# reviews

doc_id: 84895234994204891267046235191250650845
title: What a place....want to go back already!
date: Aug 20 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We were on a whistle stop tour of Dubai and Thailand and arrived in Dubai first for 3 nights! We flew over night from Manchester to Dubai with Emirates - the planed was packed but service ok!We were met at the airport and taken privately to the hotel, the heat hits you straight away and wouldn't like to take children away during July and August. On arriving at the Wave we were greeted by cold drinks, towels and a friendly smile! it was early in the morning therefore our rooms were not ready. We were given a mobile and taken up to a restaurant for a light breakfast and given a guide of the hotel. We had packed our swimsuits in the hand luggage so went down to the very good changing facilities and hit the pool. The pool men cannot do enough for you and the ice lollies are a welcome treat in the heat. The main pool is lovely and it is so safe with a lifeguard on every corner. Would feel very happy to bring my two small nieces here to swim. There were some leary 'cockneys' around the pool bar on some days who were rude to the extremely friendly staff and made it difficult to enjoy a nice afternoon cool drink - not the hotels fault though.The restaurants were all fantastic from the German Bier Keller to the Veranda, it was a shame we couldn't eat al fresco more, we tried it once and nearly fainted with the heat! The Uptown bar is great for a cool late evening drink with excellent service and amazing views of the Birj. The breakfast in BeachCombers was lovely and this seemed a lot less packed than the main restaurant inside. We took a bus one day to the Mall of Emirates and went skiing. Being skiing novices we were truly shown up by the kids whizzing around but enjoyed it all the same. It cost around 22 for 90 minutes ski-ing aand equipment. The mall is also well equipped for shopaholics or for those who just want a break from the heat.We took a golf buggy to the Maderat Hotel too one evening, it is very impressive but we didn't feel that it had the same atmosphere as the Jumeirah Beach and felt a bit stiffled. There is a good selection of bars and restuarants there too. The cuban bar doesn't let you in with sandles on though......why? My partner enjoyed the water park too, I had to drag him away at 29 years of age some days!Having then moved on to two 5 star hotels in Thailand after here neither of them lived up to this place and on arriving in Bangkok I wanted to go straight back there. I have told everyone I know to go there and can't recommend it enough just make sure you take lots of money with you and make the most of the happy hours in the bars. Oh yeah, the Mojitos are second to none and cheaper than the beer.


doc_id: 332672277043118681980470224029099781442
title: Lovely experience in a wonderful setting
date: Aug 19 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Wonderful service from the moment we stepped of the plane. We booked a Premium Leisure room which included Limo service from the airport. We were met as we stepped of the plane, escorted past the queues through immegration and helped to collect our luggage! What a start to our stay.We were upgraded to an Executive room and it was fantastic. As we'd arrived early in the morning, hours before check in time, we were worried about what we would do until our room was ready. We needn't have worried as they were fully prepared. They gave us breakfast, access to our luggage, a day pass to use the facilities and a mobile phone so that they could phone us when our room was ready. We'd only just relaxed on a sun lounger when they phoned to say that our rooms were ready!All the staff were attentive without making us feel uncomfortable, the service was quick and facilities better than we thought. We are already planning our return.Our only issue was that the bathroom was looking a bit 'tired' and could do with a re-vamp. There are plenty of towels (one of which is the biggest towel I've ever seen in the world) and fantastic freebies including sun lotion, mouthwash and lip balm. Enjoy your stay!


doc_id: 228118629646772066383391023713938376464
title: Ocean Deluxe v Premium Leisure?
date: Aug 19 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our second visit to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel - last year we stayed in the ordinary Ocean Deluxe room and we had a fantastic holiday, the room was great with impressive views of the Burj and the Marina, we used both the adults and the children's pools (my son was 9 years old last year) and of course the beach.We could not wait to go again this year and we intended to book the same type of room - only due to us leaving it too late there were no Ocean Deluxe Rooms available - only Preimum Leisure or rooms at the sisters hotels Mina A'Salam or Al Quasr. After long debates we decided to stay for a shorter holiday at our beloved Jumeirah Beach in a Premium Leisure room rather than for the 2 weeks in the sisters hotels - beeing worried that they would not match up with the Jumeirah. We thought that it could only be even better than the previous year and we were really looking forward to it! We also decided to fly Emirates instead of Virgin since we did not have a v good experience with them last year. The upgrade to Emirates was definately well worth it - the seats are lots more comfortable with more leg room and the food and service well superior than on Virgin.We arrived in Dubai early in the morning and indeed were wisked through customs by a Jumeirah representative - which was a nice touch. The entry to the hotel was made through a separate entrance to the Premium Leisure Club rather than the main lobby as last year. My first impressions were very good - even though we thought the Premium Leisure lounge was rather small compared to what we imagined. The same service applied as the previous year - we were given a mobile phone untill our rooms were ready - and this years we came prepared with swim suits in our hand luggage so off we went to the Executive Pool - that we did not sample last year. The pool is indeed very very nice - although beeing a fair stretch away from the hotel - so you really need to take a buggy to go there and come back since the walk in that heat can be quite a choir - especially with children.When the room was ready we could not wait to see it - and were very dissapointed to be offered a room on the first floor that was very dark in comparision to the one we had on a higher floor last year - not to mention that the view was of the adults pool and not the sea and the Burj - so we politely asked if they could change it for us. That was not a problem - we only had to wait a few more hours for a room to become available on the 20th floor - so off we went again - this time to Wild Wadi - since we could not be bothered to go back to the Executive Pool with it being so far away. Since the views from the rooms are one of the hotels stronghest points I would strongly recommend you ask from the begining for a room on a higher floor to avoid the dissapointment. There is absolutely no difference between the rooms in the Ocean Deluxe package and the Premium Leisure ones - the only extras come with the extra pool and beach access and the free buffets and &quot;Happy Hour&quot; - which I am afraid were our biggest dissapointments in this trip.The afternoon buffet is between 3 and 5 and consists of miniature sandwiches, quiche, scones and little cakes - and the evening one is between 6 and 8 and has hot and cold canapes, sushi, dim sum etc - if you are not a big eater (like me and my 10 year old son) you can actually fill up on these and rarely need to eat elsewhere - the only problems are that with these 2 buffets times beeing so close to each other - you will generally probably only go to one of them - and especially the evening one kinda cuts short your time on the beach or by the pool since you will have to come in at about 5ish and shower etc before you go there. That time is one of the best times to still be on the beach though - the heat dies down a bit and the sun goes down over the gulf which is quite beautifull. What I found most dissapointing is that the evening &quot;Happy Hour&quot; was that crowded that it resembled a cheap hotel in Spain rather than the elegant Jumeirah Beach that got to know and love so much last year. In fact the first night was that dissapointing that I went to have a word with a manager the following day. It was basically impossible to find a table to sit down - sometimes there was no staff around to help you finding one - since understandably enough everyone wanted to take full advantage of the 2 hours of free drinks, especially with alchool beeing so expensive in Dubai!!! So adults were trying to drink as much as they could and children were running around screaming - not the sophisticated relaxation lounge I had in mind!You can find that if you book the Executive Package - but that is for 18 years olds and over - they have a completely different lounge on the 24th floor where you can enjoy a cocktail while wathcing the sun go down! That was another dissapointment - since the friends we made at the pool were going to a completely different place for their &quot;Happy Hour&quot; and we could never enjoy our drinks together. The Executive Lounge on the 24th floor is very nice indeed and I think the hotel mamagement needs to create the same athmosphere for the Premium Leisure guests. Overall, the hotel standards seemed to have gone down a little from last year - for example last year we had a massive bowl of exotic fruit in our room that was changed every day - and we received a lovely box or arabic sweets on our arrival - this year the exotic fruits were replaced with a couple of apples and there were no sweets at all. Also last year the housekeeping people were leaving a little gift most nights for my son - we had none of that this year! The hotel was very very busy indeed - and the Preimum Leisure lounge was probably the bussiest - so some nights we did not even bother with it - and rather stay longer by the pool or on the beach and pay for a drink in the hotel bar wich was a lot quiter and more pleasant.I noticed a couple of points made in a previous review that I would like to comment on - the &quot;card&quot; that the kids receive on arrival does not entitle them to free food and drink in the restaurants - but 50% off and only in the Jumeirah restaurants - that are quite expensive - and in the Al Karama district (well worth a visit indeed) the reason the &quot;branded&quot; goods are so cheap its because they are copies and not originals! Sorry to dissapoint the gentlemen that thought he bougth a Lacoste t-shirt for 7!!!! We visited the Al Karama both last year and this year - and indeed they have upstairs rooms stacked to the ceilings with handbags, watches etc - and if you know what you are looking for you can find some very good copies indeed - be sure you bring the price down as much as you can and never pay what they ask for initially - in general you should be able to reduce it by around 50% from the initial price they tell you - it might be difficult at first but you soon get the hang of it ;-) Also go there with an open mind as what you are after might not be available but there are always alternatives! The Gold and Diamond centre is well worth a visit as well as Mall of the Emirates and especially the Snow Dome. The cabs are very cheap - only around 1-2 to the Mall and the shopping there is great. You can also find places to eat a lot cheaper than the hotel restaurants and there is a wide selection of cafes and restaurants. Once place defiantely worth going to is the Madinat Jumeirah - it is absolutely beautifull at night, the water abras are such a fun way to travel and it has lots of shops and restaurants - again cheaper than in the Jumeirah Beach Hotel itself. Wild Wadi is great fun for children and adults alike and one of the main advantages of staying at Jumeirah Beach is that it is so close by, free for the hotel guests and most importantly opened only for the hotel guests between 10 and 11am. We struggled a bit to get up early in the mornings but it is well worth doing that and going there at 10 since there are absolutely no ques at all. The gates open for everyone at 11 and by 12ish they ques start to from everywhere and it gets absolutely PACKED!!!!All in all - we still love Dubai - it has everything for us and we will definately go again there next year. As for the difference in price to upgrade to Premium Leisure - personally neither me or my son think it is actually worth it - the hotels pools are very nice anyway - the beach is exactly the same - as for the free buffets? I found them to be too restrictive, if they were offered throughtout the day rather than at set hours it would have been a lot better since I prefer not be tied down by certain times when I can eat and drink - and if they sold half as many tickets so it could be less crowded - they maybe we would book that again - but for next year we will book Ocean Deluxe again - and so will have more spending money and less time restrictions. One thing I love about Dubai is that it is extremely safe and as a single mum with a young son I always felt very safe over there - going out and about to malls and even to the Al Karama district - which looks a bit dounting at first!Another slight dissapointment at the end of the holiday is that we expected to be wisked thorough the airport check in when we left in the same way we were wisked through customs when we arrived - but I am afraid that they just drop you in front of the airport and you have to do that by yourself - and going home is allways depressing enough - that is a service that they should certainly look into improving - and I have wrote a letter to the managment of the Premium Leisure with all these points.All in all I would recommend a visit to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and I think the standard Ocean Deluxe package is better value for money than the Premium Leisure one. If anybody wants to ask me any questions I am happy to answer them :-)


doc_id: 191904982727461248564289482556018622512
title: Dubai is the place and Jumeirah beach is the place to stay!!
date: Aug 19 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our second trip back to Dubai/ Jumeirah Beach hotel this year having previously been there in April 07.We convinced my fiance's parents to come with us for their first time and for their main summer holiday also. Having grown up in Dubai I knew how hot July/August can be and we were going at the end of July for 10 nights. Now my mother-in-law to be is pretty picky when it comes to her summer holiday and I didn't fancy getting lynched for getting the decision wrong - but instead they commented that it had been the best holiday they've ever been on.Sure the temperature was into the 40's every day but believe me that shouldn't put you off - the hotel is, as you'd expect, geared up for assisting their guests with the heat. My advice would be stay in the shade - you'll get your tan on the way to/from the bar and pool !!!As always we opted for the Club rooms which get you full breakfast in the mornings, afternoon tea/snacks and the best of all the Club pool - which is way less crowded and has better service than the main pool. Small tip if you are staying in a club room - but Lattitudes is often very busy in the mornings - if you go to the 25th floor you can take breakfast in the restaurant up there and there's never a queue when I've been.The one thing that we did this time round was to have dinner in the Burj al Arab - to be honest a real let down - the Burj is an awe inspiring hotel in it's decor but I felt let down by the average meal we had with a high price tag. You can't actually see anything other than your own reflection in the glass at night - best bet would be afternoon tea or an early cocktail to watch the sunset.All in all Dubai and the Jumeirah beach are simply put the best holiday destination we've been to and we've already got our next trip there scheduled for a few months time.Now I'm a regular person and I no way do I look down my nose at others but what may seem a slightly snobby note I do have to agree slighly with a previous review that the hotel does seem to be getting a little to acquainted with &quot;the ex-benidorm types&quot; !!If management from the hotel are reading this then please take my advice and remove you're hotel from the package holiday brochures in the UK. You're a 5 star hotel - you don't want to turn into a destination for the chavs.


doc_id: 284473682689394536839287693532108969978
title: TOP HOTEL
date: Aug 15 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Me and my Girlfriend stop here for ten days what an experience we stop in a ocean view dulax balcony room on the third floor the view from the balcony were all some we could see the seen star hotel from are room and the island of the world which they were building out from the sea. The hotel staff were very friendly and cant do enough for you. While we were there it was my girlfriend birthday after going out and about in the day we came back to are room to her surprise there was a birthday cake and a bottle of champion on the table. They have got a swim up bar there a gym they also have little golf buggy that can take you free to other sister hotels next door or beach. they have Also got next door a wild wide water park which was amazing which we had free access to. I would recommend this hotel to any one and i will be going again next year. They also have a free shuttle bus to the mall of emeritus every 30 minutes which is one of the biggest shopping centers in Dubai.


doc_id: 178769883968151281392073734910613393060
title: What a place!!
date: Aug 15 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I stayed at the Jumeriah Beach for 3nights on honeymoon and what a time we had. We arrived at 7.30 am dreading the fact that we would have to wait until 2.00pm to check into our room. At the front desk they were really friendly and told us that they didn't think it would be too long. We were given a mobile and told that they would contact us as soon as it was ready. We were shown to a room where there were refreshments(Continental breakfast, fruit,newspapers etc). Within an hour we were contacted and kindly shown to our room.The facilities in the hotel are excellent, the gym particularly is amazing and worth a visit. We spent much of our time at the main pool where there was a swim up bar which served good cocktails and light bites. The pool was excellent especially lovely to sit and read a book in when it was really hot. We gained free entry into the Wadi Wadi and loved it!!We tried every ride and found that there was something for everyone. Like the hotel the Wadi Wadi was spotlessly clean and I'm really fussy about things like that. It was very safe and had the most lifeguards I have ever seen. There was literally one on every corner.The rooms were fantastic and really quite large. We were only in the standard rooms but it was great and we had a lovely view of the Burj.The room was serviced twice a day and had everything you could possibly need including a beach bag and sun lotion.At night the maid left little animals,chocolates and petals on our bed which made it very special. On our first night there was a bottle of champagne and a lovely chocolate cake. We were also invited to a cocktail party in the bar on the next night. We attended and had a good time. The barmen were great and a really good laugh. Everything was free which was great because alcohol in Dubai is expensive.The choice at breakfast was great, we always went to Beachcombers restaurant and found the quality of food and service excellent- one of the best breakfasts we have ever had. They are really child friendly for anyone who has kids!!We tried the marina restaurant which was also excellent -one of the best fish dishes I have ever had although it is horribly expensive but it was our honeymoon!!The hotel has a really nice intimate bar on the 24th floor .We had a few cocktails there and really enjoyed it much better than the Sky Bar at the Burj which everyone raves about and we found to be overpriced and had a horrible show off vibe to it. The manager is also quite rude-8 for a tin of Guiness!!Overall we loved the Jumeriah Beach and probably one of the best hotels were have ever stayed in for its pure opulance, service and facilities!!Would recommend!!!


doc_id: 235479482568040923416949938668907056631
title: JBH - Too much money not enough class?
date: Aug 14 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Our family stay at the JBH last year was so good we rebooked to visit the following summer and looked forward to another great stay. This review talks mainly about the Premium Leisure aspect specifically.Having booked Premium Leisure we had exceptional service all the way from the airport, to being shown into to our lovely 1 bed suite which was on the Wadi side of the hotel and gave us great views of the Burj, Wadi and Dubai City. The staff at the hotel were very helpful and courteous and I got the feeling that nothing was too much trouble; much as it should be for a hotel of such a reputation and standard. So wheres the but? Well, for the first week of our stay it was a perfect holiday, great service, Premium Leisure lounge busy but not overrun, Premium Leisure pool exclusive but comfortable and friendly and then around 21st/22nd July, it was if an EasyJet flight (a cheap airline company for you non Brits) had landed with a load of passengers destined for the Costa del Chav.At the Premium Leisure pool, mothers and daughters vied for attention of all around whilst flashing their false boobs, nails, dental work (insert key word) whilst the children played havoc blocking pool drain so that eating areas flooded, splashing anyone else who dared ventured into their space in the pool, took pool toys belonging to other children and were so abusive to the staff at the pool bar that eventually they refused to serve any child without an adult present. The PL pool area was very crowded and only emptied toward the end of the afternoon when the said clientele went back to their rooms to &quot;dress up&quot; and avail themselves of 2 hours of free drink at happy hour making the PL lounge busy and uncomfortable. The wait for Breakfast in Latitude was unacceptable (this for a table of 3) and once you got in there, some guests were walking around in skimpy beach wear. We even saw people without shoes/flip-flops. Frankly there are parts of the body that you dont want to see when eating your muesli and toast; but we saw them all!So what has happened? Personally I think that the JBH have oversold the Exec or PL package in the peak months. Perhaps they have taken on more package holiday clients this year but whatever has happened the clientele is on the downhill slope and staff in the PL Lounge and Pool appear to be unwilling to deal with unruly children I guess for fear of upsetting their parents. Clearly their money is as good as mine and perhaps thats good enough for the JBH, however whilst I think the hotel is a fantastic place to stay, I pay for a certain exclusiveness and I didnt get it this time.


doc_id: 304021673814255367580019071458964048419
title: My My My Jumeirah!
date: Aug 14 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We had read all the reviews on TA &amp; were very much looking forward to our hols. However no reviews can describe the quality of the hotel &amp; Dubai itself.We flew with Emirates on the Saturday through the night flight. The outward flight was pretty good taking just over 6 hours. The only downside was that the plane was full to bursting &amp; it took 2 hours before we got a drink in our hands. Anyway after being fed &amp; watered (food good) Max, Soph &amp; Mummy (for a while) had a sleep. I entertained myself with Rocky Balboa &amp; Jack Daniels.On arriving in Dubai we were met &amp; fast tracked (!) by a Jumeirah representative. This meant we were first to the baggage collection; unfortunately it took nearly an hour to get our bags. The frustration of this &amp; all night travelling quickly melted away as (after making our presence known at the Jumeirah desk) we were whisked away to a luxury people carrier where our driver gave us a cold towel &amp; a bottle of cold water each  a million pound moment for pennies!The journey to the hotel was about half an hour, we didnt go through the city because of the rush hour, but could make out the high rises &amp; cranes through the early morning haze. Then we saw it  The Wave! We had read, stared at photos &amp; dreamt about our home for the next 10 days since we made the booking in January &amp; now we were here!Check in was done over a leisurely breakfast in the Premium Leisure Club. (We would thoroughly recommend upgrading to Premium Leisure, we felt it was worth it). The lady who checked us in was very thorough &amp; everything was fully explained. Max &amp; Sophia got a goodie bag each including a pass which entitled them both to free food &amp; drink at all bars/restaurants during our stay (great bonus!). Our room wasnt ready, so as stated in other reviews we were given a mobile phone to let us know when it would be. We changed into our swimming costumes (tip  leave in hand luggage or at the top of suitcase) &amp; entered The Heat! It was very hot, about 41 degrees every day, but to be honest we got used to it &amp; we were in &amp; out of the pool all the time. It was humid early in the morning &amp; in the evening. That meant we only ate alfresco once, but that was fine as the AC inside was very cool! Anyway back to our first morning, we had a dip in the childrens pool &amp; Sinbads club. A call came through after about an hour that our room was ready. We were taken up by the same lady who checked us in. Our room, 920 on the 9th floor was huge! There was a king size bed, a single bed, a cot, a sofa, a table &amp; chairs, desk &amp; chair &amp; a plasma. The view from the floor to ceiling gave a magnificent view of the pools, marina &amp; the Burj!After a quick look round Max decided we should go to the Wild Wadi Water Park! We visited here 5 times during our stay  its fantastic. We especially liked the family rings, the pirate themed childrens area &amp; the snake like water blasters (watch out for children armed with these!). Good times to visit are the first hour when its Jumeirah guests only &amp; at night when the park takes on a whole new floodlit excitement!The majority of our daytimes were spent at the excellent Executive Pool where the atmosphere was chilled to say the least. There was a fantastic interactive childrens pool alongside the main pool, where in the middle we enjoyed many a Pina Coloda at the Pool Bar. We had lunch here on some days; the food was nice including a very good childrens menu. The mainly Sri Lankan workforce at the Executive Pool were fantastically attentive without being in your face. There must have been a lifeguard for every person there as well. The Executive Pool was right on the beach &amp; after a quick dash through the hot sand the bath like water awaited  with the backdrop of the Burj  life is good!There is a plethora of food &amp; drink options. Our favourites being the Al Khayal; the Lebanese. We had 2 great nights in there. The choice of starters alone is amazing (Childrens menu is excellent). There is a belly dancer &amp; on our second visit our little girl Sophia got up &amp; danced with her. You must try the Shisha, we recommend the strawberry one. Our other fave restaurant was Beachcombers; this is a South-East Asian buffet. The choice again here is fantastic with a lot of the dishes cooked to order. There is a great childrens club here with videos, games, etc. The childrens buffet is also very good. Breakfast could be taken in a number of places including Latitude (like a Harvey Nichols food hall!), in your room (they even bring a toaster!) or our favourite Beachcombers, which was a bit more chilled out than Latitude. If you have upgraded to Premium Leisure there is high tea in the lounge from 3 til 5 every day with sandwiches &amp; scones etc. Then from 6 til 8 there is a Happy Hour with free alcoholic drinks &amp; a nice hot buffet including some excellent dim sum! Tea, coffee &amp; soft drinks are available all day free of charge. The lounge makes a great resting place from the sun &amp; as expected the kids are well looked after.If you can drag yourself away from the Jumeirah Paradise head for the Gold &amp; Diamond Park. There is a free bus laid on by the hotel &amp; you can pick all the duty free diamond rings etc in a nicely air conditioned centre. After that hail a taxi to the market area of Karama, which isnt air conditioned but is a hot sticky collection of shops with a large variety of famous brand goods at discount prices. If you get asked to go to an upstairs room dont be alarmed, go, as this is where they keep their best stock. I still cant believe how they can sell Lacoste tee shirts at 7 when they are 60 in the shops?! The hotel also runs a free shuttle bus to the Mall of the Emirates where all the big names are present. There is a huge toyshop &amp; also the indoor ski slope, which is worth a look. All in all we had a fantastic holiday to Dubai &amp; in particular The Jumeirah Beach Hotel. So much so that we are planning a return visit with my wifes parents next year! If you are considering this hotel  stop considering &amp; book it!


doc_id: 223923351720895541198153599748337695812
title: Excellent ...again
date: Aug 13 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from Dubai following our 10 night stay. having visited before and read the recent reviews i am a bit confused about the negative remarks. i have to say that if you want top class accomodation somewhere that is prepared to tolerate children this is the place. the hotel &amp; service is 5* all the way but be preapred to pay for it - everything is expensive - but in our oppinion worth it. the rooms are excellent and upgarding to the premium leisure club pays for itself. the only down side is the heat is August its absolutely blistering !the kids had a great time but if you want peace and quiet go elsewhere ! overall another great visit.


doc_id: 38730010579982724085803580756628672752
title: Wow Breathtaking
date: Aug 13 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Wow!!!!!! What a great place to spend our Honeymoon!! After being married in Mauritius we decide to spend 5 days of our Honeymoon at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel! Booked the Club Executive Room, what a great decision we were treated to any non alchoholic drinks between 7am and 2am in the lounge on the 24th floor, we had full english breakfast between 7am and 11am on 25th floor which definately saved the hustle and bustle of queing which we saw quite regular on the ground floor. We had a happy hour between 5pm and 7pm which you could then have any alchoholic drinks and canapes before the bar actually pened for other guests at 7pm.... You could have as many bottles of water as you like with ice for room service and you could even have room service breakfast at no extra charge.... We had use of the Executive Pool which you shared with the Burj Al Arab guests, which was never as crowded as the other pool...... There was a free courtesy bus every hour to the Mall of the Emirates which only took 20 mins...FABULOUS!! Temperature was 43 degrees every day!! What a Brilliant Honeymoon we both had. Would we go back? ABSOLUTELY... We both cant wait to return next year......


doc_id: 266413008520948492507663389548786963537
title: Fantastic!
date: Aug 4 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
What a fantastic start to our honeymoon we had at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel - Stunning! We were upgraded to a Executive Room with access to the executive pool for a small supplement, well worth the money. So much to do and so many restaurants to choose from! Loved every second. Would definitely go back.


doc_id: 278089493715880477285479542941348195110
title: Nice place shame about the guests
date: Aug 1 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Billed as &quot;Dubai's Premier Lifestyle Destination&quot; we decided this would be a good stop off, from our holiday in the Maldives, and give our children a chance to visit Wild Wadi. We had been warned by our travel agent that it may not be all we where expecting, but given it's &quot;5 Star&quot; status we ignored them, more fool us.Pulling up at the hotel we where escorted to the &quot;Executive Lounge&quot; given our personal check in, the children were handed the their Kids Club packs by our host who thought he must have been Father Christmas, as as soon as the packs where in their hands he was unnecassarily demanding a Thank you., before they had even had a chance to open their mouths. Shown to our room, and we felt we had to be suitably &quot;amazed&quot; at the TV which had internet access, the &quot;fantastic complimentary&quot; beach bag, hey we even got free water....The room itself was fine, the decor a little too bright/garish for my standards, but this is an international hotel so to be expected. I didn't expect the smell of damp or the obvious mould on the ceiling, but we where only there for 3 nights so I couldn't be bothered to ask for a change of rooms. Throughout our stay, the service we received from the staff was good, impersonal but good, when you closed the door you could really be in any international hotel anywhere in the world which isn't what I like, likewise we never saw/dealt with the same person twice during our stay with the exception of the room maid, who was exceptional.However, it isn't the hotel itself which was the problem I think it's , although it is within the hotels power to change it, it is the other guests. Each morning heading down to the (very extensive) breakfast we where greeted with rows of permatanned cropped haired ex-benidormites, in sandals, shorts and singlets tucking into their full English breakfasts, as they wouldn't eat that &quot;foreign muck&quot; the women draped in all their Elizabeth Duke jewelry, most of them discussing what they had bought the night before at the Mall of the Emirates, or what &quot;an amazing&quot; hotel this was.... In fact one guest summed it up, by saying that in the 7 days she had been here she &quot;had been to the water park every day and shopped every evening, and you wouldn't even know you where in an arab place now would you?&quot;, it was &quot;like Spain but not so crowded&quot;....The whole place just shouted cheap package tour, it even had a playstation area in the breakfast Latitude restaurant to &quot;keep the children amused&quot;, as obviously it is a little difficult to control/talk to your children in the morning, and which foolish mother that I am, I object to quite strongly.Would I stay their again?, if it was a stop off to visit the Water Park for a day maybe for anything longer than that then, at present, sorry no, it is slightly too tacky, and the clientele is sending it downwards rather than up, but it can easily be rectified if the management at Jumeirah has the nerve to do it.


doc_id: 76933440841180360047315844881834361317
title: Sun Sea and Sand .... Fabulous
date: Jul 25 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Spent 5 nights here in a club executive room. Very efficient meet and greet service.The room was similar to other hotel rooms around the world but had excellent views of the beach and the Burj al Arab hotel. The Wadi Wadi water park was fantastic and the staff here was wonderful. The hotel service was above average. Minor luggage delays/problems at the concierge on arrival.Security is tight and can be a bit annoying when constantly asked what room you are staying in when you try and get into an elevator.Brought my own laptop and found the free wireless internet facility at the executive lounge very useful. The Hotel provides a laptop for guests without their own laptop. The room TV internet was too slow to be of any use.Free soft drinks at the club executive lounge with canapes is a bonus when staying in a club exec room. The extra cost also gives the benefit of a quick and efficient check in/out service. Regular free shuttle buses from the hotel to the shopping Malls.Tried the &quot;The BIG BUS&quot; company for a hop on/hop off tour. The blue line is not recommended as the only role for this line seems to be picking up tourists from distant hotels. Also takes over 2 hours 45mins to complete, with really no sightseeing stops to speak off apart from a distant view of the Burj and the Mosque.Overall would recommend this hotel to travellers.


doc_id: 210309652176009965840981138971569469224
title: Jumeirah Beach and Dubai
date: Jul 22 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
If you are reading this with a view to booking at this hotel, well i would say- DO ITjust remember a few things: in summer it gets VERY hot. it gets to the point where you would rather be inside than outside, a few steps leaves you drenched in sweat, you can't sit outside even at night and that is not really what you want from your holiday (even though the air conditioning is something of a marvel.) i would therfore highly reccomend visiting in the winter or spring. a good point is - no mosquitos!also please be aware that this is a muslim country- if your idea of a good holiday is to topless sunbathe by day and drink your own body weight by night, this is not the holiday for you. if you leave your resort complex in shorts and a strappy top, do not be surprised if you get some funny looks and hostile behaviour. alcohol is very expensive and only available within the resort- beware of restaurants (like the beachcombers on site restaurant) that give 'free' bottles of wine but make up for it by charging you 20 per head for a meal that is only worth 10. (also a good trick is to visit a local supermarket like the nearby carrefour and buy your own nibbles- a plate of nachos here costs about 7, can of pepsi, 2.50)those points aside, i cannot reccomend the hotel enough. the staff really cannot do enough for you and were much more pleasant and genuine than the staff at the much hyped burj-al-arab over the way. they will go above and beyond the call of duty to help you. the food within the restaurants is always delicious- you will never be disappointed. where else offers everything from stir fry noodles to made-to-order crepes- and this is just for breakfast!the decor and cleanliness is pristine, the beds the most comfortable i've ever slept in and the pool clean and well maintained. it was worth every penny.


