 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Can I just start by saying I have never written a review after a holiday before, but so pleased with our experience to the JBH, I felt compelled to!!My girlfriend and I stayed at the JBH from 26.10.2009 for 5 nights and really really enjoyed our stay. So much so that we are hopefully coming back next year!!! Just for those reading this we are 30 and 31 yrs old and go on two/three holidays per year and are just normal people!!Everything about the holiday was fantastic from the service at the front desk, the beach and sea, the view and standard of our room (2116) and the food in the vast choice of restaurants. The young girl (sorry I didn't get her name) on concierge was excellent. Her knowledge and pleasant attitude was a real breath of fresh air. As too was the lady who worked tirelessly on reception on our arrival, and a special mention to the lady in the bar area of the dhow and anchor. All brilliant at their jobs. We even got a personal escort to our room and an explanation on how things work in the room (it was 3am!!)Even on arrival we were quicky given a welcome drink (we have had this before in other hotels, but still think this is a nice touch), and after asking were given the opportunity of a higher room with a better view. Although the room was a smoking room, the room didn't smell at all and the view was, well awesome. You really do feel like a celebrity in this hotel. They even gave us the chance to sleep in the room and if we didn't like it then we could chnge the following day. I had read reviews that the reception desk weren't that helpful, but all I can say is maybe they favour the polite people!!Nothing is too much trouble for the staff at the hotel either, all of them having a smile on their face constantly and more importantly, genuinely. If you are after a holiday with style and class this is the place. I am far from a snob, but it has to be said that the class of people sometimes lets a holiday down, but not this time. We have been fortunate enough to experience holidays all over the world including Dubai before, but this holiday surpassed even our expectations. After constantly being let down by holidays we had paid a lot of money for in the past, we have finally found somewhere that is just perfect. Keep up the good work!!The attention to detail this hotel has over its rivals is incredible. Constantly being cleaned and anything dropped on the floor quickly hoovered up by one of the ever willing and friendly staff members. Yes, there may be bigger, better hotels being built but for us this hotel couldn't be faulted. 10/10.Although we ended up going during the UK half term week ,and the prices naturally go a lot higher, we feel that this holiday was well worth paying that little bit extra for. It doesn't come cheap though so be warned!!! A lobster pitta (x2) with onion rings, a beer, and a watermelon juice on the beach for lunch was about 50. But in my opinion well worth it!!!The beach and sea are both superb. Plenty of sun loungers and fresh towels. Staff going around offering free ice lollies and the chance for food and drink to be brought to you. The sea is crystal clear with plenty of fish swimming by your feet and all in the setting of the Burj and of course 35 degrees heat!! The Wild Wadi free access makes it worth a visit too. With it so close to the hotel it is a must go, even for those not into those types of things!! Life is for living and the memories you get along the way.Before going, my girlfriend and I had planned a riverboat cruise and to do plenty of shopping at the malls, however these both fell by the wayside as we just couldn't bear leaving this wonderful hotel. Maybe next year when we return we will get round to doing this!!Overall - Brilliant setting, brilliant staff, brilliant place!! Albeit a little expensive for food and drink.Tips: 1.) Get taxis to wherever you are going - they are dirt cheap. No point in waiting for the free hotel bus. They stop at other hotels and take ages.2.) Madinat is close by and offers a choice of cheaper food and drink if that's what you are after. The hotel offer a free golf buggy to get there. Stop for a romantic photo shot at sun set by the Burj. Just offer the driver a tip and he will stop and take it for you!!3.) Check out the right hand lift at nighttime. Brilliant views. Kids love it.


doc_id: 29664861148945574856117547366395153084
title: Great beach good value soft beds.
date: Oct 29 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Greatest asset is the fantastic beach for swimming in the shadow of the Burj Hotel. This hotel is a little dated and lacks character compared to its newer neighbours but the price is lower. Good restaurant. Beds are too soft - need to replace mattresses. Gave us key to an occupied room when we checked in - there were people sleeping inside when we opened the door! Overall good value.


doc_id: 210493362945999854745960754894842939526
title: Took our breath away
date: Oct 29 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Booked a package with a hotel in Fujairah which is almost 2 hours transfer from dubai city and 100% not what we expected so decided to book one night here to make sure we sure saw and experienced the real dubai and wow we were not disappointed.Good bitsFantastic and personal service from check-in to 'after' check-out !We extended the room 2 hours and then stayed in the hotel using the facilities until midnight! This allowed and encouragedThe 25th Floor restaurant is world class - best steak I have ever eatenStaff were very very attentive (suggested restaurant and always on hand)Ice Lollies for free on the beach Massive Beach towels for all guests put on your loungersBest view while sitting on a beach one could imagine ! Marina / Burj and Altantis within viewWorld Class dive center in the complex ! Ask for Phil for total dive knowledge and for Instructor level PADI coursesComplimentary Wine / Nibbles / Water in roomFree Bus to mall of the EmiratesFood and Drink are world Class360 club / bar must have the best location in the world !Loads of swimming pools / restaurantsFree WIFI internet ! not very common in Dubai but all hotels should offer this for free !Bad Bitsonly had smoking rooms available with King Sized beds :( Even though booked non-smokingdidnt have record of our payment (via expedia)400 for 1 night ! Drinks about 30% dearer than UK pricesFood about 20% dearer then other top restaurantstipBook with expedia via quidco.com and get some cashback Check out and leave cases with reception (very secure)Free bus to Mall every 30 mins but taxi is very cheap and quicker as bus stops at 2 other hotels.Cant imagine


doc_id: 12829153101971500710965358711873388196
title: Great Hotel for Business or Vacation
date: Oct 9 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Pools were excellent, location is great, food and restaurants are what you would expect from a Sirius Hotel...excellent. Pricey, but that's Dubai. Beach is beautiful and the 360 Club is AMAZING! Nothing like partying with the Burj Al Arab lit up behind you. You can't go wrong with this hotel...highly recommend for business and vacation travel. A true 5 star hotel. I still don't understand why anyone would stay in the city part of Dubai, especially since taxi's are so cheap. It was well worth the commuting so I could come back to this hotel and relax.


doc_id: 1276476994984441542463551234371213569
title: well it had just won the award as the second best hotel in the world in 2002 when I went
date: Sep 29 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
the experience was great, there is everything there, great restaurants. 1000 years ahead from the rest of the other hotels


doc_id: 277757711890633278415247418892535060864
title: Lovely hotel repetative food 3* service
date: Sep 26 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Good location, nice hotel, food choice were very similar every night and not much better at breakfast. Kids club under going maintenance so no water play area, though we found out from the boat drivers at the neighbouring hotel on the last night that we could have used the facilities in all the hotels including the kids club. Pity the hotel didn't tell us earlier. Booked 2 adults and 2 kids (5 &amp; 1) on an inclusive half board deal but they weren't sure if the 5 yr old was included until we spoke to them the next day. Complimentary wifi except there was no wifi in the room, asked them twice to check it they said they would but didn't so gave up and sat in reception. The balcony was not swept once during our stay. The private and free acess to Wild Wadi was great. Would probably stay again but certainly the service was not worth the money or five stars.


doc_id: 22271151612644040496073985582514781902
title: NOT a 5-star service
date: Sep 22 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I've been there with my wife and two kids (4 and 7). The booking was on a bed &amp; breakfast basis for myself and my wife, so during check-in they insisted that we will have to pay for the kids if they take breakfast, we said OK, and we did. Two days later, we discovered at one of the restaurants that kids under 5 get complimentary breakfast. The restaurant asked us to get refund from the reception as we check-out, and he reception insisted we should get it from the restaurant since we paid cash. I just decided to make their life easy and left them the money altogether. Finally, as we were checking out, we called the concierge to take the luggage, and it took them almost FOURTY minutes to do so. WOW, definitely not a 5-star service!


doc_id: 328429018235714030294842710531450812256
title: Time to move on...
date: Sep 22 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Visited JBH in late May with 10 year old and 6 year old. Our 7th Dubai trip and 2nd to JBH. We had a good enough time but it is time to move on from the JBH, and probably Dubai in general. One of the main attractions of the JBH was the Wild Wadi, and the exclusive early morning access for hotel guests used to be a real bonus. Now, this is only on Saturdays, and the WW is getting rather tired. Other &quot;treats&quot; seemed to be missing eg. the movies on the beach, although they did have them in the main pool one nght a week. The JBH itself was very crowded, and at weekends numbers are swelled by locals using it as a beach club. The main downside with the hotel was the behaviour of the guests, of all nationalities. I echo many of the comments of other reviewers. Whilst the breakfast itself is excellent, with a wide and varied choice and helpful staff (who made my daughter's day every day by procuring especially crispy bacon to go with her pancake and maple syrup) it was rather ruined by the behaviour of those sitting around us. While it may have been the children who sometimes were misbehaving, it was clearly the parents' fault in not looking after them properly, and this was repeated around the hotel. Accept my apologies if I give two particularly unsavoury examples. At one breakfast, a two year old girl at the neighbouring table stood up on her chair and peed (no knickers or nappy (diaper)) - and her mother didnt move save to shout at the staff to come and clean it up and swap out the chair. Another day by the pool, a father was rinsing a very heavily soiled nappy (diaper) (and child) in the shower next to the pool. Enough said.We ate out a few nights at the Madinat, which was pleasant enough by the waterways near the souk. However, groups of drunk (often English) tourists staggering around, singing, gave it the atmosphere of a town centre at chucking-out-time rather than a 5* resort. Time to move on...


doc_id: 338039236178025371179748311532045456523
title: fantastic -a must do before you die -then repeat it!!!
date: Sep 22 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
6 night stay -our first time -but not our last! this is the only hotel/place that i would keep coming back to.we paid extra for the Executive Club room but well worth it - you get more than your moneys worth back in drinks and eats -never mind about the executive pool complex.2 hour 'happy hour' 730-930 - any spirits/wine/fizzy and loads of it - tip your waiter a little and they will look after you - canapes brilliant (didnt have supper a couple of nights as full) then cheese and biscuits - oh and great afternoon tea and snacks as well!! fantastic pools and gym/spa complex - buggys take you all over the complex and to the next door Madinat complex(loads shops and reastaurants-noodle house and the meat co recommended)went in Ramadan but absolutely no problem - restaurants open all day in complex- no problem drinking water etc in the complex(even pool bars all open as are the wild wadi restaurants) even in the Mall of the Emirates the large buffet retaurant was fully open downstairs.just no alcohol served in hotel till 730pm.when you arrive at airport go to duty free and get drinks if you want (as you cant buy in dubai apart from bars(expensive)- heineken cans are what they have in the minibar so you can just top up with your own-they sell bacardi breezers and smirnof ice which also went in the minibar fridge and they didnt mind or charge anything.wild wadi great fun - you can go in an hour before open to public so do everything before gets busy.staff are amazing - very friendly helpful and genuinely seem to want to please - exec club staff make a real extra effort - . they have a good balance of helpfulness but not intrusive.food excellent - breakfast buffet endless- we ate at beachcombers as nicer atmosphere - also had the tuesday night seafood buffet there-well worth it (if you like seafood)all in all amazing place which i cant find a fault with and we are already planning a return!


doc_id: 328750630690219674893536793470701960489
title: A fantastic family holiday!
date: Sep 20 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We travelled to JBH in July with four children aged between 10 and 16. Having visited the hotel in 2002 without children we were slightly apprehensive about revisiting the hotel again in case it fell below our expectations. However, we needn't have worried. The hotel was still as beautiful and the service as good as it was in 2002. After careful consideration we upgraded to Ocean Premium Leisure Club rooms (booked before departure - we could get free drinks in the lounge during the day and go in for Afternoon Tea from 3-5pm. We never actually made the evening drinks at 7pm as we were completely full by then!). After a long night flight we arrrived at the hotel at around 9.00am. At check in we were escorted to the Premium Leisure Club lounge for a more personal check in and were able to help ourselves to the breakfast buffet. Only one room was available, but the view was a little disappointing so we turned it down and decided to make use of the pool and facilities while we waited for rooms to become available. The breakfast buffet selection was amazing and we never had to wait too long to be seated. Our children could not believe the range of food available and enjoyed going backwards and forwards and trying different things. After breakfast most days we took advantage of the early (free) entry to Wild Wadi Water Park. An hour or two was long enough for us to enjoy the rides before returning to the hotel pool. There were lifeguards everywhere - and they actually seemed to quite like children too!When the heat got too much for us we explored the shopping malls. Although the shops are much the same as in England the indoor ski slope and aquarium made these trips more interesting for the children. We travelled to and fro in a 6 seater taxi which we found incredibly cheap.All in all, we had an amazing holiday. Our 16 year olds never complained of being bored and completely appreciated all the small luxurious touches like Godiva chocolates on their pillows at bedtime and a plentiful supply of toiletries in the bathroom. The staff were all friendly especially the poor cleaner on our floor who had to deal with an extremely messy teenagers room. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel to friends and family and can't wait to go back there one day.


doc_id: 75943206777648787303479199698212480681
title: Slipping Standards Penny Pinching but still pretty good !
date: Sep 20 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Been staying here since 2001 and whilst we enjoyed our stay, we did feel that the place was not quite as good as previous. A lot quieter than last year and lacking some atmosphere as a result. First time the Hotel have not exceeded our expectations ! We were staying on Club Executive package and found the service in the Premium lounge to be as good as ever. Thanks to Sharji and Albert for their usual top class service. Had a complaint during the holiday that the Duty Manager could not help with. He promised to get the General Manager to phone next day. That never happened. Think the Hotel Management have the attitude now that they are going to get the Business so stuff making any effort to keep their customers happy. Lots of small items that make me write the title of this review and overall a good time was had, but think it time for a change next year.


doc_id: 112359478677643942536506433052354811218
title: Nice hotel
date: Sep 19 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We just came back from JBH, we spent one night there. We arrived there on Thursday evening, unfortunately we couldn't go to see the Burj Al Arab from inside, as you can only do it between 16-18 o'clock, except Friday, so we missed it. The check in was okay, although the trainee guy gave some wrong informations, like he said we could go to the Burj Al Arab next morning, but everything was okay. We saw the beforementioned Antonio, we didn't have personal experience with him, but our friends asked him something and he replied rudely, so it's ture what they said before in the negative comment, avoid from Antonio, but all the other people are nice. We had an Ocean Deluxe Balcony, which was really nice! The rooms are available in blue or red colours, we had a blue room and our friends had a red one. If you look down from the 25th floor, you can see that on the first 6 floors they have blue rooms, then the next 6 floor red ( 6 or 7), then blue again and then red. When you go to your room, check your room number, because the odd numbers are on the right, and the even numbers on the left.So the room was nice, not the brand new luxurious one you can find in the Gulf area nowadays, but nicely furnished, clean, big space and colorful. Also it's good to have a balcony, you can just sit outside, and enjoy the beautiful view of Burj Al Arab and the sea. The bathroom is great, you have one big shower and a bath, so you can choose which one to use. There are all kind of amenities, shower gel, soap, conditioner, shampoo, bath salt etc. Also iron and iron desk and hairdryer (it's on the top drawer of the table). Nice chocolate on the bed, although we didn't get fruits, while our friends did, but not the finest quality either. We tried the big swimming pool, and there is an other, it's really great, and there is a warm-watered jacuzzi nearby, it's good too, but the weather was very hot time, so we didn't use that. Lifeguards everywhere. The beach was also nice and clean and you have such a nice view from down, on one side is the Burj on the other is the JBH, which is an impressive building as well.On the basement they have books available for reading if you are staying for longer time and didn't bring a book, I have never seen this before. The breakfast is really something amazing, you have so much to choose from, that you get confused at what to eat. They really have everything, bakeries, eggs, fruits, vegetables, pencakes, waffles, plus indian, chinese and japanese foods as well. And usually you have to wait sometime in the queue, before they bring you to the table. Go earlier, most people prefer to sleep late. Which isn't suprising as the bed is just fantastic, so comfy!!! You can go anytime to the Wild Wadi Waterpark, where they have a few good things.Go up with the lift to the 25th floor (the one with the view), it's really amazing, and all the lifts are so fast.My friend went to the spa, she said it was really disgusting, it's not my personal experience as I didn't go there.To sum up, it was a really nice experience, I can recommend to anybody, maybe I will go back, but then maybe I will try out other hotels.


doc_id: 108051778631319312689577881180130989378
title: Absolutely Fantastic!!
date: Sep 18 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have read with astonishment, that people have had negative experiences here. I stayed here with my fianc in September for 7 nights and found it to be one of the best hotels i have ever encountered.Firstly, upon arrival, one can only marvel at the architectural design of the wave-shaped building. It is located right on Jumeirah beach (obviously) with a private section for the hotel guests, overlooking the Burj Al Arab. Check-in was easy and the staff were very friendly and always greeted us with a smile, asking if they could do anything for us.We had an Ocean Deluxe King with balcony. The room was very large with a huge comfortable bed and very good shower room. Most of the rooms in the hotel don't have balconies so if you can get one do, as it is really something else watching the sunset beyond the Burj on your very own little terrace.Breakfast was very..errrm..comprehensive! there is so much to choose from you could spen all day there. if you fancy a fresh omlette with ingredients of your choice, theres a man for that; pancakes? man for that, Crepes? someone for that too. Fresh juices and smoothies are made daily and are delicious.Lunch and dinner you are spoilt for choice with 22 restaurants to chose from. I won't go into all of them but my tip is that lattitude does a very well priced buffet featuring cuisine from all walks of life. Carnevale (italian) is very good and my personal favourite is La Parilla on the 25th floor with great view - it's an Argentinian steakhouse and serves some of the best steak i have ever eaten, It is quite expensive though.Another point to touch on briefly is that we were there during Ramadan and to be honest we weren't affected in the hotel at all. The only difference was that there were screens and drapes around the reastaurants so muslims aren't able to see you eating/drinking.The hotel works in conjunction with Arabian Adventures who have a day trip or desert safari for all tastes - i recommend the Sundowner safari. Picked up, driven into the desert doing dune bashing, camel riding and then a traditional arabic bbq in a Bedhouin camp where you can smoke shisha and gaze at the stars.All guests have unlimited access to Wild Wadi water park which is a lot of fun and a nice way to escape the 40 degree+ heat.You can arrange to visit the Burj Al Arab (7 star hotel) at concierge but my advice would be to stay at the JBH. We went to the skyview bar and it was extremely tacky, flashing lights everywhere and my fiancs cocktail was disgusting. The rooms/suites are very impressive...shame about the rest of it though.If you can, visit the gold and spice souks and take a little trip up the creek by boat and if the temperature gets too much, visit the Mall of Emirates and cool off on the genuine snow ski slope.All in all we had an absolutely amazing time and would go again tomorrow not to mention recommend it to friends (i am currently organising another holiday there, this time with my family aswell)Despite the few negative reviews on here please do not be put off from staying here you will not regret it. Safe travelling ;)


doc_id: 212086859457491445201379952909009402382
title: Amazing holiday but could be improved
date: Sep 16 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This hotel has the perfect location, views, breakfast, use of Jumeirah Beach facilities.We stayed here for 5 nights with our 2 year old daughter and wish we had 10 nights ! We had a great offer as our daughter travelled, stayed and ate for free, also due to Ramadan we had reduced rates. We had a good flight with Emirates and easy taxi ride to the hotel.Positives of Jumeirah Beach Hotel to start- Beautiful views of the Burj, beach, pools etc from all rooms- Huge selection for breakfast of great quality- All the little luxuries - lemongrass face towels at restaurants and fitness centre/ toiletries in bathroom/ chocolates and fruit in room daily/ dressing gowns,slippers and complimentary beach bag/ ice lollies every afternoon- Inclusive use of fitness centre and all classes- Unlimited use of Wild Wadi waterpark- Kids clubNegatives- We stayed here to celebrate my birthday (august) and emailed in advance and mentioned this at check in also but it wasn't acknowledged or mentioned !- Also at check in we weren't told about the facilities available, timings etc- We had booked a non smoking room but were shown to a very smelly smoky room - apparently it was a non smoking room but previous guests had smoked in the room. We felt as though we were putting them out by requesting another room. Later on we were moved to another room. Considering we checked in at around 9am it would have been really nice to have been offered breakfast but were told we were only entitled to 5 breakfasts as staying 5 nights and so if we had one today we couldn't have it on the last day !- Queues at breakfastOverall - wonderful and can't wait to go back to Dubai - may try another hotel but would stay here again for sure.


doc_id: 294441375091775404042748952974242375866
title: What a disappointment. This cannot be Dubai's best.
date: Sep 12 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I decided to check in for a romantic night away from the children having just moved to Dubai. We chose this hotel as we live on the Palm Jumeirah and wanted to be nearby to the kids. We are well seasoned travellers and have stayed at many of the 5* hotels in Dubai previously and had high expectations.It started with a long queue at the busy &amp; crowded reception, followed by Antonio at the reception who made the biggest fuss possible about copying our passports. I explained that as I had just arrived my passport was with the company getting my visa but I had a copy. He made it seem like a 'favour' that I had a 'colour' copy to allow me to stay in the hotel! He then proceeded to tell my husband the price of the room (somewhat spoiling my husband's treat to me) and discussing the price of breakfast! And this took an age with a lot surliness!We made our way to our room (with extremely vague directions) and when we got there our bags arrived and the bell boy gave us an envelope containing our invoice to check out! You can imagine our surprise as we had just left the check in and the hotel was telling us about checking out!The room was spacious, the bathroom large and all clean, but the decor was substantially below what is expected of a luxury hotel- odd colours, old furniture and strange patchy style. We did however have a good view of the Burj and it was quiet.We tried to book dinner through the reservation line for 15 minutes unsuccessfully, finally resorting to the Concierge to book it in the end. We had dinner in the Marina Restaurant supposedly 'stylish' and the dress code 'elegant'. Antonio at the reception had said that all the restaurants were busy and almost fully booked- when we arrived it was very far from full. The food was average given the prices, there was no view, the service poor and with such long gaps between the courses that we almost fell asleep, and no atmosphere. It was certainly not stylish or elegant.Breakfast was at the Latitiude Restaurant which catered for all cuisines well but again the service was very average and it was absolute chaos.We have read the previous reviews with amazement. This is not a luxury hotel as compared to the other big hotel groups in Dubai or Internationally. The service is dismal, the hotel busy and chaotic. For the price one expects good service, an air of luxury and good food. We could not recommend this hotel to anyone.


doc_id: 97261438594055187354584795119985937155
title: dont look elsewhere
date: Sep 6 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed for 3 nights and i would rate this as the best hotel that i have stayed for luxury and service. The views are the best in town as every room has a direct view with the burj al arab. We stayed in the lower priced rooms but the hotel was very very clean, the space was as required and the staff... well the best as always happy and always ready to help!. The breakfast near the reception was really nice with lots and lots of options. The hotel is suitable for everyone as i noted lots of familes, couples and business travellers. Ohh the private beach was really nice and the free pass to the water park was yet another plus point.


doc_id: 279758671975254794373611812948845363567
title: WELCOMR TO THE SIX STAR HOTEL
date: Sep 6 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
when i go there in this month it seem to hot for that period of time but you will not feel it by the time you inter the hotel ,the luxury feeling you have the Vip servies they give it and the smile from every body working there let you in excellent mood always ,my little child was been ill i see the way the doctors treat my son and the ask for him every hour a day i feel like iam with my family not in a hotel. THe room is great ,the services is execllent and hosbitallaty were nice .i advice every body want a great occosion to go there in the SIX STARS HOTEL.also from the hotel you can go to the water park (wild wadi free and also to the burj alarab hotel with the bugy free.)


doc_id: 5193493442867916601239457236307289663
title: Great for families with kids
date: Sep 6 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We came to Dubai as part of our 10th wedding aniversary, and we decided to take the kids along with us. We also stayed at the Royal Meridien and Atlantis hotels during our stay. Jumeirah beach was the second hotel on our trip and we had high expectations having just come from the excellent Le Royal Meridien. Check InWe arrived an hour before normal check in (14:00) and were told we had to wait for a room. There are complimentary snacks and tea etc available whilst you wait. 15 minutes later we were told our room was available and we could check in. I noticed some people had been waiting considerably longer (hours) then this. I had mentioned that it was our 10th anniversary and because of this we found that we had been upgraded to the Club executive room on the 18th floor.RoomThe room was nice without being excellant and quite spacious and they had layed out an extra bed for the kids. Bathroom had a bath, seperate shower, sink, toilet and bidet and some very nice toiletries. The best thing about the room for me was the fantasic view. The windows are enourmous and you get a beautiful view of the Burj and the beach, pools etc. One downside is that we did not have a balcony to dry out wet swim suits etc. TV has lots of channels available and there is also a sofa and dressing table. Wireless Internet access is free of charge.Room ServiceWe were quite hungry when we arrived and decided to test out the room service. We found that for children under 5 all food and beverages were free. Which was fantastic as our little one (2) is very fussy at eating and for next five days we would feed him in the room free of charge before we went out for dinner. The kids meals were also of an excellent quality and reasonably priced at 40 Dhirams. Adult food is quite expensive compared to resturants outside but looks favourable compared to other hotels in the area. They also provided us with a high chair for the room which we kept throughout our stay and warm milk for him every morning and evening which was great. They even provided us with a DVD player so the kids could watch their favourite programs whilst they ate ! great service.There is a Safe, Iron etc available and we had gowns and slippers provided as well.Mineral water bottles were left in our room every day, which we found very useful due to the heat during the day.House KeepingRooms were made twice a day and my kids always looked forward to the evening chocolates that were left on our beds. They even left Milky bars for them, which they really enjoyed.They would come and clean our room after the kids had eaten and even washed the babies milk bottles for us and returned them every day.As we did not have anywhere to dry our clothes they even took our clothes to hang outside and returned them when they were dry, very nicely packaged and folded at no extra charge.A plate of fruit was provided on a daily basis which was also very nice.BreakfastWe had breakfast every day at the Latitude restaurant, which seems to offer the most variety. You can also eat at two other restaurants in the hotel. Our first day experience was very poor as we had to Queue for nearly 25 minutes before we got a table. There were clearly tables available, so I am not sure why there was such a delay. After this we ensured we came down early for breakfast and did not experience any problems. There is a very very large selection of food available at breakfast and it all is off a good standard. There is also a small kids section which was useful for us as we would feed the kids first and then send to play and then have our breakfast in peace ! The kids area also has seperate dishes made specially for kids. Wild WadiEntrance to the water park is through the hotel. Towels are provided and you can transfer cash onto your wristband for use whilst at the park, which I found very useful. The park was open till 8pm daily and we visited every day in the afternoons. The kids play area is fantastic and very stricltly supervised. which was very good to see, there are lifeguards everywhere. The main water slides in the park are excellant and highly enjoyable. You can buy food in the park which is off a good quality and very reasonably priced.Pools BeachThere are five pools at the hotel - family, kids, leisure, executive, laps. Unfortunately the kids pool was being renovated at the time so we used the family and leisure pools. Both of which were excellent and strongly supervised. The hotel has a policy that you cannot come down early and reserve a sunbed for more than 30 minutes, so we generally found places were we could sit. We also really enjoyed the free ice lollies that came around every afternoon.The beach is very clean, but was obvioulsy very hot in August, so generally was not very busy. The water is very hot, clean and also very salty. There are fantastic views of the Burj al arab from everywhere on the beach.You can also visit the Burj al Arab during specific times in the day, which is worth it just for the view from the sky view cafe ! We didn't think we could go to a better hotel after our earlier stay at the Royal Merdien, but we certainly found that Jumeirah Beach hotel matched and in some instances bettered it. We found the rooms in Royal Merdien of a much higher quality and the service was much faster. Even though the service at Jumeirah Beach was Excellant and we would definitely return to the hotel if we went back to Dubai. They really need to work on reducing the cost of the food, it is much much cheaper to eat outside the hotel. Emirates Mall is 5 minutes away by Taxi (10 dhirams) and there are loads of reasturants there at more than half the price.


doc_id: 305359219584522488212693190644353251569
title: Perfect
date: Sep 5 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
First class Hotel. Nothing more I can say really what hasn't already been said. If anyone has a complaint about this hotel then they wouldn't be happy anywhere! I would agree that the only downside is some of the guests and the way they treat the staff, once or twice I had to stop myself from butting in and telling them what I thought of there petty complaints and snobbyness. We were in a Club executive room which I would really recommend for the privelages and also the staff in the lounge itself. All staff in the hotel were fantastic but in the Club exec lounge they were some of the of the kindest friendliest and helpful people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting on holiday. They seemed genuinely interested in how your day was and if they could help in anyway. We are currently deciding when to go back, the sooner the better.


doc_id: 6345040912015160476116519709571286583
title: Fabulous hotel great location friendly staff excellent views!
date: Sep 5 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This is our 2nd stay at this hotel and we couldn't wait to return. We love everything about it, the room is spacious with wonderful views of the Burj al Arab and they are all ocean facing. Breakfast has plenty to offer for every nationality and is open from 6am to 11am which is great if you fancy a lie-in! Staff are really friendly and will do anything for you, chocolates are left on your pillow each night and the room is cleaned every day and towels changed. Plenty to do for children-sinbads club or the wild wadi park. We visited the museum in the city which was very interesting and something different to do. You can also go ice skating and skiing if u fancy!! Can't wait to go back again soon-excellent hotel!!


doc_id: 338114923798405348356866688608973603835
title: Excellent Hotel
date: Sep 4 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
CHECK-INWe arrived at the hotel rather early (about 7.30am) but our room was already ready. We had booked an Ocean Deluxe Room and we were given one on the 20th floor with fantastic views of the Burj Al Arab and the Marina full of luxury yachts. The only problem we had with check-in was they wanted to charge our credit card 1000Dhs per couple for each day of the stay. As we were staying for 5 days that was 5000Dhs (about 830) which seemed rather a lot to us. You can do it without this charge, they just remove the mini-bar from the room and you have to pay for everything in the bars and restaurants by cash or card.ROOMSWe had a room on the 20th floor, the views are fantastic and is very large with a wonderful bathroom with huge walk-in shower. You have a little seating area and a desk. Rooms were very clean and the beds are very comfortable. All rooms have floor to ceiling windows. POOL AREAS &amp; BEACHThere are a few pools in the hotel, the main pool is large with a waterfall and plenty of loungers and a swim-up pool bar, there is also a family pool and an executive pool for those who have booked exec rooms. Beware though, if you want specific beds you will have to get up early and lay down some towels, people start doing this about 6.30am (hotels should ban this). There is also a guy who goes round offering free lollies to all to cool off. The beach is beautiful with great views of the Burj Al Arab and plenty of beds for everyone, the sea is shallow and very warm.RESTAURANTSWe first ate in Latitiude, which is just off the lobby area and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is an international buffet and costs approx 205Dhs per person for dinner, which includes soft drinks. The food was really good with plenty of choice, european, chinese, indian, japanese, arabic, thai etc, and a huge dessert section. The breakfast which was included was fantastic, cooked breakfast, egg station, fruit, cereals, pastries, waffles, cold meats and cheeses, japanese etc so something for everyone.We next ate in Go West which is a Tex-Mex restaurant. The food here was mediocre at best. A pint of beer was 35Dhs, starters around 50-60Dhs, mains around 80-120Dhs and a bottle of still water 14Dhs. Service wasn't good and it felt a bit too &quot;themed&quot; for our liking.We did not eat in any of the other restaurants there so cannot comment on them.BARSUp Town bar on the 24th floor is small but very nicely furnished. Service was impeccable and it also has a lovely terrace overlooking the Dubai skyline. It plays chilled out tunes and is very relaxing. Drinks were a bit pricey but worth it, small bottle of Amstel beer 40Dhs, Gordons Gin &amp; Tonic 50Dhs, cocktails around 70Dhs.The Dhow &amp; Anchor is just off the lobby area and is a classic English pub. It felt a bit &quot;chavvy&quot; in here, mind you it didn't help that with some of the customers that were in there. It's small and there are screens showing football, prices were 35Dhs for a pint of beer. The swim-up pool bar is great to cool off from the heat with a can of soft drink costing 17Dhs each and a small bottle of water 10Dhs.Overall a really lovely hotel, great views and a good location with no build work around. I would definately recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Dubai. Great for families and couples alike. One tip, get a copy of &quot;Time Out&quot; upon arrival, it has great restaurant and bar reviews and also shows all of the meal deals throughout Dubai. Invaluable!!!!


doc_id: 130125164330155465706522835611896438238
title: Excellent Experience
date: Sep 3 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from a 6 night stay at the JBH with my partner and young son. The place is great for young children and the staff were warm, welcoming and hard working. This hotel is top notch!The only let down was the poor behaviour of some of the guests towards the Asian staff when things were not perfect for them. In short, JBH is a first class hotel let down by the occasional third class client.


doc_id: 243616699874282372660924309842300819163
title: fantasic luxury holiday
date: Sep 2 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
If you are an average person earning an average income but you want to experience luxury and service you could probably never afford in the U.K then stay at JBH! We did! This is definately the hotel to stay in if you are going to Dubai ( not that I have stayed anywhere else) but we had a wonderful time and there was plenty of cooling things to do on resort in the unbearable august heat. This hotel is ideal for families and my kids loved it. they were always reluctant to venture into Dubai itself and the free entry to Wild Wadi was a godsend. They loved it. The hotel is expensive and we hardly ate at the hotel but the food court in the MOE was ideal for us anyway. Dont hesitate, if you want to go to Dubai, book JBH, believe me you will be glad you did!!


doc_id: 118398184703611600633810418617357799798
title: BEST OF THE BEST
date: Sep 2 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
After long flight from london me and my friend landed at airport in late night, check in was smooth and fast.staff here take your hats off, you guys are the best. next day i was sick and one phone to hotel staff and within 10mint ,the door was there to look at me.food is great but make sure you bring plenty of monneyy as its not cheap to stay and enjoy at this hotel. looking forwad to my next stay here. and views are so great that you might not want to leave your room.


doc_id: 186131956698255183836787688841030026913
title: Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic
date: Aug 26 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Have just returned from the JBH and have to say it is the best hotel we have stayed in - the service was second to none - nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff and having an 18 month old with you sometimes you need a helping hand. Great selection of food and getting a sun lounger was never a problem as the staff around the pool were so switched on to who had left the beds unoccupied for a long while so removed the towels for you. Babysitting service was first class - never used the service anywhere before but they were all so trustworthy it was fab. Wild Wadi was a real bonus for our 11 year old - he lived in it!! All in all if you are in any doubt about visiting the JBH don't be as you will love it!!!!!!!!


doc_id: 298483732356622239685123870877796772621
title: The BEST place in the WORLD !!!
date: Aug 24 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Our SEVENTH visit to the JBH and once again , it was a truly wonderful and memorable holiday for us all . The hotel provides the whole family with exactly what they want . The kids are always happy with the pools and Wadi and the adults are always happy with the wonderful beaches (which are always maintained to the highest specification) . The staff , the rooms , the food is always truly 5 star ! The JBH is not too stuffy even though a 5 star resort and you always feel special there . If you want to relax and have a GUARANTEED fantastic holdaiy with GUARANTEED weather , there just is no other place to go . On two occasions , we have changed to the JBH the day before travelling and never with any regret . We look forward as much to our next visit as we did to our first . Thank you JBH and will see you in 2010


doc_id: 267504300026620436681775694940584105055
title: Absolutely Excellent
date: Aug 24 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have been staying at this hotel every year for 7 years and what an excellent hotel, the service is excellent and cannot fault, the room is great and the views still are amazing. Although over the years standards may of slightly sliped, but this is not much of a problem as they remain outstanding. We had All-Day-Dining which is realy very good, it alone pays for you drinks at the pool all day (we do drink a fair bit) so dinner is &quot;free&quot;. But do not come to this hotel if your on a budget, you need to have a bit of cash in your back pocket as the hotel isnt cheap! But i can highly reccomnd this hotel to anybody as it offers a great holiday!


doc_id: 186468412651770422749531030939734339310
title: A quality way to relax.
date: Aug 24 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have spent a lot of time reading Tripadvisor reports and thought it only right to share my own experience.I have just returned from a week at Jumeirah Beach with my wife and two daughters (ages 11 and 8), having had a wonderful holiday. A lot has already been said about how amazing this hotel is and I cannot agree more. However it is expensive but that is to be expected when the service and quality are so high, and the list of facilities seems to be endless. Rather than repeat what has already been written I would like to add a few of our experiences.We flew from Birmingham, UK with Emirates on their 9:00pm flight. The flight was good but too short ( 7 hours ) to actually get any real sleep, therefore when we arrived at 7:00am we were all starting to feel tired. Dubai airport and the hotel transfer ( booked hotel car) were so efficient we arrived at the hotel by 8:30am. However rooms are not available until 2:00pm. The hotel provided us with breakfast in an executive suite that was very welcome. The hotel gives you with a mobile phone and they would call once a room was available and we were given a pass that allowed us to use all the facilities. At this point we felt a bit in limbo. We did not have any beach clothes at hand and we did not wish to start rummaging through suitcases. Due to the lack a sleep we found ourselves falling to sleep in the foyer. A room was found by 11:00am.The pool areas were great if not slightly overcrowded. The pools themselves were lovely and very well serviced by vigilant lifeguards, (5 at the leisure pool and 3 at the family pool). Happy Hour twice a day at the pool bar made prices more acceptable. The entrance to Wild Wadi's water park is a short stroll from the pool and is free to hotel guests. So once we have had enough or it started to get busy we just went back to the hotel pool, it was so easy.We did require the doctor during our stay, which was so simple to arrange. Both doctor and pharmacy are situated within the hotel. Within thirty minutes of making the appointment we were back in the room with the medicine. There is a courtesy bus to the Emirates Mall ( the one with the ski slope) which takes about 45 minutes because it stops at two other hotels and waits for passengers. By taxi it takes 10 minutes and only costs 2. Jumeriah Beach Hotel, Mina A'Salam, Al Qasr and the Mandinat Souk are all connected by a golf buggy taxi service so getting about is simple. The Mandinat Souk was an interesting place to visit and has a good selection of restaurants, we loved the Noodle House. An afternoon by the pool at Al Qasr was very tranquil compared to a more lively atmosphere at the Jumeriah Beach.One final note, if you have booked a return transfer to the airport by e-mail, confirm your booking, ours seemed to have got lost, but all was fine in the end.A wonderful holiday, would definitely go back.


