Overall, a must stay hotel in Dubai. Excellent room features, state of the art Gymnasium as well as excellent access to all parts of the City. A great addition to the City. 01mar13-31dec13: one of the hotel's restaurants is closed. alternative restaurants are available.

498 exquisitely designed rooms, including 121 suites, three Presidential Suites and one Royal Suite. All rooms will have a choice of views including the Dubai Creek, the Festival Marina or the world-class shopping centre next door to the hotel. The rooms have excellent functionality and a lot of time and planning has gone into the design of the room which is topped of by the unique 'wet room' in the Bathroom. Naturally, the rooms all have the up to date accessories including LCD TV, Wireless Internet, Iron & Ironing Board and Trouser Press.

Within the hotel there is 8 Restaurant and Bars. Guest can also have the choice of many other outlets in the sister hotel, the Crowne Plaza, and also within the Shopping Mall located next door.

2008 build, all glass facade.

An Inviting lobby and a good size. The reception is located on the right hand side and the main all day dining restaurant in located a bit further along.