doc_id: 212467448003824723705322266297161391554
title: Nice hotel- soooo expensive
date: Jul 20 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at the Jumeriah Beach for 4 nights. The hotel is lovely and the rooms are spacious and clean. However for what you are paying I would have expected a free pick up from the airport (after all they do have their coaches to do it). My main complaint is that all the hotel restaurants are so expensive. We ate their the first night after taking out another mortgage. And then took the buggy to the Medinat Jumeriah on the following 3 nights where the food is much more reasonable and is better quality. The drinks at Jumeriah are also so much more expensive. Go to Trader Vic's at the Medinat and you can get an explosive cocktail for 7.50!


doc_id: 112793477655989103519719733567906525055
title: Magical
date: Jul 17 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in june 2007 for my 40th birthday, and my oh my what a beautiful hotel this is. We had a lovely suit on the 11th floor, big enough to throw a party!!! From the moment we arrived, my husband and I felt like royalties, nothing was too much for the staff and they made sure I had a fantastic birthday, bringing a cake and a bottle of bubbly to our room !! If you decide to go to Dubai, make sure you go on the safari desert trip as this is a truly magical day and evening, to the 4 wheel drive over the dunes, camel rides, lovely bbq, watching the sun set, to gazing up at the stars, very romatic I must say. We had a beautiful meal at the marina ( seafood) which the hotel booked for us, who must of also told them of my birthday, as another cake came out and everyone singing happy birthday, what a nice surprise and the icing on the cake...so to speak!! My husband went into the kitchen and picked the lobster of his choice, poor thing !! The meal was absolutley delicious, although a little on the expensive side, very much worth it. After our meal we went on up stairs to the open air bar, where we had a couple of drinks taking in the fantastic views of dubai. You can get the golf buggy to this restaurant which you will see lots of these during your stay. We did go to emirates mall, brought a few things but we found the prices were very much the same in the uk. We also went to the diamond park, where my husband brought me a lovely diamond for my birthday and this was alot cheaper than the uk!!!!We will for sure, return to this magical hotel when they have finished building in 2010, although it is finished at the Jumeirah resort, the city has a long way to go as they are building Dubai land !!! Cant wait to return


doc_id: 327757214269771709361961008075907873401
title: wedding in dubai
date: Jul 12 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
we booked to travel to the jumeirah beach hotel on the 25jun07 -5nts for my sisters wedding.this was quite possibly the best hotel we have ever been stayed in .we had booked to stay in th prem leisure rooms but on arrival as our room wasnt ready for a few hours ,which we didnt mind at all and headed straight down to the pool ,we were then advised we had been upgraded to a junior club suite on the 15th floor this was completely unexpected as the staff had already made us feel extremely welcome .the room was beautiful and had an extended balcony giving panoramic views over the hotel pool and beach and also dubai city lifethe hotel grounds are lovely and very well kept ,we spent most of our time either on the beach ,which is clean and very spacious ,or in the family pool which had an adjacent kids club shaped like a boat with another pool this was great as it had a large canapy sheilding the children fom the sun,which was ideal as it was very hot and we had children with us ageing between 2-yrs old.there is another pool which mainly catered for adults we went in this pool once but prefered the family one,we also had access being a prem exec customer to the exec pool although it looked lovely we didnt go in, so i cant really comment.the restaurants on site are lovely we really enjoyed the beechcomber and le veranda but our favourite was the villa beach -fantastic food and service.we also ate at the tex mex,this restaurant wasnt up to the same standard as the other eateries ,food not brilliant and staff not as polite.there are buggies onsite to take you where ever you want these are also handy in the heat.i could go on and on about this hotel as it is fantastic with staff to match,and hopefully we wil be back very soonNEGATIVE: emirates airline,the only downfall of the holiday ,bad entertainment on board ,and it felt as though the staff were very much on autopilot and anything else above that was a hassle,wouldnt ideally fly with them again.


doc_id: 131693892082803688095489001740327154202
title: Fantastic Hotel Quite Simply One Of The Best In Dubai
date: Jul 2 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our second stay at the Jumeriah Beach Hotel, the first being 3 years ago. I am always hesitant about repeat visits to hotels in case we are disappointed and don't have as good a time as the first time. This cannot be said about JBH it was fantastic, and since our first visit things have only gotten better. If possible I would actually say that we enjoyed this holiday more than the first time we visited, and I didn't think that would be possible. We were upgraded to a balcony room, whilst we were grateful I actually prefer the normal deluxe room as the floor to ceiling windows on higher floors have much better views and I love lying in bed on an evening looking at the changing colours of the Burj Al Arab. We couldn't do this in the balcony room as the balcony blocked the view, that said it was still a fantastic room. I dare say we could have requested a change, but this would have been petty as the room was perfect. Everything you can possibly want or need is provided. It is the small touches that matter, the daily lip balm and sun tan lotion, the lovely Dororthy Prentice aromatherapy toiletries, slippers, etc I could go on but you get the picture. Towels are changed twice per day, chocolates are left on pillows and the music put on chillout for your return to bed on an evening. As repeat guests we were provided with a box of exquisite chocolates and a bottle of red wine, another nice touch.The pool is very busy, and beds are precious if you arrive later in the morning, but for early birds like us we never had a problem. The children's pool doesn't seem to be as busy which is a shame as I would prefer children to be in that pool and the main pool adults only, but that is probably as we don't have children! We went to the sister hotel the Madinat and ate at the Spanish restaurant La Hambra, this was fantastic, and the Mina Salam is well worth a visit, just to see the waterways. Guests also get free entry to Wild Wadi, and it is residents only between 10 am and 11 am.Shoppers paradise is 5 mins away at the Mall of the Emirates, this is where the ski slope is. There is a hotel shuttle but we got cabs there and back as it is only a couple of quid, and we didn't want to be restricted with the bus times. It was very hot when we arrived and got hotter every day, it was 104 degrees when we left, and the forecast was that it was only going to get hotter and the wind was decreasing. Without the chilled pool I think we would have needed to go back to the room early, as even in the shade the heat is intense and oppresive.The staff know how to keep customers happy and their motto is that their first response will never be NO, how true this is. The JBH isn't cheap, but let me tell you it is worth every last dirham. It is perfection, style, quality.Breakfast buffet is fantastic, one of the best I have been to, only rivaled by the Shangri La Hotel in Kowloon Hong Kong, in our humble opinion, however the buffet on an evening is not so good and we were very disappointed, this could have just been a bad night that we visited. On speaking to other guests we were informed that the evening buffet was standard, but the Mina Salam buffet in the sister hotel was far superior for exactly the same price, we never made it to give it a try, but we will next year.If your arrival gets you in too early to get access to your bedroom, fear not as the pool toilets are fantastic and have towels, showers, toiletries etc. My advice would be to pack swimming costumes in your hand luggage, get a couple of beach towels and lie round the pool/beach until your room is ready. No point in wasting a minute of your precious holiday.I only wish we could afford to go back again this year as next June seems a long way off.


doc_id: 166893701520178029050480964765947191801
title: Standards Slipping?
date: Jun 28 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
For the last leg of our honeymoon we choose to return to this, our favourite hotel as we (thought) we knew what to expect and loved it 2 years ago.......what a dissapointment!Since our last stay in the Executive club, there has been refurbishment of the lobby restaurants, enlargement of the executive club and a new &quot;executive pool&quot; which we thought would gaurantee us a quieter environment away from the families for which this hotel is ideally suited.The executive pool, as nice as it is, is also accessed by Premium Leisure guests and so kids are just as prevelant as at the main pool which begs the question &quot;why bother&quot;? The Executive club has been enlarged in size threefold which although giving more room has meant service has slipped and it has lost its &quot;exclusiveness&quot;. During our last stay the daily &quot;happy hour&quot; meant as much free champagne as you liked and a large selection of canapes which meant that you could almost go without dinner! Unfortunatley, the hotel have obviously cottoned onto this and the fact that they can ride on their reputation for a while and happy hour now only offers free wine (must be ordered via the hostess as the bar is in a smoking area!) and a rather limited selection of &quot;nibbles&quot; no way near the quality we had come to expect last time.Service has also taken a turn for the worse. Staff were much less freindly than our previous visit and some looked almost glum. We were forced to change rooms after the first had a bed so squeaky it would not be allowed into a Travel lodge! Although our next room was up to the normal high standards, the first should not have been rented out in the first place and I felt that due to the high occupancy (1st week of the low rates before the REAL heat of the summer) and the late check ins, they were trying to get us in any room they could. Although we had visited before, nobody explained the Executive Club priveliges to us (later learned we should have had a concise check in and an information book) and so when I turned up for evening drinks in my open toe sandals I was frowned at and told &quot;you cant wear those sir, you must change&quot;...fair enough if we were told in advance but we weren'tAlthough not a bad hotel, it has definately become more popular with families and is not nearly as exclusive as it once was....great news for the spade and bucket brigade but not for us! Although the executive club meant that you used to be able to enjoy JB even if you didn't have kids, this no longer rings true and I wouldn't recommend this hotel unless you were travelling with the kids....try the Mina or Al Qasr next door


doc_id: 101879105172748570608796857662237343017
title: Exellent Hotel Excellent Service
date: Jun 25 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Hubby and I stayed at the Jumeirah 12-17th June 07. I could go on and on and on how great it was, but I shall try and summarise for easy reading - although it will be difficult to be brief (sorry)! We are a couple in our 30's and this is our review:-FLIGHT: Emirates (Economy) from Manchester. Great legroom &amp; inflight entertainment, but service and food not nearly as good as their reputation.TRANSFER: 30 mins by taxi (taxi drivers are so friendly).CHECK-IN: Check in is 2pm - and having arrived at 8.00 am we were given a mobile and were called when our room was ready (12.00 noon). On arrival we were shown to the a hospitality room (actually the Lebanese Restaurant on 1st floor) and could relax with drinks and continental breakfast. ROOM: FANTASTIC! Huge room with eveything you could ask for (and then some!). We had Deluxe Ocean View on 6th floor with a fab view of the pool, beach, Wadi park, marina and the Burj. Usual 5* touches; robes, slippers, 'nice toiletries, plasma tv (with lots of choice including music/CD selections!, mini bar (payable), ice bucket (filled daily), enormous and tmost comfortable bed ever - chocolates left on pillow every time we returned to our room in the evening! Daily newspaper left under door. Oh, shoe shine and complimentary beach bag too. FOOD/RESTAURANTS: You could not go hungry with the choice of eateries in the hotel - such a wide variety to tempt your pallet; Argentinian, Lebanese, German, Italian, Asian, Mediterranean and English to name just a few! . We loved Carnavele (Italian) and the Marina (seafood) restaurant - be warned - some may not consider it particularly cheap to eat at the hotel's restaurants (albeit excellent food) - we paid around 150 for dinner each night for 2 including wine. Each restaurant displays it's menu externally, so you can easily pre-select the restaurants you like and make reservations. (Be assured there are more cost effective eateries than the ones we chose!).During the day the pool bar (Ocean Blue) serves some lovely snack food - great sandwiches and salads (and a happy hour for beer late afternoon!).BARS: Service in the bars is a little slow, but hey, what's the rush? We visited The Apartment Nightclub under the hotel (preferential entry to JBH guests - show room card to bouncers) - it was 'interesting' ! The 360 Degrees chill out bar/club is on the roof of the Marina seafood restaurant is great - amazing views of the Jumeirah and Burj illuminated at night.BEACH: Lovelllllllly!! The white sand beach is kept immaculately clean. The beach butlers work so hard waiting on you with drinks, free lollies and free ice cream and even spray you with cold water to cool you down. A little bit craggy going into the sea, but once in, it is very, very warm and so beautifully clear. Hotel photographers are always in the sea, pool and grounds ready to take your picture if you like - always getting either the Jumeirah or the Burj in the background. Beach towels are provided so no need to bring your own. Loungers and shades are plentiful and well spaced - never crowded. Walk along beach was lovely.WEATHER: 43 Degrees every day!! It was very, very humid. We have never experienced heat like it - and we have been to some hot Caribbean locations. I am normally a sun queen, but it was far too stifling to lounge in for any longer than 15 min bursts. EXCURSIONS/SIGHTS: There is so much to see and do we didn't scratch the surface in our 4 days. The Wadi park is a must for all ages (free for JBH guests, just show room card). The Burj - well it goes without saying! Another MUST is visit the Mina a Salam hotel next door - it is beautiful. It's made up of 3 hotels in an Arabian village style - linked by waterways. Water taxi's transport you through the complex. Our 'taxi man' gave us a brilliant tour round showing us the suites/villas where all the celebrities have stayed. Shops/souks are plentiful here and there are tonnes of restaurants/bars too. It's a very beautiful, opulent hotel; more traditional Arabian style luxury - whereas the Jumeirah offers more contemporary luxury.Lots of trips offered through the Arabian Adventures office on the ground floor of the Jumeirah - pre-book as soon as you get there though, as some are very popular.GETTING AROUND: Nobody tends to walk a lot as it's too hot! Hotel buggies transport you around the complex and across to the Burj. The hotel also has shuttle buses which are free and run regularly to various places (including amongst others, the Emirates shopping mall/diamond park/souks and the Mina a Salam). HOTEL OVERVIEW: Great for couples, families, honeymooners -in fact - everyone! The service is exceptional, as are the staff - nothing is too much trouble and they seem genuinely interested in making your stay enjoyable. You don't even have to press for the lift - they have a man to do it for you! At the risk of sounding pretentious, the Jumeirah seems to attract nice clientele from every corner of the globe, which was really nice. Would we go back? ...... you bet !


doc_id: 176968774389591630472816777788926823880
title: 5* Luxury
date: Jun 22 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just arrived back in the UK from an 11 night stay at the JBH.Stayed from the 10th till the 21st of june and had simply a wonderful time.This has to be the best hotel i've ever stayed in and deserves its 5* status.This was our first time in Dubai and would recommend JBH to everyone who was thinking of a luxurious holiday.I was worried that june would be too hot to visit but it is still bearable with temps in the low to mid 40's.The staff do everything possible to keep you cool by bringing you cold towels to ice lollies and even will towel your sunbeds for you.We stayed in a ocean deluxe room with a balcony and that was well worth the extra due to being able to sit out on an evening watching the burj al arab change colours!Plus you also get to stay on a lower floor with the balcony rooms all being situated on the first 7 or 8 floors.Staff make you feel extremely welcome and are very polite nothing is too much trouble,though you kinda feel sorry for them working so hard in the extreme heat!we ate in La Veranda which has a beautiful setting outside on the beach which serves anything italian!quite cheap as well with meals costing around 30 for two.We also ate at Latitude which has a buffet service,breakfasts there are also fantastic!A good place to go for evening entertainment is go west with its american theme,they have regular singers and a lovely relaxed atmosphere!I couldnt fault this hotel and i cannot wait to visit again soon in the future.It has everything you could want out of a holiday and some fantastic shopping at the emirates mall.Free access to Wild Wadi is a nice touch also and well worth the visit.All in all a lovely holiday-enjoy!


doc_id: 283222771130872272980720232471820461191
title: Fantastic Hotel - Book Now
date: Jun 13 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel on the first leg of our honeymoon in September 2006, (we went on to Taj Exotica, Maldives  review also on this site). The hotel is amazing, and truly worthy of its 5 stars. We travelled in by taxi from the airport, which took approx 30 minutes, check in was quick and painless and we were soon escorted to our room by customer service who explained all the room and hotel facilities, which was a great personal touch. We stayed for five nights in a deluxe room with balcony on a B&amp;B basis, the room was huge and had a great view of the hotel, beach and Burj. The choice of 22 bars and restaurants means that you are never stuck for choice, you can go elegant to the Argentinian, Mediterranean and Lebanese restaurants or go more casual in the Pizzeria, all food is excellently cooked and well presented. The 360 degree bar is a very chilled out area, and the drinks at the Cocktail bar on the 23/24 floor was great. You must visit the Burj whilst so close, just ask one of the buggies to drop you off, (they constantly travel around the hotel and with the heat and humidity are welcomed). The Burj is a magnificent building and even if you dont wish to partake in a cocktail on the top floor, the entrance itself has to be seen with its giant wall fish tanks. We went up in the lift to the top floor and the view from the cocktail lounge was amazing and worth the extortionate price we paid for two cocktails.The pool area is great, lots of shaded area, with free ice lollies handed out, and a regular visit from the guy with what I can only describe as a super soaker to keep you cool in the intense Dubai heat. We spent an afternoon at Wild Wadi Waterpark which is on-site and free to hotel guests and an evening at the Emirates Mall, 10 minute taxi ride, which has everything you could think of including an indoor ski slope.The whole experience was fantastic, I ordered newspapers which were delivered promptly before breakfast each morning, and housekeeping tended to the room twice daily, my only niggle was that the receptionist on checkout let the excellent customer service that I had come to expect slip, and was quite rude. I would agree with the reviews that the restaurants are over priced, although comment that they are probably similar to what you would pay for fine dining in the UK, and it is mainly alcoholic drinks that tended to drive the bill up, but that is something that you must accept in this area.The brochure stated that this hotel was one of the Leading hotels in the World and I would certainly agree with that, and we hope to return in the near future.


doc_id: 13336847115805819922869191073409599880
title: Nothing else will compare!
date: Jun 13 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just arrived back from the JBH after a weeks superb holiday. Stayed from the 3rd June to the 10th, Every review you read on this site detailing the JBH is spot on. It is quite simply the best hotel i have stayed in. You will not be able to fault the hotel in anyway. From the minute we arrived in Dubai Airport to departure we could not actually say one bad thing about the holiday.The staff at this hotel are amazing, the attentitive of everyone is to make your stay at the resort as peacefull and painless as possible, they liturly do everything for you. Its not OTT in anyway but just very friendly people who seem to love doing there job.If you can upgrade to the premium Exec or with kids premium Leisure its certiany woth the extra money, you get exclusive airport transfers, check in at a private desk, not the main desk whcih can be quite busy, complimentry breakfast in numerous resturants, afternoon buffett between, 3 - 5pm and evening buffet between 6 - 9 you could eatr enough between these time and not need anything else during the day. You can also access this Exec lounge anytime of the day for free tea, coffee and soft drinks. The evening buffet also consists of &quot;happy hour&quot; where you can be served alcohol. Us and two other couples had 3 bottles of champagne one evening, just by the staff topping our drinks up as soon as the glasses were nearly empty.You must try the resturants within the complex as there are some stunning places to eat, our favs were latitude and Beachcombers, we found both of these pretty reasonably prices, certianly a lot cheaper than home. Alcohol does bump the price up though, cheapest bottle of wine was about 30!The Burj is a must see, this hotel is something else, i found it just that bit OTT but very nice to go there for a drink and look over at the Palm and World developments.You must also get the golf buggys to neighbouring hotels, the Mina Salam is beautiful, its built on water and the only way around is by boats, which are all free to hop on and off.Weather - We landed at midnight and the heat knocked you back as you walked off the plane. Its very hot even at night.During the day you could autually sunbath from 07.30 until sunset at 19.30. it does get very hot but its certianly not unbearable - maybe July /Aug are?!?The sea is like sitting in a warm bath but very very salty. You will be absolutely spoilted by staying at this hotel and staying anywhere else will have to be something special to compare - Great hotel for celeb spotting too, we saw loads of footballers, actors, singers...


doc_id: 117003179684471698069727207363833113103
title: Fantastic Hotel
date: Jun 11 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Checking into JBH wasn't exactly great. I went with my 4 kids, 4 year old daughter and 2 year old triplets. We arrived at noon and were given our room at 3.30. That was the only bad thing about this trip. They gave us free lunch though. Stayed for 5 nights and we all enjoyed every second of it!! The triplets were only 2 years old but still stay they want to go &quot;in the sky to go to dubai and swim&quot;!! We are going this summer again for 7 nights. It's a brilliant hotel for families. Free shuttle service to the malls, free ice lollies by the pool, etc.. The rooms are very spacious and beds are extremely comfy. View from room was gorgeous. Staff extremely friendly. One of the guys by the pool offered to spray sunscreen oil on my back. It was windy that day and my 4 year old was standing next to me. The oil flew into my daughter's eyes and she started SCREAMING! She couldn't open her eyes for about 15 minutes and was freaking out. The staff were amazing. They called a doctor who came and checked her out. They told me not to worry and cleaned her eyes. She was perfectly fine after 15 minutes and jumped in the pool again. Kids club fabulous with a little water play area. Food was great. Wild Wadi excellent. You have access from the hotel and we kept going in and out! Can't complain about a thing.


doc_id: 13660442961523075458422197538149051765
title: just book it - excellent
date: Jun 9 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Like most, we travel around the world and therefore our hotel expectations are high. This hotel meet those expectations, it was excellent, a true 5 star+. The room itself was very comfortable, and as with all of us, you can come across issues with the comfort of beds and pillows, here we had no such issues. The full bathroom also has a great walk in shower. The beeches are well kepted, life guards at each one, which is ever so important if traveling with children. The hotel has an array of sport facilities tennis, watersports, golf driving (nets), gym, check the hotels web pages. All inclusive use of the adjacent Wild Wadi water park. If traveling as a couple, as we did, then we would recommend anyone to book at the executive club grade level. This gives you access to free inclusive airport transfers to and from the hotel, we received a VIP access, greet and meet within the terminal, then taken straight through fast lane at customs, this must have saved at least 30min, the limo picked us up right outside the exit doors, then a 25min ride to the hotel. Executive club area is on the 24th floor with excellent views over the beeches, marina, Burg Al Arab, and sea. The executive club includes free hot breakfast (on the 25th floor), and gives you access to all day drinks such as coffee, tea, soft drinks to include for snacks in the executive area. High tea between 3pm-5pm sandwiches, scones etc. Free alcoholic drinks between 5pm-7pm. The Mall of the Emirates is a 10mins bus ride from the hotel, transfers are included. The shopping was great youll need at least 2 days in this mall alone. A visit to the Burg Al Arab is a short bus ride away, again free transfers, check with the concierge re visiting and access times, it's worth a visit, remember access is free to hotel guests. Overall our visit to Dubai was such that we'll be returning later in the year. We booked the flights ourselves and booked the hotel via the web, we visited a few sites, but the best rates that we could find were at asiarooms.com, however we had just missed the booking deadline of within 2 days, in the end we booked with last minute.com, costs slightly more. Just remember one thing, the temperatures rising, Dubais hot summer weathers just starting, when we left this week the average daily temp was 45 degrees and rising. Saying that I enjoyed the heat, if youre concerned about this, then visit September onwards. My only regret was that I couldnt have stayed longer. Either way Enjoy.


doc_id: 302656595982265279960669731047887573692
title: The best hotel I have ever stayed in! Absolute Dream.
date: Jun 5 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We (my boyfriend &amp; I) stayed at the hotel last year, and quite simply we cannot wait to go back which i hope to do so the beginning of next year. The staff at the hotel were freindly, ploite, and very helpful. Upon cheack in we were upgraded as they had a club room available for our stay, the room was beautiful 0 huge bed and fantastic views of the sea and the Burj. The whole environment was so clean from the room &amp; bathroom to the beach. Golf Buggys ferry you from the hotels sister hotels such as the Burj and Madinat. The breakfast was fabulous. All the restuarnts were great too. If you can then do go over to the Burj Al Arab for either a meal or a drink as is such a speactacular hotel. Wild Wadi was great fun and free to Jumeirah Beach hotel residents. I would highly reccoment this hotel - so many fantastic points that i cannot list them all. Event simple touches like chocolates on your pillow at the nightly turn down service. Definatley stay at this hotel you wont regret it!


doc_id: 316688118254280522228573846786868053682
title: Faultless apart from lifts
date: May 28 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Spent Xmas and New Year at JBH.Would highly recomend it. First time Ihave been it was almost faultless. Hotel restaurants were very good.Managed to spend 220 on a meal for 2 at La Parilla the Argentinian although 95 of that being on 2 bottles of wine.Other restaurants were more reasonable although the wine at 35+ per bottle throughout the hotel does tend to push your meal bills up. NewYear Gala dinner was mandatory at nearly 400 per head although all drinks and a bottle of Moet were included.Had a club exec room which gave us inclusive breakfast a few other perks and use of a private pool shared with the Burj. Hotel staff were very very friendly and always say hello first. The only very slight niggle was the lifts you can spend a lot of time waiting for them. At busy times they take an age to come this can be frustrating.especially since we were on the 17th floor.


doc_id: 99291807799550246757266334482289642977
title: Truly amazing out of this world
date: May 22 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights in an upgraded room package which included breakfast on the 25th floor overlooking the gulf and use of the executive lounge for canapes and cocktails before dinner..Truly amazing.If you want to be treated well, in a luxurious yet tasteful hotel then dont think twice about the Jumeriah Beach. Just one thing this hotel should come with a warning 'no where else you stay will compare ever again!'


doc_id: 1733745139116530225298178206338071292
title: The children didn't want to go home!
date: May 20 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
If you are looking for a family friendly hotel, this it.We have stayed in a few hotels in Dubai, and they were all fantastic and very good with the children but I found the Jumeirah Beach definitely catered for children.Depending what time of the day you arrive in Dubai will depend how long it will take to get there from the airport. You have to cross the creek and that in it self can take ages...not sure if you're aware of the Dubai traffic....so go the transfer if you can.Once you are at the Hotel, there is no reason to leave, as everything is catered for. Jumeirah Beach Hotel is attached to the Burj al Arab, Jumeirah Madinat and 'The Pavilion Sports Centre' so you are able to visit all three resorts via a buggy, for eg. the Six Sense Spa or High Tea at the Burj al Arab! :) The kids loved it.The Lobby is a bit like a train station, lots of people coming and going hence you will discover the security is high...not for bomb a threat but to monitor the flow of people and ensuring only guest are using the facilities i.e. pool/lift. Once you have been checked in (all Russians/English speaking receptionist) you will be escorted, to your room or to the Hospitality Room, which is situated on the first floor (via the glass elevator) if your room is not ready. As anticipated, our room was not ready, (we arrived mid morning) we were given a complimentary food/snack and drink - (no need for fizzy drinks when you can get freshly squeezed juice) and a mobile so they can contact you when your room is ready. This is probably when we had our first hick up on our trip. As we were checking in, my one year old son was not happy as he missed his morning sleep so I took him and one of my daughters for a reconnaissance to the out door areas - the Sinbad's Kids club. The humidity was 81% we didn't stay for too long and we discovered the other half of the family was already at the hospitality room which is on the '1st floor around to the right'...simple enough directions you can't go wrong...little did we know at the time that the Hospitality Room was in fact a Der Keller restaurant. After asking every one in the shops and 2 hotel staff where the Hospitality room was and receiving blank looks, I made my daughter run up and down the corridors looking for the rest of the family. We then had to go back down and ask at the reception desk where this Hospitality room was! By this time the reception area was full of people checking out! I think it was my sons crying that got the attention of one the attendants and we were promptly escorted up to the Hospitality room! I was by then rather frazzled and hot. The waiter was very attentive and did what he could to relieve me of my crying child. That night we received an apology note and a bottle of South American wine from the management! No we didn't complaint bitterly to management about the mishap.....this is a busy hotel and we still can't believe they noticed us. We had a standard room which gave you more space than the average hotel room. The rooms are not your square shaped rooms and the bathroom was rather spacious. Not that the interiors needs to be explained but they were nicely decorated in blues and beech wood with art work on the walls. Bathroom was stocked with complimentary bottled water, sun cream, Blistex and a Beach bag - fantastic as we didn't bring any of the above. If you misplaced the babys' sipper cup (like we did) don't worry, as there is a pharmacy on the 1st floor that seems to be well stocked...even a doctor! How do we know? We had to visit him but I'll tell you about that saga later! There is also a Hair salon for men and women, beauticians, fabric shop (more for suits or thobes), sunglasses, Electronic, etc. As for the architecture compared to Mina A'Salam, a beautiful hotel which has been designed with a more traditional Arabic feel (dark woods) catering for towards honeymooners, or couples who want peace and tranquility. Jumierah Beach Hotel is a very modern hotel that catered for families. In the way of 'extras', Jurmierah is the better choice for a family. Going forward a bit, as the midday sun was far too harsh for the children we decided come in from Wild Wadi and rest. On one particular day as the baby slept, my husband and daughter played cards at the &quot;Colonnade&quot; - in the lobby and I went to the Gold and Diamond Souq with daughter number 2. This is when things went down hill. It seems after munching on a ham sandwich at Palm Court one of the many restaurants located on the ground floor my husband health immediately turned for the worse hence the rest of our stayed was rather stressful me. This is when we discovered the pharmacy has a medic on hand who was rather sympathetic and treated the symptoms accordingly...few tablets and injection to slow down the vomiting and diarrhea. No cost to us. On our last night my husband had very little sleep and the prospect of having to get home via plane, with 3 children and a weak husband didn't excite me. I rang the Night Manager who was the first person that I came across at the hotel that was rude, curt, and unsympathetic to my situation. If I rang and blatantly yelled down the phone and blamed him for my husband food poisoning I would understand the defensive nature but all I was looking at is options i.e. a very late check out so my husband could try and recuperate. However once the night receptionist located him, he refused to give his name or position, (just what proper telephone editcit would call for in a man of his position). The telephone call was disappointing as he was treating me if I was bothering his social life...as he continued to conduct another conversation with another person while I tried to explain my predicament, and then he started to talk about taking samples! Hey back up! I'm just looking for an easy transition from what has been a wonderful holiday to getting home. He granted me a late check out, but it seemed that he didn't pass on the message to the reception desk. I would have liked to have spoken to the Director of Rooms or Guest Relation Manager but I simply had my hands full with packing and keeping the children happy.Our main aim for this holiday was to celebrate our daughters 6th Birthday at Wild Wadi, so going out to 'shop until you dropped' wasn't our plan but by the time we unpacked the midday sun was strong so we decided on going to the Mall of Emirates (400 shops from Harvey Nichols to your exclusive D&amp;G and of course the Indoor Skiing) This is when we notice that the Hotel was positioned in a good location. As we had already experienced the Dubai traffic on our previous trips we decided to stay away from Diera, Dubai's City's Centre and explore what was close by, the new Gold and Diamond souq and the Mall of Emirates. The Hotel offers shuttle buses to the Gold and Diamond souq and the mall of Emirates - they go every hour. If the times don't suit you can also take a taxi - 11.50 Dh one way to the Mall of the Emirates or 10Dh to the G&amp;D souq. Very affordable. One evening we decided to revisit the Souq Jumierah Madinat's indoor Souq that is attached to Jumierah Madinat. I think it is getting better. As long as it doesn't put in Mango or Next Store this place will retains its old Arabic charm that you don't see in any other Dubai Mall. This place has been build to reflect the Arabic heritage with its winding lanes that houses designers boutiques i.e. sparkling sequined thongs (flip flops or jingles to you New Zealanders), art galleries, Middle Eastern arts and crafts, beach fashion, i.e.Vilebrequin...love love this range of swim wear! carpets, fine jewellery, and Dr Taffi products. Depending on your company, re: children or adults, the place has waterfront restaurants and bars serving international cuisine or light snacks. There must be over 40 eating places in this area...even the spa has (correct me if I'm wrong) 4 restaurants! If you are an Australian 'Dome' coffee has it's own store inside the souq. There is also a Theatre inside the souq. May I suggest taking a shuttle bus there and then an abra (boats that putt quietly around the man made canals within Jumeirah Madinat hotel - this mode of transport is only offered to those who are staying at any of the three resorts) and buggy back...seeing the Burj al Arab at night lit up in different colours is wonderful, my girls loved to guess the next colour! Wild Wadi - was the real reason why we were there, it was fantastic! If you are staying at any of the 3 hotels you get in for free and 1 hour earlier than the general public and you can come and go as many times as you like. We had our complimentary beach bag, sun cream and Blistex from the room, towels were given to you as you entered, no need for money as you can either credit everything back to your room except for the real coconut milk drink, or if you want to control you expenditure place money on your wrist band as you are entering the water park and credit everything off your wrist band. Other than rides there are also food, drinks and a collection of retail shops, and photos shop. No need to take a camera as there are photographers that walk around and take photos that you can later buy . They keep the photos for 3 days before deleting them. Cost: 60 dh for the first 6x8 photo ordered then a discounted price for any after that. I did notice they always tried to get the Burj in the background or the modern facade of the Jurierah Beach resort...a bit of advertising when you go home to show off the pictures. Wild Wadi is a waterpark that has rides and slides that range from relaxing to just plain scary! Just a hint, if your child is under 110cm tall they may miss out on a few rides but there is still things they can enjoy especially the 'Kids Fun Park designed for families with small children. It's got a giant splashing bucket, slides, water guns and water games. Other activities there was Jumeirah Sceirah where you plunge an incredible 27m apparently hitting a top speed of over 80kph along the way...my fearless 8yr old daughter loved it and went back for more! Family Master Blaster is a ride for the family where you jump into a big ring where high powdered water jets take you up on a roller coaster ride...I saw families take baby babies up on this ride. For those teenagers or surfers, there is Wipeout and Riptide. This is good for body boarding, knee boarding, or surfing...be aware that this is popular so there is a line up and lots of people watching! The Wave Pool is the place we saw the life guards at there busiest! We were most impress at there attentativeness and response. To give an example, the Wave Pool horn went off so everyone knew that the pool was going to change from a calm pool to the sea where the pool creates a variety of wave patterns. Most people were sensible and put on their life jackets but even they don't prepare you for what lies ahead. A mother and child where half way out, child begins to cry, whistle number 1 from the life guard and he tells her to go back, mother herself realizes she is out of her depth and begins to panic, whistle number 2, by this stage the attention of the other life guards around has taken notice of the situation as the mother was now being helped by other family members that was making the situation worst, whistle number 3, a life guard from the shore, dived in a saved the mother and child. To this day I get tingles thinking about it. On our first visit their response was much quicker. Another mother and child, this time with out life jackets suddenly found themselves out of their depth whistle was blown 3 times simultaneously and the life guard was diving in from the side. The whole theme park is crawling with life guards. At times I thought it was excessive, but when you are a mother of three it is difficult to keep an eye on all three so I had a sense of security that someone was looking out for them. Also I have to congratulate all the staff at Wild Wadi. In that heat - 41 degrees, 80% humidity they remained attentative, hospitalable, and very friendly...how many times did I hear people ask: Where are you from? How long have you worked here? Have you saved anyone? Blah blah.... Other than the horrible Night Duty Manager the place was perfect. So between the 3 resorts there is always something to do...even a running track, not that I tried that out!EKKKK too much information I can hear you say!