doc_id: 61586469063830306539916832826245468221
title: You must stay here.
date: Aug 23 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Nothing was to much trouble for the very friendly staff or this hotel. The rooms (Club Level) match or better any in 5-6 star across the globe. The facility's are exceptional and clean. The buggy pick ups and drop offs to any location across the site make for a pleasurable stay. The &quot;Wild Wadi&quot; water park next door with free access from the hotel, is not to be missed. Food at breakfast is amazing with plenty of different spots to try each day, take a room package which includes this facility. The Irish pub inside the complex is good for a late night drink. Well done to all the staff.


doc_id: 269529106113512403139830184611711106463
title: Not as good as previous stays this time very poor
date: Aug 20 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was probably our 6th or 7th stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel so we knew what to expect from previous visits however this was the 1st time with our small 2yr old daughter. Arrival was okay but Premium leisure which is what we booked should have meant us checking in at a dedicated check in desk and no waiting, this wasnt the case, even though it was 3am in the morning there was skeleton staff on and we were ushered into the long queue at the normal reception with another hr wait.We had booked a premium leisure room and the main reason being we didnt want a balcony room for the safety of a 2yr old. On checking in was told we had been allocated a balcony room at no extra cost, severa arguments later and 20 mins later and pointing out why we didnt want a balcony room we were told the hotel was at full occupancy and no other rooms were available.Half way through our holiday and after getting up for breakfast we were unable to open the room safe, was reported to cleaning staff, reception and security at 8.30am. Security visited the room at 10am and said it needed new batteries and would be back shortly. At 1pm we were still waiting being ushered back and forth to our room to meet staff that didnt turn up. With the day now almost gone and all our money, passports and credit card along with travellers cheques in the safe I had a blazing row with reception. using common sense I asked if we could simply have an account for that day until the safe was re-opened as we had no money to obtain drinks or food, and a small 2yr old child in over 100 degrees heat. They completely refused point blank saying they needed a credit card swipe to open any account. Further arguments later and at 2pm I gave up and stormed off explaining I couldnt get into the safe at no fault of my own. That day we had breakfast at 9am and then returned to our room at 5pm having been unable to get drink or food due to the lack of common sense of the hotel staff.At 6pm the security man came to the room, changed 4 duracell batteries in the space of 10 seconds and left...............I know many of the staff on 1st name terms from visiting and staying over the years and previously I thought that this was the best hotel In the world, not anymore I,m afraid, the above incident and a few other small niggly matters has now changed my mind. Whilst the facilities are 1st class and couldnt fault a thing, the staff this time were rude and uncompromising and wouldnt go out of their way to help even though I knew several of them.As a result dont think I will be returning to this hotel again after 7 happy years and many memorable experiences..


doc_id: 247918156658814547499146382367680585953
title: Fabulous Hotel! Best Ever!!
date: Aug 17 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This is the most fantastic hotel I have every stayed at. The rooms were beautifully appointed, very spacious and all rooms faced the Arabian Sea and The Burj Hotel.The staff were the friendlest and the nicest I have every encountered, nothing was too much trouble. The restaurants were all very family friendly, this hotel is really great for families - very child friendly. Great location with the Wild Wadi Waterpark directly next door, so you could come and go as you please.. There was a shuttle bus every 30 minutes to the Mall of the Emirates, which is really worth a vist apart from Ski Dubai which was amazing and fun the shopping centre is massive, you really need a day for the shopping and at least 4-5 hours for the ski park.The buffet breakfast and the evening buffet in the main hotel was magnificent, the best I have ever seen, it covered about 3 different rooms, if you time breakfast right you can have brunch and you don't need lunch.The pools are great, they have photographers roaming around and in the pools taking photos which you can collect from the photo shop, they take underwater pics which are really great. The bar and snack service is first class, they even come around and spray your feet with iced water when you are lying on the lounges and offer icy poles to everyone.All in all a top notch hotel!!!I would highly recommend this hotel and will definately been returning there.


doc_id: 176742775333368884482913819803443348720
title: Great stay - just love the views.
date: Aug 14 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was the second time I have stayed at the Jumeirah beach hotel and yet again everything about the hotel was lovely. We stayed two nights here and five nights at the Westin Mina Seyahi.We arrived about 8 am and got our room straight away which was great after a night flight. Our 20 year old daughter came with us and an extra single bed was set up in the room within minutes with plenty of room to spare.The bedrooms are so comfortable and have everything you need. 16 bottles of water in the room each day made such a difference.I decided to return to this hotel as I loved the beach before (October) but in July it was far too hot for us at the beach. There were not really any staff around to help with towels or anything, the wind was like a hot hairdryer and Jellyfish warning signs put me off from even paddling in the sea. The waves are great to look at though and you are not looking over any building work in this area.BUT the pool area was brilliant. Loads of mature trees and sunshades and chilled pools made this experience really enjoyable. There was always plenty of sunbeds and there was a happy hour at the pool bar at lunch time.Its nice being able to dip in and out of Wild Wadi water park a few steps away from the pool for a bit of a change of scene.Made use of the free entry to see the Burj al Arab Hotel to have a look around from the skyview bar level and the complimentary shuttle buses to the malls (though they take ages via several hotels)Having read about summer meal/drinks offers on the jumeirah beach hotel website before going here I was very surprised to see no mention about any deals in the hotel at all. We had lovely breakfasts but ate out at the malls as we were here in the evenings anyway.Its nice also having buggies to take you to the Madinat Souk and Restaurants.


doc_id: 226559506805460960553432070851902830364
title: Front desk and check in being improved
date: Aug 13 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Had a wonderful 7th visit back to JBH. My main gripe with this hotel has always been the check in on arrival. This year things were different. We were ushered to our room, as already allocated the rooms we requested. I had written to the hotel on a previous occasion to comment about check in and met Miss Margaret Paul the General Manager, who is obviously trying to iron out this problem. Some staff have obviously been placed in front of the counters now who come up and ask if they can help, maybe this relieves the pressure on front desk, as not everyone is there fro check in.The hotel still keeps up its high standards, in cleaniness, helpfulness and amenities. Must be hard when there is so much competition around from new hotels.The dining cost- which we had dreaded so much -was definitely helped by the 30%Visa/ Sirius offer. There were many more people dining in the hotel, I feel than last year.There was also a Happy hour from 12-1pm in the pool bar and on the beach, which we used every day . The pool bar remained open a lot later for families to enjoy. We did not use this but many people did. after sunset.The staff never fail to amaze me with their knowledge of residents namess. I just do not know how they do it.Went for a taxi ride down to what I call &quot;Newyork&quot; where other hotels are situated. I know there are some world class hotels down there but their postion to me is definitely compromised by the high rise buildings. JBH and Madinet Jumeirah seem like an oasis of calm compared to this. The walk along the beach from JBH to Al Qasr with Burj in view on right or left is wonderful. You can stop off when tired and have a drink in any of the hotels and sign to your room, then continue refreshed or just hop back on a buggy.Wild Wadi free entrance. My grandson used to go about 3 times a day to use the Flow rider. He even booked it for a 2 hour personal use from 7.45- 9.45 for AED 150 Very expensive to do this if not a resident of these hotels.Yes there are deals to be had in the newer hotels but this hotel and Madinet have unrivalled positions as far as I am concerned. The proximity of MOE, taxis to and from anywhere on main roads etc. The length of the private beach front. The sea is fantastic when the waves start to break . I am sure the temperature of the sea was lower this year than previous years.It is a wonderful family hotel which has not rested on its laurels and is making improvements all the time.. The new revamped Sinbed club looks very interesting in construction. Looks like a giant crab is being created and caves- lucky children. Unfortunately my grand daughter is too old for this, but in the past spent many hours there to the extent she used to organise us round visits to activies at sinbads. Well done JBH.


doc_id: 262691165177639256718104104941507276107
title: Wonderful half term trip to the sun!
date: Aug 12 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We left it too late to book to go skiing and so tried some Winter Sun instead. It was a great choice with lots to do and lovely weather. Everyone really friendly.Hotel has a great shuttle bus service to the Mall, and we had private ski lessons at the indoor ski slope which was superb.Plenty of choice with so many restaurants - ate somewhere different every night.Would go back again.


doc_id: 106008334702271610670611433381981898705
title: First time was a charm...so were the second and third
date: Aug 12 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We rented 2 rooms for our one-week stay at JB. This was our third time, and we anticipated the same luxury, staff friendliness and fabulous Breakfast buffet, and weren't disappointed. What made this stay special is that on our very first night, we faced a problem in one of our rooms. On the following morning, I brought the problem to the attention of the front desk manager who apologized profusely, and promised to take care of it. After breakfast, the manager moved us from the two rooms to a two bedroom Beit Al-Bahhar Villa! These villas are magnificent in every detail. They are spacious, beautifully furnished and decorated, and the bathroom amenities are all by Bvlgari. Further, the villas have their own reception desk, 2 executive swimming pools, and even a small pool at each of them! Our villa, which by the time we arrived at it had our family name right by the front door, looks out on Burj Al-Arab hotel with its magnificent light show at night. I could go on and on about the level of service, attention to details, and courtesy of the staff. I will sum it up in one sentence, JB is the place to stay in Dubai, and we will definitely stay there many times to come. Our only regret is that we couldnt stay there longer!


doc_id: 134959604258201263572900564159479639082
title: 5 ***** Hotel JBH - 10 days stay- L.A.K
date: Aug 10 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We - 2+1 arive to the hotel about 07.00 a.m. 06.08.2009 after all night travel and we was tired. We get the room not before 13.57.:-( but this is not problem - we take a breakfast, went to swimingpool and on the beach. Personel is very helpfull. If you have to wait for your room like we did so don't worry, don't be angry, relax - BE HAPPY:-). Visit Wild Wadi - spesialy for kids, is free for JBH guests. Try Atlantis water park if Wild Wadi is not enought or water sport activities at JBH. Location of JBH is OK, with taxi for 60 dirham you will reach all most everything you want to visit in Dubai. Service, the food in all restaurants at JBH is very good and we can recommend this hotel. We don't live before 16.08.09 but until now we are happy off our stay and I will give news if something wrong happens after 10.08.09. L.A.K.


doc_id: 123956488591042147466324774742065596623
title: Continues to impress
date: Aug 10 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just got back from 11 nights at the JBH. Trip was with the wife and three kids (16, 12 &amp; 8). This was probably our 6th or 7th stay at this hotel which tells you something.A fantastic time was had by all as usual.Some of the staff recognise us and remember our names which is a nice touch seeing as how many people stay there.The rooms are fine with fantastic views of the Burj al Arab. Meals were all excellent and with the added 30% discount (visa and sirius - check the website) made a bit more affordable as well.The best new addition this year was the new happy hour at the pool bar. In addition to the one between 5 and 6.30 there is now one starting at noon.One gripe this year was them trying to put the breakfasts on our bill when our rate was all inclusive. This was resolved immediately but you shouldn't have to spend time sorting things like this out.Other than that though it was faultless and we will be back next year.


doc_id: 316788929696244048923042873252146801496
title: One of the best hotels around.
date: Aug 9 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Second stay at the JBH, first time taking the children (7 and 9). Stayed here for 5 nights for the first half of our trip to Dubai (second 5 nights at the Atlantis).Stayed in a deluxe room with balcony on the Summer Days promotion. Well worth the extra couple of hundred AED as you receive a 200 AED credit each night (so that cancels out the cost) and in addition, breakfast is included and Kids also eat lunch and dinner free in the buffet restaurants (Latitude and Beachcombers). Staff are very friendly and helpful, rooms are cleaned to a high standard with fresh fruit and plenty of bottled water each day.The two pools are great, lots of lifeguards around so you do actually get to relax a bit at the poolside while the kids are in the pool, the family pool is smaller and not as deep as the main leisure pool and certainly better if youve got kids that think they can swim better than they actually can but still cant resist the lure of the deep endBreakfast at Latitude is excellent, so much choice, Beachcombers has a smaller selection and the layout is not as good as Latitude, for this reason, even when there was a queue we waited for Latitude (if you can get down before 10am there wasnt much of a wait)By the time wed finished breakfast, didnt have need for lunch, so it was back to Latitude for dinner. Again, spoilt for choice, everything from Traditional Arabic fare, through Chinese and Indian cuisine, Sushi, Italian and a traditional English roast! Mustnt forget the dessert section to make any chocoholic happy! For buffet food it is of an exceptional quality. Dinner at Latitude is 205 AED if youre paying (about 33) but it is well worth it, soft drinks are included but beware of the fruit juices, not classed as soft drinks and upwards of 5 a glass!Wild Wadi is a great water park, nice section for younger kids. As with the pools, plenty of lifeguards around the place keeping an eye of every stretch of water. Plenty of sun beds. As a hotel guest you can come and go as much as you like. You can have to queue for the slides but not usually for very long (we didnt wait more than 20 minutes maximum).This is a 5 star hotel, and the prices reflect such, snacks at the pool are expensive, drinks at the bars are expensive. Fill up at Breakfast and dont forget to stop in Duty Free at the Airport and you can reduce those expenses! Checkout was smooth, bell boy didnt take long to arrive for luggage and there were no billing problems. Adjustment for the Summer Days promotion was deducted at checkout. This wont be our last visit to Dubai and whilst there are other hotels to try, I would stay here again without hesitation.


doc_id: 234567160102719271371041095703714593823
title: Breathtaking!
date: Aug 7 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Ah, the Jumeirah beach hotel. I can safley say that this was the most amazing hotel I have ever been to in my life. Everything about it was perfect. From the food, to the staff, I cannot allocate a single fault.The journey to Dubai, is around 7-9hrs long. Although it is quite lengthy, the time flies by quite quickly. We flew with Emirates airlines which is a very high quality airline. There were many movies and TV channels on to keep us entertained throughout the duration of the flight. When we arrived at the airport, which might I add is one of the nicest and most modern airports I have seen, we walked down to passport control, and there waiting for us were two men in black suits and dark sunglasses on. They were holding a sign with our name on it. We followed them through cusoms and they made everything a lot easier for us. They also collected our bags and put them in the car which would take us to the airport. As we drove to the hotel, I looked around and saw the amazing sights that Dubai had to offer. The buildings and streets were so clean and slick, I had never seen anything like it before! When we arrived, I god out of the car and looked up at this amazing hotel. Everything, shimmering whith reflective glass to keep the inside nice and cool! The interior of the hotel was beautiful, so elegent and traditional, yet modern and sophisticated too! I spent most of the days in the pool. There was a water park literally next door called the Wild Wadi! It was awsome, had so many different slides and it was also free entrance if you stayed at the Jumeirah beach hotel. The shopping malls in Dubai are great! So huge and modern, and very cool inside because of the nice air conditioning. The food is great too! A large selection of restaurants. The greatest thing about the hotel is the breakfast! 50sq ft buffet filled hundreds of different delicious food to choose from! The pool is beautiful, it has lovely palm trees surrounding it, fountains and a great pool bar. The pool boys are also very friendly and they work so hot. A lot of the people that stay at the hotel were being really mean to them, ordering them around. It's so hot there and they work so hard, so make sure that they are treated nicley! The beach is good, very hot sand though and the water is so warm, it's like a giant bath! I put my glasses next to my sunbed when i went into the sea, and when I came out, I was half blind! I couldn't find which sunbed I had put my glasses on and the sand was so hot, it was burning my feet! But I eventually found them in the end!Overall the trip was fantastic! So beautiful, modern and clean. It is said to be one of the best hotels in the world and I competley agree! One of the friendliest places I have ever been to and deffinatley one of my favourite holidays!


doc_id: 291475434108942372859724226083035060689
title: We will come back..
date: Aug 5 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have been staying at JBH since its opening in 1997.. The hotel has maintained its service quality throughout years and has always had good management..Our kids love its pools and mostly access to Wild Wadi Waterpark. We like it due to its location and also family friendly atmosphere. I recommend a BB package in Ocean Deluxe Room. We find eating other meals in the hotel a bit pricey and recommend eating out at nearby restaurants in Sufouh or Jumeirah. JBH introduced free internet this year which is accessible throughout the resort and definitely makes life easier with smartphones. Couple of minor improvement points for the hotel.. There is always a queue for breakfast which is due to a procedure that hotel has to welcome guests. This can be avoided with a smarter procedure. Other handicap is 'lost &amp; found' service of the hotel. Our kids always forget a minor item by the pool or in the restaurants and we have never been able to receive lost goods through the hotel. It is again due to recording procedure that hotel uses which makes it impossible to identify lost items unless you know where and when it is found by the hotel staff. In the family we started to call it 'once lost never found. But none of these are major handicaps for this lovely hotel to stop us from coming back..


doc_id: 29219301710655262703472599582867524883
title: WOW!
date: Aug 2 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have just returned from a 2 night stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, a stopover on our way back to Australia after a hectic visit to family in the UK. What can I say? From the moment we were picked up for the airport in a private car, we were looked after so well, we were greeted with a complimentary breakfast buffet and we were able to check in to our room straight away although it was only 8am. We had booked a Premium Leisure Room, which I think was well worth the extra cost as this gave us the airport transfers, afternoon tea, evening canapes and drinks and entry to the executive pool whcih was just lovely.We had also taken advantage of the Summer Days package which gave us various benefits, allowing us to eat in other restaurants for breakfast, the Latitude served the best breakfast I have ever seen, soooo much choice! Free entry to Wild Wadi was great and there is a private entrance for hotel guests to avoid queues, there are golf buggies to take you around whcih is well appreciated at this time of year.We visited the Madinat resort in the evening, the souk there was good for a wander and there are lots of restaurants to chose from, although after the breakfast, afternoon tea (which was a mini feast) and evening canapes, you may not have much room for anything else, we didn't! We also used the free hotel shuttle bus to go over to the Mall of the Emirates which is just full of every shop you could ask for. We took a taxi down to the creek area and visited a few souks but this was not popular with the children, probably because of the heat.All in all, a fabulous visit and I can't wait to return again for a longer stay!


doc_id: 171690185501347411204479287313133152959
title: 5* star Hotel but 1* star guests1
date: Jul 31 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Visited Jumeirah Beach Hotel after reading reviews. Hotel very clean ,rooms spacious and well serviced by hard working ,keen to please staff. The hotel is very large and to me therefore impersonal and lacking character, could be any hotel anywhere in the world but I would say Dubai on the whole, while architecturally impressive ,is pretty soulless! The breakfasts in Latitude offers much choice, served with a smile but pretty average taste wise, some people do seem to enjoy piling their plates high, getting fatter by day! The prices in Dubai are exorbitant so expect to be ripped off, 4 for a can of pepsi, 7 for a pint of heineken,16 per glass of wine in the Italian Carnavale a restaurant in the hotel! Sadly, the most embarrassing aspect of our stay was the behaviour of other guests, just proving that money does not mean people can be respectful and polite to others. It was awful to witness other guests shouting their demands and clicking their fingers at the hard working underpaid staff! On a more positive note wild wadi is fun, the squash courts, table tennis and pool tables are free, everywhere is clean despite guests dropping cigarettes on the floor around the pool , too difficult to ask for an ashtray,someone else will always clean it up!! The aquarium at the Dubai mall is a must, the chinese restaurant at the madinat is brilliant, the scuba diving in Dubai is awful, viability nil, do the Oman trip, much better but a 5am start! Overall enjoyed the rest but much prefer the Caribbean surrounded by natural beauty and pleasant, polite people.


doc_id: 126901947070841020705793565080387920714
title: Magical Time...
date: Jul 28 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have stayed at his hotel 3 times now and have never been disappointed. Its a wonderful experience and the service is fantastic from the moment you land at the Airport. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff - from having your sunglasses cleaned, being sprayed with a cool mist on the beach, free ice lollies and choc's on your pillow along with an Elephant made out of a towel left on your bed at night... The night club on a Weds is not to be missed 80's night , such good fun. The Wadi is great and there are some wonderful restaurants at the hotel and in the complex next door... Overall we always have a magical time when staying here.....


doc_id: 149394873970352947073351996625240262912
title: Fabulous!
date: Jul 26 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel is the perfect choice for Dubai. The rooms are big, modern, very clean and full of great extras like a beach bag and sun lotion. All amenities are higher quality than in most other similar rated hotels. Great restaurants with a wide variety including a very good quality Chinese/Asian buffet. The private beach is a terrific bonus but the pool is also fab. It's all good here!


doc_id: 304524401508120248548899871373919089890
title: luxury
date: Jul 24 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
the hotel is amazing nothing can beat it it is pure luxury if you go there you have taste and it is well worth the money and deserves to be number one. Great Amazing Fantastic I would reccommend this hotel to anyone wanting the maximim out of a hotel


doc_id: 94634502445562954947213627655287442600
title: Nice hotel with an indifferent staff
date: Jul 18 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed ay JBH for three nights in early July '09 with my 17 year old son. We had a Club Leisure Twin room which was quite spacious (50 sq mtrs) with a large and comfortable bathroom featuring a nice sized tub and shower. The beds were quite nice and our room on the 22 floor looked out straight away to the Burj which is quite majestic in itself. Our package included free access to the Wild Wadi water park which my son quite enjoyed and commented several times that the attendants were very helpful. The fitness center is very well equipped and staffed.We took our breakfasts in Latitudes and found a very nice spread with eggs, omelettes, crepes and pancakes to order. Nicely done. Wide selection of cereals and breads as well. I will say the staff was disorganized and not very timely in their response for basic things like coffee or tea.We also eat there one night for their international buffet and while a bit pricey at about $55 USD it was very well put together with a wide range of regional and international dishes.My main disappointment was with the Club Lounge staff who acted like they were being bothered by any requests. Our &quot;express&quot; check in took an hour and our bill was incorrect when we checked out. There was no warmth from most of the people. The drinks, snacks and happy hours were nicely done.As for food, we took the golf buggies to the madinet and enjoyed the Noodle House the most. In fact it was the only restaurant in the madinet that was busy. The prices were much more agreeable too.Take advantage of the gold buggies to visit the Burj which is open to Jumeirah guests for a few hours a day. It's always nice to see how the other half lives!


doc_id: 114215063268123153336637775648690133529
title: Five star absolute luxury
date: Jul 14 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Great hotel - truly five star. Great views and plenty to do.Beds were extremely comfortable with great duvets and pillows.Rooms large and spacious and bathroom with separate shower and large bath.Enjoyed Wild Wadi water park and the many swimming pools on site. Had a tour of the Burj Hotel - all which were complimentary to hotel guests.


doc_id: 109900193199814663323140832334367762559
title: The best holiday hotel in the world!
date: Jul 13 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
No need for a long review, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel simply tops everything in the 5 star hotel category. This was our third holiday at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in 5 years, the rest of the world just can not compete with this place, you name the superlative, they deliver it. No need to go in the Burj al Arab (the seven star sail shaped place opposite), it's amazing, but all show. The Medinat next door should be avoided, too big, bit tacky. As I say the Jumeirah Beach Hotel is just unbeatable.


doc_id: 115628829906485737622887332807937648009
title: Total Luxury
date: Jul 9 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Have just returned from Jumeirah Beach hotel, WOW !!!Fantastic service and attention to detail. Took advantage of the All Day Dining package, which is worth every penny. We will definatly be returning.


doc_id: 184631833202729573648576657977726763858
title: Wonderful Stay at Jumeirah Beach
date: Jul 7 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our second time in Dubai and we returned to the Madinat Jumeirah resort because it was such an amazing experience last time. The service, facilities and food are one of the best we've experienced. Last time we stayed at the Al Qsar, which i think has nicer rooms and more of an adult only feel but the jumeirah beach would be fantastic for families and we enjoyed our stay here just as much. Our travel agent managed to find us a package at the jumeirah beach, which included half board, at a choice of 4 restaurants. The food here was amazing, including sushi, oysters, steak and live cooking stations. The choice of food was oustanding.It is hot this time of year in Dubai which makes it slightly cheaper but if you don't mind the heat, go!!We would recommend this hotel 100% and will be back.


doc_id: 217312280681360280370884943688468441460
title: Best hotel ever
date: Jul 3 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at this hotel for 10 days the hotel was fantastic, everything about it, the staff, the room, breakfast in the morning, the view when you opened the curtains in the morning was spectacular, the staff at the pool area were all so friendly they could not do enough for you, the pools and the beach were very nice, the only thing dissapointing about the hotel was that we could not stay longer! we would love to go back and hopefully we will in the future. We also went the Burj al Arab for drinks on the 27th floor in th Skyview Bar again the staff were so nice. We went to the Mall of Emirates the place is huge you could get lost in it. The rooms are huge and the bed was like a big marshmallow it was so comfortable. The free ice lollies by the pool are a bonus and the cold face cloths were a nice touch. Overall it is the best holiday we have ever had.


doc_id: 88720517190901874595190064854429949674
title: Luxury Hotel
date: Jun 29 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My girlfriend and I stayed here for 4 nights mid June before moving onto Mauritius for a week. We booked with Destinology and flew with Emirates.ArrivalFrom the Airport we were greeted on time by Desert Adventures who transferred us to the Hotel by private car. Good Service. At the Hotel we did have to wait a while for our room, but they gave us a mobile phone to contact us while we waited round the pool.LocationThe location of the hotel is good with great views of the Burj al Arab. The Jumeirah has its own private beach with access down to the Gulf, sunbeds and shades are provided. The Hotel has a free buggy service which transports you to the Burj al Arab and the Madinat pretty much all day and night. Theres also a free shuttle bus service which takes you to and from The Mall of Emirates which is joined to Ski Dubai.HotelThe hotel itself is amazing, really impressive to look at and kept very clean. Theres a selection of various shops on level 1 and another gift shop in the basement. The Hotel has an office of the tour operator Arabian Adventures located near reception which is where we booked our trips.RoomWe were in room 1136 which was a nice size with a very large comfortable bed, table and chairs, desk and most importantly an excellent view of the Burj al Arab.There was plenty of storage space and complimentary dressing gowns, slippers and beach bag. The bathroom had a bath and a separate shower cubicle. The room was a fair distance from the lifts, not a problem to us but maybe if you couldnt walk far it would be.Food &amp; Drink- Breakfast was brilliant, couldnt believe how much there was to choose from. On our first breakfast we were given a tour by a member of staff. There was Indian, Stir fry, Arabic, Sushi, English fry ups, omelettes, salad station, bread station, egg station, fruit station and a huge selection of cakes and pastries. - I believe there were about 4 restaurants in the Hotel, we only dined at Go West which was a themed restaurant serving things like fajitas, ribs, nachos, etc. Nice food but not somewhere to get dressed up for.- Theres a bar on the roof of the hotel called Uptown Bar, we went here after dinner when it was dark. Great views of the city and the Burj al Arab. Well worth a drink or 2.StaffThe staff are very friendly and helpful, the front desk and concierge were happy to answer any questions we had about sights, travelling, etc.The room was cleaned to a high standard with a nice turn down service.Miscellaneous- I recommend a trip by Arabian Adventures called Sundowner, this starts off with a 4x4 safari in the sand dunes (quite extreme depending on the driver) followed by dinner in a traditional Arabian camp. Included in the price is Henna, Shisha, camel riding, a belly dancer and unlimited drinks.- Afternoon Tea in the Sky View Bar at the Burj al Arab is a unique experience. This was well worth the steep price. We booked it via the internet about 2 months before we went. - A boat ride through the canals of the Madinat just before sunset is quite romantic. OverallAlthough costly I highly recommend this hotel to anyone thinking of staying in Dubai. The location, comfort and staff will not disappoint you.


doc_id: 61541494492659098963838675132428021677
title: Heaven on Earth.
date: Jun 29 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This resort is so unimaginably amazing I can not put it into words... but I'll try! First of all I am jealous of anyone planning a trip here! I got back 2 days ago and am still in ore of the place. In fact the only regret I have about booking the holiday is that I did not make it longer. Ok so flew into Dubai early hours of the morning, a private car picked us up (ready and waiting) to take us to the hotel (amazing as the night flight from Heathrow is tiring). On arrival we were welcomed by the most welcoming lovely people. Your suitcase is taken to your room for you. You are presented with fresh watermelon juice. As we arrived early we imagined we would have to wait until check in at 2pm to go to our from... of course not, they gave us a room immediatly and offered us breakfast at the Beachcombers restuarant free of charge (we were half board but was not supposed to use th basis until after 2pm). On arriving at the room, it was mind blowingly beautiful (and it was only the standard ocean view room). The room was big with breath taking views. The bed was huge, the bathroom was gorgeous and everything in pristine condition.First stop we went down to the private beach. Which was never crowded, all in perfect condition. Swimming in the sea was worry free as there were nets further out keeping any wildlife out. We were amazed by the attantion we got, every half hour or so someone would come round offering free ice lollies, drinks, or a spray down with freezing cold water (brilliant). Beachcombers restuarant is nice but does not give as much variety as Latitude. We ate at Latitude every morning and night... the food is of a very high standard with everything you could ask for. It is in buffet form, with different rooms dedicated to differents cuisines. And a sweets section to die for with a chocolate fountain every night.Only down side of the holiday was nothing to do with the hotel itself. We had booked as a Virgin Holidays package so on our first morning met with our holiday rep... who was very rude, abrupt and unhelpful. In the space of 5 minutes we had booked our excursions on a rush not quite knowing what the plans were. We felt very uneasy for the rest of the holiday panicing about the amount of money we had spent and unsure on what we were getting for our money. Hotel staff again can not do enough for you... they would rather run across the lobby than let you press the lift button yourself, when your water got low they would top you up nothing was too much trouble! We never expected or asked anyone to do anything for use but somehow they always knew what we wanted.We got treats in our room every day, godiva chocolates, wine, fresh fruit and towel animals! Amazing.Make sure you take advantage of everything the hotel has to offer, we found ourselves on the last couple of days realising there was so much we cold of done but didnt realise.BOOK IT NOW. You wont regret it!


doc_id: 191358099919761329662246678760926378778
title: Absolutely FABULOUS!
date: Jun 24 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Me and my boyfriend went in the first week of June and oh my god we had a fantastic time! We were picked up about midnight from airport by private taxi transfer which was great as you do feel tired from the flying. its about a 20min journey from airport to hotel. The heat in evening is soo warm but lovely if you like warmth!When we got to hotel it was amazing reception area nice. we had no problems with check in no waits(then again we did arrive late in night!). The room was just a standard ocean view but it was huge with huge shower and bathroom. plenty of complimentires fruit water, beachbags, toiletries. TV. The view from room was amazing all rooms face ocean. you have brilliant view of burj al arab we were on 12th floor and love the view. if you are scaed of heights lots of glass panels so better to request lower floor!For breakfast we usually ate at beachcoombers which was lovely selection of everyhting! We spent most of our time on the beach amazing, never had to fight for a sun lounger sea water was beautiful and warm. everywhere there are lifeguards the beach closes at sunset and pool open till 10pm with lifeguards still attending. the staff come round and offer you complimentary ice lollies and cucumber and anything else you like they will bring to you, they also provide big beach/pool towels. the only thing I would say is that the pool area is always crowded and sunloungers there go very quickly if your not there early its hard to find a spot. it was ok for us as we preferred being on the beach. Beach did get busy from friday to sunday as this is the arab weekend but still ok. sitting on the beach you have the most amazing view of the Burj al arab. It is very HOT during the day so be careful! Also there are numerous staff who areemployed to take professional pictures from different locations in the resort and one even comes in the sea or pool with a waterproof camera well worth it! we got some amazing action pics from the sea with the burj in the background. it will cost you about 85 dirhams about 15 each. Hotel can be quite pricey a glass of wine will cost you about 10, 50 dirhams. it has soo many restaurants to chose from we mostly ate at latitiude as virgin holidays gave us a good halfboard deal. latitude was buffet and had every cuisine you could think of amazing food!. The hotel has Golf buggys that take you pretty much where ever you want to go in the resort 24hrs a day. you can also go in the golf buggys to the other hotels owned by jumeirah group the madinat is lovely lots of nice restaurants and has a souk. The staff are amazing so polite and go well beyond the call of duty they never expect a tip but we did because they were just soo amazing. They service your room twice a day in morning and evening you always have fresh towels and they always leave bottles of water in room and fresh fruit.There is lots to do out of the hotel things to see, we took snowboarding lessons at ski dubai worth it and it only cost like 35 each that includes all the kit they give you. shopping malls amazing especially the dubai mall where there building downtown burj has to be seen. dubai mall has every shop from in the world and food outlet! we also visited the local gold souks for a bit of culutre again unbelieveable!dress code wise people in hotel pretty much wore what they wanted(I saw some very short skirts!) smart attire required for some restaurants. In malls things are pretty relaxed too, though out of respect for culture i didn't wear anything too short or too revealing. there is access to beach from hotel via the basement so you dont have to walk thru main reception in beach gear or all wet.Wild wadi is the free water park to guests if you there early you can enjoy most rides without queing too long before outsiders arrive. wild wadi was fun and as it was free we went whenever we wanted! On sundays they have fireworks on a barge out at sea very pretty. We could easily get taxis anywhere, concierge very good if you have any queries about anything. I would definitly come back here if not to JBH then to its sister hotels madinat. It was the perfect holiday! If your unsure about booking dont be BOOK IT!


doc_id: 91292370331682485662144425378241213091
title: complete luxury
date: Jun 20 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
in the hotel there is a wide range of restaurants from Mexican to buffet. everything was spotless and the stuff could never do enough for you. at breakfast there was a choice of 2 places to eat, both were buffets. At dinner you could get a buggy to the Burj al Arab or the Mina Salam for something to eat. within the 3 hotels i think there is round about 75 restaunts.The beaches and pools were lovely and the main pool had a swim up pool bar. for the children there was a childrens club on everyday and for all jumeirah beach guests there was free accses to the wild wadi water park. the hotel had a great location as the Emirats mall was a 5 minutes taxi ride. overall amazing!


doc_id: 131998980066269641691452674139994459370
title: Luxury at its Best..
date: Jun 19 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Dubais most famous hotel, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a man-made marvel. The peace my heart felt on reaching the lavish and exuberant destination has no bounds. Once over there, the shores of the Arabian Gulf were inviting and the hotel welcoming.The first thing that struck my mind on seeing the building was its unique shape. Yes, it was a mirrored-glass building, but the form of a breaking wave was what shone throughout. My excitement couldnt be contained and I was raring to explore this lifestyle destination.I had opted for a beachside villa in the Beit Al Bahar, Arabic for house by the sea. With 19 different stylized villas to choose from the oasis, I finally made up my mind. The room was elegantly decorated. Its dcor was thoroughly traditional. Persian carpets warmed the abode, while the artwork gleamed. Wooden carvings added sheen to the villa. I had come to relax, and it took me no time to find the snooze corner.The following day, the sun shone bright and the golden waves enticed my escapade. A tan was what we needed the most, and I had the most. For lunch, I headed towards Caf Wadi and simply devoured their international menu.In the evening, I was surprised with a night in the yacht by my friend and the deck was flowing with champagne. After watching the sun drowning its beautiful colours, we settled at 360 bar. This roof top area lulled with a soft breeze and we plunged in the white sofas and grabbed a shisha (an Arabian water pipe). With a panoramic view of the entire estate, this is the best place to relax after a day.Dinner was at the Ocean blue, with white sands to dig our feet in and facial towels to rejuvenate us. The food was as fresh as the cucumbers and melons doing rounds. Now, tomorrow was what I waited for, as there was still so much to do.Splashing in the wild Wadi Water Park was the best part of the hotel. With exclusively  designed rides, adventure was the name on every mind. A goofy smile and churning stomachs later, I tried my hand at kayaking. It was fun, but a bit uncomfortable. Somewhere far I was seeing, those daredevils enjoying windsurfing and water-skiing. Oh! How I wish I could dare to do all that. But, seeing it also gives half fun.The diving center was beckoning and I scuba-dived to be near all the corals and fishes we could. Couples with kids, had a gala time at Sindbads Kid Club and I could see why the hotel was so famous.Cocktails and more at the Pool Bar, some authentic Lebanese cuisine amidst huge decorated pillars at the Al-khayal, a night at the Villa Beach and the hip DJ at Apartment Lounge, who had us grooving, took away our other time. Shopping for souvenirs at the hotel and I had to say bye.The lifestyle destination gave me what I needed  a weekend of relaxation filled with fun, and in more than one way. Going Dubai and missing the experience of Jumeirah hotel, is not worth it. So, go Dubai, go Jumeirah.


