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Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Where to Stay When Visiting Dubai Marina

There are a number of hotels in the Dubai Marina, most if not all are 5-star and high-priced. Such hotels are easy to find and easy to book through Internet searches.

The listing linked here was prepared as a reference for visitors planning to take part in the MAG 218 Community event scheduled for 27 January 2006. The hotels recommended are either within or in reasonable proximity to the Dubai Marina. They were selected on the bases of proximity and price value. The range for starting rates are from Dhs 660 - Dhs 1754. Even those which fall at the higher end of this rather high range of prices represent somewhat lower rates than are common for the properties listed. Six hotels are referenced with the appropriate links. They include,

  • Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
  • Oasis Beach Hotel
  • Jumeirah Beach Hotel
  • Al Qasr Madinat Jumeirah
  • Regent Beach Resort
  • Metropolitan Hotel
Until a more comprehensive list of Dubai Marina hotels is prepared, this may serve some usefullness.

Call for Submissions: A listing of apartment and villa rentals within Dubai Marina is being prepared for this site. Please refer to this link for details on how to make a submission.

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Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Shopping & Dining

Emaar's Marina Walk

15-Dec-2005
A (well-disguised) mini-mall located at the base of the Dubai Marina Phase I towers at the NE end of the marina. Establishments include restaurants:

  • Royal Orchid - Thai, Chinese & Mongolian, 04-367-4040, news article
    Phad Thai - Thai rice noodles w/prawns (Dhs 22), Yum Cha - luncheon set (Dhs 35)
  • Blues - Seafood
    fresh oysters served on ice (dhs 11, each!)
  • Rupee Room - Indian, customer review (listed by date, 25Dec05)
    luncheon buffet (dhs 49, except Fri.)
  • Itsu Sushi Lounge - Japanese
    luncheon all-you-can-eat sushi (dhs 65)
  • Chandelier - Lebanese (& Oyster Lounge) 04-366-3603
  • Toscana - Mediterranean
  • Johnny Rockets - Hamburgers, 04-368-2339
    The Original - hamburger (dhs 22)
  • Hakawati - Arabic, 04-368-2346
  • Elite Café - Mexican & Multi-cuisine, 04-368-4133
    Fajitas - thin strips of chicken or beef served with veg. and tortillas (dhs 45)
  • Dizisara - Iranian
  • Basilico - Italian, 04-363-2223
    Sfiziosa - grilled chicken, potatoes, sweet corn and tomatoes (Dhs 29)
  • La Movida - Steak & Grill, 04-366-3017
    Cajun spiced top romp steak (Dhs 48)
  • Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
  • Starbucks - Coffee
  • Baskin Robbins - Ice Cream
  • Dunkin Donuts - Pastry
  • Inferno - Grill, 04-368-9193 (in separate building), customer review (listed by date,06Dec05)
  • The Velvet Lounge - non alcoholic bar, 04-360-8701 (above Inferno)
~and retail outlets:


Grosvenor House Hotel & Resort (04-317-6000)
New Le Meridien 5-star hotel and resort with restaurants & bars:


  • Buddha Bar - Vietnamese lounge & sushi bar
  • Indego - Indian
  • Ottomans - Turkish Café
  • Sloanes Brasserie - Grill
  • Leaves - Chinese tearoom
  • The Lobby Lounge
  • The Gallery - Bar
  • Bar 44 - Trendy Bar
  • The Deli Café - Teas & Coffee

Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa (04-399-5000)
New five-star hotel and beach resort with restaurants & bars:

  • Mun Chi - Far Eastern
  • Al Marsa - Arabic
  • La Pampa - Latin American
  • Luciano's - Itallian
  • Al Dhiyafa - Middle Eastern
  • The Underground - British Pub
  • Multaka - Lounge Bar
  • Al Manara - Beach Bar
  • Pool Bar
  • Horizon Bar - Pool Deck Bar
  • Al Naai - Oriental Cafe
  • Al Majlis - Lobby Lounge


The Walk @ Jumeirah Beach Residences

In the JBR development right beside the Dubai Marina a new shopping center is planned, perhaps to rival the Marina Walk in name but far out-do it in scope.

The Walk @ Jumeirah Beach Residence is going to be one of the most vibrant shopping boulevards to be created in Dubai and this region and will be 1.7 kilometres long.

The Walk has a strong representation of new concepts and brands in a vast range of goods and services including Food & Beverage, Home Furnishing, Décor and Art Galleries, Women, Men & Children Apparel; Fashion & Accessories, Health & Cosmetics, Jewellery, Culture, Leisure & Sports and Supermarkets and other neighbourhood commodity stores and services.

The Walk @ JBR would consist of two levels and will host over 400 outlets including 45 restaurants, coffee shops bakeries and new lifestyle light Food & Beverage Concepts located directly on the beachfront and all over the community.

Excerpt from propertynewsdubai.com.

Ibn Battuta Mall


    The Egypt Court (15-Dec-2005)

This is the nearest mega-mall to Dubai Marina--not at the Marina itself but (across Sheikh Zayed Road) within sight of some of the towers. It is described as 6 malls in one, each having a different theme--China, India, Persia, Egypt, Tunisia, Andalusia. It is named after a 14th century Arab explorer who reportedly travelled across these lands. The mall plays on the six themes beautifully. As far as being a big mall goes, it has everything. Uniquely, it has the UAE's only IMAX cinema.

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Medical Facilities

Jebel Ali Hospital (04-884-5666)

Providing welcome relief to the neighbouring communities of Emirates Hills, Dubai Marina and The Gardens, amongst others, Jebel Ali Hospital is well prepared to handle routine emergencies as well as complex medical, surgical and trauma cases. AME Info (02 Jan 06)

Opened Oct. 2005 with 20 beds, the hospital provides medical and dental services in a "boutique" style setting. It is open 24-hours, 7 days per week.

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