doc_id: 5379887168165868933230476504496181466
title: Everything big....
date: May 20 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
A big hotel with big style and lots of people, Service was very good, prompt and polite and the staff friendly, all are instructed to say hello to you before you do to them and it works! We ate in several different restaurants and found all of them to offer good quality food albeit on the expensive side. The common areas are on the small side compared with the overall scale of the hotel which can make things feel a bit crammped at busy times but the hotel is on a large enough plot to escape when you want to.The room was very spacious with a large seating area, huge bathroom and all the comforts you need in the way of toiletries, towels etc. The bed was one of the most comfortable I've stayed in in a hotel. Opening the curtains in the morning to reveal the view of the Burj hotel opposite was amazing.Plenty of swimming pools and seating areas although I would comment that there werent enough sun shades for those of us who like to hide away in the big heat and dont want to reserve sunbeds early in the day!My favourite touch was each night during the turndown service the staff made an animal out of towels and placed it on the bed, I would return if I was looking for a big resort style hotel.


doc_id: 57939118234689655584793801855336069115
title: Superb
date: May 16 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This hotel is amazing. We stayed in the hotel for 11 nights in a suite before moving on to the Burj Al Arab.The suite was huge and the balcony was outstanding with views of the water park and the ocean.The staff could not be any more helpful - they are friendly and will do anything to make the guest happy.The Club Executive lounge and facilities were a nice touch and the executive pool is in a nice area with excellent staff.The Villa Beach Resturant is the best resturant I have ever been to. The food and the service were out of this world and when we return we will definately eat there again.The whole hotel is perfectly designed and presented.Overall the best holiday I have ever had!


doc_id: 129633935032477544065505387258834915425
title: The Best Hotel We've Stayed In
date: May 15 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We've been fortunate enough to stay in a number of 5-star hotels around the world and the JBH ranks as the very best. The location is spectacular, the hotel, pools &amp; beaches are immaculately clean. The staff are extremely courteous and friendly. It's certainly not cheap but you definately get what you pay for &amp; I would thoroughly recommend this hotel without hesitation.


doc_id: 29500347764151236421439144689086820295
title: Fantastic Experience!!!
date: May 9 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel for 5 nights at the end of April with my auntie and my mum - what an experience. I know that it was very expensive to stay there but it was the trip of a lifetime. Breakfasting on the beach at Beachcombers looking out over the Burj, swimming in the sea that was so clear and so warm, lying on the &quot;fatboy&quot; beanbags at the waters edge watching the sunset, that warm sun on your skin. They brought you ice lollies, cold flannels and cucumber on the beach but the best bit was when they came round with the ice water sprayers to cool you off. The rooms were luxurious and every night our beds were turned down and a towel animal was there for us on our return and a chocolate on our pillow. I could go on and on. Every day was just a new experience for me and there were lots we didn't do. Wild Wadi looked fab and I know that my son would have enjoyed that, so I'm planning my next trip - I know it will be worth it!!!!


doc_id: 304048661956511873065926958500817576239
title: THE most spectacular location view and hotel
date: May 5 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at this magnificent Hotel in November 2005 with my Mum on the way to Egypt from Australia. The facilities were just fantastic. Our room was spacious and well appointed. Bathroom with a bath and seperate shower. Free internet. We were lucky enough to have a room with a balcony. I recommend you request one when you book. The staff especially the conciege were always willing to assist us with tour bookings or have a chat about what we planned to do or what we had done.We had breakfast every morning at Beachcombers overlooking the white sand, the Arabian Sea and the truly magnificent Burg al Arab Hotel. Such an amazing building no matter what time of the day or night it mesmerises you. It is forever changing with the rising and going down of the sun.Swimming in the Arabian Sea under the Burg al Arab was wonderful as was swimming in the huge pool and treating ourselves to a cocktail at the swim up bar.We took a trip in the desert by 4 wheel drive with a tour and had dinner in a bedowin camp. A great night, great food and great company with tourists from all over the world. Flushing toilets too!!! The only thing I would say is that the belly dancing went on a bit long. At the end of the night they turned all the lights off and we all laid down to view the stars. Amazingly we observed a shooting star in a sky that was black with bright stars all over it! Breathtaking!I would recommend Jumeirah Beach Hotel to anyone wanting a luxurrious and special place to stay out of the heart of Dubai city but well within reach of it by cab. It is quite pricey but if you can splurge you will never regret it. Remember we only live once and this is a once in a lifetime luxury you just can't miss!Loved Dubai! Can't wait to go back.


doc_id: 42887522077337158416189288261226008425
title: As great as ever
date: Apr 24 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed for two nights while passing through Dubai recently. Great hotel - as good as ever - wonderful gardens and grounds and space to hide way if you want peace and quiet. Best of all - the staff - one of their maxims is 'the first answer to a guest must never be no...' Great hotel - Can't recommend highly enough


doc_id: 290227806720260919084014339718534097831
title: Third-rate don't bother
date: Apr 22 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I do not recommend the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Having just spent nine nights there (April 2007), I am pleased to be home. I should have taken the demand to pay 100% of the holiday up-front as a warning signal. Check-in was a fiasco. We had booked for nine nights, but the hotel had us down for two (and later in the holiday tried to check us out three days early). Having booked four months in advance with a need for two adjoining rooms, we found our family in rooms at opposite ends of a long corridor. The hotel agreed to move us the next night, asking us to not unpack, effectively delaying the start of our holiday by 24 hours. New rooms werent ready until the evening of the next day, and we had to request two extra beds for our children four times.Food was fine in most of the restaurants, but more expensive than in neighbouring hotels with better settings (e.g. hotels that didnt have scores of plastic sun-loungers cramped together like JBH). Curiously for such a badly managed hotel, most of the staff were excellent, in particular those on the beach and at the Sinbads club.One final point: during our stay the hotel took extra authorizations on our credit card as our spending levels rose. Ive only ever experienced this in the cheapest of hotels before, and certainly never in one purporting to be five star. Their lack of trust in their customers ability to pay was insulting. Overall the JBH hotel felt trashy.


doc_id: 55912335071332091690022719915352714652
title: Class JBH
date: Apr 18 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed in the JBH in December 2007 - this is 5th Hotel I have stayed in Dubai after the after the Fairmont, Hilton Dubai Creek, Jebel Ali and Mina Salam - and must rate up with the Mina Salam as one of the best.JBH certainly isn't cheap, but like most things in life you get what you pay for. We had a large room that overlooked the Al Burj.Check-in was the only negative point - arriving early we were told check in would be 14:00 - they gave us a mobile phone and said to expect a call when the room as ready - this call came, but not till nearly 15:00 --- however wine and chocolates in our room to apologies were a nice touch ---- again like most things in life you get what you pay for.Ate in 3 restaurants - The UK Pub, the beachfront and also at the Wild Western - all the food was excellent - although buffet breakfast was a bit of a scum - use those elbows! Ice creams on the beach were a nice touch that I could get used to.Would definetly stay here again.


doc_id: 298648639288994743696788768194285242819
title: Wonderful hotel
date: Apr 13 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Have just returned from a 7 night stay at the JBH. This was our firstvisit to Dubai and was for my husband's 50th birthday. We took our 13year old daughter with us. None of us have been able to fault the hotel, room, food, staff etc were all of a very high standard. Check in at 2 o'clock in the morning took about 5 minutes and check out wasequally easy. We booked a Premium Leisure room so we had complimentary afternoon tea each day between 3-5pm and then hot &amp; cold canapes and as much wine/beer as you wanted between 6-8pm. Wonderful breakfasts served including Chinese, Japanese, Arabian and everying inbetween. Again staff attitude was very friendly and helpful, and food and service of high standard. On hubby's birthday he was given a bottle of bubbly and choccy cake. Each evening there would be chocs or soap left on the pillows, together with a differenttowel animal each night. Would recommend being met at the airport by the hotel as they fastrack you through customs and straight out to a waiting car.We tried several restaurants in the hotel, all were very good but prices in line with a decent London restaurant. On hubby's birthday we had dinner at the Burj, in the Al Mahara, again food very good but approx 150 a head for 5 course meal with wine and water. The JBHis definitely nicer to stay in.Excursions driving over sand dunes are good fun, especially if you have a child with you. Beach lovely and were always shown to available sunbeds. Quite breezythis week and quite a lot of jelly fish had been blown in, which keptus out of the sea for a couple of days, but swimming pools fine.Hadn't been too sure about how to dress before we went, but found it not a lot different to at home. Shorts, tshirts and sundresses acceptable in most places including shopping malls and excursions. Just the restaurants that tend to be more formal.We will definitely go back to the JBH in the future.


doc_id: 252627368767133906183696034377706495643
title: not upto 5*
date: Apr 6 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from a 7 night stay at the Jumeirah beach hotel with my much better half and my 8 year old son. Having already stayed at the neighbouring Al Qasr hotel we thought we would try another Madenat hotel, we agreed on the Jumeirah beach hotel only because it has complementary access into Wild Wadi water park so our son and myself of course! could enter anytime as not to disturb the sleeping dragon!! oops i meant to say the wife sunbathing by the pool . On arrival at hotel we had to wait for 1 hour just to try and check in, there were 2 receptionists on the desk with 20 or so guests!!!! When we finally got to the check in desk everything ran smoothly telling us our room wasn`t ready but they would give us a mobile to contact us as soon as the room was ready and we were promptly shown through to a dining area to have breakfast. After breakfast we sat in the lobby ( it was raining very hard outside!!!), just waiting for that important call, i do realise and appreciate our room had not yet been vacated as check out is at 12 noon and check in is 2`o clock . After sitting around from 10`o clock it is now 1.30 trying to get some sleep and trying to amuse an 8 year old, we were told our room was still not ready but they had three maids in there doing there best, after another hour passed it was really getting annoying so another trip to reception this time we were told by a different member of staff that because the people in our room had payed for late check out we would have to wait even longer!!!!. thats just great considering you pay for your room from 2`oclock, the time is now 3.30 so management was involved this time and after another 30 minutes we were eventualy shown a different room, at least it is alarge clean room and had a balcony as specified. call that 5* service? Now to the hotel , it is a great hotel for kids as they are very well catered for, from youngsters with there own pool with kids club upto teens who have there free access to Wild Wadi. if you are a couple and want a little peace and tranquility i would seriously think about another hotel as round the pools can get very noisy from kids, this isn`t a whinge, remember i have a child myself. Eating at the hotel in the various restaurants was ok but very, very expensive, you are better of going to the souk , free hotel buggies take you to the neighbouring hotel MINA `A` SALAM where it is a short stroll to loads of eateries.( it is cheper to buy cans of coke/sprite etc from cafe`s and take them back to room than pay stupid mini bar prices,better still go shopping to carrefour at the mall of the emirates and stock up) In general we found the hotel to be just about adequate but definately not 5* maybe 4*, yes the staff were friendly and polite but it can`t disguise this is now an old hotel with large occupancy that can`t be catered for . would we go back ? no .  why ? having stayed at the neighbouring hotel Al Qasr the gulf in difference from ulimate luxury to just another good hotel is huge. we only opted for the Jumeirah hotel because of the free entrance into wild wadi but i would rather stay at another hotel and pay to get in,!!


doc_id: 271465713550365077460494224495641930950
title: Unbelievable and Fantastic
date: Apr 2 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My family stay at Jumeriah Beach hotel has been one of the greatest holidays we have done. The hotel service from the pick-up by limo to attention to detail in anything they did was absolutely spot on.We upgraded to premier lesiure and were give a beautiful room.Our 10 year old son was very well looked after in the Premier lesiure lounge area which along with pre dinner drinks, canapes and afternoon tea made the upgrade a sure must.To pull back the curtains in the morning and have the view of the Burj-al-Arab staring at you from 500 meters makes the hotel a must visit.We cant wait to go back in August this year.One word of warning about August, it is low season for us brits when you book it for a reason. make sure you can handle the heat of up to 120 deg.It didnt affect out stay and this is the reason for going back in the same month.Happy Holidays


doc_id: 35962830453257864808250390936559703017
title: Excellent - highly reccomended !!
date: Apr 1 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed here from March 22nd till March 29th. And having read the reviews it had a hard act to live up too.Had a ocean deluxe room - really roomy, clean, fresh fruit and bottled water. Excellent Elemis products, loofah, listermint, lip balm and even Factor 15 sunscreen in the bathroom - again spotless and a huge, huge walk-in shower and really long bath. We used the laundry service - really quick and sooo nicely packed into a box with pouch of smelly stuff and that was just our underwear and socks !!Food was good . Although quite expensive. We ate in the Lebanese, Pizza on the beach front terrace twice, Da Keller - German and surprsingly good. Rode the golf buggy and abra to The Madinat and ate at Pisces - wow, wonderul food, nice surroundings and very attentive waiters. The only restaurant I wouldn't reccommend is the Carnevale - Italian. It was not very good at all . I swear the lasagne was from M &amp; S !!!Would we go again ............... YES.


doc_id: 23046025066902900112960164176023347470
title: Expensive / Poor service
date: Mar 28 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
First impressions are excelent, collected at airport and rushed through immigration with a limo to take youi to the hotel is great if you are in an executive room. This is worth the extra for the happy hour if nothing else.The hotel is just like the brochure says.However I dont expect to return to my room at 4.30pm and it hasnt been serviced. There was mould in the shower and when I complained it fell on deaf ears.For 550 per room per night - I expected better with better service.Food and drinks were also silly prices.


doc_id: 247842161866726294225305538026496459702
title: Excellent!
date: Mar 25 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
As with everything in life you get what you pay for and this is the classic example. Not a cheap option but for quality and class it would take some beating! The whole break with my wife and 3 yo daughter was excellent. Brilliant room, great service, super facilities and first class food. There was no aspect we could possibly fault. Definitely one to recommend to anyone who wants that extra special holiday! We have travelled all over the world and stayed at some very good hotels but I would put this one up there with the very best of them.


doc_id: 110691737726468575511321517132369634919
title: Absolutely Fantastic!
date: Mar 23 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel for 2 weeks in June/July 2006, two adults, two children (14 &amp; 9). This hotel is fantastic and I would highly recommend it to anyone with children (or without). We booked two deluxe rooms side by side on the 7th floor with beautiful views of the beach, the Burj Al Arab and the hotel grounds. It really was luxury....fresh towels and bed linen every day, turn-down service every night, choccies on the pillow, towel animals(!!), fresh fruit bowl, bottled water etc.. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The pool and beach were perfect for relaxing. Because it was soooo hot, the staff attended to our every need with ice lollies, cold water sprays, ice cold flannels &amp; cucumber for our eyes, sun cream sprays, fresh towels...all brought round to our sun-lounger during the day, we didn't have to move!The kids loved Wild Wadi Water Park, situated next door. As hotel guests, access was included, therefore once they had their wrist bands on, they were in and out all day. We went a couple of times and really enjoyed it too.The breakfasts were delicious, everything freshly made.Would recommend trips to Gold Souk, Ski Dubai - Mall of the Emirates, Desert Safari (Great fun!!)We would definitely go again, this hotel is in a class of its own and has set a new standard in luxury.


doc_id: 196289045093857830171089767514565256578
title: FFab Hotel
date: Mar 16 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My friend and i stayed in this hotel for 4 nights March 4th - 8th . Everything was perfect from the standards in the room, the resort in general and the level of service.Drinks are expensive but food is the same price as decent restaurants anywhere.The staff couldnt do enough for you and it was the attention to detail which made this the best hotel I have stayed in anywhere in the world. Fantasic for couples and families., or friends holidaying together . Would definately book again !!!!, worth every penny of the room rate.


doc_id: 145296421240101873753372199031371986067
title: Hotel Jumeirah Beach
date: Mar 13 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from staying in the Villas at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai, what an experience, the villas were perfection and the servicewas second to none, no where in the world have I experienced such attention to detail, everything we needed was there in the villa. This hotel merits more that its six stars , in my opinion it rivals the Burj Al Arab as its equal. Looking forward to my next visit.


doc_id: 210804711361384773113955583919229251170
title: Wow
date: Mar 8 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband proposed to me in this hotel and boy did he choose well best hotel we ever stayed in! Breakfasts of the world! Wter park fab! My only dispointment was the staff in the cocktail bar........... when my husband proposed he accidently knocked over the champagne and broke the galsses! it was obviously to all what was happening as he was on his knees yet the waiter looked peeved an insisted on moving us which was embarrasing. They also replaced our champagne whic we though was sweet of them until they handed us another bill forh 30 for the pleasure which I felt under the circumstances was a little disappointing and not showing any goodwill.. we had stayed a week and ate in the in house restaurants each night!Nevertheless we recomend the hotel 100%


doc_id: 287079264586725128101095465567437923870
title: Best hotel I have stayed in
date: Feb 16 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I can genuinely say this is the best hotel I have stayed in. It really does kick the bottoms of all the other five star hotels i have been in and i will definitely be disappointed in the next 5 star i stay in.We arrived on the early morning flight from Manchester and were immediately greeted warmly and with a smile at 7.30 am. We were shown to reception to another smiley face where the check in was done very quickly and efficiently. Initially they told us our rooms werent ready and we were given a courtesy mobile so that someone cld reach us at the pool to tell us when our rooms were ready. We obviously looked exhausted so our nice friendly check in lady then proceeded to make a few phone calls and did actually find us some ready rooms in the end. at 7.30 in the morning this was the last thing we expected. This allowed us to go to our rooms to freshen up before breakfast. The rooms: we had a balcony room and it was absolutely fantastic. Really light and spacious with a huge comfy bed, liovely deep bath, huge shower and great toliteries. The view from balcony was spectacular of the Burj.we then went down to breakfast at a restaurant called beachcombers situated on the beach. This was done in buffet style with every kind of thing you could think of. (even had stir fry noodles and Beef, which was lovely) Obviously also all your normal things like pancakes, omelettes, fry up etc. In total there were 22 bars and restaurants and we never had a bad meal or drink at any of them. On our last night we eat at the villa beach restaurant where i had foie gras that was out of this world and then wagyu steak (a very tender japanese steak) delicious, best meal of the stay! The pool although busy was fab as the staff were so helpful in retrieving sunbeds, getting drinks etc. Try malibu bay very refreshing cocktail, for those non alcoholics around you passion cooler was lovely. Wild Wadi was loads of fun but make sure you wear a decent bikini cos as previously mentioned in other reviews the jets whip the bottoms right off! quite embarrassing!Anyway the hotel was fabulous, food to die for and the service was better than first class. The staff were very good at predicting our needs. One thing I must say is that every where we went there was a questionnaire to fill in. Although this could get quite tiresome it was voluntary and i think it really helps to keep the standard up so therefore I always filled it in.The only complaint i had was that the italian restaurant didnt seem to serve any italian wine!Anyway if you are reading this review and are going to the JGH sometime soon I am very jealous. Enjoy!!


doc_id: 317700410546573122663089328913309899570
title: Absolutely fantastic
date: Feb 13 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have just returned from a wonderful 4 night stay in Jumeirah Beach Hotel before going onto Oman. This hotel is absolutely fantastic. From the moment we arrived at the airport until we were dropped off at departures we were treated like royalty and have no complaints whatsoever.We upgraded to Club Executive which is definitely recommended as this meant we had a private transfer, a gorgeous room on the 18th floor overlooking the Burj Al Arab, separate check in, use of the lovely executive pool with extremely comfortable sunbeds complete with pillows, free internet access, afternoon tea and happy hours from 5pm - 8pm when drinks and canapes were available free of charge (although you do pay for all these in upgrading the cost of doing so was well worth it considering all that it included). We also were able to take breakfast in the 26th floor restaurant which meant a quiet and relaxing start to the day.Wild Wadi is definitely recommended. We went there twice and although we were only going to stay for a few hours on both occasions we ended up staying much longer as we were having so much fun.It was my husband's birthday whilst we were there and a bottle of champagne was delivered to the room as well as a birthday cake (followed by another one later that night in the restaurant!) and a personal birthday card. All such touches made our stay - including the free champagne cocktails in the Club Eight bar that night and the free drinks that day by the pool.We will hopefully return to the hotel one day which is a surprise to us as we usually don't want to return to the same place twice as there are so many other places to see in the world. Hopefully you will have just an enjoyable stay. In fact, I guarantee that you will!


doc_id: 92939702021618048849190710978941252673
title: christmas in the sun
date: Jan 21 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
FANTASTIC... again!! this is the 3rd time we have stayed here as a family, Easter 2004, Summer 2005 and Christmas 2006 and every time has been fabulous. It's totally child friendly and good for adults only too. Why else would celebs stay here.!!?? Christmas is great, the food was outstanding, the rooms all levels excellent. extra facilities - the gym and equipment great, the scuba team excellent, my son passed his Seal Team and the instructor Paul was marvellous with him. So great we've booked for 2007!!The staff are attentive and on hard at the drop of a hat, nothing is a problem, Laundry service is top class, room service great.I recommend JBH to everyone I know going to Dubai and have never been told it wasn't as good as I had said.


doc_id: 295396985395944205301031982526058255795
title: Exceptional service facilities something for everybody
date: Jan 13 2007
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
You cannot fail to love this hotel. From the minute you arrive you are looked after by attentive staff.The service is exceptional.The rooms are first class with breathtaking views the complimentary toiletries are brilliantThe choice of restaurants is slightly overwhelming. Breakfast is fantastic with food from all cultures, my nine year old had singapore noodles for breakfast nearly every day. Bacon is available but not cooked very well. there is so much to choose from that you can avoid it.If I had one criticsm it would be that the pool area is very busy, however, the service there is also first class. Staff come around and give you a cold flannel and ice lollies to cool downComplimentary access to the wild wadi water park lets you get in an hour before the public. It is worth taking advantage of this as it slightly cooler and less busy. Be prepared to loose your swimming attire in the bottom area as you are jetted up the slides on a large inflated ring. I would also suggest that if you are wearing a bikini that you put a vest or top over it as you are likely to come out of the top. Believe me it is worth it is brilliant fun.


doc_id: 148611650189464707375825296744457346436
title: Excellent way to start a Honeymoon
date: Dec 31 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I am only getting around to writing this review nearly4 months since being in Dubai (must be the shock of it all over).This was our first port of call on our trip around the world for our honeymoon. What a way to start!!!We went to Dubai from the 16th-19th August 06.We flew to Dubai with Virgin who were excellent and made it a great start. We were then greeted before passport control by a rep of Jumeriah Beach who fast tracked us to get our bags.We booked a club executive room and this entitles you to be picked up at the airport in a personal car. It was amazing, cold towels and water for us. The driver was great telling us all about Dubai and the new developments.Anyway, back to the hotel. Our room was not ready straight away but we could store out bags and use showers and the facilities of the hotel. When we got our room we were amazed. The room was huge and had everthing you wanted and more. The views of the burj al arab from our room were breathtaking.On each day we opted for breakfast in our room. This was complimentary for our room. Everything about the hotel was amazing. The staff we so friendly and helpful. We felt right at home, the only difference being about 45c in heat. The pools we excellent, espically the executive pool as this has a swim up bar and you could relax and cool down. when you are lying down, staff come around and spray water on you to cool you down. Fantastic.The resturants in the hotel were fabulous. We also chose room service which was also excellent. It was very hard to find any faults.On one morning we even tried the wild wadi next door. Staying in the hotel means you can get in an hour before every one else. We only stayed for a few hours and did not even see half of it. What we did see was great, especially the lazy river.To top the whole of the expierence off, the hotel provided us with a bottle of champagne, a cake and a box of sweets for getting married!!!! GreatThis hotel would put many 5 star hotels to shame. If you go to Dubai, I highly recommend this hotel. It is well worth the money. me and my wife will be going again and in the very near future.


doc_id: 91150526391715877169081225180402616575
title: love it love it!!!
date: Dec 16 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have stayed here twice in group of family and friends! We love it! Everything about this hotel is class. We love the beach and spend our days there with occasional trips to the pool bar!! My only faults are that the second year we didn't have a balcony and i missed it! Also a better system for ordering drinks whilst led on the beach, it is hard to get the waiters attention. Prehaps a flag system wich i have used at other hotels!! It's clean, friendly, chic and has the wow factor. The food is amazing! Breakfast are always a highlight. We spent every breakfast at the beecombers rather than inside! This hotel is immaculate in every way!


doc_id: 96237463583829609051216467239370728685
title: Another great time
date: Dec 11 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was our fifth year at the Jumeirah in club exec, and as expected the service on the whole was first class. the new introduction of the Prem Leisure pool whilst very nice, was for us just a little too condensed, beds a bit close and on days over busy. We were invited to attend a cocktail party for Club Exec / Prem Leisure guests and spoke with the management regarding some of our thoughts. We were told that they too felt Club Exec had been over sold, thus the rather busy pool, breakfast area in Prem Leisure and also afternoon tea. We believe to prevent this in coming months prices will be increased and numbers limited. We shall see!!! Hopefully they will not price themselves out of the market especially with the development on the strip of many other 5 star hotels. It hasn't stopped us booking for next oct if only to find out if things have changed again, but this time we are trying the Mina aswell just to compare. As always recommend it to everyone, perhaps we only have ourselves to blame for the increase in numbers!!


doc_id: 270326678865948350585251184358314931123
title: Great location excellent restaurants
date: Dec 5 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We had a fantastic short stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. On arrival, we were escorted to our room by a young lady who explained everything about the hotel and its amenities. All rooms have seaview and look out at the 7-star Burj Al Arab hotel right opposite. There is no building activity in the area, but during our stay there was some significant refurbishment work going on in the hotel building itself. It is a very modern hotel and it was busy with young families. Next time we will book the Mina A' Salam hotel next door, which is also part of the Jumeirah chain. The style is classic which appeals more to us. Electrocars bring you everywhere in the Jumeirah complex, including the Burj Al Arab. The beach is great with umbrellas, plenty of towels, food service etc. There are several pools and a free wild water park on site. Compared to the Hyatt in Oman where we stayed on the same trip, service was not as prompt and accurate but still more than adequate. Taxis are relatively cheap in Dubai. Don't be tempted to hire a car as you will end up in a traffic jam which spoils your holiday.