doc_id: 47165111097172832183265136740579047512
title: Another Excellent Stay At The Jumeirah Beach
date: Jun 11 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The Jumeirah Beach is the flagship family hotel of the Jumeirah Groups constantly expanding worldwide portfolio of resorts. It is set directly on Jumeirah Beach in Dubai in a developed area. This means that you will be able to enjoy your holiday without any major construction around. This is my third stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and during this trip we occupied Beachcomber Suite 2.The suite has a large open plan kitchen, dining and living room area. Within the entrace hall area there are storage areas for luggage, extra hanging and clothing space and a complimentary safe. The kitchen area consists of cupboard space, sink, fridge, freezer, comibination microwave oven and a 4 ring hob with extractor. The kitchen looks out into the living area with a granite bar dividing the area. The fridge is stocked as a regular mini bar but does have ample space for you to add extra cans or bottles of water (unlimited amount of Masafi still water provided). The bar surface is also stocked with half bottle spirits, these are all priced at around 395Dhs each. A Phillips Senso coffee and instant water boiler are also provided, with generous amounts of tea and coffee pouches supplied. An ice bucket (filled twice daily), selection of glasses, carafe and the usual Villeroy and Boch crockery fill the cupboards.The lounge area consists of a rattan style sofa and two chairs, console table and television unit. There is a 24&quot; LG LCD TV with interactive information on the hotel, charges and a massive selection of international TV stations (170 at a glance). A coffee table with magazines and fresh flower display compliment the sitting area. The sitting area also has a large window and patio door leading to the private terrace. A four person rattan dining table completes the open plan section of the suite. Upon arrival a fresh fruit platter, bottle of red wine, flower display, box of Godiva chocolates and Jumeirah Beach branded arabian sweets are presented on the table. The fruit, chocolates and wine were replenished when used. Through a stone archway leads to the main bathroom. This is a typical JBH bathroom with large bath, power shower unit, bidet, toilet and sink. Fresh flowers, sponges, shower gel, moisturiser, shampoo, conditioner, various soaps, loofa, shower caps, bathsalts, mouthwash, sponges, nail files and all the usual condiments are provided and replenished daily. There are shaver charging points and a illuminated mirror around the sink area. Oh don't forget the Jumeirah Beach Duck! A large range of towel sizes were provided in good quantities and also replaced twice daily. Flannels were also crafted into the shape of Jumeirah logos, very creative and a nice touch.The masterbedroom is to the left of the bathroom. This has a wardrobe area, work area with power point and a 24&quot; standard CRT TV. The bed is a kingsize and very comfortable, mattress topper and 4 pillows provided as standard. Extra pillows are located in the wardrobe and blankets in the ottoman at the bottom of the bed. Turndown service is provided with a single Godiva chocolate on the pillow. A set of cotton and towel robes are provided in small and large size. Within the wardrobe there are sets of Jumeirah flip flops, slippers, beach bag, shoe shine and horn, sewing kit and laundry bags. There is also a shoe holder where you can place shoes requiring a complimentary shine by housekeeping. Large patio doors lead out onto the private terrace, with fly screen, nets and blackout curtains.The final area of the suite is the second bedroom, designed for children. This was unoccupied during our stay but is a large room with a single bed, with a pullout bed beneath. There is also a low level dressing table, large mirror, desk area, 24&quot; CRT TV, a mock &quot;beachview&quot; window and various child orientated art. There is another large wardrobe with ample hanging space in this area - again with all the Jumeirah branded goods. During our stay the housekeeper regularly provided a selection of towel animals and always left extra chocolates here.The terrace is located above the Leisure pool, with small gated area, steps and shrub/tree area to provide privacy. All the JBH windows are mirrored so people are unable to view into your room even if they were able to get near. The terrace has a 4 person dining table and chairs, 2 very comfortable padded loungers and a large fixed umbrella. Housekeeping laid towels and positioned the loungers daily. The terrace has views of Wild Wadi and the Burj - a very stunning location to sunbathe, with the large lesiure pool just a few steps away.This suite also gives you access to the Premium Leisure Club lounge at the end of the corridor, Club Eight towards reception and the Executive Pool. We used very few of these facilities as the lounges were crowded on many occasions and we preferred the terrace and wild wadi for sunbathing - rather than the walk or buggy ride to the executive pool. The transfer in hotel car was excellent and refreshing not to wait for a taxi at the airport. The suites are in an excellent location, very close to the lobby via a door next to the lifts - no waiting for lifts or walking down a long corridor. The design of this hotel ensures these are very long! We ate breakfast in the room once, very good quality and timely delivery. On most days we loved eating in Latitude for variety of options and sitting outside by the pond, fountain area. Beachcomber offers a smaller selection of food but stunning views of the Burj and beach.Another excellent stay at the JBH, we always choose to go at the quieter times - avoiding the peak winter times and school holidays. Even though the concierge stated that both the Madinat and JBH were 100% allocation during our week it did not seem overly busy at any point. The staff were fantastic at all times, arranging cars to take us to places and always greeting us with a smile. The conceirge desk arranged us last minute reservations at many restaurants, including brunch at Atlantis that was fully booked - I still don't know how he managed it! We took the complimentary golf buggies to the Madinat Souk most nights and enjoyed the Abra rides around - one of the reasons you need to stay at a Jumeirah resort. We also had a fantastic tour of the Burj (outside the allocated times) thanks to some wonderful staff at the JBH!The only problems I would bring up would be the Lesiure Pool bar was looking a little worn, some parts taped with duck tape and chewing gum stuck on the bar. We do have to remember that the JBH is almost 12 years old now and will show signs of wear and tear. Hopefully they will address this issue within the quieter summer months.The hotel now offers free Wifi in all areas, this was however painfully slow on most occasions with drop outs and low signal. Perhaps the system cannot handle the extra traffic. This does need to be addressed.The only issue is that you use the Jumeirah resorts to benchmark every other hotel you stay in, and they just don't compare!


doc_id: 273441750268688453433946976955179048847
title: Superb stay at JBH
date: Jun 10 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We spent 7 night in the JBH in the first week of June. We found check in quick and easy. We arrived at approx 7:30 AM and the hotel offered us breakfast for that morning instead of the last day as we were checking out very early . Although we were not officially allowed to checking until 2 PM our room was ready by 10AM.The room was far nicer than it appeared in photos we had seen of it. The room and bath room were very large and spotlessly clean. The bathroom was well stocked with toiletries of very good quality. Each day we were provided with bottled water and some fresh fruit.The view out of the window was simply stunning , the Burj and mariner in all their glory.We ate in Latitude for breakfast which had the best selection we had ever seen. We also ate at Go west and the Dhow and anchor during our stay and both were very good.We spent most of our time at the large leisure pool which was a bit overcrowded and the loungers were squashed together, but this was the only criticism of the hotel. A nice touch was that the hotel staff would bring ice lollies , cold flannels and cucumber to those around the pool ,all of which were well accepted.The hotel is very well located and we regularly visited the mall of the emirates and found getting a taxi from the front of the hotel very easy even though a shuttle service is provided.The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful.


doc_id: 319091464306593020852025490058276425889
title: 5* Hotel with 5* Service
date: Jun 10 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at this hotel with our 11 year old son for 7 nights from 30 May 2009 to 6 June 2009.We took a night flight and arrived at the hotel at 8.30am on the 30 May 2009. On arrival we were taken to premium leisure reception, had breakfast and by 9.30am we were in our 0cean Balcony Deluxe Room. The room was lovely and large, with a huge bathroom.The service at this hotel is excellent and whilst unpacking we must have received at least 3 phone calls from reception asking if we were happy with our room and if we needed anything. As it happened I needed more coat hangers and a dozen extra were brought to our room within 5 minutes of my request.Although the hotel is about 10 years old it still has the wow factor and it is kept spotlessly clean. We had free entry into the Wild Wadi which we used most mornings between 9am-11am before the general public had access and would then get a buggy to the Executive Pool. In my opinion it was certainly worth upgrading to Premium Leisure as the service in the Exec Pool was brilliant. They put towels and pillows on your sun lounger and then brought an ice bucket for the water we had brought from our room. Between 3pm &amp; 5pm we would go to the Premium Leisure Lounge and fill up on the lovely sandwiches and cakes and enjoy a nice cup of coffee whilst our son played on the play station games. We could always get a seat in the lounge and never found it busy during our stay.Between 6pm-8pm more sandwiches and often hot food was served in the lounge along with 2 hours of alcholic drinks.This hotel is excellent and the staff just cannot do enough for you. They always had a smile on their faces and would greet you by name, which was a nice touch. Thank you to all of the staff at Jumeirah Beach Hotel for making our stay so special and for providing me with a lovely birthday cake, champagne and chocolates. We will definately return as soon as possible.If anyone would like to ask me any questions please feel free to contact me.


doc_id: 283871915659750522801320234860269100966
title: Best Hotel I stayed ever
date: Jun 1 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We were stayed this hotel for honeymoon. It was great service, cleanless, view. If you go to Dubai, You should see this hotel.


doc_id: 301297214232867253265631572308439274712
title: Beautiful hotel in gorgeous surroundings
date: May 27 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I and our twin teenage son and daughter stayed here for a week in April before staying at the Atlantis. We had been to visit the hotel on our previous trip to Dubai when we stayed elsewhere and always wanted to stay here. The hotel itself is so beautiful and each room overlooks the massive beach, pools, and the glorious Burj Al Arab. The beach is massive and the waves are quite good on occasion but mainly mild and suitable for kids. The restaurants are sooooo expensive so try to eat at the Madinat which is easily assessible with the golf buggies that take everyone everywhere around the resort. There are many reasonably priced (for Dubai) restaurants at the Madinat. We ate at Left Bank nearly every night and even when we stayed at Atlantis, we took a cheap taxi to the Madinat. Try the souk at the Madinat - excellent, and the trips with the abras- sort of Dubai boats. This is the most romantic place at night with the lights and smells and sounds. Try to see JBH and the Burj at night when they are lit up and change colour - awesome!Free entrance to Wild Wadi is great and we made use of it but loved the pools and table tennis and gym back at JBH too much to leave it often. Aquaventure at Atlantis is brilliant too - non guests can visit for the day at a cost. Visit the Dubai Mall if only to see Ski Dubai - this is incredible. When you eat at TGI Friday, it overlooks the whole of Ski Dubai. We also ate at Johnny Rockets which was good.Overall, although expensive everywhere, this is the most luxurious way to holiday and the free shuttle bus to the Malls and the free golf buggies are a plus.


doc_id: 91433999638053885592237476144299379000
title: Great hotel and fantastic staff.
date: May 27 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
While this hotel is experience, take the chance and negotiate on the rate - it paid off for us when we decided to extend our stay following a conference. It was worth every penny. The staff and amenities were fantastic, the location great, and the rooms very roomy. My only complaint was that there was no telephone on the desk, which made working a little difficult. But hey, who wanted to work with the beach &amp; pool beckoning...!!! Attached to the hotel is the Wild Wadi water park which was a lot of fun and free to hotel guests. Go there at 10am before the gates open to the public.


doc_id: 286794085571802157179239203476488181718
title: Perfect beachhotel
date: May 25 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Room: Clean and spacious rooms, all with an excellent sea view and views of the Burj al Arab. Work desk with Internet access, good beds. Bathrooms had nice showers and very also quite spacious. Breakfast: We had breakfast at the Latitude and in the Executive Lounge, and I would prefer the first one. Very nice with a huge selection of everything you can imagine. Good on egg dishes, Asian food and juices. Restaurants: Quite expensive and not 5 star, but ok. We tried the Italian at the seaside and the hamburger place, and it was descent but nothing extraordinary. Beach: Very clean and nice beach, and the pools very also very nice, although there were too many lifeguards. We stayed in an executive room, and had access to the executive beach (the same as the guests at Burj al Arab uses), this is worth it if you want to get away from most of the children and large families. Small ice creams, cold towels and refreshments were given throughout the day. A perfect beach for sunbathing. Expensive food and water though. Facilities: Great sport facilities, we played tennis and the courts were nice. Also the gym had good ventilation, good classes (we tried the spinning) and the machines were state of the art. Staff: This is the main area of improvement for this hotel, as service varies greatly depending on which employee you meet. In general service is nice, however you would expect better from a hotel as expensive as this. The concierge desks is not what you expect, and is reluctant to aid you with difficult tasks. We wanted to rent a car, and advice on where to travel and dine outside of the hotel premises, however, no one could help us, and we spent one hour just obtaining a number to the rental company (as we wanted to rent a car the in house car rental agency could not provide). Moreover we had to call to make reservations ourselves, the lady was to busy to help us with that. Also the staff in the executive lounge should try to be professional and mind their language and attitude, as it sometimes seems that they think to high of themselves and looks down at their guests. Location: At the Jumeirah beach (of course), not far from shopping malls and the Dubai Marina, 25 minutes from the city center. You have everything you need in the area, and the Jumeirah hotel chain has several other hotels in the area, and you free to visit them and their facilities (except some restriction at the Burj al Arab). Conclusion: This is a very good place to go for a luxury summer vacation, weather is good, rooms are good, the area is very nice and you will have a great time for sure.


doc_id: 18304993720773081078616531348687190716
title: Still excellent but starting to slip
date: May 24 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our fourth stay at the Jumeirah Beach and although overall I would rate the hotel as still excellent, based on our other stays at the hotel, I believe that standards are now starting to slip in certain areas. When we have returned to the Jumeirah Beach on previous occasions we have been welcomed back both at reception and then a gift has been frequently sent to our room. On this visit there was no acknowledgement that we were returning guests. During previous visits we had been invited to a Managers Cocktail Party however this event did not happen throughout our stay.The service was for the most part, excellent and we were extremely pleased with the quality of food in Latitude for breakfast and also the hotel restaurants where we ate for dinner. I do believe however that the small touches which set the Jumeirah Beach apart from it's competitors are starting to become less such as the service around the pool and the beach was very slow. We did visit during the Easter period therefore the hotel was full however it was difficult to find personel to help wtih sunbeds and towels especially on the beach. Of most concern was the lack of service in the pool bar where on one occasion we actually left after waiting over thirty minutes for a table. On all previous visits we have never experienced such poor service which needs attention if the hotel is to keep to it's high standard that it is renowned for. Although I appear to have stressed the negative aspects I believe that the hotel is still first class and we will no doubt return again, however I do feel that in some areas it is resting on it's reputation and that other hotels in Dubai are as luxurious (if not more so).


doc_id: 146911328613966318716534744523227086223
title: Best Holiday Ever !!!!
date: May 14 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We took our 2 children aged 11 and 6 to Dubai after visiting 2 years before. We stayed in the premium leisure rooms on the 13th floor overlooking the Burj. Brilliant executive pool, always beds and huge umbrellas.(Make sure you take pool shoes as walking only a couple of yards will burn your feet). Free entrance to Wild Wadi which we used every morning for 2 hours before the main crowd arrived. Always used the buggies for transportation as far too hot to walk. Executive Club was well worth extra money as not only seperate pool but also sandwiches and soft drinks supplied throughout the day and 2 hours free alcohol in the evening. We ate at Go West (Great for Kids.Make sure you book a table that looks like an old cowboy wagon). Good entertainment and not badly priced. Also ate at the Meat Company , lovely food but a bit more expensive. Hotel is close to shopping malls, Gold souk , Ski Dubai etc for a good tour around Dubai use local taxi's as very cheap. We were lucky enough to stay at the Burj on our last visit, stunning rooms and service but less famiily friendly. Our 2 children absolutely loved every second and begged to go back this year. We booked to go to Turkey but cancelled after finding a great deal on the Virgin website, so Dubai here we come. Staying at The One and Only Royal Mirage, it's got alot to beat but we will let you know how good it was when we return.


doc_id: 227840791712606012976908027693409970371
title: Would go back in a heartbeat
date: May 14 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
What more can I say than I loved this hotel! We stayed half board and the food was fantastic. Also upgraded rooms which meant we had private check in on the 14th floor (i think it was that one, can't really remember!) and free drinks in the lounge throughout our stay. All rooms are seaview which is great to wake up to every morning. Staff can not do enough for you, and when I say that, I mean they even spray you with ice cold water to cool you down so that you don't have the stress of getting up to go to the pool. Rooms are beautiful, we stayed in a club executive room type, and I'm not 100% sure if this is bigger than a standard room, but it was massive! As was the bathroom which I was very surprised about. In the bathrooms there is a huge walk in shower, bath that is again huge, WC and bidet. Rooms cleaned everyday, different treat left on our pillows every night. All in all, I loved this hotel, and Dubai in general, and would return tomorrow!


doc_id: 128155857804102761924403263566085242629
title: Excellent hotel but a very difficult 1st night!
date: May 11 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I arrived to the hotel at night and there were 3 mix ups that almost ruined my experience:1. Being a citizen of Bahrain we enter Dubai/UAE by our ID card (hotel staff and manager were unaware of this fact!!!) and the hotel insisted on having my passport which I didn't bring with me. After arguing with the duty manager, they managed to check me in. [My advise: Bring your passport with you if you enter the country by ID only]2. While checking me in, they found that there was a confusion regarding my dates of stay which they sorted our with Expedia, and kept me waiting for long! [My advise: Book directly with the hotel]3. After I was checked in, dropped my bag at my room, then went out for dinner outside the hotel. When I came back I was surprised to see that my room was taken by another guest !!!!!!!!!!! I went down to the reception and they told me that I was not checked in because of system mistake !!!!!!! They said they were sorry, upgraded my room (and gave me free breakfast and internet connection), I was really tired and didn't have time to argue, so I just went to bed.On the other hand, the hotel was very nice. I tried the Go West restaurant and it had very nice beef fajitas. Also the Anchor pub was nice with nice shrimp skewers dish. The breakfast buffet was amazing 100 dishes to choose from!! Excellent beach and had really good time at the nearby Wild Wadi water park.General Tip:- Ask for a room near the elevators (its along walk if your room is at the end of the corridor)- Sometimes it gets really crowded at the entrance, so if you have valet parked your car, call them 10 mins before you get down.


doc_id: 271340224918883523303446007083173299640
title: Excellent !
date: May 8 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Where can I start, we went to Dubai foa a week in Feb to get some sun during our winter, we knew it had a good reputation so our expectations were already quite high, all I can say is they were all met.The service was excellent, I can probably say the best I have experienced anywhere.The room we had was a club executive, which gives you acces to the executive lounge and the executive pool. Both are worth while, the lounge provides snacks and drinks all day and there is a happy hour from 5pm till 7pm when they serve alcohol (complimentary) This is good for a few drinks before going out for an evening meal.On a few occasions we popped back into the lounge after our meal (11pm) and the barman continued to pour us some free drinks. Breakfast in the room was also available and once we discovered this we used the service most days, it was very good.There are some expensive restaurants in the hotel/area but there are also some reasonably priced ones, towards the end of our week we learned of the better places.All the staff in the Hotel were excellent they made an effort to remember your name and they never complained, they always looked happy and said hello.The golf buggies are a nice touch for getting around especially in the evening when you don't want to be walking everywhere.The hotel provides free access to the adjacent water park too which was a great day out.Overall we loved the place....So much so we have booked to go again and will be visiting the same place 1st week in June.


doc_id: 312042348765492297418237936931320347512
title: stayed for 4 days it felt like forever- so looked after
date: May 4 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed here for 4 days -and it was money well spent. The hotel facilities were great -nothing too much trouble for the staff. We arrived late night but were soon taken to our room. We only stayed in the standard room but this was huge- everything you could want- fabulous view of the beach and Burji.We bought some alcohol at the airport prior to entering so we could enjoy pre-dinner drinks in our room- they bring ice at turn down service.The food was amazing -the buffet has something for everyone- the Thursday fish night being the best.We stayed half board definitely worth considering in view of the prices.Loved the place would stay here again.


doc_id: 258567953277539500727669945743549652993
title: Great location for a vist to the water park and a taste of Dubai
date: Apr 28 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My family spent one night at the property in late March. The styling of the hotel is unlimited budget but not unlimited taste. The rooms were huge and faced the water (although one of ours had a partially obstructed view from a piece of siding on the structure). Everything was oversized and all tastes are catered to (personally I would prefer not to have cigarettes on sale in children's bedrooms but the complimentary sunscreen is a nice touch). The hotel has great facilities including tennis, squash and entrance to Wild Wadi waterpark which was a big hit. We also enjoyed visiting the Burj next door if only to wonder who can afford the prices in today's market- Russians it would seem. One night gives one a good taste of Dubai but I am not sure I would want to stay there for more than a stop over.


doc_id: 325985408144097402442642601513328067906
title: Beautiful hotel in a great location!
date: Apr 24 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our first visit to Dubai, and we can absolutely say that we did enjoy a real 5 star hotel. All the rooms have great ocean views (seeing burj whenever you're looking out of the room). The staff was really friendly and the food was just perfect. Breakfast was well-served and everything from sushi to camel milk was savory :) Wild wadi was great fun and since one has free access to it as long as he's staying at the hotel, I enjoyed it to the max. While having fun at the beautiful sandy beach and wild wadi during the day, you can enjoy the nightlife in its clubs, especially the famous one called 360.I hope I'll be returning soon...


doc_id: 229762946807481772861552336320744568395
title: Great Hotel. Family Orientated
date: Apr 17 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Most reviews are very positive, and I agree with the reviews. It is a truly outstanding hotel. There are generally only 2 complaints that some travellers have, and people need to understand these and put them in context.Firstly, people complain about the wait for rooms to become available on arrival. This is purely because many flights into Dubai arrive early morning. So people arrive at the hotel by 9am. Hotels can't afford to have rooms empty for a night, so clearly they have to let the people checking out that morning have their breakfast and check out, and then service the room. In my experience, you normally get into the room by about midday. You just need to accept this and head for the beach or wild wadi while waiting. Have some beach clothes in your hand luggage. If this sounds like hard work, then take the daytime flight, arriving late evening (but you do lose a day).Secondly, this is a family hotel, and some people think it can get a bit noisy. If you are childless and want a romantic really quiet holiday then it's probably not the place for you and the Madinat down the road is probably more suited. I have children and the opposite applies. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel combines reasonable luxury and a child friendly ethos and I prefer it. If you have children, or are at least used to children, you will be oblivious to the background noise of children having fun. Finally, some tips:1. Pack beach gear in hand luggage if arriving early morning2. In general, take a buggy down to the Madinat at night. It's good for eating and drinking and the boat rides are memorable. The indoor souk there is also good for browsing day or night.3. Recommend the half day desert trip including dune ride, camel trip and sandboarding. If there are 4 of you you may as well have a dedicated vehicle rather than share one.4. Wild Wadi is genuinely unique for adults and children alike. Suggest do it in short 1-2 hour bursts - the children will want to stay there all day, so you need to ration it.5. And I preface this by saying I am not an alcoholic. Do buy duty free on arrival at Dubai. Alcohol is very expensive in restaurants and bars. So your pre-dinner tipple is best taken in your room while getting ready to go out in the evening.You will enjoy it immensely. The whole holiday, not just the pre-dinner tipple.


doc_id: 289198202369395921995697811441175370853
title: like revisting a good friend-never fails to impress!!!
date: Apr 16 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
my husband and i along with our 2 children 12 and 7 have now stayed here 3 times-we love it!!always go for a club room as the facilities it offers for children is fantastic plus of an evening a great place to relax with a glass of wine whilst the kids are entertained without moaning theyre bored!!the club pool is also a welcome addition as you feel as if youre away from the hustle n bustle of main pool which at times can be a tad noisy n overcrowded!plenty of loungers and great towel service!the rooms i have to say are nice yet nothing to really make you go wow!!maybe its because weve visited a number of times??still very comfy beds and great robes,slippers etc!also we enjoy fact of using madinet next door-the kids esp like the buggy ride at night past the burj and great choice of eateries,and of course the famous gondola ride!all in all we love jumeriah beach-great classy family hotel yet will remain dear to us always!!great value for money and fab location for taxis to mall of emirates....going to atlantis in aug and scared it wont match the standard!!!


doc_id: 174804357230148148461669469644711798085
title: The perfect hotel for families
date: Apr 15 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just got back from a 6 night stay at this fabulous hotel. As a family we don't usually do this type of resort based holiday, but had been staying with friends in Abu Dhabi and thought we may as well pop over to Dubai whilst out that way. SO glad we did and SO glad we chose this hotel. We payed a bit more to go Premium Leisure which was worth every single penny - it is v expensive to eat and drink in Dubai and having the club lounge with free soft drinks all day , complimentary afternoon tea, alcoholic happy hour and canapes etc really helped the budget - a few days running we did not even eat in a restaurant because we were so full on the food in the lounge! The kids loved the lounge as they had playstations, internet access and a craft table manned by a member of staff. Also was so wonderful to have the exec pool and private area of the beach - easier to get a sunbed and a lot less noisy! We did try out the other pools and beach though and they were still great if very busy. We did upgrade to a room with a balcony which worked out about 30 a night extra but again worth every penny - when the kids went to bed it meant we could sit outside and have a drink and a chat without disturbing them. The Sinbad kids club was fantastic and our kids cried every time we picked them up to leave! We had never left them in a holiday club before but we completely happy with the set up here ( even if on the 1st day we did get a sun bed right outside the gate and then stalk the children when they took them to feed the fish!!!!) Our kids are aged 6 and 3 1/2.The staff here are plentiful and very very friendly. They LOVE kids and always took time to stop and chat to ours. In the premium leisure lounge you are also greeted by name which is a lovely touch. The security in the hotel is also very tight which is very reassuring - especially re the children. There is so much more to say about this fabulous place I could go on forever! Will stop now though with a final thought that I wish we had been able to stay longer! Would be happy to provide any further details if anyone wants.


doc_id: 123937480399165913475261682229364160025
title: Fabulous hotel in a great location - just very expensive!!!
date: Apr 8 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I stayed for 5 days as a treat for my youngest son (aged 12) at the start of the Easter holidays. Had to come without my husband who couldnt get away from work, and my eldest son was on a rugby tour. Travelled with Emirates and all went very smoothly with prompt pick up from the airport and the Kuoni rep to meet us. Even though it was late (2am) the staff on reception were fabulous and we were offered a refreshing glass of juice whilst checking in. The twin room we had on the 4th floor was more than acceptable and they are a really decent size!! Fab bathroom too, with a huge shower and bath. Great views of the Burj and the hotel grounds/Wild Wadi from the windows. The hotel is huge from the outside but very easy to get around, with frequent lifts. The pool was large with more than enough sunloungers - those of you with small kids would probably want to use the family pool with beach/slide etc - but the larger pool was really safe and I counted 5 Lifeguards on duty around it at one time! Unbelievable!Breakfasts were amazing too, quite the best I have had - and I have stayed in some gorgeous 5* hotels in my time in Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket, New York etc. Latitude was a little spread out for my taste, but the buffet choices were amazing particularly the pastries. Thats open until 11am but expect to queue at weekends and busy times after about 10.15. We went most of the time at Beachcombers for breakfast (open later until 11.30am!) because it was less frenetic and on the sands with outdoor terrace right by the Burj.Spent most of our time being very lazy and using the pool and the Wild Wadi which is complimentary and just great to pop in and out of for the odd hour when you're bored!We ate in Go West which was quite expensive for what it was, but huge portions which we couldnt finish. Great band though... We also had a nice pizza in La Verandah one evening after a late night shopping spree at the new Dubai Mall (Aquarium is well worth a look) and that was wonderful to watch the lights changing on the Burj. Otherwise we ate at the Madinat Jumeirah at The Meat Co and the Indian restaurant ? Usnar. Take the complimentary buggys up the beach and also visit the souk there before you eat. The restaurants there are pricey but really lovely to sit on the waterfront and watch the water taxis ply up and down. Theres a Trader Vics there too but for all those restaurants, best to book before you go. We went on the Arabian Adventures Dune adventure too - fun and my son really enjoyed it. Great to get out of the city.......!On the negative side, yes it is expensive, so be prepared for it., although its still a shock when you get there!! We just filled up on breakfast and took muffins/pastries and fruit/water to the pool and skipped lunch! Around the pool the guys give you cucumber and oranges and fruit lollies as well as cold towels which is a nice touch.The other thing that did annoy me was that there is nowhere in the hotel where you can go in the evening for a little nightcap with your child - there are some great bars which are all for over 21s. So what tends to happen is that all the parents with kids gather at the Palm Court in the lobby for a drink. It gets very busy, with lots of kids running around and frankly it is just a bit boring for them too!! I appreciate the comments from another reviewer about the children, and I think this is probably why they are quite so visible in the evenings? But at least the adults had a choice of where to drink!! Much better if the hotel had an internet or games room to give the teenagers something to do at night?In retrospect, I would have paid more and gone to the Premium Leisure Club (which we had a look around when checking out) as it had a nice lounge with stuff for the kids to do, like Interenet and PS, and a terrace for afternoon tea and a bar open until 2am with kids allowed!!Generally though I really loved the Jumeirah Beach and will go back. The staff are second to none and the food of a really good standard. I can take or leave the City of Dubai though as frankly its just a building site and some of those skyscrapers look like they will never get finished....!! Believe me the best way to see Dubai is at a distance from a 5* hotel!


doc_id: 277079774388942508817264771909953719365
title: Absolute Heaven
date: Mar 31 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We loved everything about this hotel the service the people the experience the view to die for. Can never forget the beautiful food served to us in the restaurants it is just an amazing place. Unforgettable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


doc_id: 42535528795584571097666885950942949111
title: Overrated overpriced overly full of children
date: Mar 31 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
There are a lot of good things about this hotel. Waiting nearly two hours for your room to be made ready is not one of them. Swarms of hotel staff go out of their way to help you, call lifts, ask if you are OK, and in doing so annoy you intensely. It might be all right for the hordes of Americans staying at innumerable conferences, but not for we travellers more used to quiet and relaxation. Everything was 10-15% overpriced in my view, probably to pay for the staff. The place was swarming with what appeared to be Russian families, who obviously do not send their noisy, ill mannered children to school, but allow them to skate in what was supposed to be a relatively refined restaurant. Which could not have been that good, as it flooded during a thunderstorm, wetting our table and forcing a retreat.No apology from staff, though they did mop up promptly. Yes, the rain was heavy, but the building leaks, in the Latitude restaurant. But as the kids were in beachwear they didn't care. I have seen the same sort of crowd in 3star all inclusives in the Canaries (seen, but not stayed) and as far as I am concerned this is not a true 5 star. It has all the features, none of the class. But I suppose that is the case with Dubai, never mind the quality, look at the size ( and price) The hotel looks impressive, and with its near neighbour the Burj Al Arab (clearly seen-nay unavoidable- from every bedroom) dominates the scenery. Golf trolleys whisk you around- this was great- especially to the nearby Madinat Jumeirah complex, which looked quieter and more Adult friendly. I wish we had stayed there.


doc_id: 328873755698628004606686748156586160408
title: Brilliant experience
date: Mar 30 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from 10 night stay at the hotel and would return in a heartbeat. My husband and I travelled with our 2 kids aged 4 and 6, booked with Kuoni and flew Emirates. Upgraded to Premium Leisure. The whole journey was slick and seemless. On arrival in Dubai, we were greeted by hotel staff and taken into the hotel lounge to await our private transfer. We were taken to the car and the driver had drinks for us. Short transfer. Premium Leisure have their own dedicated staff, reception area and check in. Extremely professional and friendly staff. We arrived at 7am and our room wasn't ready - they gave us a phone and within about an hour called us to tell us our room was ready. Staff escorted to the room and orienteered us which was vital given the size of the resort. Premium Leisure rooms are excellent. Spacious, clean and well organised. V comfortable for our family. There are not balconies with these rooms so be prepared to pay more if you require one. The views are stunning, but if you do not like heights you need to request a lower floor room.Premium Leisure worked brilliantly for us and was worth every penny. Private breakfast area, access to Executive beach, pool and lounge. Also added the personal touch as we were greeted by name by many staff throughout the holiday. There were queues at breakfast time in the main breakfast area in the hotel and being able to avoid this was good for us. Throughout the resort customer service was outstanding. The golf carts were useful when visiting Madinat, Burj al arab and skooting around the hotel grounds with tired kids! Brilliant kids club - great staff/kid ratio. Staff very enthusiastic and our kids liked them. Plenty of choice in eateries but we warned just how expensive it is on site. Pools and beach were well manned and well maintained. Loads of life guards - especially in Wild Wadi - brilliant! The sports pavillion is excellent - the gym is well equipped and great classes like Body Pump.Great location - everything is close at hand and easily accessible.Overall it was a great holiday experience, would return and would recommend. Any queries please ask away


doc_id: 83016068294004674780439805294680981958
title: Great Hotel Extremelly Friendly SO EXPENSIVE
date: Mar 28 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed here for 4 nights with my husband. Had a fantastic time. Left kids at home so made the most of it!Everything is expensive here down to a can of pepsi, but its well worth every penny. You just have to be prepared for it before you go. We weren't but luckliy it didn't worry us.Sun does dissapear around 4pm which was very annoying. As much as the Burj it great to look at, its not great when it blocks my sun!!!!!!Food, rooms, check in,check out - cant fault a thing!Would stay here again. 100%


doc_id: 91461595670138582805887717737622139935
title: The Best and you won't be disappointed
date: Mar 26 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This is the third time I have stayed at this hotel and its still as good as the previous times. I will be returning later this year. As other fellow travellers have commented it is expensive at the hotel but it is a 5 star Having said this when I stay at the hotel I always book the Executive floor which is more money but long term it works out less. With this you receive complimentary return limo transfers to and from the hotel. You have a bigger room and bathroom and a shower you could fit about 6 people in. All your room products are Elemis. You have a separate check in area at the hotel on the Executive floor.The beach buggy takes you to the executive beach and pool which is private where it is nice and quiet and throughout the day the staff come round with cold towels , ice lollys, cucumber for you eyes and the sunloungers have nice thick mattresses with pillows. During the day you can have complimentary soft drinks on the executive floor and afternoon tea. Then early evening you can have canopes which are delicious and complimentery drinks anything you can think of all premium brand for 2 hours this is followed by a further 1 hour in the bar downstairs. I'm not an alcholic but as the drinks are so expensive its worth paying the extra as you get your money back. Wild wadi is great fun and so is the Sandboarding in the desert. If you like shopping you will love it here especially if you like jewellery its worth a visit to the gold souq remember to haggle though. The staff are very attentive the service is excellent what more can I say apart from I love this place just wish I could afford to stay longer than a week.


doc_id: 86108310079745274763431538227447967079
title: Amazing!
date: Mar 22 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
WOW! This hotel is truely amazing. They treat you like royalty without being intrusive. The hotel rooms are amazing with stunning views. The pools and the beach are spotless and although the hotel was full, it never felt that busy around the place. The breakfast is unbelievable, I have never seen so much food before in one place! We had an executive room and I would def recommend paying the extra as you get 2-3 hours of free alcohol and canapes every evening and even when the time is nearly up they come round and ask if you would like to have some extra glasses as happy hour nearly ending! Will def be going back but this time with the children. Recommend this hotel!


doc_id: 83721674323459087227745223647412258928
title: Indulgence? Why not!
date: Mar 20 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We are new to Trip Advisor, hence the age of some of these reviews, but have been a few times to Jumeirah Beach. A number of reasons - Rugby 7's, R&amp;R, Wild Wadi.I like to lie by the pool, read my book and fall off my deck chair and role into a Lobster lunch with a fine Burgundy. This place does it for me, whilst my wife likes &quot;surfing&quot; at Wild Wadi.We haven't taken the children yet, but we will as soon as they are old enough for Wild Wadi.Great place for shopping, and skiing in the desert - both sand and snow (yes, really!!)We will be going back....soon...very soon...infact November / December this year soon!!


doc_id: 237758950610357177120643981891017435346
title: the best hotel ever!!
date: Mar 20 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This hotel is absolutely the best hotel ever. I can't believe that anyone can have a bad review. The people are extremely friendly, the rooms are great, the view from the rooms are even better...really, the breakfast is out of this world, they have everything. Yes, it was busy for breakfast, but you never had to wait more then a few minutes and they offered you orange juice while waiting. The breakfast at the beach was even better, it felt like paradise!! We never had any problems with birds like mentioned in another review. Really, I've been in many hotels before, also in Dubai, but this hotel is defenitely the best!!


doc_id: 332939376640030845751193293410656018966
title: JBH - Ok Nice hotel but there are better hotels in dubai.....
date: Mar 20 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our 4th time in Dubai in the past 2 and 1/2 years. Have previously stopped at the Al Qsar ( twice), Bab Al Shams and the Dar Al Masayaf - all of these are part of the Jumeirah group.Went for my husbands 40th Birthday and decided to try this hotel as we had tried a few of the other hotels in the group and expected to have the same level of service, but was dissapointed that it didn't live up to it sister hotels. I am not saying the hotel wasn't nice, was it a 5 star compared to the other 5 stars we have experienced in Duabi - then I would have to say no. Be pepared to go to Dubai with a large sum of money. We have noticed in the past 2 years the prices have rocketed! Example went to the 360 degree bar for a drink. Had 2 liquers and they were 10 each!Good points:-1.The hotel's decor was nice2.The rooms were a really good size with great ocean views.3.The ammenites of the hotel were good too - on the beach etc Bad Points:-1.Big and Busy. Breakfast is absolute chaos! - Had to que every morning for 15 mins for breakfast and would then ask if we wanted to sit outside and when we said no they tried to persude us, but they don't clear up often outside and there are swarms of birds eating off the tables!2.Had to call room service on 2 occasions because at 4pm in the afternoon our room had not been made up!3.Beach service is really slow and sometimes non exisitent4.Beach beds are old and quite a lot are broken5.When finally served on the beach they wouldn't clear the plates up and again the birds were everywhere!6.If you are a sun worshiper then the sun disappears around 5pm behind the burj for the day, so you can't watch the sun go down7.Room Service - had afternoon tea twice, 2nd time didn't bring no plates, cups, knives ect.8.Generally inconsistent level of service and not what i was expecting.All I can say is that once you have experienced the other Jumeirah group hotels, this one lets it down with its level of service.If you can spend a little more money, then I would reccomend the Al Qsar.Would I go back and stop here......probably not give me the Al Qsar any day!


doc_id: 28274663199950818238845009318168479984
title: Same time next year
date: Mar 18 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I travelled with our 2-1/2 yr old daughter the week after half-term. The hotel is so big that both business travellers and families can avoid each other...fantastic. The staff, service, amenities are supreme. The Sinbad Kids Club and children facilities are brilliant. Here's a few things I wanted to touch on:Food - a kids menu is at EVERY restaurant in the hotel; at Latitude and Beachcombers they have a play area so you can dine in peace. The buffets are best value for the money however as everyone mentions the food IS expensive in general. We're talking 3 for a can of Pepsi and 17 for a caesar salad. On average it's 60-80/couple w/out alcohol for lunch or dinner. The breakfast buffet is included so fill up -- and trust me, it's immense. All you can do is resign yourself to the fact that it's EXPENSIVE here, and just accept it. Happy Hour the cocktails are REGULAR London Mayfair prices so don't get too excited. The quality of the food is brilliant. We went to the German, Argentinian, and Italian restaurants on the premises, and wow, you'll be impressed.Recreational facilities - tennis, gym, sea sports are high tech and well maintainedBeach - stunning and well maintained. Someone will give you an hotel-made ice lolly if you're lounging on the beachBasically you're pampered and taken care of. Your room view is of the marina and the Burj-Al Arab. A penny pinching tip: take the free shuttle to the Emirates Mall and go to Carrefour supermarket if you want to buy nappies, soft drinks, juices, or snacks. It's like a Tescos.If you want to save a bit on meals go to the Emirates Mall (loads of restaurants) or to Bur Dubai (mainland Dubai). Everything on the Jumeirah side is going to be pricey.If you want bottled water go to the gym, they're well stocked. In your room they also give you about 6 bottles and replenish all the time. Oh, and they give you Godiva chocolates for the turn-down service. NICE!Here's something special. Our daughter was sick for two days and had to be holed up in our room; Guest Relations sent up a teddy bear and card to wish her well.It's the extra touches that make the experience at this hotel so worth while.


doc_id: 132793186705841470901639777484553042768
title: Overall Enjoyed the hotel - Kids club fantastic
date: Mar 18 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The kids club was fantastic and the staff excellent. The rooms are large, which was a bonus given we had two children. Breakfast was excellent and the seafood restaurant. Staff at the pool bar were excellent and we enjoyed the food we got at room service. I agree restaurant prices are very high and would limit us to staying for an extended period. My biggest complaint was with the Salon and I would not recommend it. Outside of this, we enjoyed our stay at the Hotel, the location to beach fabulous and Sinbad truly won us over. the hotel is very child friendly. Given we are a family and only have one income we would only ever go when we could get a good deal again as the normal cost is too much for us.


doc_id: 217339332232288317254792607617669919241
title: One off
date: Mar 8 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
It was a memorable experience however you have to have money!! Booking the trip alone costs near enough 1000 per person and then a further 200+ a day is required for food. August is most probably the worst time to go as it is toatally packed- no privacy. Ok as a one off


doc_id: 36108652630857040860386385774991738852
title: The best hotel ever.
date: Mar 8 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We are writing this review while we are still staying in. I cannot rexist to write what is our experience because everything is absolutely superb. Dubai in general has a lot to offer, and this hotel answer perfectly to all the expectations we had before arrive. We did check in at 1 am on Tuesday 3rd March, and after a fast check in we were accompanied in our room by Carl one of the guest relations person, he was extremely friendly and professional at the same time, explaining the room and the facilities but also the view at night that is incomparable (we are at the 16th floor, with a view on Burj al Arab hotel and the beach and the marina), I have to say that most of the staff is from Philippines and the people of this country are very friendly and in every moment they make you understand that they do their job with enthusiasm and this makes the difference, when in every moment you find people smiling to you, there are also other nationalities (Indians, Kenia) and all have the same respect and behaviour, surely they are all well trained, I am sure that the management of the hotel is absolutely care to his staff. The room is very big, we have a king size bed with an extra single for our 2,5 year old son. The first 3 days we always changed location, 1st was in &quot;Wild Wadi&quot; an aquatic park that is beside the hotel where the guest of Jumeirah Hotel have free access, the second was in the pool beside the children activity, the third in the central pool, all of them has been fantastic days, believe me everything is perfect every single aspect is treated with attention, from the towels, to the life guards very difficulty you can find something better. One of the reason that I did choose the hotel was the sports center and in particular the squash courts (I am a fanatic player), incredible!!!!!! for the first time I had the possibility to find not only courts but also players. 3 times a week they organize &quot;clinincs&quot; were many people comes and for 2 hours you have the possibility to play changing each time partner. I stop now to write, but I want to guarantee that is impossible to describe everything there is so much to tell that I could write another hour, but only to tell you that is the best holidays ever in the best hotel ever.Thanks Jumeirah HotelMarco Italy


doc_id: 201006512019134270877314195794401370160
title: Makes you want to come back year after year.
date: Feb 24 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Our fourth year at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and still as great as ever. The service is fantastic as are all the facilities. The Executive club makes a difference with the airport pick-ups and afternoon tea. I can't wait for next year....


doc_id: 129370345777621226896031654611172407830
title: Fantastic sea views
date: Feb 15 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed here for 2 nights for our honey moon and we loved it..It seems a bit hit and miss for some people but we had no problems.We arrived at 8am and we had our room straight away and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Everybody was freindly and always wanted to help.The room was very good and the view was great. The beach was just as good, I even went to the gym, where there are squash courts etc and that was fantastic too.We had no faults at all, they even gave us a bottle of champagne and chocs for our honeymoon.Only thing I would say is that being a 5* hotel, drinks and food can be expsensive, but we would go back again.


doc_id: 143031239562024260495242311249088904223
title: Great Hotel
date: Feb 8 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Have just returned from winter holiday in Dubai. Spent first five nights in Jumeirah Beach and second five nights in Mina A Salam (see seperate review).This hotel is large and glitzy, adjacent to the beach and opposite the Burj Al Arab. We upgraded to executive club which allowed us additional services. We were met at the airport and had speedy access through customs. Ushered to our limousine and then enjoyed quick and trouble free check in at hotel. We had use of executive lounge where canapes and drinks were served on a complimentary basis each evening. Canapes were varied and were of good quality as where the drinks. As prices seem to have doubled in Dubai over the last year I feel that paying a little extra for this service was cost effective.Public areas of the hotel were kept spotlessly clean and overall we found staff to be friendly and efficient in going about their business.Our room was large and comfortable with the most amazing view of the Burj. Bathroom was huge with a large bath-tub big enough for two and a shower cubicle big enough for a family of four!Breakfast in the hotel was a real treat. The selection was huge with all nationalities catered for. All in all a very nice hotel with comfortable rooms as well as comfortable and clean public spaces.Despite this being a family hotel we didn't find it to be over run with children.


doc_id: 136048660113706550047326800186615134947
title: The place to be..Fantastic Views Superb Resort Facilities
date: Feb 4 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Me and my partner checked in at 3pm as we had checked out of mina seyahi earlier and went for some shopping at Meena Bazaar, I had been looking forward to staying at this hotel ever since I visited wild wadi during my last trip to Dubai.I was excited as I entered the hotel reception with enthusiastic glee and child-like anticipatio of a great time ahead, lol. The check in was fast and i was quickly given my room number and card. The receptionist said &quot;oh, very good, you have been given room no x. Its got fantastic views.&quot; She was not wrong either. Upon entering the room, we could not believe it. It was mind blowing. The layout was fantastic, superbly spacious room, hyper comfortable bed, spacious shower with complementary products. However, the best part was the views of the Burj and the Jumeirah Beach. Located on 21st floor, it was perfectly situated to appreciate the majestic Dubai skyline, the great structural beauty which is the Burj, the pristine beach and the cool coloured seawater.Anyway, we quickly went for a tour of wild wadi and had special access through the back and had an hours fun to freshen up.I then went for a walk around the hotel and observed how big the hotel was, and the shops inside. Next day I had breakfast at Beachcombers as was slightly late for breakfast at Latitude. The breakfast was very good and it was complemented by the serene views of the beach. We then got changed and went to the pool area.The swimming pools in this hotel are absolutely fantastic and there are quite a few to choose from. I went to the largest leisure pool which has jacuzzi and ordered a fresh chilled strawberry juice from the bar which was just what i needed for a little swim, lol.After the swim, went to the beach area and this was by far the best beach strip I have been on in Dubai. The sand was clean, nice and warm and there were plenty of sunbeds to lounge lazily in sun and catch up on that tan. The beachwater was nice and cold but once i adjusted to it, it was pretty good.The next day we had breakfast at Latitude where Asif kindly showed us what was on offer. I have to say breakfast in this place was out of this world. Everything was on offer, from sushi to indian paraatha's, sausages to samosas, and the usual fruit, yoghurt, cereal etc. Last night we checked out the 360 bar which was good. It's always busy so get there early. Had a fruit cocktail and shisha which was good whilst dj played house music. Once again, the cool breeze and the splendid views were enough to keep me seated for some time.The only negative of our 2 day stay (apart from the 2 day stay, lol) was the service from the concierge and some staff. For instance, when i needed towels replacing i asked concierge to send someone up whilst i was going out. Upon returning 4 hours later, it had not been done. Also, i asked the concierge for recommendations on restaurant at late night. I mentioned hard rock cafe, and said it would be open till 2am. Luckily for us, our taxi driver waited as we knocked aimlessly at the door for staff to tell us it was closed. My partner said that the service was a let down and little things like that make a big difference. I would have to agree with her point, on principle.However, i will definitely be staying at this hotel in the future, and for me it is the place to be as it has fantastic views, facilities, restuarants and is simply amazing. It was great to wake up in the morning and see the beautiful views and I very much miss that right now.


doc_id: 294353562448960599110428176196336518146
title: Marvellous experience
date: Feb 4 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I went for honeymoon to the Jumeirah beach hotel. I loved the whole experience. Excellent buffet breakfast with a great variety. The view from the rooms was great, especially during the afternoon and night where you could see the light show from the Burj al arab.The service was great and I never felt that I could not find someone to ask for something. Very clean and tidy rooms with a strong touch of elegance. A good variety of restaurants to choose from and excellent gym facilities.Overall a great experience.


doc_id: 180161271247929545628873647521499259715
title: Fantastic Service
date: Jan 26 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have just returned from four days at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Having visited Dubai twice before, once staying with friends and once staying at the Mirage, I was not overly excited to be going back. However the service we recieved at the Jumeirah won me over. Nothing was too much trouble. When we arrived at the airport our taxi (which had been arranged by our travel agent) was no where to be seen. The Jumeirah rep immediatly sorted out a car at no extra charge and organised a return journey on our departure again at no charge. When we checked in the conciege found that our agent had not given them the correct information, without any fuss they sorted everything out, so that we were barly aware there had been any confusion. Any request was always met with a smile and a will to please if possible.The hotel is quite old now by Dubai standards, it opened eleven years ago. The rooms are very spacious, all with direct sea view and well appointed. The Middle Eastern restaurant was excellent as was the Argentinian one (with live tango). The buffet breakfast in the hotel lobby was very good, with a huge selection and was equally good for dinner, if you like buffet style meals. We were on the club executive package that included breakfast, full afternoon tea, happy hour and access to the club pool (ice lollies and fruit sticks at regular intervals). We quickly realized that by the time you had eaten as much as you wanted from the buffet breakfast, had an amazing tea of various sandwiches and cakes, followed by Happy Hour with a selection of wonderful canapes, there was no need to spend any money on dinner. If you are on a tight budget or have a family of constantly hungry children this option is fantastic.The spa was probably the only disappointment, the massage therapist was great but it was all a bit tired and not very welcoming.All in all a great family holiday.


doc_id: 241121130317312641760158657280613443128
title: Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
date: Jan 23 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Lots have been said about this hotel so I am not going to repeat those I will just point out my highlights and tips.Premium Leisure Club / Executive Club Rooms - Well worth the premium you pay. I think the rooms are the same standard but are better located. You also have access to the Exec lounges one for adults only and one that children are allowed in. You can have breakfast here ( its quieter than other restaurants), complimetary snacks / soft drinks all days that free alchol and canapes for 2 hours each evening. There is a fab terrace on this loung that overlooks the Burg and WILD WADI. In addition with this we got VIP transfer from the airport and express service through immigration baggage with your own guide.The pool areas are nice but get a little crowded however with the upgraded rooms you get access to the Executive pool which is used for the JBH villas and the Burj. This is much nicer with your own pool butlers - bliss !WILD WADI access early is a great advantage. We used it daily for an hour or so then just as it started to get busy we would return to the Exec pool.There are some great restaurants and bars in the hotel and the other advantage is the transport around the hotels if you want to go the the other hotel within the chain eg Mina Salam. We thought this hotel had a great holiday atmosphere and was great for children or adults. I would personally say this is better for families than the Mina Salam but is not overrun with children so fine for adults also.Would certainly go again - Service is second to none, the best we have experienced in 5 star hotels elsewhere. Enjoy.


doc_id: 319241759285783030820463331039231453710
title: Dubai Honeymoon
date: Jan 23 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai in Aug 2008 for our Honeymoon. We travelled with our 20mth old son.From the moment we arrived at the hotel, we were spoiled rotten! The meet and greet staff were superb, they took our son and found him bags, teddies and toys to keep him occupied while we compelted the (painless) checking in procedure.By the second morning, the staff on the breakfast meet and greet knew our names and our sons name, they made such a fuss of our son!Mealtimes were thoroughly enoyable as the staff kept our son enterntained no end.The hotel room was gorgeous. pristine, roomy, great view of the Burj. Alongwith this we got daily water, suncream, fresh fuit and chocolates. They also left a daily newsletter which told you what was going on inthe resort.The pool and beach areas were again very clean and well presented, with all the staff being very friendly and helpful. Everyone made time to stop and speak to us all the time. The food was superb and reasonbly priced for such a wonderful hotel.we had such a good time, we wrote to the front desk amamger when we got back to express our gratitude to his staff for making our stay so special.We would recomend Dubai, especially this hotel, to everyone. thre is so much to do you will never want to come home!!


doc_id: 196769008675419336803836644110926903548
title: Fantastic Xmas
date: Jan 22 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed for 3 days over xmas and had a great time.The view from our very spacious superior delux room was fab. Our daughter then 10yrs enjoyed the gifts she received from the hotel and our wine and chocs were much appreciated.On xmas eve we had a wonderful meal in Latitudes, Santa paid us a visit. Breakfast here was also very good my daughter ate their years supply of smoked salmon I think.Xmas day was spent on the beach. My daughter and husband made good their free entry to Wild Wadi.The service on the beach on xmas day was a bit slow but otherwise the staff were all marvelous


doc_id: 295331640516946372432466142042345005839
title: Paradise
date: Jan 21 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Loved the JBH - absolute paradise - regretted the short visit. Kids loved the hotel especialy pool and jacuzzi. Good time to visit temp - 16 degrees celcius to 26 degrees celcius. Excellent room with great view of the Burj and Marina. Devine food but be warned that nothing is cheap. The Latitude restuarant serves a seafood buffet every Thursday night at a cost of 250 dirhams per head. Free shuttle to mall of the emirates every hour from 10am to 11pm. Good restuarants - much cheaper than JBH. Wild Wadi was an absolute treat for the kids.


doc_id: 52098293298158460749926343686625132910
title: JBH Lives up to its high class reputation once again!
date: Jan 12 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Very quickly, this is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in - yes it is pricey, but the sheer grandeur and elegance, combined with the non-pretentious atmosphere just ticks all the boxes! I would highly recommend a Club Executive room or one of the suites for the pool and executive lounge facilities alone. This trip was through Virgin Holidays again from London Heathrow. Excellent Flights, Fantastic Service and easily booked/handled through the call centre.Please see my previous review (Jul 2006) for a full breakdown of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, as not much has changed - its still all great!


doc_id: 180946298731006914326052925109320536800
title: Great hotel and overall experience
date: Jan 8 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed 1 night at this hotel back in 2006. Was dissapointing that I could only stay one night (was a good deal for that night, all other nights were double the price).Great views from the rooms and the free entry to Wild Wadi for hotel guests was excellent. It is located far from the city centre (creek area) but overall, the Mall of the Emirates is close and the nearly shops and eateries are great. Loved swimming at the beach looking at the Burj Al Arab. Very clean beach.Hope to visit again soon.


doc_id: 234431371458040331970742335787618584104
title: Great Location!
date: Jan 4 2009
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel for 3 nights in Dec. right before Christmas. Based on the previous TripAdvisor reviews I was expecting to find a very crowded hotel, possibly over-run with children, but to my pleasant surprise there was no one there! The hotel is expensive and when we asked numerous different employees why they weren't busier, they all cited the &quot;financial crisis&quot;. The lobby always seemed to be bustling, but everywhere else inlcuding the beach, pools &amp; restaurants were a ghost town. In my opinion, that was huge perk, helped with rest &amp; relaxation. I never even saw another gues on our floor during the entire stay.They let us have our room at 8:30am, instead of making us wait till check-in, which was wonderful, because we were so tired from the trip. They also honored my on-line request in regards to the location of room. We had a balcony with a fabulous view of the Burj.The best part about this hotel by far though is the location. Being on the gulf right in front of the Burj and The World, offers neverending fabulous views. I can't imagine having been happy staying at a hotel in the Cty or on the Creek after seeing this hotel and its sister properties. You can get into the Burj during certain hours of the day without making a reservation in one of their restaurants. They even let you go up to the top floor which offers a magnificant view of Palm Island. The buggy will drop you right off at the front door. Wild Wadi, which is a fabulous water park is just a few steps away with its own entrance for hotel guests. They'll let you in an hour early, which we took advantage of and basically had the place to ourselves. Rode everything during that hour and left within 2 when the people started pouring in. My only complaints would be the food. The restaurants left a lot to be desired. The food just wasn't that good. Try to eat elsewhere is you can. The buggy will take you to all the other 50+ restaurants at their other 3 sister hotels. I don't know if they'd be any better, but they couldn't be worse. Also, they don't ever have enough employees working the reception desk and because of that check-out took way too long. Overall though, we were really happy with our stay!


doc_id: 112316474050273650782223938817870063041
title: Love Dubai but the prices are high
date: Dec 28 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have just returned from spending Christmas at Jumeirah Beach Hotel - our second time. We went with our sons aged 18 and 19 and have had a brilliant holiday. As it was a special occasion I upgraded us to the Club Executive rooms which was great but you have to make sure you get value for your money.When we arrived as Executive clients we were whisked through immigration and shown to a waiting Audi A8- however in the excitement we missed duty free!We did something differnet every day we were there but always made sure we went to Club Eight which has free drinks from 6-8pm. The girls in there were excellent and although it said only for over 21s my two came in and played pool and watched TV and had a drink with us.One of the better points of the club was that we got to have breakfast in Beachcombers on the beach were it wasnt at all busy. Breakfasts were lovely and you dont have to pay to have them in your room either - otherwise it is 50!You also get to use the Executive pool which is great until it gets busy when there were alot of very noisy foreign children there - so we went to the beach the next day and the followed us!!The restaurants are way too expensive we paid easily 200 every night for the four of us. So we went out for dinner to see a bit of nightlife- I can recommend the chinese at the Metropolitan, think its called summer place and to Vivaldi at the Sheraton Dubai Creek. Did everything else: Atlantis water park ( e prefer Wild Wadi), Seaplane flight, sandboarding, desert drive, segways, snowboarding and the beach to recover from the cost.As someone else has stated with the pound plummeting ( we got 5.4 dirhams to the pound in the Mall but it fell again after that) it is getting to be a really expensive holiday and you have to take that into account when booking.However all said and done we loved it and will probably return although I fancy staying in the Desert next time, I definetly wouldnt want to stay at Atlantis.If anyone wants any other tips please fell free to email me.Val


doc_id: 312659368213781122070380135729423478359
title: Mega Hotel Mega Bucks.
date: Dec 21 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned 20th December 2008. Beautiful hotel and lovely staff. Pretty much agree with most of the previous posts except they all seem to understate the high cost. Make no mistake Dubai is expensive, very expensive. Even accounting for the drubbing the pound has been given on the exchange markets you need a lot of money to make the most of a holiday here. The whole Jumerirah area, four hotels and a couple of miles of beach was very quiet. The powers that be need to address these costs and fast as this is not going to improve and punters like us are Dubais future, or so we are told. As for the shopping just forget it, beautiful shopping malls and prices to match. Compared to the UK prices, retail is a good 40% over what we would pay. Tat around the Souks is cheap if you want a dodgy Rolex or a stuffed camel and don't mind getting hassled to death whilst keeping a firm hand on your young daughter, blimey the locals really do know how to letch and make a girl uncomfortable, and yes she was well covered up. Fancy eating cheap in the malls? How does 14 sound for a quarter chicken at Nandos. Back in the JB hotel a bottle of becks or Corona willcost you 7 no problem. Any decent 3 course meal in any of the better 22 restaurants will cost you 150 a couple and thats without wine. Forget the moet at 200 a bottle, you will have to stump up 60 for a Frexinet cava! You can have a half bottle of moet from the mini bar for 80. Even the daily papers were 5 a pop. On the plus side taxis are reasonable and the construction is jaw dropping to behold, especially the burj dubai tower. The only way to do Dubai on the cheap is to buy your booze at the duty free, stuff your face at the breakfast buffet and take the complimentary water from your room down the beach all day, plenty of that going on. IMO somethings got to give price wise before I will even consider another Dubai holiday. It was plain to see some families with small children scouring the menus for anything half reasonable, concessions for kids aren't that plentiful and a few free ice lollies and a slice of orange around the pool doesn't really add up to much in the grand scheme of things. Oh in conclusion don't think the guy handing out the glasses of champagne poolside is doing it free gratis. On day one I did, 35 a glass, Ouch.


doc_id: 210290323544266939952904705347551109658
title: Great location!!
date: Dec 21 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I stayed at this hotel for 3 nights in between The Maldives and The Seychelles. After having 9 relaxing nights in The Maldives we enjoyed going out and about to some gorgeous restaurants at night in Dubai. We ate at The Carnevale, an Italian, in the hotel and loved it, the pasta was amazing.We also ate at The Marina fish restaurant, the staff were great and the food lovely.On our last night we got a buggy to The Burj Al Arab and ate at Al Mahara fish restaurant, it was amazing. Expensive but it was a fantastic experience and if we ever visited Dubai again we would book it again. Food was some of the best we have eaten and we have been to a lot of top hotel's in London. Well worth a visit!!!We had a standard room and was more than happy with it, the views were great (which I think all the rooms in that hotel are) and room service/laundry etc were all brilliant.We were able to check into our room very early the morning we arrived which was fantastic because after a night flight we badly needed some sleep.Breakfast was a bit of a squeeze at times, only 2 toasters for hundreds of guests was a bit silly so queue's every morning for a slice of toast, when all you want to do is eat and go out to enjoy Dubai. Breakfast was good and there seemed to be a brilliant selection.Great free bus ride's to The Emirates Mall so we took advantage of that. If you like skiing 'Ski Dubai' in that Mall is brilliant, we had never been before and had 2 lessons there.We enjoyed the Wild Wadi water park and it was good that we got in for free as it was in our hotel but we prefered the new Atlantis water park as it was a lot more exciting and better 'rides'. It costs a silly amount to get in but we still enjoyed the fun!If we ever went back to Dubai we'd probably stay in the Burj to experience that as it looked amazing but we would also recommend this hotel as we were very happy with it.


doc_id: 104851575389944395578622765905532161148
title: A few complaints but a great stay
date: Nov 24 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We flew with Air France via CDG, our connection was speedy and very efficient due to the ground staff. We had a car waiting at the bottom of the steps from the plane which took us to the connections lounge avoiding the queues. Air France were great outbound but terrible on our return journey. (ran out of food and tv didn't work, just unlucky with the seats we were allocated) We were greeted in Dubai by our chauffeur, who walked us to our car and took us directly to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The check-in staff were very friendly and welcoming. We were offered the chance of an upgrade to a suite or villa. Although expensive we decided to upgrade to a suite as we were there for a special occasion. However there was some confusion of what rooms were available as the Hotel was really busy that week, so were told that we'd be unable to upgrade straight away and to return to reception the following day. As it was late (after midnight), we were not overly fussed and just wanted to get to our room and try and get something to eat. We were shown to our room by one of the Guest Services Reps, who was extremely informative and friendly about the hotel, area and Ramadan. We were advised that the Latitude bar would be our best bet for food at this time. The menu was basic, but at 1am, we didn't expect much, but enjoyed the food. Rooms: The rooms were kept clean and presentable, but were nothing special. The bathroom was very spacious with a great shower. Suites: We were a tad disappointed with the state of our Suite. There was an old rolled up curtain crammed onto the window behind the current curtain. This gave off a bad smell. It had obviously been there for some time. The bathroom was a lot smaller than the bathroom in the hotel room (non suite). There was also a door that had been screwed shut (screws were visible) that lead into some kind of cupboard that gave off a lot of heat. On a positive note, the balcony off the suit was Massive! unfortunately ours got no sun. To catch sun, make sure your suite is on the waterpark side of the hotel (rooms with odd numbers) Food: On our first day we chose to dine at the Dhow &amp; Anchor (British style pub) in the JBH - On entering the pub, we were stopped by a guy with an English accent who told us the Bar was busy and advised us to go elsewhere. At this point around 8 other people walked into the bar behind us and were welcomed by the same guy and shown towards a table. The pub was busy, therefore there were a lot of people witnessed this, we were both embarrassed and furious at the arrogance of the moron and decided to leave before causing a scene. Needless to say, we never went back to sample the food. There are many great restaurants in the hotel, our best meal was at Carnevale, Well worth a visit!!... but remember to book. The restaurants in the hotel are used more by visitors than guests, so tend to be fully booked all the time. Breakfast are served in both Latitude and Beachcombers and are both buffet style, as much as you can eat, they cater for all... We only made it to Latitude a few times as we were unable to make the time slots - Never made it to the beachcomber for breakfast. We dined at the beachcomber one day that we missed breakfast, we were unaware that it was a buffet style restaurant - &quot;All you can eat&quot; (our fault for not reading up on this in the hotel guide first) and ended up paying around US$100 for lunch which consisted of a slice of toast, bowl of soup and some noodles - We didn't return here either. There is a free shuttle bus service provided by the Hotel, that runs between the Hotel and Emirates Mall... This is great.. .but can fill up quickly, so you'll miss out if your not there first - In addition, the bus is very punctual, so if you not there when it's due to leave, it'll be gone. We missed the bus nearly every time we went for it. However, a taxi to the mall only costs around US$5. The mall is great for shopping, but fantastic for food!.. there are so many places to eat here.. and at GREAT prices too. We dined at St Maxims a couple of times - Great menu, great service and great price. We also dined at &quot;Butchers shop bar and grill&quot; a south African restaurant, again, great menu and great price - FANTASTIC FOOD... Go here, you wont regret it. Dine and watch folk on the slopes at Ski Dubai.  Hotel: The hotel is pretty spectacular, it looks very impressive when lit up at night. The lobby, restaurants and seating area, are well maintained. Staying at the JBH, you get access to the Burj, this is arrange by Guest Service. We didn't bother with going across as we hadn't brought the appropriate attire with us (we're on holiday in the sun, dressed shoes and a suit is the last thing I want to take on holiday with me) Apparently, we didn't miss much. If you upgrade to a suite or are booked to stay in one., you gain access to the executive pool, this is a great pool directly in front of the Burj. The staff at the exec pool really look after you and spoil you with some complimentary drinks, cakes, fruit and ice lolly. The pool is really quiet and relaxing. Also, you gain access to the executive club, we didn't bother going as it was very smoky. Wadi Water: As a guest at the JBH, you get free entrance to the waterpark - This is fantastic... It is totally unique! unlike any water park I have been to before. We ended up at the water park nearly everyday of our stay at the hotel. The place began to get busy around 11am.. which meant long queues for the slides.. but they were worth it. The queues began to shorten at around 6pm. There is a fast food place (McDonalds style) in the park where you can charge to your room. Beach: The beach is kept spotless, there are waiters there to look after your for refreshments whenever you need one. The sea is warmer than a bath, so don't expect to cool down this way. However there is also a guy who comes around and sprays you with freezing cold water while you lay on your bed (at your request obviously). This helps to keep you cool.. Also the complimentary ice lollies go down great!!! Pool: The main pool is massive, but if you want a relaxing time, avoid it. There were lots of kids here when we were there, so we opted for the beach. Bars: We went up to &quot;uptown&quot; bar on the 24th floor, it was very small and busy. You can access a massive terrace from the bar, but unfortunately are not able to take any drinks outside with you, therefore the terrace was empty (crazy if you ask me). The bar became to crowded, squashed up and smoky, therefore we left. Dhow &amp; Anchor - Could be a good bar if they sacked the arrogant git that works there. There are also many good bars in the Emirates Mall.. (at half the price) In all: We had a good time at the JBH. Although it did not meet my expectations in a lot of ways, I had a couple of complaints - the front desk manager was extremely apologetic and addressed my concerns. This aside, there were also many things I liked about the hotel that would make me certain to return.


doc_id: 105794965970423024716260088753887470506
title: wonderful
date: Nov 23 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
All the rooms have a wonderful view on see and on Burj al Arab. In the wide bathroom you can find all you need, and in the bedroom there's always fresh fruits and chocolate. The breakfast buffet is huge and very good. A free shuttle is available to go to the Malls. The location is great for shopping (in particulary Mall of Emirates), and for beech/see, but si a little far from the old city.


doc_id: 194880497578710513411724404343162162778
title: Another great stay
date: Nov 21 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from our second visit to th JBH ( 12- 19 Nov) and it was just as good as the first 2 years ago.On arrival (@ 2am) a member of staff escorted us to our room and explained all the amenities within and the times for breakfast etc. Our price included breakfast which still has a great variety of choice and we ate in the evening within the hotel on four occasions which was expensive compared to our previous visit ,but as another reviewer stated I believe the exchange rate may have contributed to the higher cost.The staff cannot do enough for you and were so helpful at all times. I did see other guests from Europe &amp; USA treat the staff poorly, ignoring them, not even offering them a thank you for their assistance as if the guests were of a better class.One guest even snapped his fingers at a waiter !! These people really have to take a look at themselves as they are no better than anyone else.Some guests have started to place towels around the pool areas before breakfast then leave them for sometime but the beach area was fine and there was no shortage of sunbeds.We did the Moonlight cruise on the Dubai Creek which included a buffet dinner which was excellent and good value and visited the new Dubai Mall which is huge.We also used the gym at the Marina on three occasions and this is a first class facility.Overall I thought it was a great 7 nights in a fabulous location and I will not hesitate to return.Only wish we had another two nights and would have seen the fabulous fireworks for the opening of the Atlantis Hotel.


doc_id: 252619820634889953490113534109242803751
title: amazing!
date: Nov 20 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
i have just come back from half term at jumeirah with my husband, and his daughter (9yrs) and friend..it was everything i had hoped.We had originally booked to stay at atlantis but due to the bad reviews and terrible feedback ,we decided to change to JBH.It cost quite a bit more money and i was anxious that it could live up to my expectations. Everything about this hotel is pretty fabulous. the staff are so polite and helpful..nothing is too much trouble.the pool area was lovely but very very busy at half term (and noisy!)...but little touches like the lolly man (the kids loved the free lollies!!) , cucumber/water spray etc and just the general great service poolside/ on the beach all added up to us feeling like we were still having a luxurious stay. the water park was amazing.thoroughly recmmended. i didnt personally like the decor of the rooms(the bright reds and blues are a bit marriot for me!!),but they were certainly well appointed and spacious.The kids felt like the kids clubs were too babyish for them and i definitely felt that there was nothing at all for the teenagers in this area,but they totally got into the films that showed around the kids pool at 7pm. such fun for them.The food was expensive, we didnt think much of the tex mex,but loved the english pub and le verandah...fabulous cheaper but great food options. all in all a fabulous fabulous stay and i would recommend it. if you are a couple...do avoid kids holidays (obviously!) though...as its a completely full on atmosphere!!!!


doc_id: 294982987479650546595732946157680385786
title: Fantastic hotelsuperb location!
date: Nov 18 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just got back from a fantastic 4 night stay at The Jumeirah Beach Hotel.33 degrees every day! The staff are absolutely wonderful. We had paid extra for a balcony room and it was well worth it. Balcony rooms only go up to the 7th floor but we were on the 5th floor(highest with double bed). We looked right over The Burj and the sea.It was lovely to watch the lights on it at night.We had a good tip to buy our alcohol at the duty free at Dubai airport.You are allowed 4 bottles each.This could be wine,spirit or beer. It saved us a lot because the drinks are very expensive in all the hotels.A small bottle of beer is about 6, the same as wine.You cannot buy alcohol at the supermarket.We also bought cans of coke at the Carrefour for about 20p each and in the hotels they are 3.50 each! The highlight of the trip was going on the desert safari with Arabian Adventures booked through the hotel.It is excellent! You travel over the desert, watch the sunset,ride a camel,and have an excellent 3 course meal with unlimited bar. This hotel is in a fantastic location,friendly with superb food.We will definately return!


doc_id: 258228938041547501601979619279130403056
title: Are we talking about the same hotel???
date: Nov 16 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My wife and I selected the Jumeirah Beach Hotel after reading the reviews here and wanting somewhere where we would have a relaxing and 'pampered' time after a tiring but enjoyable tour of Egypt.The rooms are certainly well appointed. We checked in at about 2am and were escorted to the room and shown all the features. Luggage eventually turned up.Its certainly a well appointed hotel and the staff seemed very friendly and helpful. But;1. No hot water in the taps (you have to run the hot tap for a few minutes to get hot water).2. Service in the lobby bar is poor (waiting for up to 20 minutes after ordering) and hen another 20-40 minute wait for the bill.3. Wild Wadi (great for adults as well as children) - whilst you get free entry you need to be aware that for a locker its an additional 25 Dirhams.4. No delayed check out available.5. Bill was incorrect and had to argue for correction.6. If you want to go to Dubia central in the evening (from after 6pm) taxi is the only method and be prepared for a 2 hour wait, and its a 90 minute taxi ride to the souks as its 'rush hour' time and the road is congested.7. No courtesy pick up from the airport (and we paid over $3000 AUD for our two night stay and did not qualify).8. If you have an evening flight out of Dubai leave the hotel NO LATER than 3pm to avoid rush hour!!!!9. Insufficient lifts - again a small annoying wait all the time.Overall comments - a plush hotel which has a lot to offer, but its 'out of town', staff seem willing to help, food is good. Final comment its not value for money.


doc_id: 186626947564887576604079625916384404462
title: Still up there but!
date: Nov 6 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I stayed at Jumeirah Beach Hotel during October half term with my wife and our 8 year old son. Without counting I guess this was probably our seventh or eighth stay.All the positive comments elsewhere still apply i.e. great service, fabululous amenities etc. However, perhaps a comment for the management might be that when loyal customers arrive and point out that they have been to the hotel on many occasions before it doesn't really give the right impression when management responds with the rather tart reply that 30-40% of guests at any one time are repeat guests'. great! let's see if that remains to case.The things that we didn't like this time (and this is the first time these things have really been discernible in our opinion)1 - Ridiculous (and now quite offensive) pricing in the top end restaurants; dinner for 2 adults and one 8yr old in the fish restaurant was 250 excluding drinks. While the standard of the food is good, the chefs are not named and starred michelin chefs and dinner at Gordon Ramsey's flagship restaurant in London cost us less!! over 100 for a lobster is both vulgar and bonkers. 2 - The hotel is becoming a victim of its own success. The two main pool areas are now so packed during main holiday periods that the dreaded sun-lounger scramble begins before breakfast around 8.30am and the pool areas are akin to sardines in tins. They have also started playing pop musak around the pool which further adds to the general melee. Football shirts even for dinner are now a regular sight!Perhaps some of these comments reflect the general increase in populariity of dubai but my advice to friends would be to try The Royal Mirage if you want a smarter more up market experience, which is a bit sad as this is how we used to feel about JBH.


doc_id: 159795479013368559985393451404163319567
title: 3rd visit and still love it
date: Oct 30 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from a fabulous 10 days at JBH. It really is a fantastic hotel. The only thing I would say is that the prices have rocketed since we first stayed there about 2.5 years ago. It's an expensive holiday - but you do feel spoilt rotten. For a family of 2 adults and a 12 year old kid we spent around 300 a day on food and drink and extras and we didn't overdo things. Bit of building work going on with Sinbads club but nothing that intruded, club still open. They have introduced Segways which were great fun. Did some new stuff this trip - visited the Acquarium in Atlantis - absolutely amazing. Tried to book the swimming with dolphins but was booked up until early November so if anybody wants to do this suggest you book before you go. Also did desert safari with sand boarding and dune bashing in 4 wheel drives, great fun, and went to the Jumani show at Al Sahra which was a really nice evening out.They are building out just past the 360 degree bar, we were told 100 private villas going up on a spur out into the sea so presumably will be some building here for a year or two, might detract from the glorious view of the marina.The best thing about JBH is you feel completely and utterly spoilt but it is not in the slightest bit stuffy, you can relax and not worry about anything. JBH has delivered the best family holidays we have ever had.The service at JBH is what makes it, it really is faultless.


doc_id: 308797369763049350514742995814751125348
title: 5 star is too low a rating
date: Oct 28 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at many 5 star hotels (&amp;below!) and consider this hotel to be rated far too low.Service, hospitality, cleanliness, food, you name it this hotel excels.Going back again in November 2008.


doc_id: 17823805747471075607063078702845369997
title: Superb!!!
date: Oct 27 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Right, enough has already been said about this hotel, so I will not go through the whole thing again.I travel alot, and have stayed at many establishments all over the world.NOTHING compares to this place! The service, standards and everything else imaginable is spot on. I cannot fault it. I have always vowed never to return to the same place twice, I now stand corrected and will return - for sure!


doc_id: 23132762433921105186012909511354275606
title: Absolutely 5 star!
date: Oct 26 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My family and I just got back from 10 days at the Jumeira Beach Hotel and it was an experience I can't wait to repeat. Everything from our arrival to check out was superb. We booked our stay with Dubai Resorts which gave us the option to go half board which was great value and also to upgrade our room choice. We chose the premium leisure club which gave us access to dedicated lounges and the executive pool. I don't think I have ever stayed at a hotel with so many staff! Not only that they were unfailingly friendly,courteous and helpful. You never once got the impression that they were just doing their job. The views were spectacular with the Burgh Arab and its impressive nightly light show dominating. The beach was also pristine. If you are looking for a holiday to surpass all others then this is the place.


doc_id: 33867765354858695625530114794927183920
title: Excellent
date: Oct 20 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just arrived back from JBH and was amazed at the level of service etc we received.Admittedly we stayed in a club executive room so were possibly a bit more spoilt but i think the level of service in general is very high.Would definitely reccomend this hotel and will probably be going back next year!!


doc_id: 260614330939854453409350789003806052984
title: Fantastic pure luxury
date: Oct 16 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our third stay at the Jumeirah Beach and we still love it as much as we did the first time. As a family we all agree that there are far too many places to see and we wouldn't normally return somewhere time and time again, but there is just something about the Jumeirah. We booked into the Jumeirah after spending a few days at the Atlantis - at the moment the two hotels are not comparable on their standards of service being offered to guests.Little things may be slipping at the Jumeirah, but not enough to spoil your stay. In the past we have always been greeted by our name as we arrived at the hotel, this time however it did not happen, but is this something I should even be mentioning, it is such a small thing. Once in reception, we were handed lovely, cool towels to cool ourselves down and freshen up. This is a simple but lovely touch.Check-in was quick and luggage was brought up to your rooms immediately. The rooms are spacious and there are so many added little touches. Every room in the Jumeirah has a lovely view. Turn down is on offer, bathrooms are cleaned once again and fresh towels are put out. A little chocolate is left every night on your bed, children get a little Milky Bar. We were in Dubai to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary and on our first night a bottle of chilled wine and chocolates were left in our room with a little card from all at the staff at the Jumeirah.There is a huge choice of restaurants at the Jumeirah and you also have the choice of all the restaurants at the Mina A' Salam, which is a short enjoyable boat and golf buggy ride away. Breakfasts are one thing that I feel has gone downhill. The choice of things available is still good but in past stays it was a far more enjoyable experience. The area where breakfasts are served, has been redone but it just feels so much smaller, and therefore it always feels too crowded.The pool area is lovely. The pool attendants are the most helpful of all the staff members. They will go out of their way to provide you with whatever you have asked for. Pool temperature is just perfect. Another little touch that is so welcome because of the heat, is the ice lollies that are handed out during the day. You are also offered to have a cool mist sprayed on you to cool you down.The beach is lovely. Sea temperature again is perfect. There are plenty off staff members in the beach area, so again you never want for anything, there is always someone around to see to your needs.Wild Wadi - my family loved it, in fact they actually enjoyed it far more than Aquaventure at the Atlantis. It was far less crowded and far more organised.There is a free shuttle bus service to the Mall of the Emirates. It is a huge shopping centre, and again there is quite a big choice of restaurants.Overall our stay at the Jumeirah was enjoyable, we loved it and wish we could have stayed longer. The staff are all very helpful and they do make you feel special. All the little extra touches make the Jumeirah a special hotel. It is definitely a holiday with a touch of luxury. Would we return again? We would love to.