doc_id: 136251574942109457620874368133316450644
title: wonderful !
date: Nov 27 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Me and my wife stayed in this hotel for two night in Nov.2006 Lovely , location is perfect , close to nearly everything ( malls , wild wadi aqua park , recreaction centres , Burj El Arab ....etc )Highly recommended


doc_id: 31239327899666882889381509385011149241
title: Nice but not great
date: Nov 22 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Fantastic location, food great, but it is actually a bit limited. If you are not paying the top dollar, you feel a bit of a second class guest, which I suppose you are. The bars are a bit spartan, no real cosy places. A bit in your face, some will love the over attentive staff, others will find it a bit claustraphobic. It has a great beach, lots for kids . There is a great emphasis on: you are a valued guest, but if you pay a bit more.....then we will really value youHaving said that, We had a fantastic time, but I have stayed at more romantic, and more relaxing places. I like to press the button for the lift!


doc_id: 213267071478931823516127434077406755143
title: Perfect Honeymoon
date: Oct 20 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just checked the recent reviews and I thought that I must add a brief comment.........even though its 12 months since we stayed at the JGH on our honeymoon.We had the greatest holiday ever, within this superb hotel &amp; complex (including the free access to Wild Wadi, plus dining at Medinat &amp; Burj).Every detail, from check in to departure was a pleasure. The hotel staff will cater for your every need.We would recommend the hotel to all travellers, weather your a couple, a family or on business.........the hotel really caters to everyones needs.We will definately return with our children.


doc_id: 294827825778097828623082907097803249289
title: still a superb hotel
date: Oct 8 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Having been a frequent visitor to Dubai , I have had the opportunity of staying at some of the finest hotels this city has to offer.Without doubt I can safely say that Jumeirah Beach hotel remains a superb all round hotel. I have been returning to this hotel anually since 2002 and am always made to feel pampered, safe and at home. The staff are incredible and its so nice to be recognised as a regular when coming back.The rooms are by far the most spacious in the city and offer the most amazing views of the Burj al Arab.. especially at night as it dazzles one with a colourful display of changing lights.The large breakfast area at the lobby level is superb and has the feel or dining in a ship. I believe this restuarant is undergoing renovation.This is an excellent hotel for families with young children as the pools are the best for any beach resort and the activities for kids galore. Shopping is just a mere buggy ride to the Madinat or to the very near located famed Mall of the Emirates. This hotel may however need some upgrade in the furnishing, as I think the decor can be a bit overstated and appears a bit retro and the coffee table, dresssing table as well as TV needs an upgrade.However the beds are comfortable and huge and the bathrooms very spacious and luxurious.The only snag being the abscence or tea and coffee making facilities.Dining is also a treat here and I thoroughly enjoy dining at the VILLA BEACH restaurant which is located almost on teh White sand.This is a hotel that I will always return to and I always divide my stays in Dubai with a Jumeirah hotel and one of the other reputable 5 star hotels in the city.I have also stayed a few times at the Madinat hotels next door and they are equally good , offering a more Arabian feel. No doubt , the Jumeriah Beach hotel is an excellent choice be it for a leisure stay or business stay. I will always return.Believe me JUMEIRAH is outstanding.ZAHIERA BODIAT ( RSA)


doc_id: 286281552693565949168428609705415695787
title: Wow!
date: Oct 4 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Well the title says it all...after a three night stay here the only comment that I can make is &quot;Wow&quot;. I have been to Dubai once before, staying at the Mina a salam and I have to say that the service at the JBH surpasses it completely. From the moment you arrive at the hotel the staff go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Everytime you pass a member of staff in a corridor you will be greeted with a smile and it doesnt get tiring, it just makes you feel welcomed.We arrived after a night flight. The time that we got to the hotel was about 7.30 am and I wasnt expecting to check into our room straight away. But thankfully our balcony room WAS available. After a swift check-in a guest relations lady took us to the room and made sure that we were happy with everything. Yes we did tip her and to be honest I think it is expected. I am not sure how it would go down if you didn't.The room. Well the decor of the JBH in general is not what I would describe as tasteful but its bright, fun and I have learn to embrace Arabian interior design! :) The website says that the rooms are 50 square metres and they feel it - they are spacious and well laid out. The bed is very comfortable with a good nights sleep guaranteed. The TV is a LG flatscreen and if you fancy it, you can watch everything from BBC News to Friends....The minibar is, as one would expect, extortionately priced. I did get a coke from there once because I was desparate but filled it up with my own cans from Carrefour (at the Mall of the Emirates) after that. I checked my room service bill at the end of the trip and they never charged me for drinking out of the minibar after that first coke.One thing that is missing is tea and coffee making facilities. Not a big deal I suppose as its only a phone call away but I am a caffeine fiend and like to have a coffee in the morning and the afternoon. I suppose it was a chance to give my adrenal glands a break and go cold turkey but I have to say that I did expect this to be here.The room's balcony was worth the extra I thought. Its not the place to sit during the day but at night, when the Burj is all lit up, its a nice place to enjoy a nightcap.The hotel also provide some nice touches in the room. Sunscreen, lip balm, a hotel beach bag (v. useful as I forgot mine!), daily selection of fruit and a generous selection of toiletries. The rooms are serviced twice a day and turndown is particularly worth having, if only for the little boxes of Godiva chocolates that are left on your pillows! Yes, we did have a towel made out of a swan on the first night. A nice little touch.The hotel: The main reason for staying here, at least for us, was the beach. Its sandy and its clean and construction can only be viewed in the distance. Head out onto the sands and towels will be laid out on the sunbeds of your choice. I did see that Premium Executive + guests get a separate area, with arabian gazebos. I could only look on enviously! Having said that, we never had a problem finding available sunbeds - there was always a choice. Whilst you are lounging the hotel staff bring round lolly's, ice cold water sprays and fruit kebabs - perfect to keep the blood sugar levels up!The hotel also has tennis courts, a gym and lots of pools but we didn't bother checking these out - lack of time was one reason and a desire to keep things lazy on the beach was another!Likewise with the restaurants. The hotel has lots but it was Ramadam when we visited and some of the opening hours were adjusted. Tourists are not expected to fast of course, and the pool bar was open during the day and several other eateries were as well. However, the only one we went to was Beachcombers for breakfast. And to be honest I was not impressed. I was comparing it with Mina a Salam and The Chedi Muscat and both of those were miles ahead. The space is too small for the amount of people dining, the fruit selection was pretty pathetic (just melon, strawberries and pineapple - where is the exotic fruit!?), and the food generally unappetising. The service was also inconsistent - coffee (and we know how important that is for me!!!) was not forthcoming after 15 minutes of being there....It was just not a service that a five star hotel should be giving. Its also cheaper to have a continental breakfast in your room and that is a much more relaxing experience!Unfortunately whilst I was there I had a problem with my left eye. I knew I had scratched it badly on the plane and it flared up, going very red and it constantly teared. The hotel has a clinic and I have to say they were pretty good. The doctor gave a somewhat woolly explanation for the flare up - it wasnt contact lenses he said (which it actually was as they caused the scratch!) but the humidity and sand. Well whatever, he prescribed me with eye drops which I picked up from the hotel's pharmacy and I gave them ago. Within about 5 hours my eye was much better so maybe I should give him more credit! It did cost about 50 for this service but to be honest it was worth it as it allowed me to enjoy my holiday.In the evenings the hotel has lots of bars and restaurants open and I am sure that the food is excellent. We were hellbent on shopping though so every night we headed to a mall. The Mall of the Emirates is only a few miles away and the hotel does run a shuttle at 10 past the hour. This is slightly over-subscribed though and when the minibus turns up there is a rush, with lots of pushing and shoving. Pathetic really as a taxi costs about 2. We used the service once and after a woman with a buggy rammed it into my back so that she could get on, I gave up and splashed out on a taxi!The Mall of the Emirates is illogically laid out, as is Burjaman, another upmarket shopping centre, but it has everything you could want. All of the eateries are closed during the day (because of ramadam) so dont expect to pick up a coffee or a quick bit to eat until sundown but there are lots to choose from when it is open. There is of course the snowdome which is fun to see through the glass windows and lots and lots and lots and lots of shops. Nothing is dramatically cheaper but there are some brands that are not avaialble in the UK so I enjoyed shopping here.All in all we have a great time in Dubai. We were there for such a short time and we are already planning our return visit. I would recommend the JBH. They make everything easy for you. The staff are excellently trained and its a superb base for exploring Dubai and enjoying the sunshine. I would say that it is more family oriented than the hotels at Madinat Jumeriah so if you have young children take them here. Its proximity to the Wild Wadi and the free entry guests receive will surely keep them happy too.


doc_id: 168142090398121495549004727901691212050
title: the best holiday we have ever had
date: Oct 2 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Well i almost do not know where to start withi this hotel as it is simply the best place we have ever stayed in to say the least!!!From the minute you arrive in Dubai you realise that service is something that they pride themselves on and everyone we met in the hotel smiled at us, asked how we were and also asked if they could do anything for us to make our stay better!We had paid a little extra to have private transportation and it was worth it as we arrived and were met by a hotel representative who took us through immigration so we did not have to queue and then took us to our car. My husband was so amazed to see it was a fancy BMW and coming home we had an Audi A8 much to his happiness!At the hotel they whisk your bags away to your room as you are sorting out check in and a guest relations member of staff takes you to your room and shows you around. The rooms are huge and amazing! We had a balcony and it was so nice to sit out at night overlooking the Burj.They have everything and they are serviced twice a day and you receive water and fruit which is great. The turndown service at night is great and they always leave the room looking so pretty!Services- you can eat in so many restaurants and they are all great with top food and service. They all have lovely views and they cater for all tastes. You can also have private dining in your room where you order from room service and they bring it up and set the table up for you. All the little touches make it the world class and star hotel it is. The breakfasts are great too...buffet style and they have everything you could want. the fruit is so good!Safari- we went on the desrt sundowner safari and it was so much fun. we had a driver calles Yamen i think it was and if you can get him as your driver you will not be disappointed as he is so funny and makes the drive enjoyable. the dunes are brilliant and the dune bashing is not for the faint hearted! the evening dinner is also very tasty and it is just a relaxing evening. As it was Ramadam time thay had no entertainment but that was no problem at all as it was nice to sit around and chat and enjoy the atmosphere. As we went at Ramadam time we thought that it may be an issue but it is not at all in the hotel as the facilities are available to you and you can eat when you wish. It is only when you go into the Malls etc that you have to just not eat in public until 6pm when the place comes alive!Ski Dubai- We went to the ski park in the shopping centre and it was great fun. they provide you with the trousers and the jackets but some advice bring your own gloves and hat with you as it does get cold inside the dome.it is such a strange thing to do but it is a must if you like the snow. only 20 or so for 2 hours.Well overall i could go on and on for so long about the hotel but to put it simply the Jumeirah Beach is a place that you do not want to leave as they treat everyone so well and it is just the best place. The benefits of the Wild Wadi Park and the shuttle buses are alo great as they give you the chance to do other fun things besides being lazy beside the great pool!!!I cannot recommend this place more and we really hope that we can go back again sometime in the future.you have to go, you would not regret it!


doc_id: 143119748101372930137163722301328384718
title: What an experience!!
date: Sep 23 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Have just returned from Dubai and a stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Can't wait to go back. Don't think we could fault a thing. The hotel was fantastic, spotlessly clean and the level of service was first class. The staff genuinely could not do enough for you. There was so much to see and do in the hotel and in Dubai and we were very impressed. Highly recommend the desert safari and the shopping malls. Also a visit to the Burj is a must even if it is just to ponder how someone with so much money can have so little taste. Glad we stayed at the JBH, at least we could afford more than one drink!! The rooms in the JBH are huge and they all have a fantastic sea view. The bed was comfy too. Would give the whole resort 10 out of 10. Certainly can't say the same about Heathrow airport and it's staff. On our return from the UAE we were brought back down to earth with a huge bump. Heathrow and it's staf were totally inefficient, disorganised and unhelpful. Couldn't hepl feeling they would learn alot from UAE, Dubai airport and the JBH. Weclome Back!!!


doc_id: 91450177649332779683893765248056247170
title: Fantastic Stop over
date: Sep 18 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We booked the hotel for 3 nights on our way back from the Grand Prix in Shanghai.The hotel was fantastic, huge rooms, nice furnishings, private balcony overlooking private beach. The pools were lovely especially the swim up bar. Restaurants were fantastic too especially the beach front ones.Only downside was only staying here for 3 nights will certainly use Dubai and this hotel as a stop off on the way to or from other long haul places.Just a note on Emirates too, fantastic flights, friendly crew and airline food that tastes good!


doc_id: 164079561030419824434322633392232238901
title: Best hotel I've stayed at!
date: Sep 16 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have stayed in many hotels around the world, but none come close to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel (JBH) for service, friendliness, efficiency, safety, I could go on. The staff are obviously very well trained, and to give you an idea of the standard, a questionnaire asks if you were always greeted with a smile - and I couldn't say no, from gardeners, to concierge, to reception, you were made to feel very welcome.There are so many lifeguards around the pool there is certainly no chance of a mishap! The pools were lovely, with cushions on the sunbeds (and plenty of those available), the beach was serviced as regularly as any other part of the hotel and a lifeguard patrolled the water on a kayak.Complimentary entry to the Wild Wadi water park is a bonus - and it's a great water park, loads of rides for young ones to old ones, kids and adults alike will love it.The food is high quality, plenty to choose from (though don't expect pork products for obvious reasons).The Burj Al Arab is a stone's throw away, you can jump on a buggy from JBH, be there in a few minutes. and then can wander freely around the Burj at certain times as a guest of Jumeirah. This is certainly worth doing, as if you go there for afternoon tea, it will cost 36.00 each (though I hear you get so much food it's like a dinner!). If you do want to eat there, book early - we couldn't get into the restaurant 5 days in advance.I would thoroughly recommend this hotel to anyone.


doc_id: 271919405906983005650449949272770288553
title: Amazing!. Incredible!
date: Sep 13 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Wow. Heard lots of things about Dubai, mainly good, did a lot of swotting up on here and in the forums before we went. Believe the hype!We paid the extra 30 or so to have a private transfer from the airport to the hotel. That was such a good idea, a guy stands at the terminal waiting for you and escorts you through passport control, no queueing. He then stands and waits with you while you wait for your luggage, doesn't mind if you want to browse through the duty free shop at arrivals and stock up on a beer or two before you get to the hotel. You're then taken past the queues of hot sticky tired people, and whisked into an awaiting luxury car where you're presented with an ice cold bottle of water and a cold towel and an incredibly friendly and sincere welcome. Don't worry about sitting in the cab open mouthed as you are driven past the amazing sights of Dubai, no bugs will fly in there lol. Once at the hotel, check in is smooth and quick, and every room has a view of the spectacular Burj Al Arab. You are made to feel like royalty throughout your entire stay, but they arent schmoozy or insincere like some other countries. Go to the Mall of the Emirates, best to go later in the week as its open til midnight, you'll need that long to get around. Another must is the 4x4 desert dune trip, not for the carsick or feint hearted. The guides are so helpful and give you plenty of information on the way there and cant do enough for you. They take you to a camel farm, then stop for a photo opportunity to watch the sun set in the desert, then off to the desert camp for dinner, belly dancing and shisha (like smoking, only more fragrant). Actually saw a scorpion in the photo booth at the desert and the meal was surprisingly good, buffet style, served up by all the Arabian Adventure drivers. Camel ride included (lean back and hold on for dear life!). Only booked for 4 days and was truly gutted to have to come home, feel spoiled now and reluctant to holiday anywhere else now! Couldn't fault a thing. Shame the immigration/passport control bods at Gatwick haven't heard of this new fangled thing they call smiling. Its all the rage in UAE!!!Went over to the Burj for a drinky and we were definitely in the better hotel in our opinion. For all its bling, it felt very impersonal in there. If you want to be pampered yet not pestered, JBH is THE place to stay. Would definitely go back there, just need to save up now for next year. People are saying the food and drink is expensive in the hotel, but we never had a bad meal anywhere - you get what you pay for. Its about 3-4 a drink, but you'd pay that in a lot of places in England, but without the rain, the football shirts and the jostling.Apparently a couple of the restaurants in the hotel were closed for refurb, we only noticed because there was a teddy bear in our room, with a hard hat and &quot;please bear with us&quot; printed on its vest. How sweet??? There was no disruption at all, absolutely loads to see and do. Dont bother with the private transfer back to the airport, its worth every penny when you arrive there, a cab will take you back to the airport for a fraction of the price.


doc_id: 181055191893842717571320721685987267944
title: "Best Hotel in Dubai"
date: Sep 8 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My partner and I stayed at the JBH in June for 7 nights. I have to say that its one of the best places I have ever been to. The standards and service of the hotel exceeded our expectations, the staff really make you feel special.The morning buffet is excellent - beachcombers restaurant has great views of the Burj. The food in all the other restaurants is good too, but can be a little pricey!The Wild Wadi is great fun - we were even chatting to the footballer Robbie Fowler, who was on a sunlounger next to us.The shopping Malls are impressive, but I didn't find it that much cheaper than back home, but well worth the visit. Also, the Sundowner trip is a must. Dune bashing in a 4x4 and a bbq afterwards is a great way to spend a night. If you get time take a buggie to the Burj its well worth the visit. But men especially need to dress smart. If I'm honest, I was expected it to be a bit more spectactular than it actually was, and if I was given the choice to stay at either hotel I would stay at the JBH everytime.


doc_id: 26770289013042011740428926822435131237
title: out of this world
date: Sep 7 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This hotel is pure indulgence! Would highly recommend if you want to pull out all of the stops and have a fantastic holiday.ALL of the staff are excellent, from reception to anyone who pass in the corridor - nothing and I mean nothing, is too much trouble for any of them and whatever they do, they do it with a smile. I have never met such welcoming staff in a hotel before.The facilities are out of this world, the beach is fantastic, staff will even come and clean your sunglasses for you and spray you with suntan lotion or ice cold water.The whole experience is something we will never forget and we are even going back for our honeymoon it was that good.Highly recommended


doc_id: 51704242730071736458445036874150724413
title: Great Hotel 1st Class
date: Sep 3 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at this hotel for 10 nights 8-18 August 2006 with my husband and two girls 8 year old &amp; 2 year old, Excellent hotel all first class just really, really hot even at night, the pools are nice and cool but the sea water is like a bath (not very nice because you cant cool off). And you will need to cool off.We went to ski dubai and it was great fun, if you are thinking of going take gloves and hats and they are not provided.We hired our own speed boat from Art Marine which is in the Jumeriah hotel on the beach, it was fantastic we went all round the world famous palm and toured the coast line. Well worth doing. 100.00 for 1 hour (do it great fun)If you are going to visit the Burj make sure that Men wear filled in shoes, my husband had leather sandels on and they would not let him past the security gate with them on. (Bit over the top).Wadi world is a must make sure you stand under the great big bucket as it fills and let it cover you (great Fun).All the restaurants were great we was never dissapointed in the whole ten nights we were there.The people of dubai are great and the are brillant with the children. WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN DUBAI GET YOUR BEERS, WINE AND SPIRTS AT THE DUTY FREE SHOP AS THEY ARE EXPENSIVE FROM THE MINI BAR IN YOUR ROOM.Also you can get all your diet cokes up the shopping mall in carr fort they are alot cheaper than your mini bar four times cheaper infact and you can do some great shopping while your up there.Taxis are about 2.00 up to the town, so dont suffer in the heat on the free shuttle bus - grab a cab.It is the only holiday that I have been on and I have travelled alot that there was no bugs or flys it was great.We will be visting dubai again!!!!!!!!!!!


doc_id: 26399850803682056553070085297621528911
title: Fantastic Hotel Great Service!
date: Aug 22 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I travelled to Dubai after a week in the Maldives before we returned to the uk with Emirates. We booked through Kuoni and stayed in the JBH for 4 nights and I only wish we had booked for longer! We were so impressed with the hotel, facilities, staff, everything was 5*! We had booked the Deluxe Balcony room only because there were no Stand Deluxe rooms available, the hotel was fully booked. We were on the 3rd floor and had great views of the Burj. It was too warm to open the balcony door, so I would just get a stand Del Rm the next time. Temps soared in the 40's! You were in the lovely aircon'd hotel and then you came out to the heat..wow what heat!..even in the morning! The rooms are lovely, massive bed, internet tv with movies, mini bar, fresh fruit daily and chocs plus water at turn down service at night. They even left sweat bands with our water just incase we wanted to go jogging! The room boy made animals out of the towels and brought a fresh ice buket each evening at turn down. We ordered room service, a late lunch, and it came in a heated trolley/cabinet/table thingie, which the room boy folds out and lays for you. Every attention to detail!!The food in the hotel restaurants was excellent, you need to book the day before to ensure you get a table. We dined in the Marina Seafood Market out on the pier (our favourite) on our second night. There is a photographer from Digi photo outside it who takes a photo of you with the JBH in the background and then you view/buy it from the Digi Desk in the JBH. It was lovely to get a nice photo of the two of us and the JBH was a great background! The La Parilla (Argentinean restaurant) also excellent. We got the flaming sword meal and they had traditional music/dancing. The price of wine/drinks was expensive in the hotel. As I had been told of this, I had stopped off at the duty free (beside where you collect your cases at the airport) and got myself a couple bottles of wine for the room. The wine in the restaurants ranged from 75 dir to 200, ie cheapest being 12 a glass! On our last night in Dubai we went to the Burj for dinner in the Al Mantaha restaurant up on the 25th floor. Try the tapas starter between 2..wow (see picture), caviar, smoked salmon, 7/8 different sections, just yummy! Their lemon soufle was the best! You are really treated like royalty...overall fantastic meal, superb setting overlooking the Jumeirah Palm, attentive friendly staff. Modestly priced at 150 for the two of us!Breakfast was a lavish affair in the Beachcomber, so much to choose from! The staff yet again were great, so professional and helpful. You even had a golf buggy to take you the short walk from the hotel to breakfast!The children's pool was a great idea, that left the main pool, just not as crazy. Even with the hotel fully booked, we had no problem finding sunloungers! They gave us lounger towels and ice lollies too! Now Wild Wadi..what can I say. Us big kids had a ball, free access for JBH guests! We went to it two days, if you had children, they would just love this place!We also went on the free shuttle bus from the JBH to the Mall of the Emirates, the one with the indoor ski slope and hundreds of shops! Found the shops were geared more towards men, but was able to find a few purchases for myself! So much more we wanted to see and do in Dubai, that we will just have to return to the JBH!


doc_id: 228084543351133620259252710145893976335
title: Only in Dubai would you see such magnificant hotels!
date: Aug 18 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at the Jumeriah Beach Hotel following a 2 week holiday at the Hilton Rangali, Maldives. This is a fantastic hotel in a great setting. We chose a room with a balcony, and to be honest it was just too hot to use it. All the rooms have front looking views, so to be honest I don't think it was worth the extra. But don't get me wrong - the rooms are beautiful.As it was our honeymoon we arrived to lovely treats in our room - one of which was a beautiful chocolate cake.This hotel is amazing and has so many facilities. Would definitely be a great hotel for a family.We stayed in June and it was just too hot and was very humid. It was fine when you are in the sea, or at the pool side but if you go into town it is just very uncomfortable.There were lots of choices of restaurants within the hotel - in fact if you wanted to would never have to leave this hotel or the complex. The Water Park was great and we had unlimited access, as was the local medina for shopping. The hotel offered free buses into town to the large Shopping Centres, to the Burj and to the nearby Medina.I will definitely go back to Dubai and to this hotel, but would go in our Autumn/Winter/Spring as I think I could really enjoy it then.


doc_id: 249781973287001107517972415328122383580
title: Jumeirah Beach Hotel Almost Perfect
date: Aug 10 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Excellent service Clean rooms and very good food Only negative aspects:If youupgrade to premium leisure etc. dont expect free soft drinks from pool area .You need to pay or travel to Hotel , Beachcombers etc. Fellow,more seasoned guests had noticed a slight drop in standards. Also I would recommend eating out in the evenings.Although the hotel food is very good it is very overpriced. Overall we had a fantastic time but the management will need to keep their eye on the ball to ensure standards are maintained or even improved!!


doc_id: 62439845201196542617545205142584837540
title: Superb Luxury - I Will Be Back!!!
date: Aug 8 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I stayed at this hotel at Easter and it is simply superb, beyond all expectations. I paid for an executive room and upon arrival was collected from the airport in a series 7 BMW! Once at the hotel I was whisked up to the 24th floor to the executive lounge for checkin and invited to join in the breakfast treats on offer.As I'd arrived early, 9am, I was told my room wouldn't be ready until lunchtime but was told to make the most of all the hotel facilities and was given a mobile phone which would ring when my room was available. Eager to experience the executive pool I quickly changed into my bathers and before I could leave the restrooms the mobile rang to say my room was ready! Superb service.The hotel is just out of this world, the staff are fantasic, and everything I tried (water park, Burj, tennis, table tennis, dining, executive lounge) I just cant speak highly enough of. I stayed here for 5 days and 4 nights and I will be back for sure, sooner rather than later!


doc_id: 332765260563798992788439640950272689161
title: Complete Luxury
date: Jul 30 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have been to many hotels and I have to say that this is by far one of the best. Everything about the hotel is amazing. My fiancee and I stayed there for a week for a holiday and at first were amazed by how incredible this place looks - the sheer structure is a sight to savour. The staff cant do enough for you and the rooms are very spacious and luxurious .Everything from the spa/health club to the hotels 14 restaurants leaves you in complete awe of this brilliant resort. The views out across the Persian gulf are beautiful and include the best view in town of the amazing Burj al Arab hotel. It has a water park pretty much on site and its own priavte white sand beach. There really is everything here!.I would say that our stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel was worth every penny anxd will be sure to vist again when next in Dubai.


doc_id: 181290860141945885689114849502213051655
title: We had a great stay
date: Jul 28 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Its funny how people have different experiences but I wanted to balance the last review with ours! We had a brillant stay from start to finish. The staff were always helpful. The rooms were always spotless with water, fruit etc replaced twice a day. We loved the pools and the beach area with views of the Bur al Arab. Our children had a great time in the waterpark. Overall a perfect family holiday for us we would always recommend this hotel for a family holiday.


doc_id: 253942393339461489796746270611595484219
title: Fantastic Friendly Service
date: Jul 28 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This trip was the first time I went to Dubai, and I wasnt quite sure what to expect, so I decided to spend my time in two hotels instead on one.I was travelling with my little sister who was 15, so I wanted to stay somewhere that would have a lot of things do, and be of a high standard.Because of the great reviews seen on trip advisor, and the inclusion of a water park in the hotel, I decided the Jumeirah Beach Hotel would be a great place to experience the beach side of Dubai, whist I chose The Le Meriden Dubai as my second hotel because of its closeness to the airport, and city centre.And I wasnt disappointed at all. The Jumeirah Beach Hotel is amazing, the staffs are so friendly. We arrived early at about 10am, before the check in time. The hotel provided us with a complementary breakfast and mobile phones while we waited for our room to become ready, which was only 30 minutes!We stayed in a Deluxe Twin room, which was very spacious, and included balcony with sea views.The room has everything you need, plasma screen TV with internet access built in (web TV), mini bar, sofa, a huge bathroom with power shower and a bath.Every morning we were provided with a complementary newspaper, and complementary fresh fruit and water. Ours rooms were made twice a day, and they even left nice little chocolates on our pillows. We also had room service a couple of times, which was excellent, delicious food but no pork for breakfast because of Islamic beliefs, but it was still delicious.The main reason why anyone would stay at this hotel, above all the other great 5 star hotels in Dubai is because of the beach facilities. Wild Wadi Water Park is amazing, there are lots of water rides for all ages, and it was great having a VIP entrance and it being on our doorstep.Unfortunately because of sea conditions, we werent able to do water skiing during our stay, but we went on the banana boat ride, and sailed these electric boats which was cool. There is a dedicated pool for kids, where the kids club also runs, and another large pool for guests. I swam in the sea, but the water is way too salty, it started hurting my eyes, so I dont recommend you go to Dubai for sea swimming. However the beach is large, and spacious with complementary deck chairs, towels, and lots of restaurants to eat at.If youre looking for elegance and a very business orientated atmosphere, then maybe this hotel isnt for you. But if you want to have a fun holiday, in a calm friendly atmosphere with lots of things to do (especially for kids), then The Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a must!


doc_id: 330839092076498798520709808318567451632
title: Best holiday ever!!!
date: Jul 28 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Don't listen to the poor reviews - this hotel is one of the best ever. The facilities are great and the rooms are opulent  with every conceivable touch to make your stay special like sun lotion, slippers, robes, plenty of bottled water, fresh fruit daily, twice daily room servicing and more besides.The hotel staff are very accommodating and if you have any problems they will sort them out immediately. Our balcony room was not ready for us on day one so we stayed in an executive room on the 19th floor and to compensate were given dinner in the Marina Seafood restaurant (valued at 100)We travelled with our 3 year old Son and for families with children you could not ask for more. The kids club is excellent and free (even for children aged 0-4 until 12pm). The kids pool is excellent and there is also an adventure playground which would not look out of place in a theme park and dont forget Wild Wadi the water park next door which is free all day every day  we used to just pop in for an hour to cool down in the afternoon (cost if you had to pay is around 25pp!)Now, the weather IS HOT from June to September  peaking in July and August but dont let that put you off. The hotel and all the restaurants are air conditioned as you would imagine and the pools are chilled. Ice lollies are given out at regular intervals during the day and they even have a man who comes round and sprays you with either ice cold water or factor 15 sun lotion!There are plenty of sun loungers and brollies  and the kid's pool has is covered with a sail like material to block out the sun. At night the temperature is as hot as in the day but youre on holiday arent you? If you dont like the heat go to Blackpool!The hotel runs a free shuttle bus to the large shopping mall called Mall of the Emirates and this is great for shopping, eating and skiing! Prices are cheaper than the UK and there is a fantastic toy shop to keep the young ones interested!The hotel operates golf buggies that will take you anywhere in the hotel like Wild Wadi and the restaurants  but they also take you to the Burj and the Madinat which has an amazing shopping plaza called the Souk which you get to by boat  you must try it!We had afternoon tea at the Burj which whilst pricy was good fun - our son went to kids club with a babysitter and had a great time!We eat in most of the hotel restaurants and the Al Khayal was by far the best with the Beachcombers a close second.One of the best Hotels we have stayed and will definitely be back soon!