doc_id: 18779758027335559798895423872920464699
title: Fabulous Hotel
date: Oct 12 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have recently returned from a 10 night stay in Dubai at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and can only say what a fantastic hotel! The staff were always very friendly and courteous and could not do enough for you. The whole experience was brilliant and we were more than happy with the Ocean View Deluxe room. We just loved the view. If we had booked a balcony, we would probably not have had such a great view and, to be honest, it would be too hot to sit out on a balcony. The room was cleaned more than once a day and the towels, bedding, bathmats etc were changed daily. Chocolates, fruit, water delivered FOC to the room each day. Turn-down service always on offer during the evening! We found all the little extras really special.We found the breakfast in Latitude excellent. Only spoiled by the ignorance of some who thought they were far too important to have to be seated and would wander around looking for a table munching on platefuls of food, while other people had more manners! The pools were great and our 8 year old spent most of his time in the pool, which were just the right temperature! The sea was really safe most days and unbelievably warm!It was actually quite nice to be there during Ramadan as it meant that we didn't have to suffer too much drunken behaviour around the pool during the day. Unfortunately, on our last day there, which was the day after Ramadan ended, there was a large group of Scousers who decided to get well and truly &quot;bladdered&quot; and showed themselves up for nothing more than loud, foul-mouthed drunks (embarrassing for the majority of British tourists). Couldn't quite understand why they would want to holiday somewhere where drinking (especially during Ramadan) would not be so easy during the day! Would definitely go back and miss it already!


doc_id: 186940985057045071058940999379026188318
title: Expensive
date: Oct 12 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We went to this hotel with 2 babies under 2, We arrived very late early morning no cots was in the rooms and at 4am our 2 babies just wanted to sleep. We went to Dubai with Emirates which if you are traveling with small children I would not advise they are very unhelpful on the flight. The childrens area at the hotel was due to open sept and they are soooo behind will be lucky if xmas so nothing for the kids to do apart from Wild Wadi and that is so busy. Be prepared if like us you are a family on a budget a pint of Carling is 8.00 and a bowl of chips around a fiver.The good thing is if your resisdents of the hotel your kids eat free. We went to the Mall on the free shuttle bus a few times and we found it excellent and cheap.Staff at the hotel are all polite but to me not really helpful, someone mentioned that they don't really speak to women and speak to the man I did'nt find this at all they all said madam first.I was unsure what to take you defo don't need towels, mouth wash, hair brush, hair dryer, sponge, suncream they give you everything they change your beds everyday and give you clean towels twice a day. The room I thought for the money quite basic no wow factor. Breakfast was ok it was busy but they seem to cater for for everyone you name it they have got it. Very strange to eat noodles at breakfast. I would advise that you change your money over there in the Mall you get nearly a extra pound also Taxis out there are next to nothing.Its hot and wonderful and was a holiday to remember but would not go back to that hotel very over rated.


doc_id: 326914185068268249459452508299817646594
title: heaven
date: Oct 2 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
where to start ,this was our second year in a row at this hotel,we just love it,from the moment we stepped on the plane( we flew with emirates airline) until we came home it was a touch of heaven.this hotel is pure luxury,the staff are fabulous ( a few of them remembered us by name from last year,amaziing considering the amount of people who must pass through in a year ) the rooms are absolutely beautiful,and all are sea views,breakfast is nothing i had ever experienced before,a member of staff takes you round all the food stations on your first morning and explains anything you want to know about all the foods available.when going on the beach staff provide you with 2 lounger and 2 beach towels,take them for you and put them on the loungers,they are so helpful and friendly nothing is a bother for any of the staff.and then there's the free ice lollies you get about 4 times a day,they are lifesavers as its so warm on the beach.when you go in the water you'd think you were walking into a bath its so hot ( lovely ) i could go on and on and not know where to stop but suffice to say again its a wee touch of heaven, i hope we can return again sometime in the not too distant future.go and check it out for yourself you'll not be disappointed you'll be amazed.


doc_id: 121619673623115894106372268328465732134
title: The Best!
date: Oct 1 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
An absolute wonderful experience. I stayed at the Jumeirah Hotel following a trip to Perth Australia. I can honestly say that this is the nicest hotel that I have ever stayed in, and to be honest I have stayed in quite a few. The staff were more than welcoming and made my stay most enjoyable - i would love to stay at the Jumeirah Hotel again - A MUST - for anyone travelling to Dubai.


doc_id: 197377261079219204678513711599112957582
title: Exceeded expectations
date: Oct 1 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just arrived home from a truly luxurious experience. Everything that has been said about standards of service was our experience also. One of the Hotel's Customer Service Standards for staff was to smile and greet guests before the guest could get in first - our experience was that the staff delivered this with belief rather than it being a requirement,they couldn't be more helpful. The beach attendants worked tirelessly in the heat and nothing was too much to ask.We stayed for 7 nights in a balcony room and on arrival at 8.00am, luggage was stored and we were offered complimentary breakfast. Also available are locker facilities to change into swim wear until your room is ready (suggest this is keptin hand luggage for easy access) Despite being told that check in time was 3.00pm, our room was ready at 11.00am.Being on a beach holiday, I didn't take any 'closed' shoes, only sandals. This resulted in me being unable to dine in the hotel's restaurants where dress code was described as 'elegant' - nor could we visit the Burj. Whilst this was disappointing, we did have some really good evening meals - La Veranda (al fresco, views of the Burj, calzone pizza the size of a pillow!), Beachcombers (fixed price Thai/Malaysian buffet) and Zeng He (chinese in Madinat) were all memorable. Wine drinkers will pay extortionate prices by the bottle, even worse by the glass. Beer drinkers, about 5 per pint. Other reviewers have suggested taking wine with you either from UK or Duty Free at Dubai Airport on the way in - I agree, you'll save a packet!Towels for the beach are provided, you'll pay AED18 for large bottle of still water in ice bucket on the beach.Brilliant time and will definitely make a return visit - this time with shoes!To the newly-wed RAC man, hope your onward honeymoon trip to the Maldives was at least as good as JBH.


doc_id: 198591401234641468409990838123517935895
title: Ab Fab
date: Sep 30 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This is a fantastic hotel beautiful location, rooms pool .GO and enjoy.However- 1 point your travel agent may omitt .You can only check in from 2pm officially, we were not made aware of this and after an overnight flight we arrived at the hotel exhausted but excited and were made to wait for 2 and half hours for our room to be ready. Which was a bit of a pain when all you want to do is sleep. However the staff did seem to try to get the room ready ASAP and we were by no means the only people in this position


doc_id: 139740160781607773221662279410605030779
title: Perfect!
date: Sep 30 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I stayed for a week on my own in this wonderful hotel and was spoilt and pampered from the minute I stepped out of the taxi on arrival to getting back in another one heading for the airport.The staff are supremely efficient and friendly without any of the embarrasing grovelling that some hotels seems to suffer with. The location is perfect and my room had the most amazing view of the Burj Al Arab, which might be 'just' another hotel but is spectacular in its design and lovely at night time with the light effects on its canvas exterior.The food was amazing, offering every type of nationality for the buffet that made choosing the food the toughest decision of the whole day! It had a large choice of restaurants too, depending on your taste.A wonderful family pool, with more lifeguards than I've ever seen, was a great place for the kids and those wanting a quieter pool with swim up bar had theirs too. In addition, the lap pool catered for those wanting to do some serious swimming (a great place to settle for a peaceful session with a book too!) and then there's the beach....wow! You'll be taken to the lounger by the beach butler who'll carry your towels and 'make' your bed for you and take any drink orders. During a day by the beach, we were offered lollies to cool us down and even cucumber slices for our weary eyes!This hotel is part of a chain sharing the lovely white beach with two other hotels (one has a great shopping souk) and water park (free to hotel guests) and you can move between them by golf buggies. They'll also take you to the Burj for a look at the inside and have shuttle buses to the Emirates Mall (the one with the ski slope!) and the gold and silver souk. Everything is laid on to make your life as easy as possible.I did two trips with Arabian Adventures who have their office in the hotel, and I would recommend both. The dhow cruise at night along the creek with a very good buffet and the dune trip with supper in the desert.I really can't praise this hotel enough and compared to the huge Atlantis it has a friendly feel to it which is exactly what you need on a holiday!


doc_id: 272331891402654135438286981935818683186
title: Already booked for next year!!!
date: Sep 23 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I thought that I would surprise the Mrs with a birthday weekend away so Dubai looked like a good choice as we have hot had much of a summer.The hotel was recommended by the travel agent ( Jake @ Dial-a-flight) and he was spot on.It was a truly amazing experience. The staff were fantastic, friendly, fun and polite. They would go out of their way just to please you all the time and time again plus they always had a smile. We were never refused anything. There were even things off the restaurant menu which were not there and they went and made it! The room was brilliant too. There was loads of space and even a balcony so the view of the Burj was breath taking.Only minor complaint to be said would be the restaurants are not for the faint hearted. You certainly need deep pockets.From the moment we arrived to the moment we left eveything is so laid back, no stress or worries. On the whole I truly memerable trip an have already booked to go back next year! Thats a first as we never re-visit the same place twice!!!


doc_id: 233750871677709938503673982033080973661
title: Fantastic
date: Sep 21 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
we stayed at the Jumeirah for 3 nights on our return after 2 weeks in mauritius where we got married, when we arrived at the hotel we were greated bags taken from us and made to feel special. I was a little worried about what clothes to wear but around the pool you can wear what you want. The breakfast is a bit like pontins, very busy and you have to take a ticket and wait to be seated!!!!!!! however you can use the beach breakfast and iv got to say far nicer The staff around the resort are very friendly. you can take the free bus to various shopping malls and soucks. also try the dessert safari that was brill.The only down side you have to be up at least 5am to get a bed by the pool, we ended up at the beach but it was to hot to stay long. the water park is good and managed to cool off on the slides, this is free to enter when staying at this hotel. We are going to go back next year and stay for a week as we did not manage to see it all, however we will be doing another twin resort as weeks here would be to much, its very busy and fast moving but after a week speaking to no one only the sand and sea it was a breath of freshair. In the rooms you get everything from earbuds to dry cleaning, its very modern and clean its well worth the money, if your not sure why not to a stay a few nights on your return from another destination. you'll be surprised, seeing is beliveing


doc_id: 302735728450132882344162380104257687479
title: The Best Hotel Ever!!!
date: Sep 18 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Having read a few of the negative reviews on this site for the Jumeirah Beach I was totally stunned as we have just returned from Dubai and I have to say our stay was fantastic!! The staff at the hotel could not do enough for us and were very friendly and helpful. We stayed in an Ocean View Room which was beautiful and had a perfect view of the Burj Al Arab.As it was our honeymoon they suprised us with chocolates, fruit and champagne when we returned from our evening meal. The restaurants were great and the food excellent, there is so much choice you won't be able to decide and if you want to visit the restaurants at the neighbouring hotels there is a buggy service so you don't have to walk (when its still 38 degrees at 8pm you'l appreciate this!!)The weather was beautiful, 42 most days which in all honesty was a little too warm, it would probably be wiser to visit in the cooler spring months. The beach was lovely and swimming around looking up at the Burj was amazing, the water is like a bath! The pool is also nice, the bar is on hand for drinks although these are a little expensive (4 for a can of coke!) but then again Dubai isn't a budget destination and you don't mind too much when the hotel is this good.One thing I will say which was a slight negative was we arrived in the first week of Ramadan so everyone was fasting during the daytime. This means in the malls and other attractions outside the hotels your not allowed to eat (we only found this out after having bought food from a well known fast food restaurant in the Mall of Emirates and a polite security guard explained to us we couldn't actually eat it!) It wasn't a major problem and in the evenings the hotels put on special festivals which are worth the daytime inconvienience. The Water Park next door is great and is free to guests, opening an hour early for hotel residents to beat the rush for the good rides!All in all we loved our 4 days at Jumeriah (we were off to the Maldives after this) and we could have easily stayed longer, there would have been plenty to do. We cannot comment on other reviews on this site but we found this hotel top class and we're already planning to return for our 1st anniversary next year, definately staying at Jumeriah Beach.


doc_id: 48895323601137163299548807355685646347
title: Fabulous
date: Sep 16 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I had reservations about booking this hotel after reading several reports about it being over-run with children, I have children of my own who are very well behaved and didnt like the idea of it being extremely busy and kids everywhere! But we had the most amazing time and would go back and do it all again.We were there at the beginning of august for 5 nights and it was hot hot hot!!! Our room was a standard with balcony which had plenty of room for the 2 comfortable camp beds for our daughters to sleep on and the balcony gave me and my husband somewhere to sit and have quiet time late at night with a bottle of wine while looking at the excellent view of the Burj.We had booked for all day dining which for us was excellent, breakfast and dinner in Latitude restaurant was fantastic with an array of foods to suit any taste (even my fussy 9 year old). We also ate at Go West and La Veranda which were also excellent and lunch was generally taken by the pool.We used the hotel Buggy system to take us to various points including the Burj one evening for a meal in the Al Muntaha which was amazing!!Free access to Wild Wadi was great and being able to get in an hour earlier than paying guests was a bonus.We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and only wish we could have stayed longer.


doc_id: 76899295687483128511706569333660998727
title: Expensive but great
date: Sep 12 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This an expensive hotel (like everything else in Dubai). However the service and the facilties were great. The water park is attached which is free with the room. You have a great beach and pool. Lots of restatrants and you best of all you have access to the Burj Al Arab (7 star hotel where Tiger Woods hit golf balls off the roof)


doc_id: 71945632882665781303014091152917960011
title: dubayan
date: Sep 10 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our second stay at this hotel and just as good as the first, the standard of customer service is second to none.Breakfasts are excellent, a superb range to choose from and all well prepared and cooked.Our son and his friend enjoyed the Segway and Wild Wadi within the hotel grounds, we also visited the Burj Al Arab which is just accross the causeway, with complimentary golf buggy transportation.If you like skiing take a look ar Ski Dubai in the Emirates Mall, great fun.The beach is excellent, again the staff look after you in exemplorary fashion, my wife enjoyed the complimentary ice lollies when the going got hot and on our last day, after checking out we had full use of the hotel facilities until late in the evening.Really excellent value, we booked through British Airways and hired a car fron National Car Hire in advance.


doc_id: 145504901515990633554073998273359651771
title: Fantastic honeymoon
date: Sep 7 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at the Jumeriah Beach Hotel in August 2008 for 5 nights as the tail end of our honeymoon following a stay at the Conrad Maldives. After being pampered in the Maldives I was a little apprehensive about going to Dubai, especially after some reviews have stated that this hotel is not for honeymooners and we arrived after a blistful 10 days of peace. However we have now got the brochures out to return to the JBH again next year as we had such a fantastic time! We had booked a standard room but were upgraded upon arrival to a balcony room which I found great to catch some rays at the end of the day. the rooms were spacious and had every conceivable extra in them, I particulary loved the chocolates and elemis products they left on our pillows every night. The staff went out of there way to help and assist you, remembering us by name and even remembering what drinks we had from the previous day when we went to the bars. The staff did address my husband first but we found that amusing and accepted this was part of the local culture. I was conscious of the local dress code but around the hotel it seemed to be relaxed about what you could wear as long as you were not wearing beach wear in the lobby.The hotel had such a good selections of restaurants we never felt the need to go and eat elsewhere. We found the prices reasonable and the food was always of an excellent standard, especially the large buffet at breakfast. It was very hot as we expected (mid 40s in the day and 38 at night) but it was not unbearable, the ice lollies and cold towels by the pool helped, as did the amount of water left in your room and the access to the waterpark (which was excellent) - we spent most of the day cooling down on the rides! The only downside of the heat was you could not walk around which is something we like to do on holiday (the walk back from the Burj in the evening nearly killed us). The gym there was one of the best that I have been in and made a great start to the day.Being so close to the Burj we had to go and have cocktails, this was a great experience to see how opulent the hotel was and the views from the skybar were fantastic, if not a little hazy from the mist off the sea. This was not a cheap experience at around 100 for two cocktails each but worth doing. The Mall is also worth visiting but I did not think the prices were any cheaper that the UK.The JBH is not a quiet hotel but that is why we enjoyed it so much, after spending time on a desert island we were in need of some socialising and atmosphere. If you want a romantic hotel with no children this may not be the one for you but the hotel is of a very high standard and we found that the contrast with the Maldives was just what we needed.


doc_id: 183582622598294243726826761894023138993
title: A wonderful first visit to Dubai
date: Sep 4 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
A first visit to Dubai for my husband and I and we weren't sure what to expect. It was wonderful and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel was the perfect choice, in terms of location which we felt couldn't be better, on a lovely stretch of beach overlooking the Burj; the room was excellent - very spacious, great views, lots of lovely touches; friendly and very helpful staff, and the restaurants and bars (including wonderful roof top bar) served some very good food and wine. We particularly enjoyed the beach bar/restaurant - fantastic hugh prawns. We also visited the Mina S'alam and golf buggies were provided to 'taxi' you along the little coastal roadway. We ate one evening at the Pier Chic restaurant (booking essential) which is out on a pier along from the Mina S'alam. Wonderful setting, outdoor tables, overlooking the lights of the Burj, and really exceptional food. The Jumeirah Beach is also convenient for the Emirates Mall and other shopping malls (if you can pull yourself away from the beach and hotel faciltiies). We will definitely return to Dubai and I would most definitely choose the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, or the neighbouring Mina S'alam (in the same group I believe).


doc_id: 176230612724048680938374046854090048449
title: Wow What A Holiday
date: Sep 3 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have just returned from a fabulous 10 days in this Wonderful Hotel. We booked a Premium Leisure Room which meant we had a free transfer from and to the Airport and what a service. We were met as we left the plane and they wisked us through Passport Control helped us reclaim our bags and then straight out to a fabulous air conditioned Audi which wisked us to our hotel. As it was 1am when we arrived they actually checked us in, in the car so on arrival the doors were opened by the door men and we were greeted and wisked upstairs to our room. What a room so much room for the three of us, with a uninterrupted view of the Burj and overlooking Wild Wadi.We had fabulous breakfasts in the Beachcomber and Latitude, everything you can think of is provided, and the staff so attentive. We tried various restaurants, Le Veranda (Pizza) you can order a Pizza and take it back to your room or sit outside and listen to the sea (but as it was so hot while there this was a bit sticky!!!!) Douw and Anchor (english food and Beer) excellent, Go West (American/Mexican) good food and the entertainment was excellent. Toscana (Italian) at Madinet Hotel was super. The only complaint was the Chinese at Madinet Hotel very expensive for very little food. We had acess to the Executive Pool and again the staff could not do enough for you, finding a bed laying out the towels bringing you regular Ice Lolllies, spraying you with water to cool you down which was much appreciated, cold face clothes, ice buckets for water, mind you we spent most of our time sitting in the pool reading or just enjoying the cool water. Again we tried some lunch which was brought to your sun bed and this was good.The Swim up bar was manned by some lovely lads who again could not do enough for you. We did manage to walk to the sea once but were glad to return to the pool as it was like bath water too warm!!!!We enjoyed using the Premium Leisure lounge in the evening 2 Hours when you can eat Canapes and drink anything you wish, including Champers. Missed this since getting Home!!!!!! This was our first visit to Dubai but we will definately be going back and to the same hotel. You just cant believe the service, hospitality, staff, surroundings, food and drink. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.


doc_id: 296623153311679012223554134281313780614
title: Great start to our honeymoon!!
date: Aug 29 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We immediately had the &quot;wow&quot; factor when we pulled up to the hotel..it then got better as we were told we had been upgraded to an executive room (although I don't think any of the rooms would be a disappointment)..the views are absolutely amazing and everything about the hotel oozed quality but, in my opinion, without going over the top (unlike the Burj over the road - which has to be seen to be believed)..little touches like free breakfast in bed and champagne, a cake and a card left in the room one evening just added to the experience..the only downsides were that we couldn't have a late checkout (guess that's what happens in popular hotels) and the heat outside (not really the hotel's fault but would be great to come in the &quot;winter&quot; and sit outside in the evening).


doc_id: 223302983151531213242245972087151703620
title: Honeymoon but didnt quite meet expectations
date: Aug 28 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We went to Jumeirah Beach as part of our twin centre Honeymoon along with the Hilton Rangali Island Maldives (now Conrad). We stayed here for 4 nights and have to say after the Maldives it did feel a bit disapointing at first. However, by the 2nd day I did feel that I had adjusted to it and emjoyed the rest of the time there and now would not hesitate to go back.A few things to mention on Dubai itself and the male staff at the hotel. They will only talk to the men, they said good morning to my Husband everyday - &quot;Morning Sir&quot; but not even acknowledging my presence. It would also take me a lot longer to be served than when my Husband would ask for anything. I do think that this is just part of their culture, but it was a bit of a shock after the Maldives where they cannot do enough for you.The beach service was fantastic, ice lollies, water spray, putting your towels on the sunbeds for you. This was all 5 star service.The drinks are very expensive in Dubai due to their alcohol laws, so you will need plenty of spending money.Our room was wonderful and the views was outstanding. The room service was also very good and reasonbly priced.The shuttle bus service to The Mall of the Emirates was very good and the shopping there was just as good as in London or Bluewater.The water at Jumeirah beach is the best I have ever been in, the water is so warm it was out of this world and I needed to sit on the edge of the water as it got so hot (45 degrees).The photgraphers were a really good touch, to get some nice shots of you together and were not too expensive.All in all I would say that this is a wonderful hotel for a once in a lifetime holiday but did not have the X factor for a honeymoon feel for me, but I do have very high expectations.Happy Holidays x


doc_id: 286877572704329926070972060185383468236
title: Beach perfect
date: Aug 26 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The perfect beach hotel in Dubai. Great outdoor facilities, good food and party venues. Large rooms, but a litle bit dated.Superb service, especially at the club rooms. Great location near the Wild Wadi, Burj al Arab, Emirates Golf Club and Mall of the Emirates.


doc_id: 153965866483810466418268967702378923200
title: beautiful hotel but not sure about the service
date: Aug 26 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This is a beautiful property. Great location and views too. But it is big and busy, not the place to expect the personal touch. The entire hotel is in pristine condition. No signs of wear anywhere, and the hotel is what 10-15 years old? Credit to them for a job well done for maintenance and housekeeping.Breakfast buffet is top grade. Everything top quality and they have different foods to keep anyone happy regardless of nationality /religion / tastes. I have not seen a better breakfast buffet anywhere.Only area we found the hotel lacking is in the service. It is a large hotel, so many guests and so many staff it comes across as impersonal sometimes. We stayed in Executive Suite, no one bothered to advise us the benefits that came with the higher class of room. Did not learn about the Executive Lounge until we checked out, on the top floor with great views and refreshments, we regretted that we did not know of this earlier so we could have made use of it . Upon check out the girl at the counter advised that Airport transfer was included in our room charge, we could arrange the limousine with the concierge. Walked 3m to the concierge, he advises that our room does not have this service unless we pay extra. Back to the front desk, the girl we talked to earlier has been replaced by another staff member, so we have to explain it all over again. Eventually we got the car at no extra charge, but this type of misunderstanding between the staff should not occur.


doc_id: 251793849031022913844822227937530256226
title: Loved it great service
date: Aug 26 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed here for a week with our 16 and 20 year olds. The hotel is lovely with exceptional service. We arrived very early after electing to have a hotel transfer. As we expected our rooms weren't ready as we had requested adjoining rooms. We left our bags in their storage area and we were taken to their breakfast room for a very lovely continental breakfast. Our understanding was that this complimentary service is available once during your stay and maybe a better idea would have been to elect to have your buffet breakfast instead on arrival and opt for the complimentary on the day you leave if you have an early departure. You want to make the most of the lovely buffet breakfasts!!! We were given a phone so we could be contacted when the rooms were available so we headed off to Wild Wadi next door until we were buzzed. Our rooms were standard rooms without balconies - not that we would have used them. The rooms were very large and lovely. No tea and coffee facilites but on request they brought up a kettle etc.We found all the staff friendly and helpful. Housekeeping even had jackets to lend us for our dinner at the Burj! The location is brilliant for the kids to come and go to the Mall of the Emirates by shuttle or Wild Wadi which is right next door and accessible through it's own entrance. We enjoyed the facilities and the golf buggies to Burj and Madinat shops and bars were fantastic. The hotel has a shuttle service out to their hotel Bab Al Shams in the desert about an hour away so we went there for a fabulous exotic dining experience at Al Hadheerah restaurant. The experience was made special a very high standard of service, a range of lovely restaurants and a spectacular location.


doc_id: 26911927509979101280620199158315195531
title: The best hotel i have ever stayed in
date: Aug 20 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This hotel was amazing! It is the best hotel i have ever stayed in. The room was amazing, the veiw of the marina and the Burj Al Arab was breath taking to say the least! The beds were nice, the room had lots of space and bath room was stunning. There are plenty of restaurants, with all types of food to pick from. The Latitude restaurant does the best buffet breakfast in the world! The beach is stunning, and the swimming pools were very nice aswell. A visit to Wild Wadi park is a must. All i can say is book this hotel if visiting Dubai!


doc_id: 183297598894697259812760855859496343690
title: Absolutely Fantastic!!!
date: Aug 19 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
What can i say? Just returned from a weeks stay at the Jumeriah Beach and couldnt have had a better time. It exceeded my expectations by far and wouldnt hesitate to return!Hotel: The hotel itself is amazing, undescribable. From checking-in to leaving, everything was perfect. Staff were very attentive, couldnt do more for you and always very friendly and said hello at all possible moments. Nobody ignored you! Pools were fantastic, plenty of sunloungers although the beach was just as brilliant and not as crowded. They show you to your sunlounger, put your towel out, offer you cold towels and ice lollys to cool you down throughout your duration on the beach. Room: Again, fantastic. Plenty of room, we were in an ocean deluxe view and couldnt fault it. Beds were the comfiest i have ever known. Bath was brilliant and the shower. All very clean, and nicely decorated. Room was made up every day and turn down service every night, little touches like the chocolates on your pillow before bed. Room service was very good as well. Also a fantastic view of t Burj!Food: Breakfast was an experience in itself. What a choice! Fussy eaters, no problem there will be something for you to eat! It was very nice and lots of choice. Tip: Get to breakfast before 9am or you may have to wait!! We dined in La Varanda, very nice for pizza and pasta, nice for snacks at lunch as well. Go West which is American/Tex Mex, again this was very nice we ate here twice, lots on the menu. Palm Court was my favourite, very relaxed for a snack and cocktails and afternoon tea. Basically it was all excellent.Overall i cannot fault anything. It was an amazing hotel, staff were fantastic, i wouldnt stay anywhere else!!


doc_id: 76180033664494228419694668304423639869
title: Hmmmm
date: Aug 18 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Been twice, 10 years apart. First just before Burj opened in November time and again ay New Year 2007/8. Awesome initially and nothing too bad but sort out lots of niggles and it could be amazing. Pool attendants exceptionally vigilant - really safe. Guys watching empty pools til 10 at night. Food 2/5. Only place I found any good was the German restaurant - both visits. Kids club pretty poor at engaging with the kids though my boy was happy playing footy on the 'putting' green ( 4&quot; grass!) all afternoon. Really not enough space for the qty guests especially at peak times. BEWARE the compulsory NY dinner - cost me 800 for 2+2 - 5yo kids for goodness sake. Crap entertainment no name cover band &amp; DJ &amp; buffet. Yes unlimited free drink but tough if you're TT - which I'm not but hey 2x 5yo. Sat at table of russkies that turned up at 11:30 and played with their mobiles all dinner. They spring the black tie 'requirement' on you once you get there - sod that - russkies in jeans! Breakfast is queued &amp; bedlam unless you get there early. ON the plus side rooms are plenty big enough for 2 kid beds. First visit was great - formula 1 power boats &amp; all.


doc_id: 198650633867516947186439318465924419711
title: Great place
date: Aug 18 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I guess staying in Dubai in July is not the most sensible thing to do. I was just hot hot hot. But Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a wonderful place to spend your time in Dubai. A stone throw away from the sea, which was warm as well (must have been 30 degrees Celcius). Breakfast and dinner at the hotel is great, whichever restaurant you choose (and there are many in the hotel). Staff is extremely friendly and helpful.


doc_id: 242043759785484246605766568300274799948
title: Great hotel
date: Aug 10 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have stayed here twice. We firstly stayed in 2006 and liked it so much that we booked again for the next year. The service at the hotel is out of this world - nothing is too much trouble. The second time we upgraded to 'club executive' and it was well worth the extra money. You get private transfers from the airport, private check in desk and private pool. You also get access to the executive lounge, where they serve all day refreshments (non alcoholic) and afternoon tea. You also benefit from free cocktails in the evening for approx 2 hours. You have laptops available in the lounge and a great view of the burj.


doc_id: 93324167404359231000735292965993175510
title: Fantastic for a family with young kids
date: Aug 5 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel during July 2008 and had a wonderful time. We have a 3 year old and 1 year old who we couldn't keep out of the swimming pools. They loved it and more importantly they were treated so well by all of the staff. We didn't feel terrible about bringing such young children into a 5 star hotel! We stayed for four nights and they gave us a BeachComber Suite which is located on the ground floor. We had only booked a basic bed/breakfast so we think this might have been an upgrade? The room was absolutely enormous, and in addition to the King bed in the room, we had a rollaway and a travel cot and still had so much room! The breakfasts were great. We had a buffet every morning and the kids ate for free. We also dined in one of the restaurants and it catered for children with their own kids buffet! Our daughter loved it because she ate her dinner then was entertained by playstation and videos while we ate! Because we were there during the sweltering heat, we couldn't fault the hotel in keeping us cool and hydrated. The kept on giving us copious amounts of bottled water, staff came around to the pools with lemonade ice blocks, chilled towels for your neck, and cold water spray for your body! We couldn't fault the hotel staff. They were more than attentive to us and our children. The hotel also had shuttle buses to the Mall of the Emirates, Madinat Jumeirah and the Burj al Arab which were very handy as we didn't really want to get too many taxis as we didn't have carseats with us. A fantastic stay even in the 40 degree temps!!


doc_id: 13969910614839320658855698364248977176
title: Fabulous hotel
date: Aug 2 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel with our two children aged 5 and 8 for 10 days in July. We had a Premium Leisure room on the first floor which was huge and extremely comfortable. As per previous reviews we were provided with elemis products, towel animals and gifts &amp; chocolates. On our first night we received a complimentary bottle of champagne for our wedding anniversary. No need to pack towels, beach bag or travel plug.The Premium Leisure option worked well for us allowing us access to the wonderful executive pool, afternoon tea &amp; pre-dinner drinks (mainly champagne!) and canopies in the Premium Leisure Lounge.The service throughout the hotel was exceptional without being intrusive. We had breakfast at the Premium Leisure Lounge and Beachcombers but much preferred the extensive choice at Latitude. Lunch was generally poolside and for dinner we ate at Go West, La Veranda, Beachcombers and Latitude ... all recommended and extremely good value. The most expensive meal we had was approx 78 at Latitude.Didn't rate the kids club which was temporarily relocated to the Pavillion Sports Club. This didn't really effect us as our children much preferred to be in the pool or at the Wild Wadi.We made full use of the hotel's shuttle service visiting the Mall of Emirates, Souk Madinat and the Burj. We also used the Dubai Big Bus Tour which gives you a ticket valid for 48 hours to explore the beach area and the city. Only complaint here was that the bus only operated between 9am and 5pm to it was tight to fit in everything we wanted to see and had to sacrifice the hour long dhow cruise included in the ticket price. All in all this was an amazing holiday with five star service all the way. This hotel is ideally located and perfectly suited for families. Again I will recommend the Premuim Leisure option, Latitude for food, and the beach side massage. So sad to be home with the rain after temperatures of 99 to 108 degrees!GO TO JUMEIRAH BEACH ... YOU'LL LOVE IT


doc_id: 41752150208989782245986114385766973938
title: Amazing
date: Jul 25 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
At last after years of trying to find the ideal beach holiday, have found it, will recommend to everyone I knowJust returned from 8 nights at JBH with wife and two sons, 7 and 3and had the best timeService incredible, food fantastic, polite, clean, efficent , babysitters great, restaraunts varied, choice, entertainment, Suite on 22nd floor was huge, about 1500 sq feetExecutive pool area with swim up bar was brilliantIf there is ever a negative comment on this hotel, then I will be very surprised and confused. Our first visit to Dubai, and I have since booked for Dubai Rugby 7's and to return at New year with friends and familyMust dash, but I cant wait to get back to JMHBe careful going in July as one day it was 53 degrees, good colour though


doc_id: 232422699207495513489290320563028230636
title: Exceptional Family Hotel
date: Jul 24 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The last five reviews and many more just say it all, exceptional family hotel. Booked 2 premium leisure rooms for ourselves and children for the end of our family holiday to Malaysia, stayed 5 nights. Arrived at 5am and were lucky to be given 1 room straight away, enough room for us all to sleep in. I could go on and on about the benefits of the hotel and premium leisure but I won't, although I would like to add that all the staff were a delight - especially Ranny in the premium leisure lounge and the 2 gentlemen who serviced our rooms, - thank you.


doc_id: 304307099303887506376557580914110007724
title: luxurious well served defined... simply perfect.
date: Jul 24 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The words 'Jumeirah Resorts' should be redefined in the dictionary as 'luxurious, well served, defined, simply perfect'... My friends and I arrived at the Jumeirah Beach Resort in the early evening where we were welcomed by a small army of service staff. We were taken to our suite where we stepped onto the balcony to see the breathtaking sight of the new iconic symbol of the Middle East... the wonderful 'Burj al Arab' hotel. Lit up by night, this sail shaped hotel, sitting on its own man-made island became a focal point of our vacation.The next morning we stood in-line for a 5 star buffet style breakfast which offered just about everything for every nationality. We then headed for the hotels private beach area where we were welcomed by beach attendants who took us down to our selected loungers. They brought us fresh towels, ice bucket with water and cold face towels to cool off. Some may think that we were mad to visit Dubai in the Summer, but a cool breeze blowing in from the Arabian Gulf kept us cool. The warm waters of the Gulf were 32oC so we swam in the hotels pool to refresh ourselves.The Jumeirah Beach Resort pool was too busy and the pool bar attracted too many unsavoury smokers so we decided to leave for another neighbouring and much larger pool which belonged to the neighbouring 'Mina A Salam' Hotel. All interconnected by complementary golf buggy type cars, all Jumeirah guests can use the facilities of each others hotels (4 in total) and even charge drinks and food to their room. Another big plus to staying at the Jumeirah Beach Resort was entrance to the neighbouring 'Wild Wadi' water park was included... great for all ages.Our stay at the 'Jumeirah Beach Resort' was very relaxing. The resort's restaurants, bars and room service was very well served. We left feeling recharged and knowing that it wasn't goodbye but rather... we'll be back.


doc_id: 145005972610637990719855202999134370948
title: Superb Resort!!!
date: Jul 18 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at this resort for 5 nights on route to Thailand.Pick up from Dubai airport is an experience in itself. Our representative was waiting for us straight off the air terminal connected to the plane. We handed him our passports and he took us swiftly through passport control and collected all our baggage for us. He introduced us to our driver who then handed us fresh towels and refreshments for the short 30min drive to the hotel. We were instantly upgraded when we booked to a club executive room, which entitles you to use the private pool, private bar areas and free afternoon tea buffet in the beach combos. The staff cannot do enough to assist you and are always on hand to help. Around the pool we were regularly greeted by staff who offered free refreshments, cooling spray and sun cream which was a nice touch. If you have use of the private pool, be on the lookout for a few celebs! We spotted Fernando Torres, Steven Hendry and Rodger Federer during our stay.I would say overall the resort is great value for money and considering we were upgraded we found ourselves almost on a half board basis free of charge. The rooms are very spacious and well styled to a very high standard. If you get chance the indoor ski slope at the emirates mall is well worth a trip. The hotel offers a free shuttle service to all the main shopping malls in the local area.We will definitely go back to Dubai in the near future, however, even though we couldnt fault the Jumeirah Beach Hotel we would like to try other resorts in the area purely to vary our experience.


doc_id: 58172409430276677870543181023762758757
title: JBH Just Wonderful !
date: Jul 14 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband, 13 year old daughter and I have just returned from 7 days at the world famous Jumeirah beach hotel. We had heard a lot about this hotel from various friends over the years and had our own expectations but these were truly surpassed when we arrived. We opted for the premium leisure package which offers a few extra &quot; perks&quot; which we thought were worth the extra cost. We were collected personally immediately on arrival and taken to the baggage reclaim where our passports were taken and we were whisked through the fast track immigration at the airport. A luxury Audi greeted us complete with cold towels, a huge relief given the extreme humidity outside. We arrived at the hotel which was all lit up like something out of a picture book. We were taken to the Premium leisure guest entrance and met with more cold towels and a drink of juice to cool us down. we were taken personally to our room ( huge, luxurious with every possible amenity ) and told all about the hotel and our luggage was already waiting in our room. When we opened the curtains in the morning there was a fabulous view complete with the Burj Al Arabe which was almost within touching distance. The staff could not do more for you and were always polite, friendly and helpful no matter when you encountered them. We chose a caribbean cruise last year and I thought that was pure luxury but our stay at the JBH surpassed the cruise and I never thought that anything could come close. We will definitely travel again to the JBH which had all the amenities we could want, pools, wild wadi water park, excellent food and restaurants, buggies to shuttle you around the Jumeirah Madinat complex and complimentary shuttle buses to the Mall of the Emirates shopping Mall. I cannot compliment this hotel enough and even the shock of the soaring temperatures and high humidity during July could not put me off going back there again. Many of the other guests we spoke to had been many times to the JBH and that is testament to the quality of this hotel.