doc_id: 11557927093294245885176641637041888268
title: Not so good Jumeriah Beach
date: Jul 25 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have to agree with the negative review just posted. I was not going to write this review as I did not want to admit to my disappointment with this hotel. We were so looking forward to our visit and were not treated very well. Out of ten nights our beds were turned down maybe five times. We got fruit on our first night only and the remenants of that along with the dirty plate was left there for four days unitl I eventually put it outside the door in disgust. We stayed club executive and the one encounter I had with the main reception was not pleasant. The male receptionist was bordering on being quite rude. We wanted to go visit the Burg but were told we could not take our children by one staff member and told we could by another. We checked with four members of staff and each had a different story. It was very frustrating. I did not like the main family pool. The bar was closed for renovation and the beds are starting to look a little worn. Anyway I do not think I would waste my hard earned money returning to this hotel. So now, I have said (some) of what was on my mind. Also we were given a price before we left home for the rooms we booked and they tried to charge us more when we got there. Luckily I was able to refer to a hard copy of my confirmation email.


doc_id: 8667830461331908050971166184756936605
title: absolutely fantastic
date: Jul 20 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
we have just come back from a 7 night stay in the Jumierah beach hotel and 1 night in the Burj and I must say it was fantastic as usual, we have stayed at the Jumeirah beach hotel 3 times now and each time it just gets better and better. The food is out of this world and the service and fantastic. We ate at the Le Veranda (outside) and it was lovely, service brill! also at the Beach combers Buffet and this was fantastic so was the Marina,beautifull meal, THe Meat co. at the Mina salam had the best steak we had tasted until we went to the Villa on the beach and this then was the best steak in the world! we had two meals at he shopping mall where the ski slope is, one chinese one indian and we had a beautifull meal in both, better than any meal that we have had in a resturant back home! and this was in a shopping mall!!! and not at all expensive, i stilldont think of dubai as expensive as if you had half that treatment , service, and spectacular food over here you would be paying a lot more than this! Every body at the hotel was polite friendly and just so welcoming and every things was spotless and clean, the rooms beatifull and the view from the 7th fllor(balcony Delux) is still one of the best views in the world. Azmin who greeted us when we arrived is lovely and so helpfull, he arrangeda fantastic car to take us to the burj on the last night and just made us feel so a t home, as did every one else. Our only problem is that we wish we could have stayed longer as we wanted to eat a bit more! We did have the use of the Executive pool while here which was fantastic , but would have enjoyed it just the same had we used the main pool as this is what we have used before when we have stayed. The burj was awesome! it exceeded all our expectations and more and was well worth the 300 per night each just to have the icing on the cake!. we have been in the burj before for a look and a drink but nother compares to acturally staying in there and feeling that you belong and are not just a visitor and your room just takes your breathaway it is definately a must do! Jumeirah beach is the best place to stay in dubai, no building, lovely views and lovely people and the burj just made it better. start saving now. see you next year jumeirah beach hotel


doc_id: 90573952186556873266558243921064528881
title: Never go to Jumeriah Beach Hotel
date: Jul 18 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
On our arrival at 7am, we were offered breakfast in the English pub, food average, we had to ask 3 times for tea and coffee. We waited in the reception for our rooms, while waiting my husband asked if we could change to a three bedroom suit - price DH6,200. The total cost of our 3 rooms was DH6,700. We were offered a 2 bedroom villa which was much more expensive but was of no use to us, as we wanted to be together. Travelling with us was my elderly father and two teenage boys - 15 &amp; 17 years old. The receptionist said she would get back to us about the rooms, but she did not!!!!!.  At 2 o'clock two of the rooms were ready, 540 and 546. In room 546 the mini bar was empty and not working. In 540 there was a double bed and the shower was broken. We phoned reception about the bed and were told that it would be changed later. At 2.45 we were told that room 501 was ready, we went to the room with our cases and waited for the porter to bring the key up. Eventually we gave up waiting and went and collected the key ourselves from reception who informed us that they were busy!!!. At 10 PM we returned to our rooms to find the bed had not been changed in room 540, we phoned reception who told us that we would have to change rooms. At 10 o'clock at night after a very long day we had to repack my sons belongings and move to another room on another floor, room 611. While we were repacking the electricity went off, now we were using a torch to find our belongings in the room.  WE PHONED RECEPTION AGAIN!!!!!!!!!, who send an electrician to fix the lights, when he arrived the fuse had blown, a bell boy did help us move our belongings. Room 501 date 5th, 6th, 7th July. Our beds were not turned down or chocolates delivered, also on one day we had no bath mats and we requested cutlery for the fruit, the bath mats arrived promptly, but the cutlery turned up the next day.On our last evening there was a boat moored in the marina, which played constant loud music till 5am.  We would not recommend this hotel to anybody or stay there again!!!!!!!!!. Last year we stayed at the Al Qasr, which was more pleasurable holiday and we will be returning there again.


doc_id: 174056347091148586610727135973656630345
title: Truly magnificient!
date: Jul 15 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
What can i say a remarkable hotel. Been to Dubai two times before and stayed in city hotels in Deira and Bur Dubai with my mates. Because it was my honeymoon! I decided it had to be the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, built in the form of a wave! since it, the Burj Ul Arab and the Emirates Towers hotel are just breathtaking to look at! It was our next stop from having a week in stunning Hong Kong. After a 7 hour flight we arrived in Dubai at 4.30am being anxious about if we would have to hang around in the hotel lobby due to most hotels giving you a room after 12pm. An excellent transfer took us with the ride being approx 30min from the airport, this obviously depends on time of day and traffic. When we got to the hotel we filled out some details and were dealt with an excelent manner. We had a little look around, the lobby area had marble floor and had beautiful decor all round.They gave us a token to have a free mug of tea wich was refreshing and here's the best part we were also given a hotel mobile phone and were told that when our room was ready they would ring us to let us know. We were then escorted to a huge basement type room in which they had many single beds, this was obviously created for this kind of situation and thought it was an excellent idea, HOTELS TAKE NOTE!!! after a good sleep an invitation to a buffet breakfast for FREE went down well. Take note that all the perks we recieved would accumilate to being charged for a night stay in other hotels but this is what you call true customer service! we were taken personally by a member of staff to our room with guided info about the hotel. When she opened the door we were gobsmacked with the size and view of the room, let alone how big the bathroom was. The view was stunning with the gorgeous Burj Ul Arab hotel standing aloft the turquoise Gulf coast with the palm fringed beach glistening in the baking arabian sun. From then on we knew we were in for a treat, our stay was only for four nights before we moved on to the Shangri-La hotel for a further four night stay. During our stay our room was cleaned daily which you could tell, the breakfast room was a short walk but if you felt lazy a mobile cart took you. Very good range of buffet breakfast was served up enough for our fill. The bathroom was half the size of our room with the bath and shower being separate and kept clean by had working staff. we were given a wedding cake and card by the management with a postcard with stamp to send home. you get alot of perks at the hotel and one being free entry to Wild Wadi Waterpark next door, DONT MISS. Overall a truly great hotel in the sense that you know a member of staff will be there to catch your coin before it hits the ground!!!


doc_id: 20615475712823413335639678219984024119
title: if u have kids u'll be thankful
date: Jul 12 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
i went in Aug 2005i couldn't leave the hotel, my kids just loved it. the hotel has a family pool with a kids club, which is enjoyable but what my kids really loved (their father included) is the free access to the Wilde wadi (water park joining the hotel). this gave me all the time to go shopping without being noticed :)as a resident of the hotel u will also have free access to 3 high class hotels, with different restaurants, different bands playing in each hotel lobby, swimming pools, and a very beautiful souk (traditional market)i especially like the breakfast buffet; very rich and nourishing. the staff are kind and very friendly. my 5-month old baby got a gift and a card cause someone noticed that she is sick.


doc_id: 50300034699027151349562138186661001440
title: The best ever
date: Jul 11 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Simply the best hotel ive ever been.The staff was 5 stars, the rooms, everything was too good to be true.I just want to thanks the jumeirah beach hotel, for making my honey moon a dream.Thank you


doc_id: 149492645645125331814022267838188594690
title: Very nice hotel stunning location
date: Jul 10 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Myself and my husband visited the Jumeriah Beach Hotel for 5 nights from 4th July 2006 for a relaxing holiday and before the trip was a little concerned about it being referred to as the butlins of Dubai!. All in all we were impressed with the hotel and the staff in particular were very helpful.We flew premium economy with Virgin, which was very good. One of the few gripes we had was the fact that we arrived at the hotel at 8.15am but did not get our room until 1.15pm, they look after your luggage and you do have the option to change into beachwear if you want. The only other gripe are the lifts they take an age to come!We booked for club executive which I would very much recommend. This gives you a private limo from the airport, check-in at the 24th floor club exec lounge, free soft drinks, snacks and sandwiches all day so you don't need to buy lunch, free internet access and the best bit, free booze between 5-7pm every night and there are no children.. There is also more choice were you can eat breakfast, we ate at La Parrilla on the 25th floor most mornings and it was very quiet. Premium Leisure Club accommodates those families with children.Our room was very spacious and was on the 18th floor and had large floor to ceiling windows which gave us a stunning view of the Burj Al Arab and and the beaches and The Palm. This is something which you could never tire of. The bed was very large (6ft) and very very comfortable as were the pillows, in fact we had to set an alarm as we were sleeping in! The bathroom was also very spacious with a separate bath and walk in shower. You get free water in the exec rooms which you can take to the pool and just ask for a bucket of ice. You also get many products inc shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, factor 15 suncream, mouthwash to name a few. There are also bathrobes and slippers.We ate at The Marina Seafood Market, the food was excellant, but service not very good La Parilla food very good, but 70 for a bottle of Robert Mondavi Chardonnay, ouch!, Beachcombers very good buffet style and Go West the American diner, this had a live band in who were very good, but the diner was full to bursting with children which put us off slightly.The best food was at Pisces in the Madinat complex next door, absolutely stunning seafood restaurant, food and service. I would recommend that you ask them to choose a glass of wine to compliment each course.We also had Friday brunch at the Burj. Not cheap but the food could not have been better, an extensive buffet too much to remember but includes soup, numerous salads, seafood inc lobster, crab, jumbo prawns, breads, sushi, caviar, wasabi beef, Indian dishes, chinese, rice, potatoes, veg, fruit juices, cheeses, and dozens of different sweets.Overall we thought the JBH was a better hotel than we expected the executive pool is lovely has a swim up bar and has many little inlets with bubble jets in which you can relax! Also there were 10 lifeguards on duty all day long, why we don't know. The sunbeds are very comfy and plentiful as are the Parasols, which are very much needed in July! The beach is also very clean and there are enough loungers and parasols.Yes, it is hot in July but the hotel caters very well for this, the aircon is a good temperature and you get free ice lollies, cold towels and a man spraying you with ice cold water! Be warned though If you eat in the hotel this can be expensive as we found out!Seriously though if you don't want many kids about this may not be the hotel for you, we did find though at this time of year it was quieter and you could always find a quiet relaxing spot. If you do have kids this is a great hotel which caters for them well.


doc_id: 221323807985587159017816298705889707925
title: Wow! Excellent!
date: Jul 4 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We booked the Jumeirah Beach Hotel as a surprise for my father's 50th - and boy oh boy did we pick the right place!This hotel is beautiful and the rooms just stunning, having stayed at other 5 star hotels this doesn't even compare. We stayed in a deluxe room which was ample for myself and my partner, with a huge bathroom and walk in shower.The pool area was spacious and you were treated like royalty as 'H2O man'/ice lolly providers and staff came round to ensure that you were comfortable and cool.The hotel restaurants although pricey were stunning, the Argentinian was our particular favourite with its gorgeous steaks and first class entertainment. This summed up the hotel staff, friendly, keen and willing to please!We had dinner in the Burj al Arab which as suggested in other reviews is beyond words. We ate in the Skyview restaurant which gave amazing views of the soon to be completed &quot;Palm&quot;.We also went on a Dune Buggying tour with 'Arabian Adventures' (book through the hotel - about 36 per person inc dinner!) which took us &quot;dune bashing&quot; followed by a very memorable view of watching the sunset - a unique experience.All in all I would suggest that everyrbody visits at least once in their lifetime. Dubai is &quot;happening&quot; right now with Dubai Land and many other major developments set to be compelte in the next couple of years.


doc_id: 274207140660519605856449514342885556245
title: Best hotel in Dubai?
date: Jun 29 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My girlfriend and I stayed 7 nights at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. The hotel is massive, well designed, and extremely well looked after. Our room (a deluxe standard I think) was massive, with a huge and comfortable King Bed. When we checked in we were given two twins, but they switched us with no hesitation.The location of the hotel is stunning, with an amazing view of the Gulf and the Burj-Al-Arab. It is also right next to the Wild Wadi Water Park, which is good fun, and near the Madinat Jumeirah. The Mall of the Emirates is just a 1.50 taxi ride away and offers good shopping and cheap eating alternatives to the more expensive hotel options.The service at the hotel is certainly far-reaching, and the turn down staff do interesting things like leave towel animals in the room, and give you a sweatband and water bottle for if you choose to go jogging! At times we found it a bit too much though, and you can feel a bit overwhelmed.Some things you should know about the hotel though:There are dress codes for many of the restaurants, smart casual or 'elegant'. Not something I really expected staying at a beach resort.Similarly if you want to visit the Burj-Al-Arab you basically have to bring a suit if you're male.Not all of the staff's grasp of English is as good as they might lead you to believe.Currently they are renovating the Colonnade area where they usually serve breakfast, and the Pool Bar. There was no construction noise though and the hotel doesn't seem to suffer from the same problem many places in Dubai have of construction noise.Anyway, all in all I would recommend the Jumeirah Beach. We certainly had a very pleasant stay there.


doc_id: 243271055836809288795214960253001397398
title: Fabulous as in "Dallas" style!
date: Jun 25 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The Hotel itself is amazing on every level. The decor is somewhat &quot;Dallas&quot; style and then some but the service is incredible and the fabulous choice of Restaurants is second to none. I would (having lived in Dubai for over 8 years) thoroughly recommend this as THE Hotel to stay in. Relaxing but with every possible luxury one could wish for. A word of warning though...don't ever travel to Dubai between June - end of August! You may think you like plenty of sun but the humidity and heat is nothing you will have ever experienced before, only wish it upon my very worst enemy! So, when you see those &quot;cheap&quot; bargain breaks to Dubai..they are cheap for a reason! My favourite Bar/Restaurants (possibly of all time) are the outside Grill Bar (fab. Seafood) and the Seafood Restaurant at the end of the pier. The Cocktail Bar is also quite lovely!


doc_id: 229484873766132494266265117838517331546
title: Fabulous Jameira Beach Hotel - Cant wait to go back !
date: Jun 23 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and myself spent one week over our 25th Wedding Anniversary at this fabulous hotel. We upgraded to the Executive Club and found the staff were much more than helpful and hardworking, they were very friendly (more like family), understanding and could not do enough for us. On the day of our arrival, it was around 7.30 in the morning we were shown to the Executive Club Suite, where we could freshen up, we were served coffee/tea and given a run down of the hotel and what it provides, all in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. On the morning of our wedding anniversary 23rd May, Guest Relations sent to our room a chilled bottle of good quality champagne in a cooler with a card expressing their 'congratulations' - totally unexpected. We went to the Festival of Taste which, for the price we paid, was fabulous value for money. Wine and Champagne flowed like a waterfall - with no limits, as soon as you took a sip your glass was being refilled ! We met and made new friends, with whom we have kept in touch - it was a brilliant event.This hotel has thought of everything and much, much more.Families were well catered for. All the simming pools were surrounded by lifeguards who were friendly but professional. We even visited the 'Wild Wadi' waterpark, which is part of the hotel and that was great too.A large variety of restaurants available, catering for different tastes, and also a serve yourself cafe with lots of choice, which was very reasonably priced and you could refill your plate as many times as you wanted.Beautiful, clean, private beach. I have told everyone how great it is.I cannot praise this hotel enough and will now be re-visiting every year - I cannot wait !


doc_id: 11115098179887904921070968228968989400
title: What more do you want.
date: Jun 14 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Arrived early and were shown to a courtesey suite to eat, drink and unwind, plenty of info to review in the little brochure they gave us. We got out beachwear and headed out. The beach butlers and pool attendants were so helpful and welcoming, we spent the day just lazing about, then we were allocated a 2 bed exec suite which was excellent, slippers, robes, shampoo, gel, everything we could need was provided. Breakfasts were plentiful and we spent our days either at wild wadi where there were so many life guards we felt our kids had excellent protection. We spent time on the beach with the same standard of lifeguard safety and also around the pools. We took the courtesey bus to the Mall of the Emirates and the Jewellery centre, and we took a tour of the Burj, which although breathtaking - not suitable for us mere mortals with noisy boisterous kids, but you have to see it to believe it! Evenings were rather quiet, a little piano music, good food, especially the Dhow and Anchor most nights a meal and drinks for 2 adults and 2 kids was around 60. Enjoyed a few peaceful nights on the balcony with a bacardi and coke, the kids were whacked after all day non stop water fun.Take your own booze, we could not buy any at the Carrefour supermarket so we were forced to buy the half bottle from our mini bar at 40.00so buy before you fly, pepsi in the minibar was 16 dirhams per can, but you could get 6 cans of pepsi at carrefour for 5 dirhams.All of the hotel staff look at you and acknowledge you with a smile and hello, its a bit strange at first but very polite and welcoming. If you have a problem, they really try to help, you don't need to get shirty with them, it's not spain, just explain the problem and they sort it out for you.You must repect their beliefs and not go to breakfast in your bikini or be too revealing or go traipsing through the middle of reception soaking wet, there is no need for it.


doc_id: 36896714222744620886294821766929266805
title: Fabulous*****
date: Jun 10 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Nothing else needs to be said - It was absolutely FABULOUS!!!! Great Hotel for a Family. My children LOVED it!!! Probably one of the BEST hotels I've ever stayed; and I only stay in the best!!!


doc_id: 315568031042930468838361480787985368022
title: Great Hotel!
date: Jun 8 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed in the JBH on our return from Mauritius.This hotel is excellent. Its worth its 5 stars. The hotel is very clean and tidy. The rooms are spacious and tidied each day.We got a 4th floor room with a sea view balcony. The view of the Burj Al Arab was spectacular, especially at night.The hotel checks in at 2.00, we arrived early at 9.00am and were given breakfast and our luggage stored. Few hotels look after you like this.The room was made ready by 12.00 and we had our bags already delivered.The hotel itself is huge. However it is very, very clean and well maintained. Yes there are kids about and I noted a few other reviews complained about this but such is life! The majority of the kids were either in the kids pool and club or in Wild Wadi.Wild Wadi is worth a visit too as the water rides cool you down fast.The JBH runs a complementary hourly shuttle to the new Emirates Mall which has over 400 shops and the worlds largest indoor Ski scope at Ski Dubai. Its well worth a visit.The beach is tidy and there is plenty of staff who come round with complementary ice lollies which was appreciated in the very hot conditions. The breakfasts available are very nice with plenty of variety on offer. Yes, its somewhat overshadowed by its bigger brother, the 7 star Burj al Arab, which you can visit for free from the JBH after 11pm. However the BAA is a hotel where you feel you have to tip toe around and every body there is looking at the guy beside them seeing what they are wearing and what watch they have on their wrist. The JBH whilst an excellent 5 star does not make you feel the need to be pretentious and you can be yourself.Overall, a great hotel and certainly worth the visit.


doc_id: 87885437991112521140706548043274279408
title: Will DEFINITELY be returning!
date: Jun 8 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I spent 2 nights at the Jumeirah Beach hotel on a recent trip to Dubai. I have to say that it was the best hotel I have ever stayed in, as regards facilities, luxury, and service.On checking in we were told that our room wasn't yet available and that they would call us as soon as it was ready. The room didnt become available until 3pm, and the staff apoloigised profusely for the delay. We then got a call from the guest services manager who also apologised profusely for the delay, and offered to provide complimentary dinner and soft drinks that night to make up for the inconvenience. We enjoyed our dinner that night, and when we returned to the hotel room we found a letter of apology as well as a bottle of wine! Our room was lovely-balcony room with a great view of the Burj al arab and the beach. There are 72 tv channels, a well stocked mini bar, and the room was as big as many suites i have stayed in.There are an excellent selection of restaurants in the hotel, although some of them are quite pricey, especially when you factor in the price of alcohol (which is generally quite pricey in Dubai). Because taxis are cheap and readily available its worth getting out and visiting other restaurants. There are lots of nices places for a drink in the hotel, especially the bar on the 24th floor which has amazing viewsThe gym is absolutely excellent, a great range of equipment, helpful staff, complimentary water headphones and cold towels, as well as everything you could possibly need in the shower rooms-including shampoo, razors, mouthwash, deodorant, cleanser etc-all complimentaryThere are plenty of things to do including visiting the water park which is not just for kids-we are in our 20s and enjoyed ourselves there. The private beach is lovely, as are the pools. There are golf buggies available to take you along the paths to nearby hotels like the Madinat which is stunning and well worth a visit-especially at night.It was definitely the excellent customer service which clinched this for us. On checking out we were told that we were welcome to have our bags stored for the day and encouraged to continue to use all the facilities because in the words of the porter 'you are a guest of the Jumeirah beach hotel until you leave-not until you check out'Bliss-will definitely be returning


doc_id: 55762690243410554926015893629201024961
title: excellent as usual paradise
date: Jun 6 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have stayed at this hotel four times in the past, the last one being for seven days in Sept 2005. we paid for premium leisure which is definately worth the small extra cost. Usual flight out by Emirates from Manchester, these have got to be the best airline in the world by far, comfy seats, roomy and free drinks. arrival was early next morning and we were met at the airport by the staff from the hotel, didnt even queue up in the passport control, he took us straight up to the front of the queue and had us through in seconds. The waiting car for the transfer was usual high spec, top of the range Merc and the driver presented us with complimentary bottle of cold water and cold towel on a platter. On arrival at hotel we were whisked up to the private check in for premium leisure guests and given our room immediately. Room as usual was excellent, clean, tidy and cleaned at least three times a day by friendly staff. The bath is big enough to swim in and the View is absolutely amazing and no matter how many times you see it, it takes your breath away. The restaurants are busy, expecially the argentinian (La parilla) but what food, go for the 500g steak, knife fell through it like butter. La veranda also busy, but probably best reastuarnt there for value is Go west on the ground floor, burgers size of plates and great entertainment. This restaurant is also very children friendly. As a premium leisure guest you also have the benefit of a private beach which is excellent and amazingly clean. The sea is alos crystal clear and is warmer than most baths. There is also a nice beach which takes you right underneath the shadow of the Burj, when we were there in June of 2005 we walked past Ashley Cole and Cheryl Tweedy as though they were normal people, also had professional football players staying in hotel. Beware though the temp in June, July &amp; August is well over 100. The grounds were amazingly clean and well kept and this hotel is without doubt the best I have stayed in anywhere in the world. The cocktail bar on the 24th floor is excellent, although in the summer months the open air veranda is usually closed due to the high temps, was when we went but as it was also our engagement the manager (Abi) opened it for us and laid a table on and champagne and strawberries, couldnt fault that evening at all. Also as a premium leisure guest you have breakfast in the La parilla restaurant which is much quieter and more relaxed, also has fantastic views. Over all, this hotel presents excellent value for money and is definately paradise. Will be returning every year as usual and after four trips cannot fault the hotel or staff once.


doc_id: 99418349758068434877365848201312592836
title: Fantastic Hotel we loved it!!!!
date: Jun 5 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This hotel is fabulous, Premium Leisure is definately worth it, you get breakfast which can be eaten in Prem Leisure Club, Collanade or Beachcombers (absolutely loads to choose from), Afternoon tea which you have in Prem Leisure or Beachcombers (Prem Leisure Club is better), it begins at 3, but if you time your breakfast right, have afternoon tea for lunch, lots of sandwiches, canapes, fruit, scones with jam &amp; cream etc, etc...... and then from 6 is pre dinner drinks with canapes, well worth going for this, beers &amp; wine, as much as you like and canapes. Remember alcohol is expensive in Dubai so this is well worth it!!The service is exceptional, staff are so helpful &amp; friendly. The kids club staff are great, although my kids only went twice the staff always remembered them (&amp; us) by name &amp; were great with the kids.The view from the bedrooms is amazing ( one of the reasons I wouldn't stay anywhere else), you can see The Burj, the beaches, the harbour, Jumeirah Palm in the distance, the hotel pools, it is amazing, almost unreal when you look from your window.The construction work around Dubai is further up nearer Jumeirah Palm, they're building a lot of high rises around there, near a lot of the other hotels.There are 3 pools, all large, a family pool next to Kids Club, it is graduated into water, like a beach, and has a small slide, behind it is the beach on Marina, where you can see little fish and find crabs!!! The next pool along is larger &amp; has a poolside bar, and last but not least is the Exec Club pool, this is a great pool, a nice poolside bar where you can swim up &amp; enjoy your drink viewing The Burj, it has lots of little 'coves' which have seats and jacuzzis, and it has a great part for smaller kids, which has things for them to play on i.e. a seesaw that sprays water, kids loved it!!! The only downfall with Exec Pool is it's a bit of a walk from hotel &amp; you get very hot on the way there (they've almost stopped buggies taking you there because of an accident???). Staff will find sunbeds for you, put towels on &amp; position brolley where you want it, they also come around with cold faceclothes, lollies and a cooling mist while you're at the pool.If you have kids take those UV swimsuits and a hat for them, as they'll spend a lot of time in pool &amp; you don't want them burnt!! Also remember your flipflops to get from your sunbeds to pool, as floor is very, very hot!!!!There's a clinic downstairs if you should ever need a doctor, they were great when I had to take my son when one of his milk teeth managed to twist around, but was still too attached to pull out, we did end up going to a dentist to remove it (who were also fantastic!).I cannot tell you enough about this holiday &amp; how much we enjoyed it, we will definately return to Dubai &amp; will definately stay at JBH.Restaurants were very good, excellent steaks at La Parilla.


doc_id: 27210469778707481327384070804286702643
title: deserves even more stars
date: Jun 3 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
family of 4 just returned from 'fact finding' trip to dubai (werent sure it was for us as we usually like USA) 4 nights in jumeirah beach 2 nights burj al arab.this hotel was absolutely fantastic...as was dubai in general. the hotel has the wow factor before you even arrive.our flight meant we arrived 130am but the place was buzzing with staff and guests.the exterior is just stunning and when you walk in the lobby and look up the atrium takes your breath away.the room was great and every need attended to (no tea and cofee facilities in room but they leave lots of bottles of water each day) a bowl of fruit was left each day and there was always something we had never eaten before on it.we stayed in a standard deluxe room on the 3rd floor. what an imaginative design ...every single room has a sea view.the pools and outside areas were clean and big and exciting.we never even saw a cloud .. the coldest day was 98 the hottest 102 but its a nice heat...no humidity.the wild wadi is fantatsic too ..and free.breakfast buffet world class.as my daughter is mc chicken nugget dependent we generally ate in the malls food courts where the food variety was huge and much cheaper than UK.i think the keys to the sucess of the hotel are....1, there are an awful lot of staff mostly indian and they are truly welcoming and friendly and when they tell you to have a nice day they really seem to mean it.2, the hotel is huge with outstanding facilities but only 600 odd rooms... the average american resort may have upwards of 2000 rooms and not as big or as many facilities... this is where the hotel wins hands down.3, i dont think hotels in this group are built to any sort of budget.. they build what they believe guests will want and enjoy and do it superbly.the monolith that is the burj al arab is always in view and we stayed there 2 nights BUT, if you have kids the jumeirah beach is by far the best hotel.all we want to do now we are home is book a longer stay next year.


doc_id: 317917691721529724445799583239094764977
title: Not what we expected
date: Jun 2 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
It started badly - we had to queue for forty minutes to check in. When we got to the room the view was completely obliterated by a concrete pillar so we asked to be moved and this took an entire afternoon. Later that evening, my husband was served raw chicken and I was given vegetarian soup with pieces of meat in it. Our stay improved after that - the location is very glamourous and the staff friendly. The Wild Wadi Water Park was brilliant fun. For a large hotel it does pretty well but you don't get the personal service you might expect.


doc_id: 157823806215490118759647955074186512285
title: loved the villa
date: May 29 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
just got back(26) may. stayed 6 nights booked premum leisure uprgaded to a two bed villa, own plunge pool butler service buggy on call 24hrs the works.we go again in aug with the rest of the family, so fingers xs the service was and always has been top notch .they are just about to start big refurb so next year should be even better, my grand kids take me around the wild wadi every day.The new pool is great plenty of beds ,no need to put your towels out at 6 in the morning there are staff on duty to see to that everyone gets the bed they want, they come and move your umberella when you want,every now and then someone comes round with lollies, then a strawberry smoothie only small but nice all the same, the man who comes with the ice cold fine water spray is amazed why every one seems to do a little dance as the spray is so cold but very refreshing in the heat.Nothing is too much trouble for the staff they seem to remember you from last time, 10 out of 10 thats why we keep going back and with all the improvements it just seems to get better.


doc_id: 264966063391920900379137003181086950753
title: Brilliant
date: May 27 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I loved staying at this hotel - We were fortunate to be upgraded to Executive - Why I don't know, just lucky I guess. Were going back this year and will book Executive - it was just so good. The service we received as 1st class throughout. The restaurants can be a bit expensive. But why would you want to eat in the same hotel each night. When there is a vast range of excellent eating places in Dubai which I found to be excellent value for money.


doc_id: 144661386146437302509664134410978159901
title: Fantastic time great for kids too.
date: May 22 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Fantastic for kids, we had the time of our lives, great food, breakfast buffet is so huge you could eat all morning. The childrens buffet in the evening is such a good idea, you know they will be able to get something they like. Staff friendly, beach stunning. You have to go!