doc_id: 251228993658570174652636509934676129818
title: Wow wow
date: Jul 13 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
What a fantastic hotel &amp; experience.Stayed 20th-27th june.Arrived at hotel 8am, (check not till 2pm) you are greeted with an orange juice. The hotel give's early arrivals use of one of the restaurants where complementary continental breakfast is laid on. You can also use changing facilities &amp; use pools etc.After a long day, really wanted to get into room, it was not ready till 2.20pm so we were given a complementary meal voucher for the trouble which was a nice touch.We went to a different restaurant within the hotel every night (bar one) and they were all great.The rooms are great, we had ocean view room (they all ocean view) large, clean great view's fantastic bathrooms.Pools all good (5 pools use of 3 with standard booking) with great service. Guys come round 3 times a day giving out ice lolly's &amp; another guy comes round spraying you with ice cold water on sunbeds. Food &amp; drink brought to your sunbeds if you require, bottles of water in ice buckets a nice touch. If you eat round pool it can be a little pricey (the fantastic breakfast saw us through to dinner) we had plate of chips once &amp; was 6.Choice of two restaurants for breakfast one in hotel one outside, we used the restaurant outside, great service great food great choice.Jumeirah beach residents get free access to wild wadi (25 entry otherwise) we went once, it was ok but if id paid to get in i think i would have been dissapointed, the rides we went on were good but didnt think there was much choice compared to say florida water parks.We had a look in the burj which was opulant to say the least. Again residents of the jumeriah get in for free (i think there is a charge otherwise) You have to book a time slot with the jumeriah concierge or if you go after 11pm you can go without a booking.There is a dive centre on site, went for one dive. Was nice to do but compared to other countries was not the best but i enjoed it.Went on a dune buggy excursion into dessert, was very good &amp; done very professionaly.We have been to some top hotels round the world, the jumeriah is right up there with them. The staff treat you like royalty.I would recommend to anyone &amp; will be going back.


doc_id: 292766582442655939956499423137179646802
title: The best hotel
date: Jul 10 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
ABsolutely 100% recomment this hotel. Everything about it is fantastic...the rooms, the views, the staff, the service, the choice of bars and restaurants, the facilities, the location...need i go on...We paid a little extra to go for the the Club Executive room and i highly recommend this, its definately worth it. Free breakfast with huge selection in a number of different restaurants, free tea/coffee/juices all day in the executive lounge which is on the 24th floor and has stunning views and beautiful decor not to mention such helpful staff. Plus you get to go up to that floor to check in and are made to feel like a &quot;VIP&quot; the minute you go in. There is also free afternoon tea from 3pm-5pm with happy hour from 5pm-7pm i.e.free alcoholic drinks during this time...cocktail and chamagne galore...oh did i mention the canapes...to die for!! Then you can move onto a more relaxed bar downstairs with pool table for an additional 1hour of free drinks. After that there is free selection of cheeses and coffee. You also get to use the club executive pool and are transported about in a buggy...although its not far to walk. At the pool you are given free ice lollies all day, free water spray, lovely cold towels, ice buckets and little iced fruit shots to drink. Staff, service and pool attendants are fab. There are 7 lifeguards around this 1 pool. The pool is right on the beach and has stunning views of the burj Al Arab. I honestly cannot speak highly enough about this fab hotel. I will go back and certainly recommend it to people. WOrth the extra money.


doc_id: 159081917686343841071258796551877476440
title: !Deluxe Dubai!
date: Jul 3 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Well well well....where do i start?? We had read previous reviews on here and were quite impressed with what we read. We arrived at Dubai intenational airport (which is lovely) and was greeted by the Company we booked with where a private car awaited. The driver then took us to the resort which we were just overwhelmed to see, the hotel is simply stunning and having being night time was all lit up. We were greeted by hotel staff who offered orange staff and cold towels while our luggage was being taken care of. We were shown around our room by one of the staff and the luggage was brought up to us. Our room was out of this world and had a clear view of the Burj. The only problem here is we asked for a double bed but had two singles pushed together which some nights had a small gap in the middle but extremely soft! The choice for breakfast was fantastic, everything and anything. There are plenty of resturants in the hotel but be careful of dress codes for the night we first arrived we met a couple who were turned away from one for wearing shorts. As for things to do in the day you coudln't go wrong, in the 6 days we were there we managed to fit in Scuba Diving, Speedboat around the palm, City Tour, Desert Safari, Wild Wadi, Trip to the Burj and two trips to mall of the Emirates all of which can be booked from the Hotel. The free entry to Wild Wadi is very convienient and the buggy's take you anywhere you wish to go down the Jumeirah strip. The shuttle bus to the Mall is also very useful and is free and theres also a bus that takes you on trips to the Burj for no extra charge but be careful of dress code here. There was fresh fruit every day along with a newspaper and newsletter and they tidy your room twice a day, the second time to close your curtains and get your slippers ready!!! ooo and chocolates on your bed! You had the option to go on a segway at a charge which my boyfriend absolutly loved. At the pool they handed out ice lollies and sprayed you with cold water. The pool bar is great too. This place is just fantastic and will recommend it to all ages. We are planning on returning to the same hotel next year. Can't wait!


doc_id: 267678529769413959217317570294986255835
title: WHOA!!!
date: Jul 3 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We arrived at 2am and there were a lot of people in around. This hotel has a large number of workers to cater to you.The rooms were amazing. HUGE and very comfortable. The bathroom was HUGE. The view of the Burj al Arab is amazing!We never ate at the hotel so cannot comment on the restaurants, however there is a daily fruit basket delivered to your room. We LOVE fruits so pigged out. We asked for more and they said it would be brought up but it never came.. That is my only complaint..Well, the pool water is a little warm, but considering it's 50 F outside, I can imagine how difficult it would be to keep the temp down... The water in the gulf is even warmer. Yuk.. It was hard to cool off... There are even hot tubs!?! Weirder: People USED THEM! lolThere were workers ready as soon as you get to the pool to lay out your HUGE beach towels on your chair. They also came around with water, spray and pineapple flavoured popsicles.The staff was friendlySecurity is high here (everytime you went somewhere they ask you your name and room number)Tips: FREE access to Wild Wadi Water Park which is attached and Free accress to the Burj al Arab during specified hours.


doc_id: 245641135020297795378669489050186134945
title: Awesome
date: Jun 28 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Best Hotel Ive ever stayed at and ive stayed in a few hotels throughout the world. I could talk all day about it but to save space and energy just go if your thinking of going.Facilites and people couldnt be better and you wont regret going. Total 5* and somewhere you will love if you like luxury, highly recommended


doc_id: 116309129832049072307038843729155262888
title: Loved this Hotel
date: Jun 26 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My Husband and I spent 11 days in the Jumeirah Beach in June. Having read many reviews prior to our trip I was unsure of what to expect. We arrived at the Hotel at about 9.20am having taken an overnight flight. Obviously very tired and hot when we arrived we were met in reception by a very friendly girl who gave us fresh orange juice and cold face cloths, which we accepted gladly. Our check in was very efficient and because we were early our room was not ready. We were escorted to the breakfast room for a complimentary breakfast and given a mobile phone to be contacted when our room was ready for us.Our room was on the 5th floor (525) with fantastic views of the pool area, beach and the Burj. The room was extremely spacious, very clean and had a great bathroom. Our room was cleaned everyday (fresh bed linen and towels daily) and the the turn down service in the evening is a nice touch. Overall we found the hotel to be excellent. The breakfast was superb. We ate mostly in Latitude and the choice is amazing. The omlettes are really good. If you are watching the calories stay away from the pastry counter with it's huge choice of goodies !! We found the staff to be courtious and helpful at all times. Regardless of how busy they were if you had a query it was handled efficiently and professionally. There is a great choice of restaurants in the hotel. The Argentian restaurant on the 25th floor is a must if you like your steaks. We had a superb meal and as it was my birthday they surprised me with a cake and a red rose and sang happy birthday to me in Spanish and English. It was just lovely. There is a wonderful Chinese restaurant in the next hotel (the Mina Salam). Food is wonderful and lovely surroundings. The Meat Co also have a restaurant there and we had eaten in this restaurant in South Africa. We were not impressed with the branch in Dubai as we found the service was not up to the standard we had come to expect and the price was over the top for what we got. There are lots of trips that can be booked but if you only want to do one, the Desert Safari in the 4x4 Jeeps is the one to choose. Very exciting racing over the dunes and then having a BBQ in the desert at night. Well worth it. The best shopping Mall for choice and value is Deira City Mall. Cheaper than Emerates by far. Overall I could not find fault with The Jumeirah Beach. The level of customer service is fantastic, staff are superbly efficient and friendly and it is a great place to stay. From the staff that meet and greet at the door to the pool and beach staff they are all totally professional and friendly above and beyond the call of duty. If I was to find any fault it would be with the some of the guests who like to think they have money and feel they can be rude to staff just because they are a paying guest. It is a shame that money can breed arrogance and bad manners. I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to anybody looking for a relaxing pool/beach holiday in comfortable and luxurious surroundings. We will be back. PS The Burj is totally over rated !!!


doc_id: 288285189458113541385927243331730985881
title: Loved the JBH
date: Jun 24 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our first time in Dubai and we stayed by the JBH upon the recommendation of the travel agent based on the fact that there was a lot of construction work going on at the other end of the beach. We were not disappointed. Bathroom was wonderful and complete with all the goodies that you need - body lotion, bath gel, shampoo, conditioner, sun tan lotion, lip salve, tissues etc etc. Shower was a 2-3 person size (not that I shared it).Bedroom was spacious and overlooked the sea. Plenty of wardrobe space and a safe. Hairdryer in dressing table and flat screen TV from which you could access your personal account. Bottled water plentiful for which you are not charged. Various restaurants throughout the hotel. We ate at most of them and had no cause for complaint. Had a steak at La Parilla (the dearest steak we've ever had at approx 32 each), but worth every penny. Absolutely fabulous, complete with 2 chips and a little dish of sauce of some description. Mmmm yummy!!The only downside that we encountered was that we asked for a quiet room and mid height. The odd numbered rooms are to one side of the hotel and the evens to the other. We were allocated room 333 which was low and almost overlooking the Wild Wadi. When we suggested mid height I would have assumed that we would have been given 12th floor. I suppose that the management would have moved us if we'd have requested it but after 13 hours travelling we were shattered. Then once you've unpacked it's hassle to re-pack and not my favourite job anyway. Thursday nights are late Wild Wadi nights and the noise went on past midnight which was unacceptable. This was not the only night that we heard noise from the park. It was annoying when we were trying to get an early night, but overall the hotel was brilliant. Staff were so helpful and attentive. Poolside staff wandered round with lollies and cold sprays. Food was lovely and the position of the hotel was excellent.Free shuttle bus to the Mall of the Emirates and the Gold and Diamond Park.We'll definitely be going back to Dubai. Absolutely loved it.


doc_id: 59660220041762326922887051826870132843
title: Great Hotel still................
date: Jun 18 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from an 8 night stay at the JBH - our third time in this hotel in the last 4 years.We stayed Club Executive and I would recommend anyone to do the same. Use of the executive pool is great as it is much quieter than the standard pool. Also the Club 8 bar and Club Exec room are excellent. We went to the Club 8 bar from 6 till 8 every evening for pre dinner drinks and canapes (sushi etc) and was very impressed with the level of service and the quality of the 'free' beverages during this time. I was drinking MOET for free for a couple of hours which is exellent considering this would normally cost about 16 a glass.Rooms were clean and spacious (14th floor) and all staff we encountered were very polite and keen to help (if needed). We ate outside the hotel on quite a few occassions but when we did eat in the hotel the standards were still very high.Great stay again and would still go back.........And remember...........NO CONSTRUCTION at this hotel/area!!We went to One and Only, Westin etc, and yes they are very nice (as are most hotels in Dubai) but come on!!! Even in the evening you can hear the rumblings of machinery - not my idea of a good holiday!


doc_id: 288034659510606796307804933629278452718
title: Big Group Hotel
date: Jun 15 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a big hotel for for high volume tourist groups...The colour scheme they chose is not my proffered style but a probably a good choice choice for families on a budget who still want a big choice of facilities.Staff were still friendly and rooms were comfortable.


doc_id: 27337314582288341029636871902020030754
title: Just perfect
date: Jun 12 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at this hotel for 7 days. Everything was just perfect, from the moment of the aiport pickup by a wonderful Audi A8L until the departure. Service is amazing. They really try to fullfil all of guest wishes. I would recomend this hotel to anyone who wants a wonderful stay. We will go there again, that's for sure.


doc_id: 15530445488416142977614041411160111430
title: Fabulous holiday -
date: Jun 10 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have just returned from this hotel after a short break with my husband and 7yr old son.We had a great time - arrived at 10am and room was ready by midday - not bad considering that the hotel was completely full.The room was large and spacious with plenty of extras, robe slippers, all toiletries, mouthwash, cotton pads and buds, suntan lotion, body lotion etc etcproper size hairdryer at the dressing table which was fab - not one of those useless things in the bathroom that burn your hand within a few minutes but dont seem to dry your hair!we found the service at the hotel very good - you get what you pay for. However we felt the food &amp; drinks to be very overpriced - for example the lunchtime special at the veranda, was lobster tail salad &amp; chips for a bargain 80! A beer was 5.I would suggest buying some alcohol, if you wish to consume during your stay, at the airport before flying - you cannot purchase alcohol other than at hotels/restaurants.My husband &amp; I had a couple of meals in the hotel and took a taxi to the mall of the emirates (cost 2) where there was a huge choice of different foods for about 5/6 a head.There is also an amusement/arcade area called Magic Planet that has really cheap games machines and some fab simulators - we spent two hours here and only spent 15 The one thing that I would point out ( dont mean to sound snobby here - but probably will!) is that you do pay a decent price to stay in this hotel but dont expect the people around you to have any class at all - we had people effing &amp; blinding around the kids pool, obscenities written on their t-shirts and absolutely no manners at all - people getting up at 6/7am to put their towels out - at times it was like watching benidorm !! There were over 50 nationalities staying at this hotel and the brits were an embarrasment It obviously is very hot but everywhere is air conditioned and I thought there were plenty of parasols around for shade. The beach butlers bring around ice cold lollies 2/3 times a day and provide freezing cold water sprays to cool you down if required.Very attentive staff who dont expect tips - but appreciate them.Access to wild wadi is free and we went every day - a perfect place for the kids and to help keep you cool - avoid going on fridays &amp; saturdays as this is the locals weekend and it was jam packed. wild wadi opens an hour earlier exclusively for jumeirah guests - you can go on all rides before the public even get in - GREATI think that if you are the sort of person to moan and groan you can find an issue at any hotel in the world - but I do think that the staff here would ensure that any issues are dealt with immediately - I'm not easy to please at the best of times but couldnt fault the rooms or service We had a fantastic time, would highly recommend and would definitely return .


doc_id: 67411845171245450969008418788827185246
title: good holiday
date: Jun 8 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Having booked with Silverjet we were just happy to arrive here after a 3 hour delay but was not happy suite not ready at 2.00pm as agreed. Called at 3.30pm to room which you could tell had been cleaned in a hurry, a pot of pills left in our childs room and bits and pieces throughout on the floor. Great views from 18th floor and away from noise experienced by previous review, executive pool good but obviously busy in half term.Happy hour in the premium leisure was as expected, a previous review had said it was a nightmare, loads of kids screaming and they were spot on. Gold lounge at The Palace much more civilised!Sea not particularly clean (nappies etc). JBH is always busy but great access to Wild Wadi keeps children happy and the fact you can use the buggies to go up and down to other hotels on the Jumereih strip is great, restaurants and Madinat by abra very romantic, Segreto great Italian, a must try. Dubai remains our favourite destination, try it all!!!


doc_id: 208717246112687116296391001971608989677
title: nice hotel
date: Jun 6 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
hello, just came back from our family holiday in the Beach hotel. we had a perfect vacation. except 1 thing.- reserved baby beds with the reservation, even called 1 day before arrivel that we need baby bets in the rooms. after arrivel on midnight, we had to wait 45m for baby bed. not good, but after that we didn't have any problems in the hotel. some tips for staying in this hotel.-its a 5* hotel, act like 5* guests (you pay 5* prices!) something wrong ask direct to a manager. if ordering a suite, please mention you want the suite looking out to the water park / burj hotel. if they will put you on the other side you will not have any view from the balcony. -buy your liquor at the airport of departure, you can only get drinks in the hotel or bars. if you open the liquor in the room, you will get drunk only looking at the price of the 0.35ltr bottle. +/- 70euro. also as a toerist you can not by alcohol in Dubai. you need licence. -beachcomber suite is perfect for small childeren. there is a big living room and seperate child room. your on the ground floor and can walk easy to beach or pool -tip the cleaning person a good tip in the beginning. he will be so happy that he will indulge you with many small gifts &amp; unlimited bath suplies. (nice to take home 30 pcs of BVLGARI sample bottles) -went on friday to the lounge bar at the end of the pier. was a great part, you will see things that you never have seen before. biggest bottles of Vodka i have ever seen in my life on the tables. smallest bottle of Vodka to buy there was smirnof black @ 133euro. what will costs the 3ltr bottles &amp; Dom champagne on severel tables???? , if there is a que,, walk to the front and tell the big baboon that you have reservation in the below fish restaurant. he will greet you like a real guest instad of quepeople. (don't forget the dress code ? don't do this with shorts on :) --biggest tip: we did the premium lesuire extra. this mean you can get from 3 till 6 free sandwiches &amp; thee, than from 6 to 8 free drinks &amp; snacks. (as[--] much alcohol as you can drink in 2 hours) someone from the hotel will escorte from the arrival at the airport. to the hotel. also you can go to the swimming pool only reserved for premium guest. this was great, other pools were realy to busy. again give the waiters a big tip in the beginning of the holiday. they will make sure that your place at the pool will be reserved for you. he will put the towels on the beds. (is better that getting up early to get your good spot again) premium will costs something but i believe is worth it! next year childeren will be older, that we will go back to Al Qasr again. (was better than the beach, but not good for smaller childeren. best regards Ed


doc_id: 143607109997284268070857615114189817132
title: standards slipping
date: Jun 3 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Have stayed at this hotel a number of times over the last eight years, but have to say that we thought the standards in a number of areas have started to slip. We were given a suite on the 4th floor, but requested a move after one night as the noise from the night club on the marina was relentless untill the early hours, the suite was also starting to look somewhat ' tired'. The so called executive area of the beach is a bit of a joke, as with temperatures reaching 35+c the lack of shaded areas was very poor. The ' happy hour ' in the execuitive lounge did not serve champagne only very cheap sparkling wine ( both the Al Qasr and Mina a Salam serve champagne ), we had an opened bottle of champagne removed from our room ( mistakenly I'm sure ), but the offered replacement after a lot of disussion was the cheap sparkling wine ( 3 abottle at duty free ), they then relented and begrudgingly sent half a bottle of Moet to our room! We are returning to Dubai later this year but will be staying at the Mina, where the service and facilities are still A1.


doc_id: 104806191969601964916260941424557028928
title: Amazing but hot hot hot
date: Jun 1 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from Jumeirah Beach hotel and what a wonderful time we have had. ROOMS :The rooms are really lovely and if you are asked what floor and where you would like to be ask for a room where you can see the Burj al arab from your bed. We were on floor 9 which was high enough to have a fab view. UPGRADE: Having read other reviews we upgraded to premium leisure club which worked out well 3-5pm afternoon tea with sandwiches and cream teas then 6-8pm any alcoholic drink and enough canapes to have for your evening meal, the kids have games rooms and there is internet access.FOOD: We ate in latitude which was lovely food but pricey about 100 for 2 adults and one child (11). For a reasonable priced meal try Toscana which is an italian in the Madinet, take the free golf buggy to mina a salam and get on the free abra boat to the restaurant, dont forget your camara as the view is lovely,Beachcombers is lovely for breakfast out on the deck. Dubai has a tipping culture so make sure you have plenty of low value notes when you arrive. The free entry to wild wadi is well worth it and you can get in before the general public for an hour at 10am. The sea water is lovely and warm in May but the weather is very hot and probably a little too hot for fair skin it was 42 degrees when we left. You do not need to pack towels,beach bag,slippers shampoo, conditioner,shower gel, mouth wash as all provided including flip flops (although not that sylish being green and cream ! ) toiletries are elemis listerine etc so good brands. Our daughter is 11 and had a great time there is so much to do. We did pay for a speed boat trip aprox 75 for an hour, we were taken out around the palms to see hotel atlantis and then on to the marina it was wonderful we were all allowed to drive which was very thrilling, well worth the money. At certain times of day you can visit Burj al arab,dress code smart, men must wear filled in shoes, worth a quick look as very garish but worth it to go to the top in the outside lift. Mall of Emirates has an amazing amount of shops and the hotel transportation take you there and back, I would suggest that ladies wear a proper t/shirt or blouse or just put a wrap over your shoulders as I felt inappropriately dressed in a strappy sundress and had to buy a wrap !! For families this hotel is fantastic but singles or couples only go in school time as it is really full of kids in the holidays, but whatever you do GO and experience this for yourself.


doc_id: 12220149473108235114724981554172123125
title: Gone downhill and like a butlins camp!
date: Jun 1 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Have stayed here several times in the past few years and have seen it grow into a very sucessful establishment. We just came back from a few days there (and also at the Burj!) I have to say that this hotel has got too complacent about their sucess. First of all we were shown to our rooms and ours absolutely stunk of smoke and something strange!. When I asked the person who had showm me the room was it a smoking room - she said no, I said it had a strange smell - &quot; I will get some air freshner&quot; was the reply. After a few minutes with the smell really becoming intolerable - my husband came into the room and thought the same, I asked the porter with our luggage -what he thought and agreed it had a terrible smell!. I dialled downstairs to say that this was not acceptable - their reply was &quot;we are fully booked!!!&quot;. We were eventually moved but no apologies whatsoever!.I would also like to add that (in school holidays!) even the premium leisure facilities and executive pool resembles Blackpool - it is so packed!. The quality of the food has also gone downhill - the huge variety of breakfast items were great but mostly tasteless and of a cheaper quality than you would expect from a 5 star hotel- obviously sticking to a lower budget.Rooms are looking somewhat tired now and need updating - especially the bathrooms - although spacious they are certainly not 5 star decor!. The white plastic sun loungers in the main pool areas need replacing - they have been there from the start and are uncomfortable! I would say that this hotel has got too big for its own boots!. Good amenities as usual but for the price you pay - well I would certainly try elsewhere for a true 5 star hotel!.


doc_id: 309739225897956188432008552137787006479
title: 1st stay and not the last!
date: Jun 1 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our first time in Dubai and I am sure it will not be the last! We arrived home last night and I cried when I left the Hotel for the airport I enjoyed the holiday so much. The Hotel was fantastic it was everything and more that I had read on trip advisor so thanks to everyone for that! I had looked forward to the holiday for so long having booked it 10 months ago with Best at Travel and I was thinking it won't be as good as people are saying but it was. We booked Premium Leisure rooms and they were fantastic our children 18 &amp; 14 had a room of their own and would sit in the chairs in their room looking out over the sea for ages when they came in from they pool they just loved the view. I thought this might be our 18 year old's last holiday with us but he said it was the best holiday ever so it looks like we might be paying for him again! Oh well!The service at the hotel was the best ever and the manners of the staff were impeccable. The use of the water park was great that was a real bonus for the children getting in an hour before everyone else.I am sure we will be booking again for next year!


doc_id: 10491505419361880628082497553090164801
title: Best holiday ever
date: Jun 1 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at this excellent 5 star hotel for 7 nights and loved every minute.By far the best hotel I have ever been to( and I have stayed at a few 5 star).I felt that for 1 week I was living the life of a VIP as the staff at this great hotel made every guest feel very welcome.Yes you might say a tad expensive but you really do get what you pay for.We had afternoon tea at the hotels 'sister' hotel the Burj Al Arab (the one shaped like a sail)and both my wife and I enjoyed very minute at the onlr 7 star hotel in the world.Weather fantastic,beach clean and the cuisine EXCELLENT.All in all I can't wait to go back there again.Hopefully sooner rather than later


doc_id: 278954382965337772668465313314844725436
title: Very Nice
date: May 28 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed for a week in the JBH and we really enjoyed it, the service was up with the best service we have ever had and the hotel was lovely. Our room was very nice, spacious and we had a balcony with a view over the pools, beach and the sea which included a lovely view of the Burj too. The nice thing about all the rooms in this hotel is that they all over look the beach so you don't have to worry about having a poor view from your room. The breakfast was lovely, lots of choice, freshly cooked and again the service was great. The food in the restaurants was great too with a wide range of different cuisine's. The swimming pools are lovely and a nice temperature to cool you down as the weather very hot all week. The JBH is quite expensive and some of the reastaurants and drinks are too but are conclusion was that generally you get what you pay for. All in all we had a great holiday and we felt we chose the right hotel after having a look around. Dave.


doc_id: 303051819190010253095453419785337480683
title: Perfect honeymoon!!!
date: May 27 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Everything was perfect in this hotel - from the minute we stepped out of the car to the goodbyes as we set off for the airport!We arrived at the front of the hotel and straight away the car door was opened for me and they greeted us by our names and took our luggage. While we waited to be checked in we were shown to a seat and given a cold glass of juice. We arrived at 9am and we knew that check in wasnt usually until 2pm so we were prepared for a bit of a wait. They gave us a mobile phone and were encouraged to relax and use all their facilities whilst our room was made up. They showed us where we could freshen up and our luggage was stored safely until our room was ready. We relaxed by the pool for the morning and got a call about 11.30 to say our room was ready. When we got up there the view took our breath away. It was amazing. The room itself was huge and all the facilities you could want. The bathroom was luxurious and everything was spotless. We opted for bed and breakfast and went to the beachcombers restaurant both mornings. The variety was great - i couldnt think of anything that was missing - cooked breakfast with eggs made to order, fruits, yoghurts, cereals, breads and pastrys and even camel milk (wasnt brave enough to try it though!) There was a shuttle that regularly went round and dropped you off at various points in the resort. We made use of the free entry to the Wild Wadi water park next door which had a great lazy river and some good slides. The emirates mall was amazing - the hotel also offered a free shuttle bus to this but as it was only on the hour we decided to get a taxi rather than wait which was 10r - about 1.60. As it was our honeymoon the hotel gave us a bottle of bubbly, chocolates and a cake to celebrate and it was also on the records of all the restaurants in the complex as we were given another cake on our final night. I would definitely recommend eating at Go West - text mex restaurant in the complex. Big portions and great value for money. We also wanted to go and visit the Burj but we were told that men had to wear proper shoes to be let in - as we only had trainers and flip flops we couldnt do it. Checking out was fine - just be warned if you even move anything in the mini bar it automatically charges you as its all on sensors. I opened the door to see if it was big enough to put some wine in and just doing that had slightly moved an apple juice. My husband also picked up a travel adaptor to look at it then put it back down but that was also charged to our room. After a few calls to check with housekeeping it was removed from our bill. The overall service was fantastic and the only negative thing was that we only booked it for 2 nights when we wish we had of stayed longer!!


doc_id: 30399406927852118328160164779612283940
title: dubai
date: May 24 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a lovely hotel very nice very expensive but lovely free entry to the wild wadi there is a lovely Argentinean resturant they do the best filet steak ever melts in your mouth the rooms a spacious and lovely if you want to spend your money stay here I felt a bit isulated when I stayed there as I like to be near the city and just go out also a chocolate and a flower on my bed very nice but I like my money in my pocket and spend it in all the nice resturants the hotel its self is very family depends on what u want


doc_id: 53749806159905425039358613733407917563
title: Amazing Honeymoon
date: Apr 29 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The most amazing hotel in the world, definately a fantastic hotel for honeymoons. Service brilliant, weather super. I could go back anytime anyday.


doc_id: 266312961091014552483139405317715518767
title: What a treat
date: Apr 27 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We spent 5 nights at the Jumeirah Beach Resort at the end of February 2008 and it was fantastic. The room was very spacious with a king size bed, excellent bathroom with seperate walk in shower and bath, and all facilities spotlessly clean. All the rooms overlook the beach and their sister hotel The Burj. The weather was gorgeous. We were greeted at the hotel with a welcome glass of orange juice which was well received after the flight and 30 min transfer. Breakfast is a wonderful experience with every type of menu you can imagine, from chinese to american to english. Something different everyday although I strongly recommend the freshly made omelette. Coffee was great. Convenient buggies positioned outside the hotel ferry guests around the hotel complex and to the Burj across the bridge. Restaurants are good, we ate in the Argentinian and seafood restaurant. Good quality food but not cheap. We also ate at the seafood restaurant at the Burj which is very expensive - 300 for a 3 course meal for 2 people with a bottle of wine. Food and service good but not exceptional. However pre dinner drinks in the Skyview bar at the top of the Burj is a wonderful experience. If you want a a few days away with guaranteed sunshine then the Jumeirah Beach Resort is just the thing.


doc_id: 201833976275932591575765451825467862995
title: Fantastic Holiday
date: Apr 19 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We've just returned from a ten day stay at this fantastic hotel. We were travelling with our daughter, her husband and their two children aged 9 and 6. We flew overnight from Heathrow and arrived very early in the morning. Our luggage was stored and we spent the morning around the pool until our rooms were available.The rooms were beautiful, food excellent and the facilities outstanding. All the staff were charming and very helpful. It's certainly worth upgrading to the Premium/Executive rooms.The dress code in the Executive lounge during 'Happy Hour' seemed a little strange. The staff were insistent that gentlemen wore shoes (no open toes, sandals etc) but some of the ladies came straight off the beach and didn't look very smart at all!A previous reviewer mentioned taking the buggy from the hotel and going on the boat ride at the Souk . That was really great and the children loved it too.We will certainly be returning to this great hotel.


doc_id: 247804412155606208516370688715260771900
title: great service
date: Apr 16 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My 2 sons, aged 11 and 8, and I have just returned from the holiday of a lifetime . It was our first trip to Dubai and , as I was not familiar with Trip Advisor at the time, I took the advice of my travel agent regarding hotel. A friend recommended Premium Leisure Club and it was a great option . The hotel is huge, but premium leisure allowed us to feel as if we were staying in a much more intimate evironment, which I liked. After a speedy and luxurious late night transfer from the airport, we were escorted to the executive lounge, where we had a drink while checking in. My one complaint of the holiday revolved around this process. Our passports and credit card were requested. I had packed my credit card before leaving home so they asked me to open my suitcase in the lounge and remove it...lucky I am a neat packer! Had it not been so late, I probably would have had the presence of mind to ask them to wait until I got to the room to retrieve it; but we just wanted to get to bed so I complied.The rest of our holiday was super. Our room was lovely; king bed and an extra single bed which was comfy enough for me to sleep in- we are an equal opportunities threesome!!! The bathroom was very spacious with bath, shower large sink area and bidet. Elemis products were replenished as often as required and included shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, bath gel and- a new one for me- suncream and aftersun.Minibar was ok; tv ahd some cartoon channels in english which the boys were delighted about.What I loved most about the room was the view of the sea. One could lie in bed and imagine oneself to be on the ocean...very spectacular.Room service was twice daily with a little gift left nightly- anything from hand cream to facial exfoliant to aromatherapy soaps....along with chocolates. Easter brought eggs for the boys, which was a lovely touch.Premium Leisure allowed us to have breakfast in either the executive lounge,( Buffet with omelette station), latitude(poor, as very big), or beachcombers ( very large buffet with various &quot;on the spot&quot; options).Breakfast was served until 11 or 1130, depending where you went, and it made mornings very relaxed.No mad dash for sunbeds as premium leisure had its own pool, where we were escorted to sunbeds;towels laid out and drinks order taken.Pool had lots of intertwining areas, which made for great adventures, and a bar in the pool. Snacks could also be ordered by the pool but we preferred to go inside for lunch. Sun was out until about 430- then back to executive lounge for a spot of afternoon tea- various titbits incl scones with jam, drinkable tea,sandwiches. By the way, soft drinks were free all day long in this area.Then back to the room to shower and change before happy hour in the executive lounge-any kind of drink you could desire- i chose wine and/or sparkling wine- with unlimited refills and top-ups.Lots of canapes and snacks incl sushi, hummous with crudites,chicken drumsticks,cheese and crackers, tortilla chips, sweets, buns.The children had all day access to a computer room, playstations and smaller children's play area- located within the executive lounge. Therefore, I could enjoy my tipple while they played. It was also acceptable for them to sit with me and have a soft drink.Board ganes were also available while we indulged.Reception staff get to know you by name and I was amazed at how special this made us feel. We stayed a couple of nights at the Burj....to check out all the hype!....It was organised by the reception staff for us after we arrived in Dubai...but I was more impressed by the service at the JBH.Wild Wadi is a great plus when you have children. Access is close by the executive club; towels are provided; no money is required. You simply charge x amount to your room; the value is encoded on a plastic watch you wear.Any time you buy something the watch is scanned. Any credit remaining at the end of the day is credited back to your room.Photographers are all over the park. They take various snaps, give you an armband thing and you can choose your favourites when back in the hotel- expensive but handy.We tried a few of the restaurants in the hotel. We enjoyed Go West the most- steak , burgers etc- good athmosphere and great service. La Veranda, italian, was our least favourite- no athmosphere. La Parilla was good too-very exuberant hostess. I was not impressed by the dancers.They did not seem comfortable doing the tango...or maybe just inexperienced- not that I am any expert!The italian on the beach was good for luinch-but service very slow at peak times.Off site, Verre at the Hilton, Al Mahara at the Burj and Frankie Dettoris at the Marina are not to be missed...expensive but super.At the Madinat,we liked Toscana.,another Italian( 2 children...pasta and pizza are king!!)We &quot;did&quot; ski dubai(yes), mall of the emirates(yes) ibn batuta mall(no) deira city cintre( absolutely not- 3hr wait for taxi), gold and diamond park(worth a look).Taxis are lined up outside the hotel all day. Shuttle buses take you to various places and are very reliable. Dubai is a concrete jungle- lots of buildings and nothing very scenic well it is a desert! Beach area provides the best views and there are plenty of hotels on the beach.JBH was friendly, with outstanding service, We look forward to returning asap. I hear Disney will be there soon!


doc_id: 168387542705069648357085334255791863345
title: Nice predictable 5 star
date: Apr 13 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Having visited Dubai previously and being underwhelmed, I planned a 4 day stopover here at the end of a family holiday to New Zealand, but with low expectations. Against my expectations I did like both Dubai and the hotel. Perhaps having the family and children with me this time helped, as they seemed to love it. The children particularly loved the waterpark, and the range of food at restaurants. Latitude restaurant near the reception area had a huge buffet range for both breakfast and dinner. The staff were helpful without being obsequious. The public areas were very nice, but the rooms were garish in decor and nothing special in terms of amenity. I have stayed in much nicer 5 stars as far as decor went, but the children voted this one of the best places they had stayed at. So I was outnumbered. The beach was lovely, and the sunbeds were adequate. A nice touch was the ice lollies given out by staff at the beach. The pools were very crowded however, though I did not spend any time there. What I did like was the high number of staff who kept an eye on the children. It enabled us to relax and allowed the children (10 and 11) some freedom. We went through Arabian Adventures on the Dinner Sand Safari, and spent a great afternoon driving wildly across sand dunes, and an evening with dinner , camel rides and a belly dancer. It will stick forever in my memory, driving across dunes listening to Abba's &quot;Dancing Queen&quot; at full blast with Babylon our driver &quot;in da house&quot;. We used one of the hotel cars and drivers to give my husband and I a three hour city tour, which was informative. The kids only spent an afternoon at the hotel kids club but they did enjoy themselves. We all liked the hotel and Dubai was a nice short break. Overall, the hotel has good amenities and good staff but do not expect anything out of the ordinary.


doc_id: 231653628547554338599272201731156574275
title: Loved the stay and travel agent made it special!
date: Apr 12 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from dubai and had a brilliant stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The travel agent made all his promises come true. He made sure we had the best service provided for us in the UK and Dubai. The JBH is an excellent hotel with beautiful views of the Burj Al Arab Hotel and the upcoming islands that are being built. The service at the hotel was A1 and also the staff were brilliant, they always had a smile and always went out there way to bring a 5 star service. The travel agent in the UK who i must recommend to everyone for there services and advice. They provided as with excursions in Dubai at a competitive rate, the team in Dubai were always on time and made we had a brilliant time at the excursions that we had, such as the Desert safari, the dhow cruise, trip to sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. Overall the holiday was excellent and couldve not ask for anthing better. I will definetly be booking my future holiday with Evolution Holidays (0116 2205235).


doc_id: 108826254330458100067521846431561353272
title: Brilliant again
date: Apr 3 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Arrived in the morning to friendly and helpful staff. Got ot our rooms really quickly with no problems. The hotel was amazing and worth every penny! So much better than the cheap tacky holidays available elsewhere in the world that are not really memorable or worth the time! The JBh was just fantastic with a selection of brilliant restraunts. Carnevale was excellent, and Go West was excellent for a casual but enjoyable dinner. Nothin ever dissapointed me. the pool was brilliant with a mock-rock wall at the deep end with a manamade waterfall. The servicewas out of this world and the rooms were fantastic.The balcony room was worth the extra money - i cant undertand what people mean when they say you cant see the burj. The room was luxuriously furnished. Although it was extremely nice, i thought it could have done with updating - but thats not to say it wasnt very nice! The bathroom was a nice large size with an enormous shower. Finished with marble of course. The laundry and room service were very efficient. The atrium at the JBH was magnificent and from the 25th floor the view down was amazing. In the evenings at the palm court cafe there is a live piano player which is a great place to have drinksd before dinner. Also, the beach lobby area was themed like a seaside cave which was really nice. The golf buggys to mina salam and the burj were really useful and the free entrance to wild wadi was a bonusoverall a brilliant holiday. the only bad thing is that once you go to a hotel like this which has all the restraunts and everything you need - no were else is good enough! Anyone who has been will know what i mean


doc_id: 61417924062738793436916695782122741412
title: Amazing!
date: Apr 2 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
It's already all been said in previous reviews. We stayed two nights in room 425 which had amazing views of the Jumeirah's sister hotel Burj al Arab and the gulf. It also was a large comfortable room with a king size bed and lovely bathroom with all the toiletries you could ever want. Service throughout the hotel was excellent and especially for such a huge hotel. Just to add that this would be a fantastic place for parents with young families as the facilities and staff are great.


doc_id: 262220894902039307701643139652327787415
title: my fantastic 4oth in Dubai
date: Apr 1 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
oh my god!! ive just been to the best place on earth and the best thing ever is its only gonna get better!! Dubai was fantastic, the people we,re friendly and the service second to non. i went for my 40th birthday and had the time of my life. The One and Only Royal mirage hotel is a must for the special occasion, a little pricey but worth it. if your on a budget there are plenty of hotels and restaurants that are not out of your price range and the &quot;brunch&quot; at JW Marriott hotel is great you can eat and drink, any alcohol including champers!! as much as you like from 12pm to 12am on any Friday for 42 and the food is fantastic, as much lobster, prawns and any other seafood you can imagine. also steaks, pork and chicken kebabs, try the emu its delicious. Just make sure you choose your time correctly i.e. not in Ramadan and also not too much into our summer or you will fry, march was good 32 degrees and a lovely breeze. i will break my travel rule of not going to the same place twice for Dubai i loved it, also plenty o opportunities to buy a property if you have the cash??!! although its a Muslim country and the law is no alcohol this readily available in the hotels, just make sure you take as much as you can carry from the duty free as there doesn't seem to be a limit, to stock up your hotel fridge. The dress code is much the same as here, although some religious place do have a dress code for women ie covered heads but i didnt come across any and spent most of the week in my bikini or shorts.


doc_id: 53356639158343443628062253678548062661
title: The place to stay ...
date: Mar 30 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Me and my husband stayed here for 5 nights for our wedding anniversary and were truly blown awayWhen we arrived at 9am we were greeted with a big smile and warm welcome, as well as fresh orange juice and towels to freshen up (nice touch)We were told the room would not be ready until 2pm (not unexpected) but were given a mobile phone which we would be called on if the room was ready any earlier. We were then advised of what we could do during this time and me and my husband decided to make use of the free shuttle bus which takes you daily to the Mall of Emirates.Once we returned to the hotel, we were taken to our room and offered a tour of the hotel and room if we needed, but we declined. The room was brilliant, big and airy with an outstanding view of the Burj and the gulf.The room was clean with some fresh fruit to eat (which my husband devoured in seconds). The bathroom was big and clean and just what was required. The room was cleaned twice a day with a lovely turn down serivce, where they left little &quot;godiva&quot; chocolates on the pillow (which again my husband devoured in seconds). The daily newsletter was also a great source of information.The pool area and beach was brilliant, a member of staff would come around several times of the day to provide ice cold towels and free ice lollies!!! The pool was big and clean. A JBH staff member is always in the pool offering to take pictures which you can later purchase (no obligation) at good prices. This is a great idea as some shots you just take alone esp in the pool.The breakfast at the lattitude and beachcomb was great. Spoilt for choice and variety, this was a great way to start the day.Other pluses staying here, was the free access to wild wadi, to the burj, and to the souk madinat.Overall the hotel was superb, staff very helpful and friendly, facilities unbeatable, location spot on. Throughly recommend this hotel and itching to go back.


doc_id: 285422570638684403017735578207560521110
title: Lovely resort for some
date: Mar 28 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Me, my husband and 3 boys, (2, 12,and 17), stayed at this hotel over Easter for a week as Premium Leisure guests..The hotel and surrounding resort is everything I would have expected from Dubai. Very clean, great facilities, nice staff who try their best,and the WOW, bling factor in terms of arcitecture and decor that Dubai is associated with The bedrooms and bathrooms are large and luxurious- again the WOW , bling factor. Food and drink was great, my personal favourites being Go West- amazing food and entertainment, and Villa Beach. The 360 Bar at the end of the Pier was very trendy and a must visit but very expensive.BUT.... we won't be coming here again. I don't want to run the place down as it would suit some people, so I will keep it factual. We had a lovely holiday, but this was not a resort for us. We stayed at the Royal Meridien at Christmas, and that really was an amazing experience and a place we will be returning to and I will explain why. I wrote a review when I came back after Christmas dated 1st Jan 2008, entitled, &quot;Simply the Best&quot;, and I still stand by that.Firstly this hotel was so busy, that if I didn't go down to the executive pool at 8am every day to reserve beds and an umbrella, then we would never have got round it- you certainly couldn't get round there after 9am - which is pretty bad considering you have paid an extra premium for the privalige. And the place was swarming with young kids and babies and had the feel of an upmarket Butlins about it.Food, drinks and laundry were much more expensive than at LRM. 4 times when we ordered a bottle of wine at dinner that cost around 30, we were told after about a 15 minute wait that they didn't have that particular wine, but could offer us a substitue at around 60 a bottle! Come on! What is that about?The decor, to us anyway, though very luxurious, was really just expensive, tasteless, tacky, bling.The place, as well as The Burj, (which I have to say is more impressive from the outside), and the Madinat including it's hotels have a feel of Disney about them. Walking theough The Mina a Salam, though it was very beautiful and I have to say has one of the most impressive lobbies I have ever seen, made me think of the filmset from Aladdin, and I expected Princess Jazmine to come flying through on her magic carpet any minute. Don't get me wrong, it is amazing, but not somewhere I would want to stay. It is so false, like a filmset, all perfect, not like arabian atcitecture as it describes itself, (you'd go to morroco for that anyway), but how you would expect it to be if you hadn't seen the real thing.We had drinks at The Burj one night. Oh my goodness how pretentious! Firstly, you had to book! But being JBH guests we were allowed in after 11pm. As my husband put it, it is THE monument to bad taste! It made me feel a little sick and I could never stay there. You have to see it to believe it! It was like being trapped in a cartoon of a 70s disco! A rich mans toy. We got to the bar at the top and they still asked if we had a reservation??!!! Then made us wait while they checked if they had availabiliy- which they knew thay had! How pretentious! We spend a100 on a couple of cocktails, then looked round and left. I will never go back. And as for service, 7*? You must be kidding- the 7* service is down the beach at Le Royal Meridien.Some of the restaurants at JBH didn't take children and none of the bars, which didn't suit us. Book the child friendly restaurants on arrival or before you go as they do get booked up otherwise. We never had that problem and our children who were welcome everywhere at LRM. For a supposedly child friendly hotel, that isn't good.The hotel is more for families with babies and young children who want to leave thier kids with a babysitter at night and go out alone- that's not for me, I'm on holiday with my kids. There are lots of things for young children, (pools with slides, activities etc), so it was great for my baby, but my older 2 much preferred the personal service at LRM, and fould it easier to meet friends there. Yes, there is a teens club, but it doesn't open till 1pm, and is right over the other side in the sports centre, so they couldn't be bothered to go, where at LRM, staff went round getting the older kids togeter for games etc. Yes, there is the Wild Wadi- but if you go there after 11am, you could be queing 30 mins for a ride- and the place although great, really isn't that remarkable, so they only used it early moring bafore it opened to the public.Although it was Easter, there was nothing in the form of entertainement put on and they gave nothing away- a real contrast to Christmas at LRM. There was a kids party with a couple of bouncy castles and a few games on the lawn, but it was hardly attended all day cos they laid nothing on food and drinks wise to keep the parents there. There was a chicken and chips and soft drinks and beers stall that you had to pay for!!!!!Oh and if you like your spa treatments, the spa and gym is in the sports centre with the teens club in a seperate building to the main hotel, so if you've had a treatment, you have to walk back through the grounds in your dressing gown to get back to your room- nice!. And the spa was ok- not like the world class one at LRM.Don't get me wrong, we had a great holiday and are glad we tried there, but it just wasn't the place for us. It is an amazing place though and they do try. If you like Disney Orlando or Centre Parks, (but with a bit more luxury), then this is probably the right place for you. It's very new money and bling bling. The gounds and beach are nice, but not wonderful paradise like at LRM. It's not a romantic place, like LRM is.. And basically, we just prefer somewhere that has more class, elegance and relaxing ambience, with a personal service that frankly so far cannot be matched- LRM!


doc_id: 92064130229575128928497370006209115942
title: Fantastic resort
date: Mar 27 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Had a fab time with the girlfriend at the jumeirah. We stayed for a week and absolutely loved it. I find it hard to see where these recent criticisms come from, the staff are very friendly, polite and helpful. The hotel is unbelievably clean especially when you consider the size of it including all the restaurants, bars and other facilities. The beach is immaculate and the sea and sand exceeded both our expectations. It was perfect as was the weather which was around 28 for the week we were there.  There's so much to do and places to eat but obviously that's where the money tots up. Admittedly we spent quite a lot as the food and drinks aren' cheap but i've spent more in other 5 star resorts and because the standard of food was so consistently excellent the prices were mostly justified. We actually were on half board which included breakfast which we would have at beachcombers on the beach where they served pretty much everything imaginable and all really nice. The evening meal included was at latitude which is basically a huge buffet but much better than your average hotel buffet. There is a big emphasis on fresh food and many things made in front of you so it's like a kind of freshly made buffet and things aren't just sitting about for hours on end. We ate in a few of the other restaurants, our favourite being the carnevale (italian). Also would highly recommend the pizzas at the gallerie for lunch. Awesome!!  My only dissapointment would be the water park but hey not many hotels have one of them in their backyard so can't really moan!  We would definitely go again but would like to go for 2 weeks but obviously that would be pretty expensive! Worth it though!


doc_id: 78927813217927062099316612177757605086
title: Breathtaking Jumeirah Beach Hotel!!!
date: Mar 25 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Having stayed 7 nights at The Jumeirah Beach Hotel I can only state that this is one of the best resorts in the world!From the moment you arrive until you leave the staff make sure that your stay will be memorable forever.We stayed in a Ocean Club Executive Room which was really good value for the money. Having access to the Premium Leisure Club meant that breakfast was served in the lounge, you also had the option to choose from two other restaurants or to enjoy your breakfast in the room. From 3pm afternoon tea was served, and in the evening you could have canapes with cocktails, large variety of food and drinks throughout the day!Since I was travelling with my 6 year old daughter the lounge was perfect with its large variety of viedo games, computers and books.Our room was extraordinary, large and comfortable, cleaning beyond compare and every evening the staff arranging the turn down service brought you some gifts.As a guest of Jumeirah Beach Hotel, access to Wild Wadi Water Park was complimentary and having a separate entrance meant that you could come and go as you like, superb!The private beach overlooking Burj Al Arab was perfect and staff brought you towels and umbrella in seconds. If you preferred the swimming pools there were two large pool areas plus the Executive Pool for us staying in the Ocean Club rooms, this pool area was fantastic, a secluded location with extra comfortable sun beds and a large swimming pool where you could stay for hours.If you are travelling to Dubai and especially when travelling with children there is only one option, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel! Your stay will be a perfect vacation!!!


doc_id: 213204937909055883506346345882196022036
title: Wonderful hotel and location
date: Mar 23 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My wife and I stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel 25 February - 03 March 2008. Everything about the stay was great, from being met at the airport and fast tracked though passport control, chauffered to the hotel, and even upgraded into a villa for the first night. The villa was great but we felt a bit more at home in our executive club room, which was spacious and had everything you needed. and what a fantastic view of the Burj Al Arab Hotel and the clear blue sea. You can never tire of that view. We had access to the executive lounge for canapes and drinks and they weren't slow to top up our beverages.All the staff were friendly and helpful and made sure we were enjoying our holiday. At the executive pool they prepare the towels and pillow at your sun loungers inc. the parasol if you want it. Periodically they came round with refreshing ice lollies, slush drinks and cool face clothes to freshen yourself whilst sun bathing (the weather was great). Even lunch and drinks are brought to your sun loungers if you wish. I've also never seen so many life guards around a pool so health &amp; safety is a priority.The food is excellent (there's 23 restraurants), some with entertainment provided and even the buffet breakfast area is quite special with a number of various food stations to suit all nationalities from around the world.Another nice touch were the golf buggies they use to transport you around the resort including over to the Burj and the Madinat Hotels.We thoroughly enjoyed this hotel and would recommend it for anyone visiting Dubai.


doc_id: 240313994555936699104997924465184696137
title: I'll be back!
date: Mar 22 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We returned to the JBH this year for the 5th time, and will ubdoubtedly be back! I have 3 daughters ages 15-20 who no longer want to do their own thing re holidays but want to come with us to JBH.The service is excellent, the staff are very friendly and cannot do enough for you. The many restaurants and bars are all very good, although the Italian and Argenian are expensive compared to the excellent American, German and English restaurants.January which this year was only 20 deg and windy and rainy for 2 of the 6 days. When we first visited Dubai rain was unheard of!June to mid September is too hot in my opinion 45 degrees every day! Best time to visit is Oct - April, although if you go May/June you will see some premiership footballers.Your room will not be available untill 2PM, but as the hotel is always full this has got to be expected after allowing for the previous guests to check out and the room to be thoroughly cleaned and then checked.There are many shopping malls but in my opinion you may as well be in Lakeside or Bluewater as you will see the same shops, although the size and grandeur of the Mall of the Emirates and Ibutta Mall are to be seen.You get free access to Wild Wadi waterpark, and at certain times you can access the Burj Al Aram which is worth a visit.It is worth upgrading to club Executive, which gives you private transfers from/to the airport in BMW'7s or Audi A6's, also free drinks in the exec lounge 1700-1900 every evening, and access the the exec pool. It is worth joining the Sirius loyalty scheme on line prior to arriving, We now have enough points to eat free for the whole of the next trip or 4 nights stay.It is expensive, but if you can afford it you should go!


doc_id: 179057402682074213662276628972104695903
title: Not as good as I expected
date: Mar 21 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I am used to staying in 5 star hotels but I found this one not so good. I was annoyed that on arriving at the hotel at 8.30am (having been picked up at the airport in one of their cars) we had to wait until 2pm for our room and only offered a toilet to change in.We had to queue for breakfast every day and we found the public areas a bit grubby. We had problems with things in our room and had to chase many times to get them sorted.The staff were helpful but not of a 5 star quality. Service was 3 star.


doc_id: 94615262160650207725794840825828029690
title: A GREAT disappointment
date: Mar 18 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Where do I start...Let's start with the SINGLE positive aspect of my stay here.Since I had booked an Executive room on the 17th floor, a chauffeur welcomed me at the airport and took me through immigration in a matter of minutes.I'm afraid all the happy things end after that...I'll resume everything in a few points:1) Even though I arrived at 9 am at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, I had to wait for over 3 hours to get my room...sure, they give a phone to call you when the room is ready and you can enjoy the weather at the beach while waiting, but c'mon, a 3 hour wait for someone who is paying 2500 US dollars a night!!!2) Does staff=police ???????No seriously, do you have to go to police academy to become part of the staff at JBH?? Excuse me for this sarcasm, but i lost count of the number of times a staff member asked me for my room number....EVERYTIME i got on the god damn elevator I had to tell them my room number....EVERYTIME I wanted to ask a simple question to the staff I had to give my room number...EVERYTIME I wanted to go the beach I had to give my room number...I mean, did they actually think i flew 6 hours to come to Dubai to WANDER &amp; WEAVE AROUND JBH?3) My male friend was staying at his appartment at the Palm Jumeirah. One evening, after a long day at the desert, I had to go back to the hotel to change my clothes. Since we were planning on going out together later that evening, my friend came with me to the hotel. Needless to say, we were stopped by one of the many Indian gentleman and asked for our room number. I kindly gave it to him (once again). He consequently told me that my friend cannot go up with me to the room. Infuriating, I asked for the manager and after 15 minutes of anger and surprise, he arrived. After arguing for a couple of minutes, he pulled out a piece of paper where it was stated that guests would have to pay 250 Dirhams....WOW, I mean, did he think my 20 year-old friend was a RUSSIAN PROSTITUTE??? 4) NO concierge service???Executive lounge concierge couldn't even get me on the guestlist of a club! That's Ghetto.The story goes on and on...I stayed there for two nights and I will never set my foot there again...I am so disappointed that I am willing to go in front of their doors to keep people from checking in...I'm a 21 year-old salesman and I work hard for my money. But that's not the issue. Paying good money for good service is my theory in life. This experience made the second part of the theory questionable and my 2 day visit in Dubai miserable.


doc_id: 298087070894850975104745228629966551567
title: 5 * plus - booked again as soon as we got home!
date: Mar 16 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
In short, we have been very lucky and stayed at some of the worlds best hotels. Jumeirah Beach is without a doubt the best hotel we have ever stayed at (and we have kids - 9 and 6.) It exceeds all expectations. As soon as we got back to the UK we booked again and will be there in 3 weeks - the kids are so excited. Relaxation, amazingly superb personal service without being over the top, fantastic food, location fantastic....well worth the money. If you fancy being spoilt rotten in a relaxing amazing scenic location you have to try here!


doc_id: 104234219610764786590041141724149894638
title: brilliant hotel glorious weather!
date: Mar 4 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
could not believe the view when we were showed to our room, AMAZING! the beautiful turquoise sea, the great pool, the freshly combed over beach and the burj al arab were all we could see. the shower was excellent, lots of space and good flow! lots of freebies including listerine, sunblock, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, chocolates every night, time out magazine, mineral water, use of slippers / dressing gown / safety deposit box etc.the staff were really helpful, the hot towels and fresh orange juice as we arrived at reception were very welcome.we went on the mountain safari with oasis palm which was very good but the dhow dinner cruise with the same company was very poor, would not recommend it.the jumeirah beach hotel feels like an oasis among all of the construction work going on, although it was expensive we were so pleased that we had decided to stay away from the cranes!the mall of emirates, festival city mall and battuta mall were all good, it is quite bizarre that the shops are pretty much the same as here (river island, topshop, bhs, m&amp;s, next etc) and shopping is no cheaper than the uk but the malls are nice shopping environments.the breakfast selection was out of this world, everything you could possibly imagine... shame you can only fit so much in at that time of the day.entertainment at go west restaurant was pretty good, so was the live music at the hard rock cafe just up the road.taxi's are cheap, from the airport to the jumeirah beach was 80 dirhams including tip (12 pounds ish?!?!)overall we would definately recommend this hotel!!!!!!!


doc_id: 177821376358883802792502006407793708158
title: Well worth a visit
date: Mar 4 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Having read the reviews on this website I had built up my expectations to a very high level. And I have to say - I was not diaappointed. This was a weekend break with a diffence. I travelled with a group of 35 for an aunts birthday. After reading the reviews on this website I decided to also take my 11 year old daughter. And I'm glad I did. We flew from Birminham Airport with Emirates on a night flight. A good flight, good food, nice friendly cabin crew and a good selection of films, music channels and games helped the journey. Free drinks for the duration. Arrival at the airport and we were met by a line of welcomers with boards - one with our name on. We had pre-booked transport from the airport to the hotel. A nice touch. 25 minutes after collecting our luggage and we were at the hotel being greeted by the staff and our cases taken for storage until our room would be available (rooms might not be available until 2pm - but you can access your suitcase in a room on the 2nd floor until then). We went immediately to the BeachCombers restaurant on the beach front for buffett breakfast. This was included in the stay despite us only arriving that morning. A good selection of food - Cereal, fruit, cheese, toast, croissant, cake, eggs (fried, poached and omelette all made to order), scrambled eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, waffles, ...... curry!!!!! I could go on..... Towels are provided whether you want to sit by the pool or on the beach. The staff will take you to a free sunbed and lay your towel out for you. A guy walked round everyone sitting round the pool and on the beach handing out free ice lollies a couple of times a day which was welcomed as the weather was superb. Very hot. Hotter than I expected. I would recommend factor 40 or 50. I used factor 15 and burnt my shoulders on the first day.Its worth jumping on a buggy (constantly driving round the complex) and ask to go to the Souk Madinat. You will be taken to a complex next door to the Jumeirah Beach and here you can jump on a boat (what I can only describe as a gondoler type) and go on a tour of the complex (well worth doing at night). You can jump off at any of the multitude of bars and restaurants. The boats run all night. Back to the hotel - the rooms are well equiped. Bath robes, slippers, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel (all replenished daily), bottles of water (5 replenished daily), amongst other things. Hairdryer, iron and ironing board, safe, LCD tv showing sky sports chanel with premiership games. Every room has a sea view and a fantastic view of the Burj Al. One lift (right hand side) is glass. If you go up to the top floor you get a great view of the world islands to the right of the hotel. The bar on the 24th floor is nice - and it has an outside seating area which has good views of the main road into Abu Dhabi. Dress code : quite relaxed really. We had a few members of our party who wore jeans every night. Not a problem. We went into a shopping centre (the one with the Ski Resort) and many people had 3/4 trousers on. It didnt seem to be a problem. Taxi's very cheap. Sorry that this review is a bit disjointed - I keep thinking of more things to write! All in all a great weekend and I know I'll be going back. Any questions - mail me.


doc_id: 81288374414503885704942641608912200257
title: The best hotel Ive stayed at!
date: Feb 25 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We just returned from a wonderful week at this great hotel. We also stayed here 3 years ago and didnt really know what to expect this time and was not sure that it could live up to the great experience at our first visit, but this hotel is still as great as we remembered. The service starts in the airport, where a JBH employe helps you to the VIP queue and afterwards we were taken to the hotel in nice airconditioned cars.We stayed in the suite on the 10th floor overlooking Wild Wadi and the Burj al Arab and the room was really nice. There was complementary fruit and wine at arrival and every night we had little gifts on our pillows! The room had 2 bedsrooms and 2 bathrooms, which was perfect for us 4 adults. Our balcony was huge, but we didnt really use it execpt for drying our swimsuites.We had acces to the Executive Lounge on the 24th floor, where we went every day for happy hour! Here you could have all the drinks and snacks you liked.The pools of this hotel is superb and the temperature was just right. The poolside service was outstanding, with a towlguy, a bartender and a waiter to bring you lunch, what more could you wish for? In all we love this hotel and will definitely go back again. I cant find anything bad to say about this hotel. The location, service, pools, beach and rooms are outstanding!


doc_id: 9485815927273837398886223455532426012
title: Outstanding Resort!
date: Feb 20 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Outstanding location, accomodation, service, facilities! The best of the best in tourist resorts! (Unfortunately...rates are outstanding too....!)


doc_id: 150925996127280012511319205653625438351
title: Fabulous
date: Feb 18 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
There's not much I can add to whats already been said about this great hotel. We stayed here the 1st time in 1998 just 6 months after it opened &amp; have been back numerous times since. This time I had decided to change for one of the Madinat hotels but in the end booked the Jumeirah Beach again. The view from the room overlooking the Sea with the Burj in front is incredible. The breakfast buffet has to be seen to be believed &amp; we've eaten in all the restaurants at one time or another &amp; they're all great. The only thing that I wouldn't book is a room with balcony. The rooms without a balcony are all on the higher floors &amp; it was so hot that we never used ours so we've never booked one since.


doc_id: 162241847648822115118709234623193913524
title: Paradise
date: Feb 4 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Well, what can i say. A holiday i will never forget. My family and I stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel for a week in October, the weather was fantistic, the hotel simply jaw dropping, clean, friendly staff, excellent pools, close to the water park and fantastic views of the Burj al Arab to wake up to in the morning. We would definitely go back. 5* +++++++++!


doc_id: 223220643366930198515847901520109644
title: Best Hotel!!!!!
date: Feb 4 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Well what can i say!?!?! this 5 * hotel is just amazing, every room has fantastic views of the gulf sea and the 7* hotel the Burj Alarab.The beds are all king size and all rooms have plasma tvs! The air conditioning is just what you need after being by the pool, some rooms come with balconys but i have sampled both and the only thing i found myself using the balcony for was to dry my swimming costume as its just too hot to sit out for too long!!The bathrooms are huge and all have baths and giant walk in showers. The staff couldnt possibly do anymore for you if they tried, being called Ma'am for a week and having every door opened for you is really funny and other hotels just don't do it but in Dubai the people are so lovely, your not even allowed to push the button to the lift yourself its all done!!! The pool is really big and the constant supply of icy cold water and cocktails is well and truly needed as the heat is often well over 40degrees, the poolside bar is wicked and being able to stay in the pool whilst being served at the bar is a great idea!! The hotel has 27 restaurants i think, they are placed all over the hotel on different levels, they range from middle east, italian, USA and there is also a british pub just off reception! Alcohol is expensive but generally is in the middle east where ever you go. Next to Jumeirah is the outdoor water park, you have free entry if you stay at the hotel which has direct access so you can walk from the pool straight in!! is well worth a look. If i was to go to Dubai again would definately stop in Jumairah Beach again!


doc_id: 158059535766672761902317617738395839758
title: Pricey to stay
date: Jan 29 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Hotel magnificent but the increase in prices for restaurants etc had increased very dramatically from our previous visit just 15 months earlier


doc_id: 311640826132333224765547854090571408504
title: Family hotel with major "WOW" factor
date: Jan 29 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Not a lot to say about this hotel, except to point out that out of several hundred reviews, almost everyone raves about it, and believe me they are right.Service just out of this world, food is fantastic, wonderful beaches, and a great water park right on site. Would take this hotel over the Burj al Arab every time. Everyone just keeps smiling and asking how they can help you. How can some hotels (like this one) be so good, when others (read my other reviews) fall down so badly ? Absolutely nothing but praise for everything associated with the hotel, with one tiny exception. Photographers keep snapping away at you and at the end of your stay you get the opportunity to buy the prints. Two problems here. First, they are outrageously expensive. Second, at least half of the photos, including all the ones we really wanted to buy, either got lost, or just didn't come out. So the message is that it is best to make sure you take all your own pics and don't depend on the staff photographers.


doc_id: 13318961336489150786440537470079503240
title: 5 star hotel with extras!
date: Jan 29 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Arrived at JBH; a bevy of valets (7+) were ready to serve...an indication of what JBH is all about - SERVICE! Wave shaped hotel, nautical theme carried to rooms (blue carpet, aqua motif in bathroom). Stayed in oceanview room - very soundproof and good sized room &amp; bath. MIx of guests - biz and vacationers. Along with standard 5 star features (Godiva choc's each night with turndown, fresh apples in room) here are some extras:EXTRAS: - free access to Wild Wadi (via private entrance with towel provided upon entry), free shuttles to/from shopping malls ( MOE &amp; G&amp;D Park - each hour beg @ 10am, to Ibn Battuta - every 2 hrs, approx 5x per day) NOTE: when shuttle didn't run to Ibn, they drove us in their private courtesy car (an Audi A8)., free amenities: beach bag, flip flops, sweatbands, bottles of water replenished daily, sunscreen SPF 15, lipbalm etc, golf cart to shuttle you to all Jum. properties (Madinat. J, Al Qasr, Burj Al Arab), free access to the Burj Al Arab (4-5:30pm, after 11pm -- had drinks at the Skyview bar - martini was $30CDN for ONE! hotel was a bit &quot;over the top&quot; for our tastes, returned late, so they brought us home in their courtesy car - Mercedes S350 vs the golf cart), free copy of TimeOut Dubai magazine - great for local events. Breakfast buffet is massive!! ( 5 different regional cuisines represented )SURPRISES: 2000 Dhms credit card pre-auth upon arrival, hairdryer affixed in top drawer of vanity OUTSIDE bathroom. Staff were amazing! Hotel really thought of everything we could have wanted / needed, would stay again but maybe @ the Madinet J - Mina A Salem property for ambiance.


doc_id: 60555623652245195050552979871346340032
title: An Enjoyable Stay. Don't mention the weather...
date: Jan 25 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Our first stay in Dubai. First impressions were good. Met at the airport and whizzed through check-in (part of the exec. room package I believe). Straight into a limo and driven to the hotel (approx 20mins from the airport). At hotel, taken up to 24th floor to the Exec club area where we were offered drinks/flannels etc. whilst checking in (remember your credit card for escrow whilst at the hotel - obviously nothing is charged to it until you check out, and even then you can use whatever form of payment you like).Room - spacious (50m sq), comfortable superking bed. Floor to ceiling windows overlooking sea/Burj/breakwater-marina. Cleaned twice daily, small presents left after 2nd clean. LCD screen, not too many decent english-speaking channels, but enough considering it's an expensive place to go just for tv!Food - really rather good throughout. Didn't have one bad meal. Did eat out a fair bit as well - Check out Zheng He's Chinese in the Madinat, Ashiana at Sherton Dubai Creek (Indian) and the meze at the Arabic restaurant in the JBH (ground floor) - still full from that now! Grovesnor House 44th floor was (for us) a let down. Burj was enjoyable, but not value for money by any means, although the Indian Elton John was interesting...Shopping - far too much on offer. Cheap taxi's help. Had 2 suits made by Royal Tailors (in JBH and Madinat Souk), excellent fit/finish - great price. The weather ruined what would otherwise have been a great holiday. But hey, not even those paying 7 Star prices could do anything about it. Going back around April time - possibly try the Dar Al Masayaf next time - much more peace and quiet as far smaller, but with same amenities on hand (part of the Madinat).Would I recommend the JBH? Most definately. I fail to see how anyone could have a bad experience at a hotel with such a good level of service.


doc_id: 63893424265572200553267329578818936375
title: our favourite place
date: Jan 24 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
we have stayed here five times in the last three years and are due back easter 08. we love it, which is why we keep coming back. we have yet to find anywhere else that measures up to the standard of this hotel. we always receive excellent service. we are made to feel so welcome it is almost like coming home.


doc_id: 230143036104143477935922181161133945960
title: What a hotel
date: Jan 21 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Wow, thats all I could say when we arrived at the Jumeriah Beech.After the inital shock and the feeling of &quot;oh my god I am out of my depth here&quot; passed we totaly enjoyed the trip.My husband and I had 15 days in the Maldives and then we had 3 days here. What a contrast.It is so extravigant.What we liked about the Jumeriah was the fact that all walks of life visited the hotel. The rich and the traveler.It was amazing, waited on hand and foot.We visited the Burj and found that false. Every one trying to impress. So glad we picked the Jumeriah.Loads to do, the water park is great, the Jeep safari is a must and the gold centre is a must visit.So much to do so little time. Will be going back very soon.


doc_id: 297310817262360002587590869949996950025
title: WOW!!!!
date: Jan 16 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Sorry about the delay - new to this site.My wife and I stayed here for our Honeymoon.....OH MY GOD!!This place is fantastic, staff were friendly and always smiling and they all new my name. Room was huge with a fantastic view of the Burj al Arab and fantastic sun sets.The room service is cheap and fantastic - silver service for a hamburger is a must the best burger I have ever had.The morning buffet of world cuisine is awesome.The pool was fantastic and a great relief from the intense heat, we were taken to a sun lounger we wanted and towells laid out for us, after 5 mins staff walked around handing out fresh melon and ice flannels.The free entry into Wild Wadi water park is well worth the 1 minute walk, you recieve a wrist strap which is your currency throughout the park and it gets billed to your rooms so no need to carry cash brilliant.The concierge hailed brand new Mercs etc for us when we wanted to go anywhere and any fees we had to pay were cheap.The gold souks were intimidating at times and i would advise to sticking to the main stretch as the back streets are less populated............The dune safari was also amazing and a really eventfull themed night out without the cheese you get in USA and Europe.The shopping mall there is great even got a M and S for those Brits home sick.The highlight for us was having a meal in the Burj al Arab on the cantalever right at the top. Well worth the visit although you have to pay i believe if not eating...we had a 2 course meal and drinks in the restaurant and paid around 120 which for the views and tour of the hotel was well worth doing it once.... a bit posh for me to want to stay there but well worth the trip.Dubai is amazing and cant wait to go back for our aniversary, they appear to have taken all the best bits of tourism and picked out all the bad bits. I could not fault it except for the fact that I got lots of attention and my wife was not ignored but not recognised as I was.Very hot August time beach luxurious but very hot sand OUCH!!!! the sea was like walking into a hot bath but with fishes in.You need to experience this place to believe it....


doc_id: 181703293073949607483871329190963383576
title: Great facilities/poor customer service and lack of language skills
date: Jan 15 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed there 4 nights , just came back and cann't wait to post my experience here. First impression was great, there are plenty of staff. We booked with the excecutive club which provides several addtional services as free high tea and happy hour. However, during check-in I noticed there are not much internal communiation between the staff as we been asked 3 times about the payment (it was arranged by our travel agent and we paid everything in advanced) by all different employees in 10 minutes time. Obviously it was not clear and they were checking. After 25 minutes of waiting we received our room keys but no feedback about the payment. Instead of they telling me it is alright, we have to check with them...The staff at the reception is arrogant and rude and I don&quot;t know why. We were asking about the airport transfer and without letting me finish my sentence that girl at the reception just point at the concierge, indicating that I have to ask at the concierge desk...It is simply rude not lettting the guest finish talking. Overall impression: great facilities and goodies everyday like chocolate, soaps etc. Poor service and staff not really friendly and sometimes even arrogant and rude. Most of the staff didn't really speak understandable English. All this for $ 800.00/ night. NOT REALLY WORTH THE MONEY!


doc_id: 208242085541303114976358722302022054807
title: Simply the best
date: Jan 12 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our second trip. Fantastic, wonderful, everything you need from a holiday. Must do the Marina Seafood Restaurant below the 360 bar. Take a buggy round to the neighboruning hotel and get the little boats to the Souk. Atmosphere, style, chic and pampered. A wee bit of fresh bling and flash cash about but we just kept our heads down, enjoyed the sun and wild wadi and loved every minute of it. Expensive. Premium Lesuire club worth the upgrade,


doc_id: 130470847399729115238802508049624284971
title: lovely hotel
date: Jan 3 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed here for 4 nights in August 2007.I am sending this review a bit late.However the hotel is as good as it looks in photos.Service is good,Rooms are great,gym the best i have seen in a hotel,Beach is above average but it was too hot to use in august from 9 AM to 7 PM.Restaurants are plenty and food good.We went to wild wadi water park which is basically for kids and we had gone to Dubai without kids.In short this complex which includes madinat complex next door is basically for kids and families and next time we go which will be soon ,we are going with our kids.July to sept is too hot and not recommended time to visit.


doc_id: 165432001871757175950427706126341566934
title: Simply the Best
date: Jan 2 2008
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Every one told me before I went here how good it would be....they Underestimated big time!The staff couldn't have been more helpful...and yet managed to avoid being 'in your face'The room was fabulous, serviced twice a day to the highest standard.The Water park on the complex was brilliant.We didn't bring our kids....but wished then we had as there was so much for them to do!TIP: Upgrade to Club Exec...its definitly worth it!


doc_id: 71481472331357753616620412195464683147
title: Love It!!
date: Dec 29 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Have stayed in this hotel three times, all in premium leisure.It is a very large and busy hotel, with facilities to match. The roomsare large and well appointed with many extras. There is always fruit, a present each night and a gift to take away with you. Touches includesweat bands and a jogging map on the (free) water bottles, beach bags,flip flops and many, many more things.There are amny food choices within the hotel and if none suit (?) thena buggy ride will take you to the Madinat Jumeirah and the souk where many more are available. Food and drink though are very expensive and this is the main reason for us staying premium leisure as these are included in the lounge. During food presentations and happy hour the lounge is extremely busy and quite noisy.There is always a buggy available to take you to the lovely executive pool. The sunbeds are so comfy with the large pillows and the jacuzzisin the pool are great.One of the best things about the hotel though is the free entry to thewild wadi water park and Jumeirah guests get an exclusive hour in the morning so it is relatively quiet.All in all a great hotel, expensive but worth it for the extras.


doc_id: 138173785866712212270011369004748370665
title: Luxury beyond belief
date: Dec 29 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Where to start..... we booked the hotel welcome/car service for when we arrived in the airport in Dubai - this is a must. We arrived at 2am and we were met at the gate and whisked through the passport control (and you could not believe the queues here) - we were then met at baggage claim and then straight into a top of the range BMW straight to the hotel. Very impressive hotel. Very staightforward check in. Room luxurious ++++. Bathroom huge,bedroom very spacious, balcony lovely. Pillows were the best ever, really lovely bed, and the curtains are so good they do not let in a stream of light - so the room (even early morning) is pitch dark - completely relaxing. The unreal thing is that as big as the hotel is - the room is practically sound proof. I don't know how they manage it but we had no interruptions at all or were not woken up. 23 restaurants to choose from. Never stuck for choice (try La Parilla for steak). Private beach with sun beds, complimentary cold cloths, ice pops, etc. There is no need to leave the hotel! It has every facility imaginable.December - 30 degrees every day. Sea hotter than pool!I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this hotel.


doc_id: 320889103658382669084205740797266627371
title: Beautiful hotel let down by service lapses
date: Dec 27 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The beach, the pools, the spa, the view of the Al Burg and the Gulf are all world class. The rooms are beautiful as well, especially a room, such as ours, with a balcony. We had, however, serious service lapses. We sent a fax to reschedule our arrival date and called to confirm that the hotel received the fax. Nonetheless, upon arrival we were told we owed for two very expensive nights that we hadn't been there. It took three days and several copies of the original fax mailed to the hotel to straighten things out. We never got an apology. That issue aside, much of the hotel staff was well-meaning, but lacked the training or language skills to answer questions about services at the hotel. We've had much more enjoyable stays at much less illustrious hotels.


doc_id: 14447011307807778851176010601195114628
title: Beach perfection
date: Dec 26 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
What a wonderful weekend I had. Access to the Wild Wadi water park so easy, electric buggies to run you between the sister properties, access to Sky Bar at Burj Al Arab after 11pm - it all worked beautifully and with views of the Burj and very comfortable beds, this is the place to stay.


doc_id: 135749573909056961162263385869646119262
title: great hotel but pool area dissappointing
date: Dec 17 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
as in previous reviews the jbh is great excellent rooms,service perfect and terrific restaraunts,having stayed here 3 times the last 2 have been dissappointing due to the swimming pool area far too crowded with not enough beds for the amount of guests and no space whatsoever around you the service also dissappointing in this area probaly due to the sheer amount of bodies .for the amount of rooms they have they really do need another pool area perhaps adults only would be an idea so those without kids could get some peace and quiet if they so desire.given the prices you pay at this hotel I really do think they have to look at this.


doc_id: 1948003163898353324568007321017418913
title: Fantastic stay
date: Dec 4 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed here for 6 nights at the end of November with my wife and 2 yr old son. This was the most amazing holiday ever.Firstly it wasn't just the hotel, but the group of hotels, JB, Mina, Al Qasr that made the stay so special.With a child the JB was perfect very child friendly pools and right on the beach. We considered the Mina or Al Qasr but this was the rightchoice, just too much water at the other 2.The views of the Burj are of course fantastic, you can't help but keepglancing up at it from wherever you are, particularly when the helicopter is coming in to land.The family pool and kids pool are next door to each other and both have sloping entrances with rubber floor so that it is great for the nipper to wade around in safely. We were there at a great time, the climate was perfect although it wasa bit windy on 2 days which made it a bit parky coming out of the water esp in the shade. The pools and sea were both about 29c which was great.Our day mainly consisted of a lazy late breakfast in the colonnade restaurant, fantastic buffet spread. A couple of hours by the beach or pool and then lunch at one of the beach restaurants. Quick kip after lunch and then pool/beach again until the sun sets. Shower and change, then take a stroll along the harbour wall (or get a buggy if we were feeling lazy) to catch some amazing views. Dinner in the JB a couple of times, Carnevale (italian) was great on the romantic terrace. We mainly ate early and took junior with us, we had no problems getting a table.Although the restaurants in JB are great, for ambience you cannot beatgetting a buggy to Mina and then an Abra to say Pai Thai. When we did this the Abra captain took us right round the mina/souk/qasr complex, completely stunning. Pai Thai was great and the setting was out of this world.So in summary I would recommend (esp if with kids) to stay at JB but in the evening use the free buggy to go to the Mina and then take an Abra or walk from there and eat over there. We just took our son and he slept in his pushchair after eating the kids meal available at all restaurants.Only negative was on arrival (10am) hotel was full and no room available until 1pm, which is fine as we knew that would be the case, but after a night flight with a 2yr old we were like lucifer.Brilliant holiday.