doc_id: 236113868275705812605681935996384491258
title: One of the Best in the World!
date: May 21 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at the Jumeirah Beach for 4 nights in May 2006 and was very impressed. This truly is a five star hotel. The grounds and hotel are absolutely immaculate. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful - the service on the gorgeous private beach is amazing (be warned though, they check the rooms several times a day, knock very quietly and can burst into the room when you have just got out of the shower!!).We ate on the terrace at the Italian restaurant one evening and it was very impressive - with over 20 places to eat, you are never stuck for choice. The view from our room on the 19th floor was the best I have ever seen - the Burj Al Arab, Arabian Sea, private beach and pool spread out in front of you - paradise!The Wild Wadi waterpark is free and opens early for hotel residents. It is great fun, but be warned the Jumeirah Scarah (huge kamikazee slide) and Whitewater Wadi (30 minute float and thrills on a rubber ring) caused some nasty bruising on my back and rear!I really cannot find fault with Jumeirah and will look forward to returning soon - truly a world class five star paradise!!


doc_id: 225560441027228367183146870585267103235
title: Fabulous
date: May 3 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Our whole family flew to JBH for Christmas this year it absolutely fabulous and half of the family are returning for more spoiling. A trip to the Burj for dinner in the Sea Food restaurant is a must. Although pricey the money is well spent and the staff couldnt do enough. The New Years Eve Party is the most amazing event you will ever attend and certainly a must for the Xmas trip. Will defintely be returning to Dubai in the near future hopefully encorporating a couple of nights in the Burj.


doc_id: 70763434301383403280253824515925343081
title: Dated over-rated and pricey!
date: Apr 29 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Despite all the hype about this Hotel - it is really very average.It is 7 years old - and shows - the fittings are already dated.The restaurant prices are outrageous - for very average food. Have stayed at better 4star hotels.Poor value for money. Over-run with families and kids.Seems to be very popular with people from ex communist block europe.


doc_id: 120895323361609118958876721026768848586
title: Fantastic Hotel
date: Apr 19 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just back from an Easter break at the JBH and must say I cannot fault this place at all. It was a great service from beginning to end. We had transfers included in our package and were whisked through immigration and helped collecting luggage etc. The limo was lovely with a cold towel and water given - a nice touch in the heat!Check in was smooth and the hotel room itself is lovely, a very good sized bathroom with walk in shower, very much needed with the beach. Every night a turn down service and Godiva chocolates what more could you want? The restaturants were lovely and the beach was great, with all staff ever ready to help. The ice lollies at the beach was a definite nice touch with the sweltering heat! There were a number of swimming areas, catering for the kids and adults alike!The shuttle service to the Souk and Malls was handy as was the buggy service which transports from all the hotels e.g. Burj, Madinat etc.The staff in particular are very well trained and remember you by name, which gives a close touch which is commendable considering the size of the hotel!I would definitely go back to this hotel....missing it already!


doc_id: 231661822541162599695216397024512155185
title: Fantastic Hotel
date: Apr 11 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I can only add the same as everyone else...this is a fab holiday resort, made even more brilliant by being connected to the Mina A'Salam, Al Qasr and the Burj by buggies and waterways. Even though the first three are huge hotels, you would never know it as they never feel crowded, whether you are in the hotel, at the pool or on the beach. We were on a half board tariff but means you can have dinner in the other hotels (not the Burj) with just a small added supplement. Important to note that for the good restaurants you need to book in advance - for the Burj we booked 2 weeks in advance!!!I could not find fault at any of these hotels - and will definitely be going again.


doc_id: 151012656560149379970914839222620014603
title: welcome to paradise
date: Apr 10 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Ive stayed at Jumeirah after a business trip for 5 days. Starting the holidays with a big problem: The rooms were overbooked and not ready by 5pm. Free drinks and food helped, but what followed was fantastic. Ive gotten a suit for free and that is service you gan only afford by booking a 5 star hotel.FANTASTIC food, in all restaurants, drinks, pool service, room service but really disappointing service in the lobby bar. It needed about 15 minutes to get a soda.So if Id come back this september and bring my family with me, I really hope they worked the last service probs up.


doc_id: 86538865430530028325426332481921679051
title: Great Hotel
date: Mar 11 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from a week in the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. I was quite sceptical before going as to whether we'd enjoy the holiday, not being &quot;big hotel&quot; sort of people but I can honestly say we had a fantastic break. We took the overnight flight with BA so arrived at the hotel at about 9am - don't bother with the hotel transportation - the taxis at the airport are clean and professional/ air conditioned and there was no queue when we arrived. It cost around 40 - 50 dirham (under 10) to reach the hotel. Check in is not technically until 2pm. We were able to leave our luggage, change, go out to the beach and they then gave us a phone to call us when our room was ready. We were in our room by 12pm but dumped our stuff and then went back out. We asked for a room on a higher floor and got one on the 22nd floor with an amazing view - the rooms are large and well equipped - I'm not sure I'd bother with a balcony - it can be quite chilly in the evenings and you miss out on the amazing floor to ceiling windows overlooking the sea - all rooms have a sea view. We had fresh fruit in the room every day and nice Godiva Chocolates each night with the turn down service. They also leave plenty of water for you.Things to do - Wild Wadi is right next door and JBH guests have free entrance every day - great for big and small kids alike(we don't have any small kids, but my husband was quite excited about the &quot;jumeirah Sceirah&quot; ride).The Mall of the Emirates is either a free shuttle away or not more than 2 in a taxi each way. Huge shopping mall with all you can ask for. Prices not necessarily cheaper than the UK but as we don't get much time to leisurely browse the shops, we went one evening after the beach, did a bit of shopping and then ate at the excellent Lebanese restaurant just by the ski slope (!!) - great food and very good value.JBH has a lovely beach to sit on with full service for drinks etc and free ice lollies at around 11am and 2pm (all safe to eat !) which was a nice touch and very welcome. Lovely breeze every day and the sea is clear and nice to swim in. The view from the beach is out to sea (ie no construction work to speak of) and the huge Burj hotel towering out of the sea. Although &quot;The World&quot; development is happening far out to sea somewhere beyond the horizon, we could only just see it from our room on 22nd floor - so for Dubai at the moment, this hotel is great if you don't want your holiday marred by construction work.Things to do - there is obviously the gold souk in Dubai - don't try to get there earlier than 8 - 8.30pm - we ended up in traffic for over an hour at 7.00pm which was frustrating for what is a 20 min journey. It's open until around 10.30pm so plenty of time. My husband played golf (even if you are a lone golfer - the clubs will match you up to make up a four ball - non golfers can't accompany the golfer round the course) - rounds are 75 - 100 green fees. There are probably lots of other activities but we were there for a bit of R &amp; R so didn't investigate too far.Food etc, Jumeirah have also built the two/three hotels Madinat/Mina Salam/Al Qsr which can be reached from JBH via regular hotel buggy or by shuttle- they are a stone's throw away. These other hotels are huge but surrounded by and connected by water and you can take free water taxis around ( a fun novelty factor) . The &quot;complex&quot; of hotels also houses a whole host of restaurants, some Jumeirah owned and some not but you should find something to suit - We ate in the Noodle House (excellent Wagamama /oriental type food) and Toscana (no bookings but nice pizzas) and also the PaiThai (also good) there is a wider range of choice of food over here (and budget if you find the prices are quite high at JBH). You do need to book some (The Meat Co. for eg was booked the two nights we tried) There is also the &quot;souk&quot; where you can buy &quot;local&quot; goods and you'll also find the chain coffee and sandwich shops if you're in need of a Frappuccino (!) . A bit Vegas/Disney feel to it, but really nicely done. There is also a Nail Bar over there with nice manicure/pedicures for the ladies (bargain at 15 for the two) As to prices eating out - not amazingly impressed by the Jumeirah B restaurants - a bit too &quot;hotelly&quot; for us, but perfectly adequate. The Marine Seafood at JBH had an interesting menu and the food was good- for lunch - For lunc, we liked the Waterfront by the Marina - nice setting and better quality food than by the pool. We generally paid for two around 20 - 30 for dinner (no wine and maybe a couple of beers - being pregnant not a big drinker at the moment) or a bit more if you went upmarket. Lunch around 10 per head. Our only moan is that they charge 100 dirham for a buffet breakfast (16) per person. We didn't want a massive breakfast every day and the continental is near enough 11 per head. Depends what you want, but you can get coffees to go and buy pastries from the Viennese cafe if you just want a coffee and croissant. We also found an excellent Japengo cafe in the Madinat Jumeirah where they did a lovely breakfast sitting outside by the water for a change.As a couple we didn't find having lots of kids around at all off putting. The hotel caters for couples and families really well without one I reckon annoying the other. There are designated areas for children to have as much of a great time as we were having. All in all, if you want a relaxing week in the sun in a great hotel, not too far from the UK (which makes the relaxing element even more attractive) - although it isn't the cheapest Dubai hotel option, in my opinion it's worth every penny. If you are a small/boutique hotel person wanting culture and tranquility in the middle east, I suspect that this isn't for you - you might prefer the Chedi in Muscat (Oman).....


doc_id: 103060503243397622106554532645050690895
title: Jumeirah Beach Hotel one of the best!
date: Mar 8 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed here in February 2005 and had a great week, even though the weather was not the best.We decided to go back to Dubai during the kids fall break (first week of October) and this time we decided to split the eight nights in two, four nights at JBH and four nights at the neighbour hotel, Madinat Al Qasr.Last time (in February) we were the whole family, five of us, two adults, son 20 years old and two daughters, 18 and 12 years old. We had booked two rooms, premium leisure, and when we arrived we were upgraded to a two bedroom suite!!!! Lucky us! It was beautiful!This time, in October, our oldest daughter was not travelling with us, so it was just four of us. We had this time also booked two premium leisure rooms, and we got two rooms next to each other, and it worked out great. We were treated with a free bottle of champagne in the room at our arrival, due to our anniversary. That night we had dinner at La Parilla, and they came with a nice anniversary cake to our table after the meal. Nice touch!Every staff member is so kind and service minded, and there a so many nice restaurants, you won't have enough evenings to eat at all of them.....When we were here in October they worked on a new pool for the club/premium leisure guests. I think it was scheduled to be finished by January 1st. 2006. I think this will make the premium leisure deal even more attractive, since the regular pool area is kind of crowded when the hotel is fully booked, and as I understand, they almost are all the time.They also worked at a couple of attractions in the Wild Wadi when we were there, so the entrance directly from the hotel was closed. We had to use the main entrance, so it was a little more inconvenient, but OK.We had pre-booked Friday brunch at the Al Muntaha on the 27th floor at Burj Al Arab. Last time, in February we tried to get a table after we arrived in Dubai, but they were full booked for a month, so this time we booked our table a couple of months in advance. It's expensive, but worth every penny. Very good food and top level service! We got a window table, amazing views of the Palm. A great experience, but we were lucky we didn't stay at Burj. It's just toooo much!!!After four nights at the JBH we continued to the Al Qasr for four nights. Both hotels are great, difficult to compare. I'm sure we will stay at both again in the future!


doc_id: 105718356638982504174388244941996296099
title: Nothing but the Best
date: Feb 24 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have just recently returned from Dubai and the Jumeriah beach Hotel. Having been to Dubai many times, it was a pleasure to be staying at the Jumeriah Beach Hotel. We emailed ahead to the conceriege to let them know that we were coming and to ask for a pick up. On arrival at the airport they paged us and then walked us through immigration avoiding all of the Ques. We were then whisked off in a brand new BMW 7 series. The hotel was superb, we had a balcony room and the service was nothing but excellent. The turn down service was very novel with a different animal made out of towels presented to us each evening... Food was excellent, pools superb... One afternoon whilst lazying by the pool we were presented with free lemon ice lollies to cool us down ! All other hotels should follow this level of service.. Nothing but the best...


doc_id: 29593876227976295264799070422134652668
title: Well worth its rating but it is a resort
date: Feb 21 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This hotel is well deserving of its 5* rating ... the hotel was immaculate, the rooms were spacious and comfortable, the staff was the most friendly we've encountered, and there seems to be a limitless list of things to do and great places to eat on the resort. The hotel offers a bus shuttle service to the nearby supermalls.It is a resort and is ideal for families with children (weather, pool, beach and waterpark, shopping combination). But you don't get the feeling you're anywhere in particular when on the resort. If you want to experience the &quot;old&quot; (&quot;real&quot;?) Dubai, you'll have to travel about 30 minutes depending on traffic to get to the Deira/Creek area. In fact, as helpful as the concierge was about some things, they seemed rather uninformed about some of the less Westernized things we were interested in away from the resort. We wanted to get a sense of the culture of Dubai and had to travel a decent distance every day to get to it.When we get to the family vacation days, we'll consider this hotel again, but if we return for more Dubai culture, we'll probably stay closer to the Creek.Also important to note, many people arrive in Dubai on very early flights (we landed at 5am). We had decided to book the room for the night before our morning arrival to ensure that we'd be able to check in on arrival. It was an excellent decision, as the hotel was fully booked. There were several bleary-eyed persons who had arrived at a similar time as us still waiting in the lobby for their room when we emerged - rested and showered - for brunch.


doc_id: 141061863072300757420410687277495222640
title: An excellent hotel
date: Feb 20 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just got back fro half term week at this hotel, comes highly recommended especially if you have school age kids, like mine, 5 and 9. We arrived at 10.30am in the morning, they said our room wasn't ready so were offered complimentary drinks, fruit, cake etc.After such a long flight we expected our room to be ready earlier, but actually wasn't ready until 2.30pm.Later that evening, a lovely apologetic letter with a very nice bottle of wine and a leather bound box of arabic sweets. Being half term week all 600 rooms were full, although busy never seemed overcrowded.Breakfast a lavish affair with just about everything.So many facilities for everybody, watersports, gym, beauty treatments. Excellent beach area, unspoilt by building work ( except on roads outside back of hotel ) For the kids, Sinbads Kids club, very attentive polite staff, so friendly with the kids you always knew they were in safe hands, so many lifeguards. Wild Wadi a must for small kids and big kids alike, we had a couple of hours in there every day, kids couldn't get enough of it, although my youngest can't swim, life jackets provided and so many staff watching it was never a problem. Also with the added bonus of entrance an hour before the public.Restaurants excellent - kids can have their own buffet if need be. We ate in the Seafood Marina on our own, excellent food and views. Would recommend Beachcombers for a meal, excellent buffet with the added advantage of great views of the Burj and the kids can play on the beach while you eat. Service was a little slow at times, probably due to hotel being full. Did the desert safari with my kids ( even though they say minimum age is 6 ). Having done this once before without my kids I would say that the 'Dune Bashing' was a little long and made us all nauseous. Food at the 'camp' was excellent, and kids very proud of their henna tatoos.Another point I would like to make is that, Travellers cheques a waste of time, took some Dirhams for first day or so then charged everything to the room and paid on credit card, so easy. Also cash machines readily available to draw out cash from home.Took us at least half an hour to cash some travellers cheques in the city, was a real hassle, plus most shops etc give same deal for credit card as cash.So much building going on in Dubai at the moment, will be a fantastic metropolis in a couple of years, would love to come back then and see the changeAll in all an excellent holiday, temp. 24-30 degrees throughout the week.Not what I would call a cheap holiday for a week but a thoroughly enjoyable one and would definitely return here with the children


doc_id: 217914599949823830092458718931078531090
title: Great for kids
date: Feb 19 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at this hotel for a week in early February - two adults and our 10 and 6 year old girls in a Premium Leisure room.The hotel lives up to its reputation as having excellent standard of service and there's tonnes to do for the kids. We made use of the free entry to Wild Wadi almost every day and the kids loved having the park (almost) to themselves from 10 till 11am. Kids club was great, only cricism would be the lack of kids in their for our girls to make friends with, but you cant blame the hotel for that. There is an itinerary for the kids, but there was so few there that the 'carers' allowed our kids to choose exactly what they wanted to do.Premium Leisure is worth the little bit extra that you pay. Free soft drinks, afternoon tea and pre-dinner alcoholic drinks and canapes. The new executive pool is great too.The staff cant do enough for you and all in all it was a very relaxing holiday, despite there being lots to do in the resort.There are lots of restaurants which are good quality whithout being totally outstanding. The asian buffet in beachcombers was great though.One slight criticism would be that the standard room isnt a great size for two adults with two kids. We'd probably look at getting a suite next time if we can afford it.


doc_id: 54345889568082876630532120541281303279
title: Brilliant Service
date: Feb 18 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Arrived in Dubai at 5am from Manila tired. Well worth having a car to meet us and whisked through - into our fab balcony room by 6.15am. Staff very helpful and courteous throughout.A pricey trip but well worth it - very comfortable and luxurious. Only glitch was problems with entertainment system in room, but we could live with that.Restauarants top class, but very expensive, especially the wine. Recommend Argentian on the 24th floor.Pool and beach area well kept - its great when the guy brings the ice lolly round and even takes the wrapper off for you.Make sure you get a visit across to the Burj and the Skydeck Bar - brilliant views. Also try the sunset trip into the desert - one of the best day trips I've been on.


doc_id: 49432295691961656928339266868881140813
title: paradise
date: Feb 13 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
You must go,don't think about it just go. Everything is just perfect we have been every year for the last 6 and I dream of the place daily!! I have nothing but praise for staff, the food, the room and just about everything else.wild wadi is a hoot if you have kids they will be in their element and there are no entrance restrictions you don't get one entry a week it is all day everyday.Have only just discovered trip advisor so just thought I'd add my two peneth.when they call it a luxury hotel they mean luxury.


doc_id: 5727164359799324256160345413656988723
title: Pricey and worth it
date: Feb 10 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed for a long weekend at the beginning of FebArrived at 3am, balcony room ready, luggage beat us there!. Room service absulutely superb. Breakfast arrived preciseley to the minute requested. All rooms have sea views. And NO building to trouble you unlike what seems the whole of Dubai.Nice pools, we had no problems getting good location sun beds at around 11am. Word of caution that 2 of the pools are in the shade for much of the morning - more reason not to get up too early.For those with children, there are full time life guards at every pool and lots of them too. And there is a child only pool and play area - very well staffed with adult relaxation area adjacent to keep a watch out too.Excellent gym and sportclub/spa. Free to useQuality of staff throughout is absolutely top notch. No waiting for service at any time. Concierge knowledgable and very honest. Told us to take a taxi for a quarter of the cost back to airport instead of a hotel arranged car. Taxi waiting for us when we left.22 restaurants available. We got bookings in the morning for our requested places without a hitch. Only grumble is the markup on wine is around 500% (yes you read that correctly). Food quality really good (although not cheap). Wadi water park next door free to use. Looked good but we didnt go. Nice shopping but unusually more for men than women. Pharmacy well stocked too.One word of caution. DONT arrive at the airport without a car or shuttle bus arranged to take you to the hotel. Taxi pick up awful and very long queues.Cant wait to go again.


doc_id: 328333673763880031226570786961894770328
title: fantasic hotel amazing
date: Feb 5 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
i stayed at this hotel late jan 06, as part of an educational run by the dubai tourism board and emirate. the hotel was superb, everything about it was truly amazing, the staff are the friendliest and kindest people you could ever meet, they certainly cannot do enough for you, even when they see you getting out of the lift with your suitcase upon checkout they quicky carry it for you. i checked in around 10am and was pampered with fresh fruit smmothies and cakes, i went to my room on the 12th floor and sat back and enjoyed the view whilst my case was brought to me. all rooms have a sea view overlooking the private marina and the Burj Al Arab. complementarty wine, chocolates, water, and fruit were placed in my room daily. the rooms are really spacious, with the comfiest beds i have ever slept on. there is a variety of restaurants and bars, with a couple on the beach. great selection of shops on the seconds floor. you also get free entry into the wild wadi water park, which was truly amazing, definitely go on the biggest slide, it was fab but try to remember to wear a costume rather than a bikini!!! if you know what i mean. all in all, truly amazing!!!!


doc_id: 191448118336908924318360294307268968866
title: AWESOME!!!!!
date: Feb 2 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We went to this hotel mid January as a surprise for my Mum and Dad. They had been raving about this place for years and I managed to find out who they booked it with and we had similar flight time just from either end of the UK!We upgraded to Club Executive with the hotel and it was worth every penny! From being met off the plane, walked through passport control and our private transfer to the hotel the people were fantastic. When we arrived at the hotel approx 8am, we were greated with smiles and people who seemed genuinely pleased to see us! We checked in with the Executive reception, no waiting around, drinks and light snacks were available to us immediately! We were in our room within about 20mins having a shower! The hotel managed to get us a room next to my Mum and Dads and we told them that we were here as a surprise and they offered to let us wait in my mum and dads room! We waited in the bar for them instead and the reception down stairs rang ours to tell us they were coming up in the lift!! Everyone there was so very helpful and friendly.The hotel itself is magnificent! It is always spotlessly clean. The rooms are very large and roomy and they all have sea views. Fresh fruit is replaced daily along with animals made out of towels, complete with stick on eyes!! We had quite a collection by the end of our stay!!!!The swimming pools are manned by life guards from when the sun starts to come up to when the last person leaves. There is a life guard about every 20yds! There really is no need to leave the hotel, there are plenty of restaurants and bars!! The buffet is always a great place to start!Should you want to go in to the city then a taxi will only cost you around 6 each way, bargain!Just keep an eye on the price of wine, it really isnt cheap, but all other alcoholic beverages are reasonibly priced.We are already looking into booking our next trip to this paradise!!! June 2006!!!!!!


doc_id: 20323401799702253026700530409479433130
title: It was Great!
date: Jan 28 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed here in November 2005 and it was fantastic. We have stayed in 5* hotels all around the world and this beats them all. The pools and beach were great fun, all the staff were very friendly and helpful (not expecting tips like in America!). An added bonus was it's next to Wild Wadi, entry is free and it's the best Waterpark in the world! The uphill fumes are amazing!If you can afford it, upgrade to a Premium Leasure/Executive room. The afternoon tea's are terrific and with the new Executive only pool now open it well worth it!


doc_id: 50457129687816741042843814057089544666
title: 5 Star Luxury
date: Jan 16 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
If you have never been to Dubai and you can afford to stay here, I urge you to book this hotel. It is by far the best in Dubai (in my humble opinion, with all things taken into account such as the private beach area and access to the Burj Al Arab). We stayed here from 7th to 14th January 2006 and it was superb. We stayed in a Deluxe room on the 7th floor (just right). The rooms are huge and luxurious. I'm glad I didn't pay extra for a balcony room as some of them appeared to be below the 7th floor. No need for a balcony with the huge floor to ceiling picture window. The hotel is designed so that every room has a superb view of the Burj Al Arab and beach area.Complimentary robes, slippers, chocolates, water, fruit and drink greeted us when we arrived.Each day complimentary fruit, chocolates and water were left in the room.There is a mini bar in the room that has everything from wine, spirits and water to chocolate bars and cigarettes. I found the mini bar too expensive though.The staff are so nice and polite. But there again everyone we encountered in Dubai were very nice and polite.There are approx 22 restaurants in and around this hotel (all within 2 minutes walk or by elevator).The prices can be high in the restaurants. Meals aren't too expensive dependant on where you eat but you will get stung with drinks. Cheapest bottle of wine around 35.00. A small bottle of beer 6.00.The beach area is very clean. Wonderful sand and clear water. Its worth getting breakfast included with your package as it can be expensive to buy. It is worthwhile though (a huge breakfast buffet).You may want to travel out of the complex to find cheaper places to eat and buy cheaper provisions for your room (wine, snacks etc). But there is no easy way to do this as I didn't spot any supermarkets within reasonable walking distance. You could always get a taxi though. I recommend a trip to the Gold Souk. Just get a taxi at the hotel (10.00 approx each way). Lots and lots of good quality gold and you can haggle away. Good to start at about half or just above half of advertised price and work your way up. Always ask what the &quot;best price is&quot; and half it. BUT when they insist they can't lower it anymore, they usually mean it.Hope this has been some help.


doc_id: 154721410096586817563374658181308231562
title: fantastic hotel
date: Jan 3 2006
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
we stayed at the jumeirah for 5 nights and both my husband and i found it to be a wonderful place to stay.Nothing was too much trouble and everyone was polite and always smiling whatever time of day .We had two seperate but adjacent rooms for ourselves and our two children aged 14 and 11 and we found it nice to have our own space knowing the children were only next door and always contactable by phone.The food was great and even our fussy 11 year old always found something he liked everyday.The service by the pools was superb and the free ice lollys were always welcomed by us all. We really enjoyed our time here and i will definatley be going back .i could not fault anything with this hotel.


doc_id: 62085422285565218869696292870476450649
title: 3 Days not enough....
date: Nov 27 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My wife and I stayed at Jumeirah Beach Hotel as part of our honeymoon for 3 days, we barely scratched the surface and will be back. We upgraded to an Excecutive Room and treated like royalty - which was nice. Staff very friendly and helpful, the hotel was awesome, plenty to do just not enough time.


doc_id: 28587404663969106864935082084001289726
title: wonderful wonderful wonderful
date: Nov 24 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
WOW - What a place! Read all the good reviews and ignore the bad ones. This place makes you smile from the minute you arrive to the second you leave. We left to have our last night at the Burj and it got even better!!!


doc_id: 85562298493566554326623994474684724075
title: Does exactly what is says on the tin!
date: Nov 21 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My family (my wife and I, 40, plus two kids 10 and 5) stayed at Jumeirah Beach in October 05 for 10 days.This place is a very polished act. A grand scale hotel, with grand levels of luxury, cleanliness, choice and service.The price of food and drink was actually quite reasonable too, including a dirt cheap excellent kids buffet. The favourable US Dollar is the reason. We had a deal whereby we accessed the premium leisure club, for food and drink often at no charge!For adults, I was never blown away by the food at Jumeirah though. (Actually, breakfast was good). We took cheap cabs out to `Wafi City Pyramid` which housed some excellent restaurants of various nationalities. The Thai one is best.My only gripes were that the kids had an overly strict baby-sitter one night, but we changed her. Wild Wadi water park, adjacent, is fantastic fun and free to residents, but is not ideal if you are 5 years old as most of it is a bit TOO thrilling. Over 10 years old and you don't want to leave. Go early in the day to avoid queues and the heat. Unfortunately the park was undergoing work and was part closed, but that is due to be finished in December. They gave us hotel meal discount vouchers in compensation!Dubai may have its historic culture, but you will see none of it at Jumeirah Beach. It is an anonymous multi-cultural classy extravagance if that makes sense. A bit like being on the starship enterprise with waiters, shops and bars. (Oh- with lovely pool and beach outside of course..). Sounds fine to me.


doc_id: 170658320084433698190614831019713829935
title: I wish we'd stayed for longer!
date: Nov 8 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I stayed at this hotel for three days at the end of our honeymoon. As soon as we arrived we wished we'd booked for longer. The place looks amazing, has unbeatable facilities, and the service was wonderful. They made us feel increadibly special, and we can't wait to go back!


doc_id: 53804941779153291392695691855643492006
title: Excellent Hotel
date: Nov 3 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed for one week at the JBH and had a fantastic time. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Dining is good but our favourite meals were at the Al Muntaha and Al Mahara both of which are at the Burj. Pools were great although sometimes a little crowded and the beach was excellent. Wild Wadi is great fun especially when it is only open to JBH guests in the morning. We had a superb holiday and would definitely stay there again.


doc_id: 160959833464914232096982721924007449130
title: So luxurious
date: Oct 22 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
When you first enter the hotel in the main lobby and look up. Its so big the hotel, you can see all of the floors. I was there for a week and really enjoyed it. There is everything there from two big pools and a putting green. The resort enterance was closed to wild waddi due to a new attraction beeing built but to be opening again in december. There was a free shuttle bus every 15 minutes to wild waddi and the hotel (direct) you could walk and i did back and it took less that 5 minutes. There are lovely resturants in the hotel. Expecialy on the 25 floor. And the Marina Rooftop Bar is expecialy good for cocktails in the evening, also serve shisha but be carefull with shisha because God knows thats in it. There are buggies which take you around the hotel and to sister hotel such as the Burj Al Arab and the Maddinat. I went to the Burj for lunch and and drinks. 658 for lunch for 6 people and 68 for 4 drinks. The pool area is very nice but crowded so we all headed to the beach. You dont put the towels down there is a man to do that and come around with complamentory ice-lollies and cold towels. if you like a drink with your lunch then don't go to dubai in the month of Ramadain which was the case when i went. no alcahol until 7pm. Overall this didn't stop the enjoyment of the holiday. Make shure you take a trip to the Burj because it is just stunnig inside.I have an online photo album of my pictures of dubai, if you would like to look at them email saying so. steveja1991@gmail.com Thanks


doc_id: 168455435681923827625076064165846734870
title: Loved the beach
date: Oct 21 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed for 5 nights in October and after arriving at 8 oclock in the morning we were allowed to go straight to our room (which was much appreciated). We had a balcony room and the views were fantastic. The beach is the best that I have ever seen and all the hotel staff are very friendly. I wopuld definiately recommend this hotel to anybody going to Dubai and I am sure that you will not be disappointed.


doc_id: 10470881660361249918061770106957277605
title: Brilliant...just a shame about the tourists!
date: Oct 21 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The hotel is stunningly designed and impressive in its facilities. The rooms are huge with floor to ceiling windows and jaw dropping views over the Arabian Gulf and the iconic Burj Al Arab which adjoins this hotel.The bathrooms are enormous and the complimentaries extend to sun cream and after sun (nice touch).The breakfast choices are incredible, the choice of restaurants excellent. Service wise, the hotel cannot be faulted and is deserving of its 5 star rating. We were walking to the Marina Bar one night and one of the hotel staff picked us up in a hotel golf buggy to save us walking in the 35 degree evening heat. This is the sort of luxury we are talking about.Being on Jumeirah Beach, you'll want to try out the beach but be warned, the sand is scorching and the sea like a hot bath. Make sure you keep cool in one of the temperature controlled pools.You'll get free access to the Wild Wadi waterpark which is part of the complex. This is good fun and I recommend going late in the day (from 4pm onwards) to avoid the crowds and the searing heat.All this is great so its a shame you have to experience this with other hotel guests. This is where the problem lies. The hotels reputation and relative affordability mean that lots of tourists are flocking to the place. For me it has lost its edge and its exclusivity. The pool area is constantly packed and you'll have the age old problem of securing a sun lounger. Also, while you and me may not behave like a loudmouth in the pool, others do.If you are happy to join in with the louts round the pool, crack on, you'll love the place. If you're a wee bit more discerning then I'd look elsewhere.


doc_id: 25618902502701616556556995122769406826
title: Loved it!
date: Sep 30 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I have just returned from a fortnight at this wonderful hotel.We arrived at the hotel at 7.45am (38 degrees!) and were greeted warmly by the staff waiting at the door of the hotel and those behind the desk. After taking our details, they apolgised that our room was not ready (hardly surprising as check in time is 2pm). We were given a mobile phone and invited to have a complimentary breakfast. After a night flight from Manchester we were tired and probably snoring a little whilst relaxing in the lobby! We were sked if we would like to have a sleep and were shown to the very cool nightclub which had ten lovely comfortable beds set up in it.At around 12.30 the mobile rang and we were told that our room was ready. After reading a review on this site I had e-mailed the hotel and asked for a room on a higher floor, we were given a room on the 22nd floor which had fantastic views of the Burj al Arab and the Palm and the World in the distance. The (standard) room was huge, with a sitting area, fresh exotic fruit replenished every day, free internet access via the TV, magazines including 'time out' which gave restaurant reviews, bottles of water replenished every day. The bathroom was very large with a huge walk in shower and lots of amenities including sun tan lotion, body lotion, mouth wash etc. Bed linen was changed daily and towels twice daily, in the evening there was a turn down service with godiva chocolates and a bookmark left on your pillow together with additional water.The staff were very friendly and many greeted us by name - nothing was too much trouble for them. We got back one day from shopping and within seconds of getting to the room there was a knock on the door and the assistant manager came in and apologised that one of his assistants had broken my perfume bottle when cleaning - he had been to the hotel shop and bought me a brand new bottle!The restaurants that we ate in in the hotel were all excellent, particularly the Lebanese restaurant and with at least one vegetarian choice on each. The alcohol prices in the hotel were expensive though with the cheapest bottle of wine around 30 and about 5 for a pint of beer. Taxis are very cheap though and are charged by the km (not by time) - a taxi from the hotel into the city cost around 5-6. There are some excellent restaurants in the city (although most are not licenced) - if you are a vegetarian try Govindas (behind the Regents Palace hotel) which is an indian vegetarian restaurant, the menu is about 40 pages long and there is an excellent ice cream shop attached to it. There are also some excellent restaurants - Italiain, Mexican &amp; Chinese (good value for money including alcohol) at Rydges Plaza Hotel.If you like a night cap in your room, there is a duty free shop just before you collect your cases at the airport where you can pick up 4 bottles of wine spirit etc or 4 cases of beer.The are three hotel pools, and although a little crowded at times, the pool attendants always found us a place and put an umbrella up for us when we had enough of the sun. As others have reported, the staff come round with ice lollies, water melon, cucumber and cold towels.The fitness suite is excellent with free water provided in the gym and again cold face towels every 15 minutes.It is well worth a trip to the Burj (take the elevator to the 27th floor to see the views from the restaurant/bar) - you might even be lucky, as we were, and be taken back to the Jumeriah in a 7 series BMW if there are no buggies available! and also a trip to the Madinat Jumeriah next door - there are some interesting shops in the Souk situated between the two hotels (Mina A Salam and Al Qasr). You can take an abra trip along the canals which is very nice - there is also a nice beach front walk back to the hotel if the heat will allow!It is also worth taking the desert safari trip. We booked with Arabian adventures which is based in the hotel. For around 40 each you get a trip over the dunes in a four wheel drive jeep, a trip to a camel farm, watch sunset from the top of a dune then head off to the camp in the desert. here you can have a camel ride, a henna tattoo, try the various Shishas and watch a belly dancer. As much food and drink (wine, beer , soft drinks) as you want is also included in the price - excellent value for money. A trip to Dubai museum and the different souks are also recommended. The hotel runs a free shuttle into the city several times a day but jump in a taxi if you miss them, it is very cheap.All in all, Dubai was an excellent trip with a first class hotel. Would definately come back again but would probably try November - March for a little bit cooler weather - it was 40c+ every day we were there and quite humid but we were told that the weather was just beginning to turn and would be very pleasant come October/November.


doc_id: 246333354150972120439320765117325285038
title: Fantastic - holiday of a lifetime!!!!
date: Sep 24 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
What can I say? Just returned from 6 nights at the Jumeirah beach, and can honestly say it was just the most fantastic experience. Beautiful rooms, wonderful facilities, and the staff were the most friendly and genuine staff I have ever met. We arrived at the hotel following a night flight at 8am, and although check in wasn't until 2pm, after a light breakfast and some coffee, we were in our room by 9.30am!We stayed club executive, which meant you got access to the club executive beach, and a lounge where you can get free drinks all day along with their selection of nibbles! You also get breakfast on the 25th floor in the restaurant &quot;La Parilla&quot; with other club executive guests. Additionally, we got a private car transfer to and from the airport (top of the range BMW!), and were ushered through passport control without having to queue for ages like other holidaymakers staying elsewhere.The hotel offers turn down service at night, complete with Godiva chocolates on your pillow and a dressing gown laid out on your bed for when you return home from your day's activities. You also get free bottled water and lovely bathroom freebies, including a rubber duck! Little buggys are available to take you to other Jumeirah hotels nearby (eg if you want to go for a meal at the Burj Al Arab or a nosy at the shots in Mina Al Salam), and there are shuttle buses to popular nearby shopping centres and souks. The swimming pools are lovely, and the views from the hotel of the Gulf and the Burj Al Arab are breathtaking. This, combined with the fantastically hot weather and amazing shopping (try AL KARAMA for great clothes, shoes, bags etc) makes Dubai the perfect holiday destination. Will definately be returning!


doc_id: 319966798076905326631067218575463549952
title: Should be at least a 6 star hotel
date: Sep 24 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
This was truly a great holiday experience and worth every dollar spent. Being our first time to Dubai staying at the Jumeriah made it a great experience.The service was at such a high level and same with the amenities. We stayed in a balcony room and woke up every morning with the view of the Burj. Despite the 39 degree days we still spent some time on the balcony.Every thing you could ask for is at this hotel and even though we read the website from top to bottom there were so many other things at the hotel in which we did not expect.Breakfast was unbeleivable with such a huge variety.....the biggest we have ever seen.A tour company - arabian adventures have an office at the hotel - convienantly we were able to book a tour.This is truly a great hotel to relax and soak up the sun.....our days were spent at the beach in the morning then relocating to the pool side for a few hours - then going into town. Some days we did not go to the beach and instead went to the water park.The shuttle services were all good with a wide variety of places that we could go to.The room and the bathroom was large - every night our bed would be turned down with a newsletter left of the next days temperature - oh and the pool and beach temperature.This was truly a relaxing holiday for us - we could have stayed at the hotel the whole time! The resturants are also nice and each have a different atmosphere.BUT if you want a quiet hotel.....this is not for you. We had plenty of space at the hotel - but it was always busy and full of people. To us we loved this.will definately being going again.......


doc_id: 37964359007952687069491154884114287931
title: Best hotel in the world
date: Sep 20 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at the JBH for a week in August and absolutely loved it. We have stayed in 5* hotels all over the world, but this beats them all hands down. The weather was obviously VERY hot, but the pool staff were extremely attentive, bringing round watermelon, ice lollies, cold flannels etc. We stayed in a balcony room and it was beautiful. On our day of departure, our transfer to the airport was 20 minutes late in arriving. This was not booked through the JBH, however the concierge kept calling the driver on our behalf and really berated him when he finally arrived.We had dinner one night at the Burg Al Arab, wonderful hotel, not obviously extremely expensive. We also had had dinner one night in the JBHs Lebanese restaurant which was very good. The Wild Wadi water park was totally amazing for adults and children alike, we have visited Florida extensively in the past, however this far surpassed anything we have seen there. As well as admittance being free to hotel guests at any time, between 10-11am every day hotel guests get exclusive use. All in all a wonderful hotel for adults and families alike. We really cannot understand some of the negative comments on here recently; yes you could hear children laughing in the swimming pool, but it certainly didnt bother us. I also wasnt aware that the hotel should demand a CV from prospective guests before letting them stay! If you can afford to stay here then go for it, you wont be disappointed


doc_id: 335721209670801287410524928406475427540
title: Exclusive for all!
date: Sep 19 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have just returned from a weeks holiday at the JBH and the only compliant is we have to come home and back to work. Right from the airport transfer when we were met by a new 7 series BMW we knew we were in for an outstanding holiday and it didnt disappoint. The staff are all friendly and helpful, the choice and quality of places to eat and drink are excellent and to say there is potentially over a thousand other guests the hotel never seemed too busy. We are so impressed by the whole experience we are planning a return with family members next year.Having read most of the reviews of this hotel it seems some people think this hotel is built just for them and just because they may like a drink or have a tattoo they are branded as thugs, scallys and other derogatory remarks which is narrow minded and offensive to the people who work hard all year so the can afford one good holiday, so give these people a break, because after all they may not want to stay with snooty upper class snobs either!And if you dont want to hear screaming kids then dont go in the school holidays which is common sense!


doc_id: 189922871173604652709103347268342766270
title: PERFECT
date: Sep 16 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We arrived in Dubai after a weeks hustle and bustle in Hong Kong at about 4:15am, ready for a relaxing 5 nights at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and we were not disapointed.We hadn't booked our room until that evening but on arrival at the hotel we were greeted with such warm and friendly staff and to be told that our room would be ready in 15 minutes. We were shown to our room and explained how everything worked etc., and our luggage arrived within 5 minutes.The view was breathtaking (all rooms have sea view) and we looked down on to the pool areas, gardens and marina and the magnificant Burj al Arab Hotel. The light show each evening when its dark is well worth watching.We stayed in their standard room which was nothing like a standard room I've stayed in before. Fresh fruit in our room every day. Free internet access on our large TV and each night Godiva chocolates were places on our beds. The rooms were spacious to say the least with a settee and 2 chairs. The bathroom was great with a walk in shower that would have fit at least 4.Nothing was too much trouble for the staff who were friendly and genuine.Arriving at the beach or pool each day we were greeted by someon who would ask us where were would like our sunlongers. He would then lay a huge towel over the beds and put a rolled up towel on each bed too. The 12ft umbrella was positioned where we wanted it and the sunloungers were put in or out of the sun as requested - all with a warm smile! Then someone would come around with free ice lollies, watermelon, cucumber (for your eyes) and ice cold face towels to cool you down. The sea was 34 degrees C and the sand was very hot and white........PARADISE. A waiter would bring you any drinks you wanted or bottled water in an ice bucket and glasses. The same thing happened at the pools, and there were always plenty of loungers and a quiet corner if you wanted one. The pools were cool compared to the sea!Food was excellent in all the restraunts we used (there are 22 in total). The Colonade did an excellent Buffet Dinner, with so much to chose from. There was even a chocolate cascade to dip the marshmallows, muffins and cookies on sticks into.Everything can be charged to your room so no need to worry about carrying money around. Even the WIld Wadi Water Park is free to people staying at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.... Well worth a visit for young or old. Plenty of lazy rides in a rubber ring around the water park or fast slides for the more adventurous.I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to relax in luxury. This is the best hotel I have stayed in around the world, it is not the newest hotel in Dubai, but you wouldn't guess!


doc_id: 338654423691124418573170110599833435610
title: Absolutely Wonderful
date: Sep 16 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just come back from a wonderful, wonderful 6 days in Dubai. Was nervous about going but found there was absolutely no need to be. Hotel fantastic, wonderful staff, weather goregous, sea like a bath tub. Do have a trip along the canal in the grounds of the 6th star Arabian style hotel. Sorry can`t remember the name. Out of this world. Free bus from Jumeirah Hotel. Must be seen at night though.


doc_id: 295237098911974442421003693839709796360
title: LIVING THE JUMEIRAH LIFE!
date: Sep 13 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Alot of planning and creative thinking went into the designing, planning and execution of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel....it was the best vacation I have had in a long time.....I flew in from Japan and stayed at the Jumeirah for approximately five days with family.....the best I have seen...I will definetly come back with my family members next year.....Bravo ZuluVery respectfully,Ali S. Kadi


doc_id: 301101008587824913355026445535726016540
title: JBH Out of this world 5* luxury and more
date: Sep 13 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We booked a round the world trip for our honeymoon. First stop was Dubai, it was everything we had hoped for an more. The Jumeriah Beach hotel was wonderful and the staff were fantastic. After being upgraded to business class on the flight from Heathrow, we were still on cloud nine when we checked into the JBH. The reception staff were wonderful and upgraded our room so we were on the 19th floor. We had floor to ceiling windows and the view was breathtaking. As we were on our honeymoon they had champagne,chocolates and flowers waiting for us in the room. They also turned our beds down each night and placed a chocolate on our pillows ( it's the little touches that make a difference).We stayed in the hotel for 5 nights from 12th July 05-16th July 05 and enjoyed every minute of our stay. Be careful if you venture over the Burj, we went to the bar for drinks and it cost 90 for 4 drinks!Will definately be back to Dubai and wouldn't hesitate in booking into the Jumeriah Beach Hotel.


doc_id: 128875740606768997144440977135379707362
title: JBH all you ever need
date: Sep 8 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Dubai in August, for those of you who dont know, a hot sweaty dusty place with temperatures in excess of 45c. In the middle of this an oasis called the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. I know its is one of Dubai's long standing hotels and if you have looked in to Dubai you cant help but see the name, if this puts you off it shouldnt. I only stayed at the JBH for a few nights and can honestly say I have never been to a finer hotel (and i've even stayed at the Burj Al Arab). The staff were friendly and helpful, couldnt pass them by without a cheery hello, the room was clean and beautifully upholstered. Fresh fruit, clean linen, towels, toileteries and chocolates on the pillows everyday. Our one year old daughter Harriette even stayed with us and was given her own little toileteries pack which was fabulous. We stayed in a premium exec club room which was just slightly larger than normal with a small lounge area, good sized bathroom with bath and walk in shower. Excellent views, however all rooms get these. We also had breakfast, afternoon tea which included cakes, scones, nibbles, sandwhiches and much much more, Pre-dinner canapes and cocktails all included in the price. You also get unlimted soft drinks all day served in a private lounge with two floors so you will always find a quiet area. The rest of the hotel is stunning with the enigmatic palm court in the entrance with views, music streams and the hustle and bustle of a lively hotel, just being a small part. You also get shops, beauty treatments an extensive selection of restaurants, which children eat free in and a some bars. I have to say that one of the previous reviews 'Not Exclusive' sells the hotel far short, how could it be exclusive if they let them in for 350AED! I didnt know tattos were illegal. Yes the pool areas are busy but I found everyday when we went to one of the pools for a couple of hours that we had no problem finding a recliner or 10 and theres always a quiet corner. However we had a one year old so just enjoyed the childrens pool a lot with brilliant staff. What else can I say I am sure the JBH will not please every one not due to a fault of the hotel but some people just need a more tranquil setting. If you want a great hotel that can be enjoyed by the active person dont look anywhere else.Ps. Must tries while in Dubai, the wild wadi for kids and adults alike, Brunch at the Burj Al Arab at 50.00 its expensive but a feast you will remember a life time, A desert tour, some say touristy but I say they obviously havent been and of course the markets, go and haggle a bit its good for the soul.


doc_id: 213112575692934665275151232021176655624
title: Butlins abroad
date: Sep 7 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My fourth time in Dubai, I went back to the JBH this June and was sooooo upset. It has become populated by the kind of thuggish Brit holidaymakers, stading around in their football shirts, drinking beer with their tearaway kids spoiling the place for us upper class citizens.Dubai is turning into one massive Butlins, full of this lower class of traveller, in their polo shirts, generally acting like scallies. I love the JBH, i have been 3 times before this, and it was always excellent, but really, I mean come on, I am an upper class lady, with certain expectations when i travel abroad on my 10 holidays a year.JBH needs to sort itself out, as i for one will be travelling somewhere else next year.Having said that, loved the Burj, much more to my high standard of taste. I feel that at the Burj i will be treated like the upper class woman of distinction that I am.Marjorie and Chris Higgins.


doc_id: 299065313100219468468713265083837480434
title: Not Exclusive
date: Sep 1 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I live in Dubai; my friend arrived for a week's holday and bought a 350 AED (50!) pass to this hotel for the swiming pool etc, thinking it would be exclusive..it's not. Tatoos (everywhere) and screaming kids. Why is there no adults &quot;quiet&quot; pool. It's like an up market Butlins. Try along the road to the left ....much cheaper and is much more tasteful. This hotel proves the power of advertising! Never again.


doc_id: 211264975804314972181289069415675174237
title: Jumeriah Beach Hotel - A wonderful dream
date: Aug 30 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I spent 2 weeks at the JBH late July and early August this year and am missing it already. What prompted me to write a review was reading the other reviews that state the hotel is anything other than brilliant. This was my second visit to JBH and just like the first i loved every minute there. I travelled with my in laws, husband and 2 children. Admittedly if you are someone who does not like children to be seen and heard this may not be the place for you, however for those with children and those who can put up with them this would be the best place to stay - in my opinion. The JBH is located at the beginning of Jumeriah beach. You are far away from the construction which is a far cry from hotels such as hilton, sheraton. The hotel itself is stunning to look at during the day and at night. At night ask the buggy driver to take you to the marina and look at it from there. The hotel as 4 swimming pools, a well equipped gym and over 20 restauraunts. We ate in a few and all were nice, however we tended to go into town and eat there as we were mainly out in the evening shopping. Children under 4 do not pay for food in the hotel. The wild wadi which is a waterpark is minutes away from the hotel is free for hotel guests and you can even get in an hour earlier than the general public (less queues on rides). The staff in the hotel are the best, they will always greet with you a smile and if you ask them for help they would go out of their way for you. For children there its lots to do, we used the kids club only once but it was good and my daughters enjoyed it. During the day by the pool you will be served watermelon, ice lollies, cucumber for your eyes periodically, all on the house. You will never have to fight for a sunbed either - a bonus in my eyes. The rooms are services daily with unlimited towels and toilietries (do not take your own towels). They leave fresh exotic fruit in the rooms and mineral water. The rooms itself are large - 50sqm and all sea facing with a beautiful view of the Burj Al Arab and the Palm Island on a clear day. We stayed in Club executive where we had private access to a beach, lounge where we were served afternoon tea, happy hour and pre dinner canapes. Its almost all inclusive and was good value for money. For shopping dubai is a heaven. The hotel provides shuttles buses to various malls 4 times a day. If the bus is ever full they will get another or put you on a taxi providing you were there to catch it on time. If you take the shuttle bus to Ascot Hotel walk across to Meena Bazar and you will pick up electrical bargains but remember to haggle. In the malls we picked up bargains. Try Lamcy, City Centre and even Karama centre (if you are interested in copy designer items). Wafi and Burjuman have mainly designer shops. The desert safari &amp; the dhow cruise are entertaining. Although people will say Dubai is full of construction and unappealing we go there for the luxury of the hotel and the welcoming atmosphere of the staff. We always have a relaxing holiday and the children never want to come home. We did have a few mishaps at the hotel such as our limo transfer not turning up to pick us up but I would not let things like that change my view on a hotel as the god outweighs the bad. This hotel is under rated as 5 star, it surely deserves higher. I would say to anyone considering staying here to go and i can guarantee most of you will come back thinking it was money well spent. If you need to ask many questions about the hotel and Dubai i am happy to help.


doc_id: 290886419569645132883006007812662886294
title: Jumeirah Theme Park
date: Aug 5 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have just returned from a week at the Jumeirah beach Hotel with our three children (15,13,11). We have previously stayed at the Mina A Salam without the children, but wanted the inclusive wild wadi deal and ease of access from the JBH pool.Good bits:Rooms are lovely and very well equiped. All have beautiful views of the sea and the Burj al arab. Exclusive hotel use of the Wild Wadi Park between 10 am and 11 am. Beachcombers for breakfast is lovely and quiet, and a far cry from the main breakfast scrum in the Colonade.La Parrilla (tango dancing) and Al Khayal (belly dancing) are fabulous restaurants for a night out. The rest are pretty average and very expensive.Gym is very cool and well equiped.Bad bits.Pool area is really crowded, noisy and the loungers cheap and nasty.All the nice bars are for 21 years and over, so could not enjoy a cocktail with my family except in the hotel lobby which is noisy and lacking in views or atmosphere.Staff at the Pool bar are surley and inattentive (unlike every other restaurant at the hotel).Beach is like an unfinished car park with a 6 feet sudden drop at the waters edge. The nice beach in the 'harbour' is for exec rooms only. My advice is to stay at the Mina A Salam (which is actually less expensive) if you are not after the Wild Wadi access. The hotel is far more upmarket, the pool/loungers much nicer, and has a much more exclusive feel. Whilst JBH is a great hotel, it is becoming a bit of a 'Butlins Dubai' - and is loseing its edge.


doc_id: 181727173856396479235675547077306476068
title: just need to stay in JBH for 2 nights!
date: Aug 1 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I went to Dubai with my wife in early July. We stayed in JBH for 2 nights and I think it is enough to stay there for 2 nights to enjoy the complimentary visit to Burj Al Arab and free entrance to Wild Wadi. There's no doubt to say that the room is fantastic especially the view from our room which overlook the Burj Al Arab. The swimming pool is great too. However, the service at the reception, conceirge as well as the lobby restaurant did brought a bad experience to us. I would say it is not qualified as a 5 stars hotel. We also spent a few nights in Mina A' Salam and Al Qsar which is just next to JBH. Very new hotel and the rooms are fantastic with big balcony. All staffs are very friendly especially in Mina. Great service!! We like the swimming pool in Al Qsar.Don't miss the Desert dune trip! Its fun to ride on the camels.We will try other new hotels in Dubai next time and there are also many new hotels comming. And we will stay in Mina for sure and not going back to JBH. Just enough for 2 nights stay in JBH.


doc_id: 154795224426635820615702092176031399923
title: Has to be experienced to be believed!!
date: Jul 28 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My wife and I have just returned from our honeymoon in the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and can honestly say that we could not find one single fault with any aspect of our holiday.Don't expect a European standard 5 star hotel, this hotel is a significant step up from that standard!Right from the moment we were greeted in the airport the level of service and friendliness we experienced would be hard to beat anywhere in the world.The hotel itself is breathtaking, we stayed on the 5th floor because we requested a balcony and these are only on the lower floors. We paid extra for the balcony but did not really use it as it was so hot and there is so much to take in we didn't waste any time sitting on the balcony!As we were honeymooners we were treated to a few special touches on arrival - A beautiful heart shaped chocolate cake awaited us in our room and a request to come to one of the hotels restaurants and enjoy a complimentary bottle of champagne.The room was immaculate and very very spacious, this was the biggest bed we had ever slept in and was extremely comfortable.The room is cleaned twice a day (turn down service in the evening) and fresh water, chocolates and fruit are left in the room each day.On going down to the pool or beach (which is right outside the door of the hotel by the way) you are greeted by a member of staff who will direct you to a free sunbed and then go and get you two towels each - one he will drape over the sunbed and the other you use for drying yourself after having a dip in the beautifully clean, cool pool (note - no need to bring towels with you at all, even if going to the beach - we wasted some space in our suitcase with unnecessary towels!). Members of staff are constantly walking around the pool / beach area providing complimentary ice-pops, cold face towels and slices of cucumber for your eyes!!A visit to the Wild Wadi water park is a must as it is within the grounds of the hotel and complimentary for guests. Again the staff / lifeguards in here are extremely helpful and friendly.Another must is the desert jeep safari which is brilliant craic.Basically you are picked up from the hotel in the jeep and on the way to the desert our driver provided a wealth of information about the country - very friendly and informative.When we got to the desert that was when the real fun began as we were driven at breakneck speed over towering sand dunes before arriving at our camp and enjoying a beautiful meal (not the usual rubbish you get at these sorts of night out in other destinations).Every restaurant we visited was within the hotel, there is such a huge choice there really is no need to venture anywhere else.We were more than pleased with every one we visited. Prices are higher than Ireland / UK but only slightly and you get what you pay for! In The Apartment restaurant one night the waiter provided a cushion for my wife to place her bag on so it wouldn't get dirty!!Some of the restaurants have a dress code which calls for men to wear collars and closed shoes - no sandals or trainersAll rooms have stunning views of the Burj Al Arab which we visited one night for a drink in the rooftop bar. Not sure but I think this is only possible due to the fact that the Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a sister hotel of the Burj.We were whisked over by one of the numerous buggies that travel around the resort and were very warmly welcomed and seemed to be free to wander where we liked.Upon leaving, a buggy was not immediately available so one of the concierges whistled up a spanking 7 series BMW to bring us on the short ride back to our hotel.If it's shopping you're after this is the place to go.Any shopping malls we visited however were full of designer shops with prices just as high as home. For the bargains take the complimentary hotel bus to the Gold Souk or Ascot Hotel, both of these areas have loads of shops selling all kinds of everything and you can have the craic with the shopkeepers!In summary both myself and my wife consider our stay at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel to be the best holiday we have ever had and we cannot wait to go back!!We will never again be satisfied with Spain / Portugal etc.


doc_id: 2709267454001413240696298580390857481
title: Best Hotel
date: Jul 12 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Arrived back from Dubai just a week ago and missing the sure luxury of the hotel. We stayed at the jumeriah beach hotel for week and had a great relaxing holiday. The hotel staff are so helpful and friendly. The few we had of The Burj was fantastic. Weather reached 43c when we was there, a little bit too hot but you just need to keep jumping back in the pool all day to cool down.There was plenty of shopping malls to vist the wadi centre mall is only worth a visit if you want to spend big money, very very exspensive our favourite was the city centre mall. We went on the desert dunes trip which was very different, bbq, bellydancer etc, you go at about 4pm and get back at about 10pm Would reccomend this hotel to anyone and we will be going back sometime soon (i hope)! Oh yeah, at this hotel they even provide you with beach towels when you go down to the pool or beach!


doc_id: 46507171215535964270161243026962856578
title: See it to believe it!
date: Jun 24 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We just got back from 6 days at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and it was absolutely incredible. Already planning the next trip!! Here are my top ten reasons why you should stay at this hotel:1. The staff. Best attitude i have ever experienced. Felt like royalty the entire time, everyone stops to smile and say hello without you ever feeling as if they expect a tip. Walk towards the lift and someone will press the button for you. Walk into the pool area and someone takes your towels off you and lays out your sunbed. Put a knife and fork down and your plate is removed immediately. Unbelievable.2. The room. Beautiful, clean rooms, decorated elegantly with comfortable beds. Very spacious. Fresh fruit every day, bottles of mineral water left in the bathroom and by your bed every night. Little gifts, like sweets and jogging maps and sweatbands! Godiva chocolates every night. Enormous, luxurious bathrooms with walk-in shower and huge tubs. 3. The location. Directly opposite the Burj, so you can admire and watch the nightly light shows. Adjacent to a fabulous and free water park where you get unlimited entry, (it is literally at one end of the pool but incredibly you wouldnt know its there in terms of noise etc). Free shuttles and golf buggy rides to the neighbouring Madinat complex with more restaurants and a souk. Private beach. Marina. Amazing!4. The restaurants. We ate at Beachcombers (asian food, mix of buffet and cooked to order, on the beach...); La Parilla (Argentinian, think amazing steaks and live tango dancers); Seafood Market (pick your own fish, contemporary and divine); Zheng Hes (Chinese at next door Mina a Salaam); and The Apartment (European, absolutely top class). Each and every one was five star fabulous. And thats just the ones we made it to! There was also a German restaurant, a Tex Mex, Lebanese...... 5. The breakfast buffet. Honestly, never seen a buffet so enormous and wide ranging. Covers every nationality's possible tastes, including Chinese and Japanese. Taste camel's milk, or get fried eggs and omelettes to order. Its a breakfast experience. 6. The weather. Ok, so not controlled by the hotel, but it was fabulous - I never saw a cloud. Over 100 degrees every day, and as you lie baking gently by the pool, you are brought complimentary cold face towels and free ice lollies and melon. I felt like a star....7. The pools. Three of these, aside from the water park - a lap pool, a kids pool (with a giant pirate ship!), and a leisure pool, with waterfalls and jets. The leisure pool also has this great bubble platform, which you lie on and its like a mini jacuzzi. Great fun and very relaxing!8. The health club. Didnt actually use this (too busy relaxing), but stood in awe - it looks like a top London club from the inside. You can also do watersports, putting practice, jogging, classes, boat hire etc etc....9. Guest services. So helpful!! We did the Arabian Adventures excursion into the desert for an evening dune safari and it was a real highlight of our trip. We were collected from the hotel in an airconditioned 4x4 and taken on a really fun ride through the dunes, with stops for photos of the sunset and a camel farm. Then we had dinner under the stars with shisha and a belly dancer, before being taken back to the hotel. Great fun! They also arranged for us to have cocktails at the Burj...very pricey but do it to feel like a superstar.10. The fact that i havent got a single negative comment about this place. And you can great flight deals because its so hot!!! If youre even considering going to Dubai, just go. Awesome.


doc_id: 223099210693783699219309968117563533887
title: A fabulous hotel!
date: Jun 23 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The JBH is everything you could possibly want in a hotel! We stayed as part of our honeymoon and everything from the service to the quality of the food was simply superb.


doc_id: 193324139277534007015262505900012578188
title: Excellent Quality Hotel!
date: Jun 16 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
After reading the review of one trip-advisor member i felt i should give people my opinion;I have stayed in this hotel 6 times over the past couple of years &amp; have had no bad experiences yet!From the minute you step through the door you are treated like Royalty by all members of staff. The hotel itself is very impressive- rooms are a good size (after upgrading to the balcony rooms i have to say the view from the full length windows in the regular deluxe rooms is much better), the choice &amp; quality of the restaurants is excellent &amp; the evening views of the Burj are stunning.Somebody commented that it was very busy, with the amount of facilities this hotel has the only time when you really notice this is on the beach - but then most people visit Dubai for its quality holtels &amp; its culture as apposed for a beach- if you're looking for romance i suggest you do a 2 centre trip with Dubai &amp; the Maldives etc.Other comments i've read suggest staying in the sister hotel complex (The Madinat), after viewing mina a salam i still prefer the Jumeirah Beach Hotel which is why i am returning at the end of June 05.Hope this helps!