doc_id: 144623225420241777215403652427778967690
title: A great place!
date: Nov 22 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have just come back from Dubai after a 5 night stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. It is a large complex with over 22 different restaurants and bars. We tried a few of them including Uptown, Villa Beach, Beachcombers and 360. My favourite was the sunset chill out session at 360. Very hip! We had a balcony room that was probably decorated in the early 1990's, big grand furniture whereas I normally like a bit more modern interior. However, the bed was very comfy. Some of the grouting in the shower could do with a re-fresh (my only moan). Room service and cleaning was good, and it must be said that Jumeirah Beach is a nice hotel. The pool and beach areas are great and there are lot of staff to look after you. This is fantastic hotel if you have kids. The facilities for children were very impressive. Our room was over looking the Burg Al Arab and it looked stunning in the evening. The only real downside is that the hotel is expensive so make sure you save up in advance! A bottle of house wine will set you back about 30 (60 USD). We also visited Mina A'Salam and Madinat Jumeirah as there are plenty of bars, restaurants and shops to wonder about. I'm also happy to recommend Centimetro bar, a great spot in Souk Madinat. During our stay we wanted to eat at Pierchic but it was constantly fully booked and we couldn't even get anywhere near there to ask availability. The security service they have in place at Jumeirah is very tight, it was sometimes even impossible to get in to our own hotel.Dubai has so many hotels, one boasting to be better than the other. I've also seen Park Hyatt Dubai and it looks fantastic. I might try it there next time. Plus they have a great spa... The Barasti bar at the Le Meridien is fantastic - one place to go if you enjoy drinking and dancing on the beach! Momo's restaurant at the Mall of the Emirates was also great.


doc_id: 245571718650993745926987000961324538754
title: Fantastic as usual
date: Nov 19 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Our third time to &quot;JBH&quot;, it always an absolute pleaseure to stay here, the whole package in Club Executive is quality, only criticism is a few ignorant NEW europeans starting to arrive but as its not &quot;All-inclusive&quot; its not too bad.We will go back next year where you are guaranteed a genuine warm welcome.


doc_id: 268590405894797923936879271886291161915
title: Loved this hotel!
date: Oct 30 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We arrived at this hotel after staying at the Oasis Beach for a few nights. This hotel was amazing! I cant quite imagine what the Burj would be like if this is such a high standard.The checkin staff are very efficient and the hotel is spotless.The rooms are large with great views, all have views of the sea from which you can see the burj and the wild wadi waterpark.One bonus with this hotel is the free entry to the waterpark for all those big kids (and we came across a few) its great! You also dont have to stay in there all day your free to wander between the hotel and the waterpark. We also loved the pool, the sunbeds in the pool were a great place to lay with a drink and your book, and again the staff are great. When your by your sunloungers they even came round to cool you down!A fantastic stay, were already looking at going back next year!


doc_id: 320856271434513145493778798228372321672
title: Still as amazing and the best 4th time round and 8 years on
date: Oct 21 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Having first visited the Jumeirah Beach Hotel on our honeymoon in 1999, whilst the Burj was still under construction, we have been back 3 times since and each time it really just gets better. Going back in Sept. 2007 with our little 18 month girl, we were as thrilled as before to see everything was as expected or better. The service is 2nd to none anywhere. The choice of food is beyond belief and amazing. We stayed in the Premium Leisure Club - which has free food for kids under 4 (or free ice cream as our little girl translated it) this time round and the dedicated check-in and breakfast facilities are great (as is the air conditioned limo trip from - and to - the airport complete with cool towels and cold water). The new executive pool is fab and no where near as busy as the main pool. The extra price for the Premium Leisure Club or Exec. Club is very much worth it. Dubai itself is an amazing city and if you want to be pampered and looked after as never before do not miss a trip to the JBH. With kids or without kids - it's just as amazing. Next trip being planned for 2009 - we're developing a habit of a trip back every 2 years - and without question will be staying again at the JBH.5 stars does not do the JBH justice.


doc_id: 270551182708981008377607166398609982842
title: Fab short stay break
date: Oct 15 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at Hotel for 3 nights. Lucky enough to get room pretty early. Mobile phone given so that reception can contact you when room available. Stayed during Ramadam so no beers until sunset. This was handy as drinks very expensive .Hotel room very large and lucky enough to have A Great view of Burj Al Arab. Lots of lovely Elemis freebies in bathroom.Hotel has caddy service that will take you there and as it is sister Hotel (no charge for entry, noramlly 30.00 pp if not staying at Jumeriah). Had a couple of drinks on 27 floor bar and luxury canapes cost around 28.00 but well worth it. Also caddy service will take you to next hotel, good selection of restaurants set alongside water.Good selection of restaurants (22).Service very good and staff very friendly.Would go back but only as stop over for a couple of days .


doc_id: 212930755441872393806744505418206288754
title: Fantastic Holiday
date: Oct 15 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
A company outing of 13 men stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel for 3 nights 11th-14th October. What a fantastic place this is! Considering the size of our party, we were very well looked after as soon as we were picked up from the airport in one of the hotel's coaches. We booked our rooms under the &quot;Club Executive&quot; class and found this very worthwile. You have your own lounge for booking-in which serves free drinks from 5pm-7pm every night. You also have your own bar located on the ground floor which has a pool table &amp; terrace which (when we stayed) had a big screen set-up to show the rugby. As a Club Exec you also have your own pool complete with poolside bar which was used as often as possible! There are also added benefits of getting into places such as the club straight away. On the first day we hired one of the boats (along with a Captain &amp; 2 guides/waiters) which we found very worthwhile seeing all the sites &amp; both the old &amp; new parts of Dubai. The second day we went on the Desert Safari which was absolutley brilliant, great fun and finishes with food, drinks &amp; entertainment at a bredwin site. On the third day we all visited Wild Wadi water park (about a 30 second walk from the hotel) - hotel guests get the first hour (10-11am) to themselves in the park before everyone else is allowed in. I strongly advise taking advantage of this because it gets very busy after the first hour. We also went to the Burj (The big 7 star Sail Hotel as I called it) for a meal at the Skyline Restaurant which is pretty breathaking at night. The food was good but very expensive but service, like the Jumeirah Beach was second to none, even to the point where the waiters would stand near the table ready to help you staright away. The whole complex is just amasing and you really don't want to leave! Great for kids too, as a father I was very impressed with things like the way the lifeguards wouldn't take their eyes off the water.


doc_id: 124972398118855000076269404696625709034
title: Superb Hotel
date: Oct 12 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel at the start of October for two nights. The hotel looks huge and imposing but acutally has a nice feel to it and has a spectacular lobby and atrium. As we found everywhere in Dubai, the staff at the hotel were polite and friendly, from the cleaning staff to the check in desk. There are lovely views of the Burj, particularly from the higher floors. The hotel has a number of freeform pools and don't worry if they seem a long way from the hotel as there buggies to ferry you back and forth. The room itself was one of the best I have stayed in. The toiletries provided were excellent quality and little touches such as the rubber duck were nice. The bed was huge and very comfortable. We had room service upon arrival after a long flight. It arrived very promptly with a lovely flower display and the food itself was excellent and not expensive given that it is a 5 star hotel.The hotel has a glass lift on the outside of the building which is great but does go very fast! We went during Ramadan and found that it had no negative impact on our holiday in any way. In fact it meant that shops and restaurants stayed open later in the evening which was great for late trips to the Malls.Dubai is notorious for the amount of building work taking place at present. However despite seeing loads on the drive from the ariport there was none at all visible from the hotel or the beach.We would definitely go back to Dubai again and would stay at the Jumeriah Beach.


doc_id: 300329183056043658967291353293932562966
title: already booked nxt year
date: Oct 6 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I went to dubai with my girlfriend for my 21st birthday and what a fantastic hotel you couldnt ask for more the food,staff,room,facilities are all excellent as soon as you step off the plane the heat hits you but thats the reason you go dubai n e way once you have your bag you are met by a hotel rep and your whisked away in a luxury car when you get to the hotel you are greeted and given a cold drink and your bags are taken to a holding room. Once you have checked in you have to wait for about an hour for your room which they contact you via Mobile fone to tell you its ready once you get to your room you will be blown away we were on the 20th floor so we had the most amazing view of the burj al arab and the gulf sea which never get boring to look at. The room is very spacious king size bed seperate living area excellent t.v and the bathroom is also very luxurious. We ate in the hotel every night and there is alot of choice quite ovious when theres 22 restaurants but it can be quite expensive so at lunch time we ate outside at the poolside bar and the varanda which do the best pizzas. The pools are great theres 3 to pick from plus the one in the wadi walla park which is another good bonus go on the really big slide it will put your heart in ur mouth. Now onto the beach which is nearly desserted because of the heat but it is paradise would beat any tropical country the sea is very warm aswel but doesnt matter makes a change so on the whole fantastic hoiday booked next year already cant wait to go back to JBH. P.S Go to the emirates mall and dune bashing safari excellent days out.


doc_id: 48991624999290165927672303273268403846
title: So much to do at Jumeirah Beach
date: Oct 2 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Brilliant experience and absolutely loved the wild wadi water park. Only here for 3 nights and we want to go back for a week!! Staff were suberp, attentive and so friendly and made so much difference, food was excellent and lots of choice which was brilliant. Many things to do besides the water park, and enjoyed early morning swims in the lap pool with noone else there. It was extremely hot and there were nice little extras like a delivery of ice lollies round the pool and the 'opportunity' to be sprayed with cold water should you wish. Excellent bus services to the local malls, really quite regular but taxis are reasonable if the bus time is not quite right.Went to the Burj al Arab for a visit which is a very worthwhile trip and even better if you manage to get there on a day when there is no haze!!!


doc_id: 15719996258378852221808066854469893898
title: wow factor
date: Sep 25 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was one of a few return trips to the Jumeirah Beach for us, and probably the last. When the hotel was new in 1997 the 'WOW factor' was unbelievable - and the visitors mainly Arabs, Business Men and the odd tourist. When we took our children for the first time they were in the minority ! Hard to believe so much has changed in just a few years. It is the most amazing place, everything about it totally OTT in a way that only the Arabs can do so beautifully. The service is unbeatable, the choice of restaurants good, though they need to be booked well in advance. And the freebies (which I normally ingnore) in the bathrooms just the best. The whole experience is just fantastic, though the hotel appears to get busier and busier, and has not improved for that. On our last trip we had Executive Rooms, and it was nice to have use of the lounge - though the pre dinner drinks were somewhat of a scrum, not what you would want at such an elegant hotel. Still - the location, (you could make a day trip out of a visit to the Madinat - and another to the Wild Wadi) the views of the Burj, the excursions into the desert, the city trips all make for a fascinating holiday. The restaurants are not cheap, this really is not a place to try and have a cheap holiday. Don't miss an Abra trip up Dubai Creek, or the Dubai museum, and if you can manage it try some 4 x 4 dune bashing. We bought lovely rugs, though the bargaining was hard work !


doc_id: 221848929080980574899863678398125400482
title: Best Holiday Ever!!
date: Sep 20 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
After reading reviews about this hotel from the day we booked it to the day we went, it truly did live up to its name!!My husband and I went on our own without our young children for a week end of July beginning of August. The Emirates flight is the bestwe have ever travelled with, food was fab! We touched down at 7.30am and it was 118 degrees. The moment we walked out of the doors to get in our Mercedes that was waiting for us, the hot air hits you! Our driver gave us a description of everything we passed, places of interest to visit. We thought he was really pleasant so when we arrived at the hotel, we tipped him, but got a funny look, so dont dothat!The concierge took care of all bags immediately and showed us to reception to check in. We were so overwhelmed with the hotel and all the gold and lights. We were still choked up from leaving the children that I think we could have cried!Reception took 600 off our credit card as a secure payment for our stay when we checked in. We didn't like the sound of this, but turned out to be OK. They told us our room wasn't ready (we were expecting this from reading your comments) and gave us a phone and a beach pass and showed us to the courtesy suite with 3 other couples sat having breakfast. We had been sat down for 15 mins and the phone rang to say our room was ready. So at 9.30am we were in our room on the 20th floor with our luggage! I was impressed!Room was great, very clean and the view! Well, again overwhelming with the Burj in full view and the Marina, Palm Islands and World Islands (just about!). There was an ironing board and iron, hairdryer, robes each, slippers each, complimentary JBH beach bag (very useful!), sewing kit. All the toiletries Dorothy Prentice - lovely stuff and when you're near empty, they give you another. Lip balms, we had 10 during our week stay, because we took them with us during the day, they gave us more! Body Lotion, Shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and Factor 15 sun lotion, which they replaced when you used it. Fresh water bottles and fruit daily.Quick change into shorts and off for a walk to explore. Once outside again that heat hits you! We walked along to the Marina and 360 to find out that they were closed for renervations - dissapointing, but didn't bother us. Then on the beach, took our flips off and immediately burned your feet! The beach is hot under your feet and the sea isn't any cooler, it is like stepping into a warm bath, so that doesn't cool you down either,but still nice! The best place to be we found was round the pool, that way you can sunbathe and take a dip in the nice cool pool when you feel like it or even swim to the pool bar for a cooling drink! There are lifeguards all over the place and every few minutes they swap round. We felt sorry for them in their uniforms they were hot. They were excellent though, didn't miss a thing, we saw one in action A family got chatting to some people at the pool bar and eventhough their 3 year old seemed to be a fairly confident swimmer on her back, was drifting out from them and they hadn't noticed, she turned over and couldn't swim on her front and went under. The lifeguard was in and straight to the parents and told them to keep an eye on her - she was fine.When I first read the comments about being sprayed with cold water while you're bathing, I thought they better not! But it isn't like that, they ask you and believe me in that heat, you need it - its great! The free ice lollies too are well refreshing! You sometimes get a cold face towel handed to you while you're bathing or walking around. All beach towels are provided, one for you to lie on and one to dry you with, chuck them in the towel bin and they will replace them with fresh if you need to. They will even set your loungers up for you and put up the parasol and position it for you if you like!You dont take cash anywhere, everything is charged to your room. You have to just sign a receipt with your room number and signature and you keep the pink bit to keep tags on how much you've spent. It sounded a bit much a first, but it is a lot easier than having cash on you. You dont have to worry about leaving belongings when you take a dip.The Wild Wadi is cool! We went on the doughnuts all the way round, didn't get off as you can get on and off this ride, but we stayed to the end on the lazy river. We also chanced the Jumeirah Sceirarah - never again! The very last dip, you lose your breath and it feels like you'll never breathe again and then you hit the water to slow you down, so then it feels like you're drowning! Good, but not for the fainthearted! Breakfast at Lattitude is fantastic! you can eat as much as you like from every nationality you can think of! And everything is made fresh in front of you from their many chefs - Keogh on the eggs was my favourite! Eating out - we liked the Go West best, the singers are good, the guy is brilliant! We ate in there 3 nights out of 7. The price was above average, so quite reasonable. We also ate in the Carnevale - Italian restaurant. We had two course each and a bottle of wine - beautiful food but a bit pricey it cost us 125, this was the most expensive one we had. We also enjoyed La Veranda on the beach, this is open air eating so you get quite warm, but they have fans going all the time. We ate in here twice, this is the cheapest one we had. We also gave the Dhow and Anchor (English pub) a go, not much choice in there, but was great food - average prices. Everyone says it is an expensive place to eat and drink. It is, but you really do get good quality food that is well worth the money you're paying. The real expense is the alcohol, they dont drink it so price goes up for us. But then again in that kind of atmosphere - 6* hotel, I think you should expect a bit more than your average costs. The hotel also has little buggies that will take you wherever you want on the complex or even to the neighbouring sister hotels. We decided one night to have a walk before dinner down to the Mina a Salam Hotel next door and eat in one of their restaurants - about 20 minutes along the path along the beach. When we were almost there we were so hot and drenched, that we decided to turn back and freshen up then go to a restaurant at our hotel. Buggies passed us on the way asking for a lift, we said no - now we know why they were stopping! So on the way back we got one and the air blowing at you while its moving is great! So you cant walk far!As guests of the JBH, you can visit the Jumeirah Sadinat Hotels next door and the Burj Al Arab. For the Burj though you can only visit certain times of the day - i think it was between 9-12am to go in the lobby only - 2-4 for lunch and evening for evening drinks. We opted for evening drinks, but we had to make a reservation, you cant just go wandering in. our table was booked for 10pm and she told us we had to spend a minimum of 250 dirhams each which is approx 60 - 70. We then received a confirmation fax from the Burj in our room later that day to say it was booked and not to take photos in the Sky View Bar only in the foyer. So that night about 9.30 we got a buggy to take us over, we had to show our fax at the security gate at the foot of the bridge before they let us pass. Once in, again, it was breathtaking! We clicked (once camera allowed after being in cold then hot - it didn't work and steamed the lense up - so be aware of this!). We filmed and took as many photos as we could while we waited in the lobby. We watched the fish and the water display (puts the Trafford Centre one to shame!). We then got the lift to the 27th floor which is the bit that sticks out at the back of the hotel and is suspended 300m from ground. There was a reservation desk who checked our confirmation and then we were shown to our seats and given canapes and a drinks menu while we listening to the singer. We had the Burj Champagne Cocktail - an inch deep and cost 23 a glass! We then had two shorts each and spent just over our 500 dirhams. We saw someone in the bar taking photos, so I got the camera out and our waitress - lovely Chinese lady - wanted it, I thought we were in trouble, but she wanted take a photo of us - she took quite a few which was really nice of her.We visited the Mall of the Emirates - wow, what a place that is - you could get lost on the 4 floors! If you have been in the Trafford Centre, it is about 5 times the size of that. Each designer has theirown shop in there! Prices are definitely cheaper. My husband bought a Diesel watch half the price he would have paid over here. There is a Zara, Next, Debenhams and M&amp;S! And dont miss the Mission Impossible Water Display outside where you wait for your courtesy bus from the hotel.My concern before we left was what to wear. The hotel itself during the day, outside you are fine with beachwear only all over the place and at the pool bar eating area, not sure about the outdoor restaurants you might have to put shorts on. Once inside the hotel, you need to put shorts and a top over your costumes and men a t-shirtor vest shirt with their shorts. You are OK with flip flips. From thepool area there is a basement where you can get in the lifts, so you dont really see guests in the reception area on the ground floor. Strappy tops for ladies are fine. we saw a few short skirts on the teenage girls and staff didn't seem to bother. Out of the hotel, we only went to neighbouring hotels and the Mall. I wantedto wear 3/4 pants with strappy top to go to the Mall, I wasn'tsure if I could bare shoulders outside, so I asked at the desk if I was to cover up, they said I looked lovely and to stay as I was, but to take a jacket as I will get cold! I didn't, I chanced it and what she weant was the aircon inside would be chilly, it wasn't, not when you're wandering around! The restaurants say on Casual Dress, Smart Dress, etc. eg. - Smart, I wore Linen Trousers and nice strappy top,husband wore trousers and shirt - no tie, never wears ties. we saw people in Go West wearing shorts and t-shirts, same at the Veranda, in fact some people had come straight off the beach in there. You could wear jeans in the casual places, but too hot for them!Well I think I have gone on long enough and covered everything. Wow!What more can I say - you'll love it!!


doc_id: 334529739953548130681808230093874892677
title: Wow - fantastic hotel
date: Sep 13 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at this amazing hotel 27th August - 2nd September for our 40th Wedding Anniversary. We just loved everything about the hotel and the Club Executive staff were exceptional. We had breakfast on 25th floor every day and the views are fabulous.The Executive Pool is lovely and lots of staff to cater for your every need. So clean, so many products in the room and bottles of water. Champagne and box of chocolates delivered to our room on our anniversary as well as lovely chocolate cake in Marine Restaurant. It was 105F when we were there but that didn't deter us from relaxing under the umbrella. One visit isn't enough and we will definitely be going back to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.


doc_id: 159452116418061685868890315577377065807
title: amazing definately has the wow factor
date: Sep 12 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
jumeirah beach hotel dubai sept 2007 tripadvisor member from boltonafter reading trip advisor reviews re this hotel and good reports from friends we were quite excited and hoped it would live up to expectations. well it surpassed all that and more the hotel was absoloutly fab should be more than 5 star our suite was beautiful loved the elemis toiletries and all the other goodies on offer We were treated like royalty, it was our friends 60th birthday whilst there and was greeted with champagne and a birthday cake in her room. Went to the burj for her birthday drink that was amazing although a little pricey but you expect that being asven star had meals at the mina salam hotel and the al qasuer hotel they to are beautiful had a lovely sail on the abra which connects these hotels. the staff at all of these hotels are a credit nothing is too much trouble I really could go on and on needless to say we are about to book for next year we cant wait roll on


doc_id: 310624711500385751821653623778202300744
title: cant wait to return to JBH
date: Sep 12 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Have just returned from JBH following a 10 night stay for my boyfriends 21st Birthday, and i cant wait to return next year.I have not one fault with this hotel it was an amazing holiday the food, service, people ,location was all perfect. Thats why we are returning next year as a holiday to the med would just not be the same nowBeing only 19 and 20 the evenings were a little quiet on things to do as we are not old enough to go to the clubs, however this did not really effect us as we would normally have a lovely meal (go west being our fav) then a evening walk where they will take your photos with the burj in the backgound we would then go to the ground floor to view the pictures followed by a cool drink in the lobby then up to the room for the 10 Oclock movie on the many tv channels.The pool and beach were both lovely however i found the beach to hot to spend the day on so we would spend most of days round the pool being cooled down with the free ice lollies, cold water spray and cold towels ect ect and of course the lovely pool which was well looked after by 5 lifeguards!!!we also went on the dune dinner safari which was amazing if not a little hot evening in the eve, however it was an amazing afternoon/evening firstly there is the dune bashing followed by a visit to the camel farm were there was a little baby camel only a few days old we then watched the sun set which was a amazing we then had a camel ride followed by two course buffet dinner which ok , i then has a henna done and watched the belly dancer, the evening was finished with some star watching.At 9 we made are way back to the jeeps all of about 25 cars. only to break down ten miniutes later and be struck in the desert for two hours however it as all fun and laughs and Hot!!!On the day we were going home i could have cried it was the most amazing holiday we had ever had and cant wait to return next year.pink honeyxx


doc_id: 232487005446892023469143505933971363622
title: Fabulous Hotel Highly Recommended
date: Sep 10 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I with our two children aged 21 mths and 8 yrs went to the JBH from the 21st - 31st August for our 10th Wedding Anniversary and we all had a fabulous time. We booked a Premium Leisure Room with all its extras which i found value for money, our room was very spacious and we had a lovely view of the Burj with a balcony, we did have afternoon tea on several occasions, but didnt have the evening drinks or canapes, only because we didnt have our evening meal until late. My husband and I went to the Burj for dinner on our wedding anniversary and they presented us with a lovely chocolate cake, which was lovely and very thoughtful of them. We have stayed in some lovely hotels in the past and i have to rate this one as the best, all the staff work very hard, and cant do enough for you, we thought the hotel was spotlessley clean, we had breakfast most mornings in the Beach Comber which we found very nice, we tried several mornings to get breakfast at the Latitude restaurant but had to queue for quite a while and walk miles to get your breakfast and we thought it was over priced for an evening meal. Sinbads was great for the kids, we used the babysitting service a few times and they were excellant. The exec pool was my favourite and it has a lovely kids pool, my husband dumped into Sir Stephen Redgrave which was nice. It was very hot about 47oc during the day but it didnt spoil our holiday, but i wouldnt go at that time of year again, but we will definately go back to the JBH again.


doc_id: 239451525399790290724394889616475013539
title: The Best Hotel ever
date: Sep 8 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This is the second time we have stayed in this hotel. It is a true five star+ hotel where customer service is the highest priorityWe paid the extra for the Executive floor as we had on the previous occaision and from the moment you step off the plane where you are met by a smartly turned out hotel rep who whisks you through the immigration (no queues) and into the waiting limo to take you to the hotel. (Mercedes or Audi A8) to the moment you leave by the same means, it is a relaxing, stress free experience.On arrival your bags go one way and you are taken to the exec lounge for cool drinks and to go though the reception process.The rooms are big and all have a grand view of the Arabian sea which you never get bored with, and of course the Burj Al Arab is in the view also.The exec package provides the usual facilities though the service is exceptional and it was nice that some of the staff remembered us from the previous visit a year earlier.Every part of the hotel is clean and well maintained with the Exec pool and beach very well staffed and they can't do enough for you.We will return a third time and i can highly recommend this hotel to all.


doc_id: 175118531255039097333232312401530646678
title: Great Hotel
date: Sep 7 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at the Jumeirah Beach for a week at the end of August.Flew with Virgin - overnight flight, service not excellent, will fly with emirates next time.We booked an Executive Room, we were met by a representative when we landed but not wisked through customs!!!!Bags were waiting for us - very impressed, ive had to wait 45mins for luggage before.Arrived at the hotel 7.30 am, reception very friendly, we were actually in our room by 8am as a smoking executive room was available, we took it even though we booked a non smoking room.Pool fantastic, beach great, it was 45c nearly everyday!! and still as hot and humid at night, but it was fine.One point i'd like to make is happy hour &amp; afternnon tea in the premium club lounge 24th floor, we are a married couple 27 &amp; 30 yrs old the waitresses although friendly would always serve business customers (dressed in suits) before us!! i noticed that a few times even if they had come in after us!!! i dont turn my nose up at anyone, i know it may sound silly!! but they must of been far more important!!! I must say the staff at breakfast were very friendly.Had a great meal in the english pub.Mina Salam have a fantastic chinese restaurant, food was amazing.Overall had a brilliant time and would go back.


doc_id: 58926233088406875714033962670982807551
title: JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL - STILL GOT IT!!!!
date: Sep 2 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL:- Just returned from 4 wks 2 bedsuite jbh &amp; 1 wk burj.Been coming to jbh for 6 yrs, since my son was 8. Still love jbh, staff, cleaners, beach butlers, restaurants, however now my son is just 14, we will be staying at the burj from now on. JBH is great for families and small children and i wouldn't have stayed anywhere eles when my son was younger. I wouldn't recommend jbh to couples or people without kids, go to the burj, or the one &amp; only. Quite a few guests have commented on PLC being oversold, i wouldn't know - never go in. Exec pool and beach still lovely, staff brilliant, great mix of people:- lebanese, german's, french, iranians, russians - this mix of different people from different backgounds is what we love about this hotel. We always eat in the hotel and sister hotels restaurants, yes they are expensive and wine is too, but so is every other 5 star hotel i've ever stayed in. Some reviews comment on the type of guest now staying at jbh, i can honestly say, i have not noticed, you still get your footballers/cricketer's- roger federer was there for 3 days, &amp; some very glam ladies - all at exec pool &amp; beach. I can't comment on the main pool and sinbads or PLC. We always have a 2 bedsuite, therefore PLC, is included , we choose not to use PLC, but i certainly wouldn't look down my nose at the people who do use the facilities!All in all we had a great 5 weeks away and are looking forward to christmas!!


doc_id: 74478012099220639432015327842652962957
title: Super Hotel 100% recommended
date: Sep 1 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
just arrived from the jumeirah beach hotel. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, they remembered us and we were treated the best way. There was a little problem with out luggage when we arrived at our room, they needed approx. 2 hours to deliver our luggage to our rooms after making three phone calls.Apart from this our stay was fabulous, wild wadi is great and it opens one hour earlier for hotel guests to avoid waiting so much for the rides. We booked an Executive room, the executive lounge on 24th floor is great with the all day snacks and soft drinks. Every day chocolates on the bed, bottles of mineral water ... etc. The restaurants in the hotel are overpriced, so we always went out to eat in other restaurants which were much cheaper for sure. The pools and the beach are very good, the view of the Burj Al Arab is fantastic from the rooms. I would definately return to this hotel...


doc_id: 22923529752472780155391028892433868941
title: An over rated hotel!
date: Aug 26 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This is my 5th visit to Dubai over past 6 years. Having stayed at various 5 star hotels I would not rate Jumeirah Beach Hotel as an excellent hotel for a number of reasons. In short here are the positives and negatives:Positives:- Children kids club (Sinbad)- 4 or more large pools- Free access to Wild Wadi Water Park-Free access to Burj Al Arab Hotel, Mina As salam and Al Qasr- Free Abra boat ride within the compound- Complimentary shuttle service (most good hotels have this!)Negatives:- Most staff not genuinely friendly- Room service is slow- Mould in the shower- Cheap finish to bathroom i.e. normal tiles- Some restaurants do not allow children- Unhygienic bedding (hairs were found under the bed sheets)- Torn / stained pillow cases - Same type of food almost daily - Management didnt seem bothered with customers concernsThis hotel is exaggerated and over rated by many. Last year I stayed at Le Royal Meridian and I found the service to be far better.


doc_id: 185699459376899488731031462492472021778
title: Fantastic
date: Aug 26 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Hi EveryoneJust returned from a week at JBH,what a great hotel.Emirates Flights:We arrived at Heathrow at about 5am for check in,i had checked in online so we were through check in very quickly we flew on an 777-300er aircraft we left 40mins late but the flight only took 6hrs-5mins.The service including the food and the ICE entertainment system was brilliant and very comfortable for economy.Flight back was on an older A320 aircraft into Gatwick and less comfortable also the service was only average, it left on time and took 7hrs both journeys were very smooth no dreaded Turbelance.Passport Control.We went through in about 20mins at Dubai,and our cases were offwhen we got to reclaim. Hotel Check in:The check in was very quick and our room was ready,they asked for my credit card and they put 3500 Dhrs on my account to cover all my bills.Room:Great room 3rd floor No 337 directly opposite the Burj great view at Night and in the morning,also a good view of Wild Wadi.The guy doing the cleaning was great and also left us water and chocs all the time,we did not use the turndown service at night.The room and bathroom was a great size.Resturants and Bars:Lattitude; Great Buffet Breakfasts.Dhow &amp; Anchor: Nice friendly bar/staff and a good Pub Menu .Go West: Great Food and menu, good for the Kids also live Music Duo who were quite good.La Pirrala : Very dissapointed with this venue,granted we went on Sunday so no music,but the menu was very small.The Steak was very good but the Vegatables were not.Price for a bottle of Rose was around 30 so i gave the wine a miss,resturant is overpriced and overated in my view. Carnevale:We changed from La Pirrala to this resturant for my wifes birthday bash and we were not dissappointed the menu was good and the atmosphere was brilliant and the staff singing happy birthday to my wife and giving her a chocolate cake great.Uptown Bar:Brilliant Cocktail Bar and the Staff (all Girls) were Brilliant and they remembered your name the next night,also sang happy birthday to my wife and gave some more cakes. Der Kheller:Great german beers and the best bar guy called &quot;Arnold &quot;in the Hotel also the Menu was good to.These are the only ones i Visited beacuse of the heat outside.Main Lobby: Great for Snacks and and a Quiet Drink at night.Pool:Great pool guys around the Pool and they set the beds and towels up for you a great service as were the bar guys,main pool layout was great,temp outside 45-48dgs every day took some getting used to.Tip: Take a facecloth from the room and get an ice bucket from the pool bar and leave the cloth in the ice,nice and cool on the head.One point i would like to make here is that there were loads of kids playing in the pool with no hats on and where were the parents sitting under umbrellas reading,worst offenders most from the UK. Wild Wadi:We did not use but it seemed to packed all the time.Emirates Mall.My wife dragged me round for few hours and she bought a few bitsall i got was an Aching Leg (LOL)Guest Relations:Brilliant.they delivered my flowers i requested on the correct dayand they were lovely ,my wife was in tears,all i got was Hayfever (LOL)Tipping:I tipped as and when i wanted,bearing in mind that the resturantsall charge you a 10% Managment and 10% service charge.The bell boys and cleaner and bar staff were tipped. Business Centre:I used this facility to check in Online for my return flight,theycharge you 2Dhrs per minute for the internet and for any paper used. Small Bad point:The lifts sometime took ages to arrive and some parents were missing when their kids were playing with the buttons All in All my wife and i enjoyed this hotel and would visit again next year,the service and staff were brilliant and very friendly.We used Destinology for this trip and had no problems.RegardsDaveyboy


doc_id: 98168026600203592368443833812592951036
title: Excellent
date: Aug 24 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Lives up to it's five star rating. Rooms, Food and Staff excellent. I used Virgin to book this but was ripped off on the Desert Excursion. Best to use the Hotel's own in house company for the desert excursion as they are half the price.


doc_id: 109592483320285571903304656956533643483
title: Wonderful Holiday at JBH
date: Aug 22 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Where do you start!We (myself, hubby, daughter and her friend 14Yr old girls) spent 9 days at the JBH. It was our first trip to Dubai, although I've been to Abu Dhabi a few years ago. I did a lot of research before booking this hotel and used TA for many recommendations. We had a wonderful holiday that went much too quickly. The heat takes a couple of days to get used to but not once did we think we couldn't cope with it. We flew with Air France, Man-CDG CDG-Dubai. We were slightly worried wether we would make our connection in Paris as we only had 1hr 20m, we needn't have worried as AF were excellent, time wise and very professional. We were met by the Jumeirah rep before immigration and taken through, I wouldn't say whisked through as we still had a 20 minute wait, the main queue wasn't much longer. We were then taken to 2 cars for the journey to the hotel. The driver was very informative and even though we were really tired from the night flight we listenend and looked around in awe at all the buildings and architecture. The arrival at the JBH was a little mixed up and we were ushered to the main reception, I asked why we were not taken to Exec or PL lounge to register, they looked slightly embarassed and quickly rushed us to the PL lounge. The lounge was heaving and there was nowhere to sit until one of the manager's came out and magically found some chairs and a table. We knew the rooms wouldn't be ready and had packed our beach/swim wear in our hand luggage. We had some breakfast, picked up the mobile phone for when the room was ready and headed down to the pool entrance to change, leave our bags in the lockers and have a look around. Wow .. the heat hits you. We had a look round the main pool which was very busy so decided we would go the Exec pool. I didn't realise it was quite a walk away (only 150m!) by the time we got there we were shattered. The brilliant pool attendants found us some beds, placed the towels and got us some water and cold flannels. We jumped in the cool beautiful water and smiled, we were on our hols in Dubai!! We had something to eat round the pool and the room was ready about 1.30pm, we were on the 15th floor and wow what a view. The room was spacious, extremely clean and well equipped we no sooner sat on the wonderful bed and we were asleep. We woke 2 hours later, unpacked, showered and headed for the PL lounge for a couple of drinks before our meal. It was as if we'd walked into a kids club, there were children running, shouting, spilling drinks everywhere, there were no tables again so we left and went to the main bar area which was wonderfully cool and calm. I won't bore you with further exact details but we loved the hotel, even though we think they have definately over sold the PL packages. The staff are a credit to the hotel and we had some amazing mealsLa Parilla Get a table by the dance floor to watch the showGo West Large portions and cheap and cheerfulEnglish Pub When you're in need of english foodAl Khayal Lebanese extraveganzer, wowCarnevale Italian - WOULDN'T recommend, very poor choiceLatitude OK for an easy mealZheng He's Mina Hotel very very good chinesePai Thai Al Qasr Hotel wonderful Thai, beautfiul hotelBurj afternoon tea with champagne - a must if you've never been in there, just disappointing I couldn't take a picture of all the cakes. (not allowed, to protect other clients)Went to Hard Rock Cafe but because you can't book, we turned up and would have had to wait 1.5hrs for a table so we decided against it and will try again next year.Had some great coctails in the 24th bar which was wonderfully relaxing. Had some wonderful coffees and drinks in the main lobby.We varied with where we took breakfast , Latitude was extremely busy, we tried PL lounge - no tables this time, we had it in our rooms which was really good. I must say the choice you have for breakfast is incredible, my husband even had curry!! My husband and I used the Exec Club once for breakfast which was much quieter and still a good assortment, my daughter etc had to fight her way into the PL lounge.We did the sundowner desert safari and had a really good time, we booked through Arabian adverntures in the Hotel. We paid extra to have the car to ourselves as they can take 6, so we didn't have to set off until 4.30pm meaning no rushing to get in from the beach and get ready. The dune driving was great fun even more so when 1 of the other cars got stuck and we all watched him be towed out. The ride on the camel was an experience, the shisha, again was a first for me. The food was quite good and the star gazing was wonderful.We hired a boat for a couple of hours from Art Marine at the JBH Marina and had a tour of Palm Island, and up and down the coast, really enjoyed it but were rather windswept when we got off.My daughter etc enjoyed the oxoon boats for hire from JBH and spent a few 20 minutes zipping about in the Marina.We went to Karama Souq, where I did some major haggling for 2 handbags for my daughter. Yes they're not real but were actually quite good fakes.Went to Mall of Emirates and IBN Buttata. We prefered IBN as Mall of Emirates seemed too much like home.Went to Gold and Diamond park where we purchased a wonderful diamond ring. The jewellers was Cara's who were recommended for quality and service.Went to Wild Wadi a few times, which is a real bonus when staying at the JBH, going in at 10am before the public enables you to have a go on the rides without queueing.Went numerous times to Madinat Souk for shops and cafe's etc, we loved it there, seemed more authentic than the malls.We preferred the beach and the exec pool, even though the beach seemed hotter, there was always a little breeze down by the waters edge, great for the sun tan. The beach attendants work so hard in the baking heat, placing towels, bringing iced cold towels, ice-lollies, even an ice water spray for your whole body! You must give them a tip, they work so hard.Our room boy was excellent and the room was kept spotless. I noticed a couple of things that were different from what I had expected or read about. The exotic fruit bowl was actually 3 grubby apples, there was no beach bag, towel shapes only 3 times during the stay and we were charged a few times for things out of the mini bar that we hadn't used. The only other negative thing I would have to mention for our family stay is that there is definately not enough for teenagers to do in the evenings. The PL lounge is not big enough or well equipped enough for teenagers, it is wonderful for a younger family but it didn't work for us. There were other people we spoke to, again with teenagers, that felt the same. I do hope they listen to their customers views and ideas and do something about it.I have read some previous reviews regarding the class of clientele at the JBH, I can see where they are coming from to a certain extent. It's just a shame that not all families respect other people are on their holidays and they don't own the place. Even my daughter was horrified by some of the rude unruly kids which the poor hotel staff can do nothing about. We were surpised how busy the hotel was and although we will most defiantely go back next year (or Al Qasr if I can persuade my hubby and daughter) I will need to look at my dates carefully.If in doubt - most definately book it!!