doc_id: 117644663511466788005460431472798631452
title: Superb hotel
date: Jun 16 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from 7 nights at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Fantastic place. Spotless. Excellent friendly service. Could not fault it. Don't bother with an executive room. We had a de luxe room with a balcony (well worth paying the extra for the balcony) and had all the room features that other people have mentioned getting in their executive rooms. Also not worth paying the extra for having your breakfast in the executive breakfast room. The standard one in the Colonnades is excellent - fantastic choice.In the evenings we ate in the Der Keller, Dhow &amp; Anchor, Marina Seafood Market, La Parilla and al Khayel and had room service one night. The other night we went on a dhow cruise which also provides an excellent buffet dinner. All the hotel restaurants were excellent. Portions are huge.We went for afternoon tea at the Burj al Arab. What an experience. We had window seats in the Skyview bar and chose the Indulgent tea (which includes excellent champgne and fresh berries and cream). We ate far too much!! We were taken back to our hotel in one of the Burj's Rolls Royce cars. Get the JBH hotel cars for airport transfers. What comfort for 200 dirhams each way.All together a wonderful trip. Can fully recommend the Jumeriah Beach Hotel.


doc_id: 9486274615707674984300161265302950708
title: Package Makers and not in the same league as the madinat
date: Jun 12 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Having stayed at the madinat jumeirah I feel this hotel lacks luxury. Its just not in the same league anymore. Its much more geared for holiday package makers and tooo busy to be luxurious. I would say its at the bottom of the jumeirah properties on this beach. Those that love it havent stayed in luxury hotels- and compared to many british hotels its still good- but not good enough in dubai. There will still be those that love it as they havent experienced better hotels- for me- im going back to the madinat and the dessert hotels.


doc_id: 94642224282977808786921859213251794907
title: Worth Every Penny
date: Jun 12 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at this fantastic hotel for 5 days,(not long enough).Throughout our stay the service ,room,and food were excellent.The staff are very friendlly and helpful.We were upgraded to Club Executive,but on return in October will pay for this as it is worth the extra money.Free entry to the Wild Wadi is excellent and for the first hour you are straight onto the rides as it is only open to hotel guests.On Thursday and Friday,avoid the water park as it is the weekend and it gets very busy.The buffet breakfast is excellent,as are the other restaurants we tried.As said in the other reports,prices are similar to the U.K,except for lager which is approx 5 per pint.Our only regret is that 5 days was not long enough,and I would advise people to take at least 7 days.Can't wait to go back.


doc_id: 53304209294325741800059028748833435871
title: Out of this world!
date: Jun 9 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at JBH in April this year and I have to say that this is the best hotel I have ever stayed in!! Room - We stayed on the 15th floor and had a club excutive room which was huge, we had amazing floor to ceiling windows with magnificant views of the gulf and the Burj Al Arab, the bed was so comfortable, the bathroom was also very big with luxery toiletries and factor 15 sun cream, we had robes and slippers, a very powerful hairdryer, complimentary bottle water, a large bowl of exotic friuts fresh every day, a box of sweets and mouth watering chocolates. A daily JBH news letter was left in our room with information about the days activities and resturants. There were no visable signs of construction work from the hotel.Club Exective Lounge - also great views, complimentary soft drinks, tea and coffee all day, internet access, buffet breakfast of fresh fruits, smoked salmon, pastries, breads etc etc.Pool and beach - amazing, pool and beach areas very clean and well maintained, life guards everywere, pool/beach guys offering complimentary ice cold fannels, water melon and ice lollies all day long. Great choice of lunch time snacks and cocktails. Still with amazing views of the Burj Al Arab. The Arbian Gulf is a beautiful colour - I could have stayed in the sea all day! There is so much room on the beach and it was never crowded. Golf buggies can be flagged down to take you to different areas of the resort - great on really hot days.Wild Wadi - wow - so much fun, you have to visit this water park, free entry to JBH guest's. I'm not usually a fan of water parks but I had such a great time here trying out all the different water slides and floating round the lazy river, the wave pool is fab and the surfing machines were fun to see. There is something for everyone. Also another great day/morning and afternoon on a hot day.Resturants - there are so many different resturants to choose from, I think you would need a few weeks here to try them all! We ate and drank in Beachcombers, Go Weat, Villa Beach Resturant, Der Keller, Palm Court, Uptown, The Bamboo Curtain, Marina Roof Deck - all absolutely fantastic - I would recomdend them all. We did venture out also and ate in other hotels and resturants in Dubai - we were really spoilt for choice.Service - amazing service, all staff were friendly and went out their way to please and assit, always smiling - nothing was too much trouble.Whilst in Dubai we did an evening desert safari ending with a BBQ feast with music, belly dancers, camel rides and henna tattoos. A dhow cruise on the Dubai Creek, a city tour, visited the Dubai museum, gold souk, spice souk - all really fun and interesting. The gold souk is unreal - gold everywere and very very cheap. We visited the Burj Al Arab (free entrance to JBH guests) - what can I say? You really have to see it to believe it! I would recomend all of the above trips. I really could go on all day about this hotel and my holiday in Dubai - I was so sad to leave but can't wait to go back. The hotel is expensive but worth every penny.


doc_id: 88921514567092472402034075854490152323
title: Perfect - that's all you need to know!
date: May 28 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have stayed at Jumeirah Beach twice now but the second time was part of our honeymoon in October 2004. As Honeymooners we received lots of extras - a beautiful cake, roses, champagne and complimentary upgrade. The hotel is incredible - there is nothing that you could possibly want that they don't provide. The restaurants, pool, bar, beach - everything is perfect. We were on a B&amp;B basis so had to pay for all other meals which were expensive but well worth it. Definately dine in the Argentinian restaurant - beautiful views and live music and dancing. The Italian restaurant is also excellent.Saviour every minute you are there - the time is over too quick and I am confident in saying you will never experience a hotel quite like this one.


doc_id: 133146776695859499985318082949157715113
title: The Fantastic Jumeirah Beach Hotel
date: May 16 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel for our Honeymoon July 2004 and I have to say that the hotel was nothing short of fantastic. Great rooms fantastic sea views and the Burg Al Rab Hotel. We got free Champagne at the Apartment restaurant Godiva chocolates and cake to celebrate our marriage. The Apartment restaurant was the best meal we had within the hotel. We couldn't fault it. My wife even got a pillow for her handbag so it didn't get dirty. On top of the three courses we had ordered we also got strawberry's to have with our champagne wine and cheese tasting proir to the meal and other small taster courses inbetween. We also ate in the Burg Al Rab 7* hotel in the top floor restaurant which was great but the Apartment was a better meal and it didn't cost 300-00 like it did in the Burg. The Burg was amazing but if you don't want to spend 300-00 a night on a meal for two stay here you will not be disapointed. If you are a resident of the hotel you can also use the Wild Wadi waterpark for free and this normally cost 20-00 to get in. Taxi into the centre of Dubai is about 10. Trip advice take the Dune dinner trip from the Arabian tour company in the hotel this was about 35-00 and you get picked up in a V8 4x4 truck then you head off in to the desert where you go over the sand dunes fully off the road experience there you will watch the sunset, have a camel ride and then have a meal under the stars at a traditional camp Bar-B-Q and watch the belly dancers while smoking the Hubbly Bubbly Pipe. You can experience it all on this trip. Everyone we spoke to had enjoyed their evening. We thought Dubai was amazing and will come back several times in the future for sure.


doc_id: 49137435702885449981506696101058795503
title: Fantastic fun Fabulous Hotel
date: May 1 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We travelled to this hotel and and stayed for 7 nights. The hotel was by far the best we have ever stayed in. The facilities for children during the day was fantastic. The food was outstanding. We actually never left the hotel as there was so much to do. The resort is immaculate and the staff impecable. The Wild Wadi was great fun and spent a ccouple of days there, entry is free if you stay at the JB. The views of the Burj al Arab hotel was incredible, the interior and the ambience inside was out of this world , well worth a visit. We stayed in a deluxe double room which was huge, we had a cot and another single bed setup in there and was still loads of space. We have a fruit bowl that was replenished every day and in the evening we had Godiva Chocolates placed on our pillows and even one in the cot! We had bottled water also replenshed every day in our room. During the day at the family pool we had complimetary water melon, ice lollies and cold towels. We had a fabulous time and cant wait to go back


doc_id: 62429640478220167104699936736889797384
title: A holiday experience most people only dream of
date: Apr 28 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed at this hotel with our three children for eight nights in early April and we wish that we could have stayed much longer. Everything from the moment we were met by the driver at the airport, to the time we were delivered back for our flight home, was exceptional. We stayed in the Beit al Bahar private Villas, which was expensive but well worth it if your budget will stretch to it, the service is magnificent. The villas have their own pool for the exclusive use of villa guests which was lovely and peaceful as the main hotel pool was very busy as it was the school Easter break. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, the villas are huge and beautifully appointed. We enjoyed the Wild Wadi water park and the desert safari trip which is a must. We will definately be returning to the Jumeirah Beach and The Beit al Bahar.


doc_id: 1423915746286210754710864152942082528
title: Dont stay anywhwere else!
date: Apr 24 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I stayed at this hotel for three wonderful days about three weeks ago.I had heard many people rave on about Dubai, but i do have to honestly say, it was never somewhere that i ever imagined that i would go.Then about two months ago my partner won a trip with work(Barclays plc).Never in my wildest dreams did i ever imagine i would end up somewhere so beautiful!We arrived at night and i have to say the place was breathtaking!The rooms were amazing the views were better and the hotel staff were fantastic.If i were to some up this hotel in on word, it would have to be WOW! Sitting on the beach in the morning looking out at the waters of the gulf with the Burg Al Arab in front of you, well it doesnt get much better than that!I do have to say that even though the Burg Al Arab in itself is a beathtaking sight ,not for one minute did i wish i could be staying there instead of the Jumeriah Beach Hotel.I cannot say enough good things about this hotel i wouldnt stay anywhere else!Thankyou Barclays plc for letting me experience paradise!


doc_id: 285910962672549253523749079664799044299
title: Best Hotel ever!!
date: Mar 30 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My husband and I stayed at this hotel recently and had the most fantastic holiday. We only stayed for 5 days but wished that we had stayed for longer as there is loads to see and do and the weather was absolutely fantastic if a little too hot at times! When we arrived at the hotel we were told that the hotel had been double booked and we were asked to move to the Emirates towers in the city for one night with the promise of a room upgrade and free meal at a restaurant of our choice on our return. We agreed to this and were very pleased that we did as the Emirates hotel was amazing and it was great to experience the city location as well as the beach. On our return to the Jumeirah we were given our upgrade as promised to the Executive rooms which was great with private check in/out, seperate (much quieter)breakfast room and free afternoon tea from 4pm and then complimentary drinks for an hour or so in the evening.Rooms were enormous and very clean, the bathrooms were particularly impressive with 2 sinks, a bath and a seperate walk in shower big enough to fit about 10 people in.The restaurants were all very good and probably London prices, it's not the place to go if you are looking for cheap food and drink but the quality is excellentThe swimming pool area although very nice did get a little crowded and sunbeds were a little cramped together but the hotel staff made every effort to find somewhere for us to sit if we were struggling. The beach area was never too busy and was lovely clear sea and white sands as you would expectThe water park next door to the hotel is well worth a visit especially as it is free to get in for hotel guest, we went 3 times and had a great time.I would recommend the jeep safari into the dessert, a bit hair raising when going over the very high sand dunes but great fun and the BBQ at the end of the evening was surprising good with very high quality and quantity of food. I would also recommend a trip to the gold souks as jewellery is much cheaper than England but prepare to haggle.I would recommend this hotel to anyone and will definitely return again


doc_id: 193017459787678265790384097739408757051
title: Excellent Hotel
date: Mar 24 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just got back from a weeks holiday to Dubai staying at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. I must say this hotel is fab it has everything you need, we upgraded to the Exec Room which is worth doing, our room was on the 17th floor overlooking the Arabian Gulf with views of the Burj Al Arab, it was amazing.The hotel itself is huge with lots of restaurants to choose from. The pool and beach area did start getting quite busy at times. You will notice that the workers around the pool area will be more than happy to carry your towels for you and also lay them out on the loungers.Overall I would say this is the best hotel I have stayed in so far. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Theres also a free shuttle bus to the shopping malls although prices are the same as back here. I enjoyed the holiday that much we have decided to go back next year. Dubai is a great place to visit although 1 week wasn't enough.


doc_id: 220937823056746541881539146610531306147
title: good hotel but falling behind the competition
date: Mar 20 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
jumeirah beach is great but is now being outdone by others. dubai is growing so fast with so many new hotels outdoing each other that the jumeriah is no longer my first or second choice. madinat next door is fabulous. al qasr and mina al salam are now the place for me.


doc_id: 114030117822584660664294659451753355121
title: Fantastic Hotel
date: Mar 19 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We visited during February of this year and were very impressed with the quality of service, food, rooms and views.As a family of five to dine in the hotel is not cheap but nor is as expensive as perhaps previous reviews would suggest. We reckoned on average it was costing 50 - 60 per evening meal. The staff at the Wild Wadi were very friendly and after a day or two had learnt my eldest daughters names.One point that is worth mentioning is that our youngest daughter caught a rota virus ( persistent sickness and diahorrea - apparently this virus is common throughout the world ) mid way through our holiday. Unfortunately we had to admit her to the 'American Hospital' in the centre of Dubai as she become dehydrated and need to be put on a drip. Whilst this was unfolding guest services were absolutely fantastic arranging free transfer s to the hospital not only for my daughter but also for me to visit etc.. They also managed to reassure us about keeping our room on after are due departure date and even provided gifts for us to take to our daughter!


doc_id: 175211709776760052116352736266986824173
title: Just gets better and better !
date: Mar 11 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have just returned from Dubai we stayed 5 nights at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel and 5 nights at the Mina A Salam. This is our second visit to the Jumeirah Beach and it was just fantastic, the staff and the food and views are spectacular, and it is great for families. The little extras like free ive lollies on the beach and the cold flannels to cool you down beautiful comfortable beds and bed linen and daily bowls of fresh fruit, with the most amazing views of the Burj and the sea from the floor to ceiling windows in your hotel room (photo of the view attached). The buffets cater for every taste, and you can dine in or outside.We were also excited to stay at the Mina A Salam, and whilst it was also luxurious we still preferred the Jumeirah, and will be returning.


doc_id: 108686248847889263781514512091564828412
title: Great hotel
date: Mar 8 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Just returned from 4 nights at this hotel and I have nothing but praise for it. The service and facilities are first class. Every restaurant we ate in served excellent food and the staff really know how to make you feel welcome and special without being Over the top. I've read some of the non too complimentary reviews, most criticism seems to be levelled at the popularity of the hotel making it feel a little less exclusive. Yes it is busy, but i wouldn't call it crowded and its popularity gives the whole place a buzz and an atmosphere. There was never a problem getting tables at restaurants, sun beds on the beach or equipment in the gym. This is still a worthy 5 star hotel, i can't wait to go back.


doc_id: 178394240152179851694243229816629943723
title: The Best!
date: Mar 3 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
HelloI work in the hotel industry and have stayed in many five star hotels. This is the best. Due to location, high standards, choice of restaurants, leisure facillites.The sea is warm. I could go on and on...If you do not like it here, I really think you will not like staying in any other five star hotel in the world. It really is pure luxury.


doc_id: 332036289717438916596740239711977493216
title: Beautiful!
date: Feb 23 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I spent 7 nights at The Jumeirah Beach Hotel with my husband and two sons aged 7 and 10 in a Premium Leisure Club room on the 17th floor. We arrived at the hotel after an overnight flight and were offered breakfast whilst the staff checked us in. Our room was available by 11.30am - a very unexpected and appreciated bonus. As many other reviewers have expressed, the views from the room-wide, floor to ceiling windows is sensational. The room was spotlessly clean and in immaculate condition - certainly not 'tired' nor in need of redecoration as some other guests have reported. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and even with the two rollaways the room remained spacious. The bathroom was pristine and supplied with every imaginable toiletry, large fluffy towels and deep pile bath mats. For those travelling with younger children you may be assured (or otherwise!) that the Disney Channel and Cartoon Network are available.Our children enjoyed the hotel Kids Club although they were definitely among the oldest there. The hotel caters so well to the younger family. The Adventure Playground is superb - to give you an idea of scale; a maximum of 270 children are allowed to play there at one time!The pools, beach and Wild Wadi are reassuringly over-run with Lifeguards. The beach is swept, hoovered and dusted regularly and gleams and sparkles as a result. We ate in the Italian Restaurant Carnevale, La Veranda the Pizza Restaurant, the buffet restaurant Colonnades and enjoyed a Valentines Day family meal at Beachcombers Restaurant. All were absolutely fine. A couple of the more family orientated restaurants have Playstation consoles and other toys available to occupy the children once they have finished eating and to allow you time to enjoy your own meal. The only food hiccup we experienced was when we ordered from Room Service on our first evening and had to wait a very long hour for our incomplete order - two items were missing. Finally a couple of comments about the Premium Leisure Club facilities. The PLC lounge on the ground floor is naturally busy for afternoon tea and evening cocktails. There are a number of computer/playstation games available and some ride-on toys for younger children. We found this facility frequently overcrowded but this was partly due to the inclement weather keeping guests indoors instead of being able to utilise the outdoor seating. However, I am certain (from conversations overheard) that there were also guests taking advantage of the PLC benefits who shouldn't have been. There were no checks by staff at any time to ascertain if those using the lounge were PLC or Executive Club members. Any guest who knew of the benefits of the lounge could walk in unchallenged and enjoy the free food and drinks and childrens facilities. In my opinion this matter needs to be addressed by the hotel as a priority. During cocktail and canape hour (6-8pm) the lounge was over capacity, children spilled upstairs to the Executive Lounge area and monopolised the two computers available for free internet use. The staff did not curb the situation. There were definitely too many fellow English there for my liking. In some respects I can sympathise with the comments of the last two reviewers - maybe not quite as bad as Butlins ...Having said all that I would stay at The Jumeirah Beach again in an instant. Our children were happy and occupied at all times and this contributes overwhelmingly to a wonderful holiday. Sadly the weather did not but that's another issue. I do hope to be back soon.


doc_id: 117755843903190513945201188954314138059
title: bit trashy!
date: Feb 15 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
a great hotel if you like places for the kids like butlins. it's noisy, &amp;not many places to sit and have a drink with ur partner, just restaurants. the rooms are brash and in need of some care and attention! it's become greatly westernised and almost 'corny'!!! some of the service in the restaurants wasnt too great either. for 'the' place to stay try an ocean suite at the madinat jumiera's al Qsar- fantastic. it is all very arabic, which is beautiful, however, they operate some of their rooms with an open plan so staying with children could be a bit of a nitemare if you and ur partner want some romantic time when it's lights out! so make sure you check that rooms are seperate before staying! other than that its amazing, the food is fantastic, theres over 40 different types of restaurants and the canal running around the hotel with the abra's (small boats) just gives it such a magical and quaint touch!


doc_id: 99875586064442831107407337552010210568
title: too over rated stay clear!
date: Feb 11 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
With this being the oldest hotel on Jumeirah Beach, it is therefore the most popular, so when people think of Dubai, they automatically think of the hotel shaped like a wave! (or a sail - Burj Al Arab - but dont get me started on that one). It should not be a 5* in Dubai, its more like a 3* in Benidom! Visiting this hotel last year, I was really disappointed. I was expecting the best of the best, but it was by far that. It looks tired. It is very to busy &amp; noisy!!!! There are so many other fantasic hotels along the beach front that beat this one hands down. It is great for families, but if your wanting a romantic or relaxing holiday, stay clear of here (although the Beit Al Baher villas attached are stunning). There are much nicer hotels to choose from, such as its sister hotels next door: (Madinat Jumeirah) Mina A Salam, Al Qsar (opened Aug 04) and Dar Al Masyaf, which put the J. Beach Hotel to shame. You have also got the One &amp; Only Royal Mirage and Le Meridian Mina Seyahi. 


doc_id: 26503837165779802323405210527792368722
title: Deserves the title of best hotel in the world
date: Feb 4 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Myself husband and 2 children have stayed here more than 6 times and it is by far the best hotel we have ever stayed at (we have lived abroad for 8 years so have visited many countries). There is nothing negative I can about this hotel. I would recommend paying the extra to stay in an executive room you get private transfer from airport and whilst the actual room is the same you can take breakfast in the Argentine restaurant and have free drinks for 2 hrs per night either in the lounge on the 16th floor (cannot take kids though) or in a bar which is upstairs from a great area for kids with games, movies and computers and their own bar of snacks sweets and drinks. On our first trip to Dubai we booked into Le Meridien and after awful service moved to the Jumeirah Beach the next day and now would not think of staying anywhere else in Dubai.


doc_id: 174347230560583521728372627838678272298
title: From Dubai with love...
date: Feb 2 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
My wife and I have just returned from 5 days at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. It met all our expectations and more. When you start with a private 7 Series BMW transfer to your hotel you know things are going to be good. During the stay we upgraded to the Club Exec. rooms as it was our anniversary. Chocolates and sparkling wine were waiting for us. What views of the Burj! The private beach and its staff were amazing!! Afternoon tea fantastic! Evening cocktails over looking the Burj great! Every member of staff was fantastic and so helpful. We eat well every night. Though the better restaurants were not cheap. 90 for two with wine. During our stay in Dubai we also eat at Gordon Ramsey's Verre restuarant at the Hilton and I must say that we enjoyed our meals at the Jumeirah restaurants more.Wild Wadi is great fun. Open to residents from 10, so you get the whole park to yourself for the first hour.In our opinion shopping was not that cheap. The prices we checked were equivilant to the UK. Taxi's on the otherhand were very cheap.Finally, if you visit the Burj which all JB residents are entitled to free of charge. Go during the day. At night there are so many lights inside that you cannot see out and so appreciate the view.In all we cannot recommend Dubai and Jumeirah enough, we will be back. Spain will never seem the same again.


doc_id: 218650205409831359538797840287031658672
title: The BEST hotel
date: Jan 30 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The Jumeriah beach hotel is the best hotel i have ever ever stayed at!They have the nicest staff,nicest rooms and the thing i enjoy best the nicest swimming pool!!!!!!!


doc_id: 125991240151024759666798278771915721189
title: Absolutely wonderful hotel
date: Jan 25 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We have just returned from a 5 night stay at this brilliant hotel. The facilities and service were fantastic. We stayed in a Club Executive room which gave us access to a private lounge where coffee, soft drinks were served all day. Afternoon tea took place between 3-5 pm and then pre-dinner drinks and canapes between 6-8 pm. Highly recommend The Colonnade restaurant for dinner. The rooms were large, very nicely furnished and had views over the Gulf with the Burj standing out in front of you and The Palm in the distance. The pools and beach are excellent and we also had a good time at the Wild Wadi (free entrance for anyone staying at the hotel). If you are looking for luxurious accommodation, great customer service - look no further.


doc_id: 54863316172770695306331029830209794209
title: One of the best hotels in the World
date: Jan 11 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I have stayed at this hotel on two occasions with my family, June 2002 and again in July 2003. I can honestly say that I have never experienced such wonderful facilities or had such great service in any other hotel I have stayed in around the world. The staff take the concept of customer service to new levels. The first time you experience it is amazing. The pools and the beach are superb, the waters of the Gulf are like a hot bath and the Wild Wadi is great fun for children and adults alike. There is a complimentary shuttle that takes you to the major malls in the city. I would heartily recommend it to anyone who values high standards of customer service.


doc_id: 124172515754819561988787739341254058421
title: Absolutely First Class
date: Jan 6 2005
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I visited Dubai for the first time in October 2004, and stayed at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel (on the way back from the Maldives). This is without a doubt the best hotel I've ever stayed in, and I cannot wait to go back.Our arrival in Dubai was good, as we were met by our tour operator at the airport and had a private transfer by car to the hotel (I guess this depends who you go with). When arriving at the hotel (late evening, around 10pm) we were advised that there were no rooms 'suitable' for us (I'd e-mailed previously asking for one on a high floor) so we were upgraded for the evening. The upgrade was into the Beit Al Bahar villa complex in the hotel grounds. Oh my - this place was amazing! We were driven from the hotel in a golf buggy to the villas, and were given our very own 2 bedroom villa. We had our own butler, who met us with non-alcoholic fruit cocktails, the villa had its own private garden area with your own sun loungers and plunge pool. Inside it was the ultimate in luxury - both bedrooms had large en-suite bathrooms, but the main one was spectacular with a large sunken bath. The lounge was huge and had TV, DVD, stereo, fax machine.... you name it - it was there.In the morning we went to the villa reception (villa guests have their own reception, communal pool etc) and asked where we went for breakfast. We were then met by our own concierge who took us to the Beach Villa Restaurant, where we sat on the deck outside with a great view of the sea and Burj Al Arab opposite.After a day of being totally pampered, we were collected by buggy and taken back to the hotel where a room was ready for us on the 18th floor. The quality of this room was excellent, and the view from the floor to ceiling window spectacular.The pool area of the hotel is huge, and staff are constantly on hand to set you up with sun loungers and towels (provided by the hotel, by the pool). There is a swim-up bar and snack restaurant also.The beach is private to the hotel, raked every morning and constantly looked after by lifeguards. The sea is like stepping into a warm bath.We dined twice in the actual hotel (there is a choice of 20 restaurants) at Go West (American theme) and Carnivale (more 'up market' Italian) and both were excellent. Breakfast was in the Beachcomber restaurant where again we sat on the deck overlooking the sea. Here there is a buffet style breakfast with everything you could want; cereals, fruit, traditional english fry-up, tea, juices, smoked salmon.... everything.Wild Wadi waterpark is right next door to the hotel and guests are admitted free of charge. If you like this kind of thing, go there - it is excellent.Overall, a superb place to stay. A beautiful hotel, great staff, lovely weather - it's got the lot.


doc_id: 179674433930015651140470342480755183603
title: Loved the place
date: Dec 7 2004
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
The Jumeirah Beach is by anybodies standards a first rate hotel. But, as with any hotel it caters for a certain type of holiday. If you go do NOT expect boutique style intimacy or to be on you own, you will be horribly disappointed. Having said that it is a fabulous resort to chill out as a family with excellent service and wonderful restaurants - the fish restaurant on the marina is excellent as is the Argentinian on the top floor and if you go to the lebanese when it is in the garden sit outside - food great, live music ear splitting. The other must is Wild Wadi and an evening drink (if you are under 21 get your Mum to have 2 and then sip some of hers!) in the piano bar in the main building. The view of the Burj is amazing and pop over just so that you can be certain that you made the right choice - there is only so much gold leaf and stuffy service that I can take! The hotel is well positioned and near the creek with a great drive along Sheik Zayed road where the Emirates towers and all the skyscrapers are - don't bother with the fake souk - but go to the Wafi Centre great shops and the building is a case study in Arab opulance. I have stayed in a lot of hotels and this one is great. A lot of the criticisms in the other reviews are perfectly valid but as I said that does not detract from the hotel but merely reflects the service that it aims to provide.


doc_id: 263254731124864105837900266562865851471
title: Pampered
date: Nov 28 2004
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We stayed here for our honeymoon for 3 nights in October 04 on the way back from Australia. 1 thing I will say is it is definately the best place to stop over on the way home. We had no jet lag whatsoever.The hotel was fabulous, the only drawback was our flight arrived at 6am and our room wasnt ready til past 12 noon. It was worth the wait, the room was superb with a view that was out of this world. Everything about this hotel was luxury - this is how a 5* hotel should be! The minute you stepped onto the beach (which was raked every morning) someone was over to carry your towels and set up your sun loungers. Drinks, food brought to you and even free ice cold towels and watermelon! The 2 beaches were fantastic, the water was so warm.The hotel outside at night was very romantic, with floating candles lighting up the streams. The roof top cocktail bar had a superb view over Dubai and the Burj al Arab which was lit up all colours at night.A very relaxing stay, we felt very pampered. Just what we needed to recharge the batteries for the flight home. Just wished we'd stayed longer.


doc_id: 123566167655891173039202255110703234457
title: Ab Fab
date: Nov 17 2004
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Could not Fault the Jumeirah Beach Hotel at all, Service was outstanding, staff were more than accomodating, Rooms more than ample in size, Great Views, wonderful amenities, Wild Wadi What can I say but ouch I have a sore bum now ha ha ha !!!! Ond of the only places I have been to that I will definately return to again and again.


doc_id: 250159463133462805813220201791693809320
title: loved everything
date: Nov 2 2004
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
Had a great holiday here in August 04, lovely staff and lots to do for adults and children alike. Are party consisted of 5 mums and 10 kids and all of us young and old had a great time. Drinks were on the expensive side but food and facilities were excellent. Would recommend the whole Dubai experience to anybody.


doc_id: 138645045818670911685894787400727622951
title: Great hotel with lots of facilities
date: Oct 25 2004
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
We came here for our last stop on our way back from our honeymoon and it was great.Even though when we got there they had no double beds, they upgraded us to an Exec Suite. What a room - what a view!!And there is so much to do. Eight restaurants, two large pools, watersports, shopping, the waterpark etc etc.My only compliant is that there are too many people from other hotels using its facilities. But apart from that it was brilliant.


doc_id: 111252565635281437221020864920118312756
title: too popular
date: Oct 14 2004
hotel: are_dubai_jumeirah_beach_hotel
review:
I visited this hotel in May 2001 and was very impressed. Our room wasnt ready on arrival so we were upgraded, which was a great start to the holiday. It is a large family orientated hotel, so do not expect boutique hotel intimacy. The facilities and choice of restaurants are excellent. I particularly recommend the Argentinean restaurant and the bar on the top floor. One of the best things was the extensive breakfast buffet which could keep you going all day.There is a fully equipped gym, sports hall and spa. I feel this provides something for everyone.The staff, facilities, service and food were great. However, I recently revisited the hotel in March 2004 and its popularity seems to have got the better of it. It was overcrowded the food wasnt as good and it did look a little tired. I would not put anyone of going but I hope it has a bit of a revamp soon and reclaims its former glory.


