Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

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Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

5 stars

If Dubai does anything well, it’s going big. And Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab? She’s the new show-off on the shoreline, a superyacht-inspired stunner that’s basically sailed straight into the luxury league. Sitting on its own private peninsula with the Burj Al Arab as its glamorous neighbour, this is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve made it the second you walk in. Every room and suite comes with floor-to-ceiling views and a private terrace, because of course they do. Whether you’re gazing out to the Arabian Gulf or the iconic Burj, the scenery here genuinely gives screensavers an inferiority complex. Think sleek lines, soft lighting, and interiors that whisper luxury without screaming it. There’s a private beach made for lazy days, four sparkling pools, and a glamorous marina that looks straight out of a glossy travel mag. If switching off is your love language, head for the three-storey Talise Spa. It’s big, it’s beautiful, and it’s one of Dubai’s newest wellness hotspots, prepare to float out feeling like someone pressed your personal reset button. From chic dinners overlooking the water to poolside bites that hit the spot, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab isn’t playing around when it comes to food. Expect world flavours, big flavours, and menus that tempt even the “I’ll just have something light” holiday-goers. One thing’s for sure: nobody’s going home hungry.

Amenities

Kids Club
Fitness Centre/Gym
Restaurant
Spa
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Beachfront location

Explore the local area

Positioned on a prime spot on Dubai’s iconic coastline, between its sister properties Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 25-30 minutes.

Hotel Information

Room Information
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300 rooms. All with outdoor terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Arabian Gulf, the marina or the Burj Al Arab, Nespresso coffee machine and Stagg kettle, HD TV, and marble bathrooms with a double vanity, rain shower and bathtub. Marina Deluxe Rooms sleep maximum 4.

Hotel details

Dining

11 restaurants including Commodore Club (International), Iliana (Greek restaurant), Kinugawa (Japanese-Mediterranean cuisine, lunch and dinner), Rialto (Italian fine dining, lunch and dinner), Umi Kei (Japanese, dinner), The Bombay Club by Chef Manav Tuli (Indian, dinner), Mirabelle (Mediterranean brasserie), Madame Li (Pan Asian cuisine), The Cullinan (steakhouse), Kira (Japanese-Mediterranean cuisine, lunch and dinner). 4 bars.

Fun and Games

4 swimming pools: Resort Pool, the exclusive Illiana Pool Club, the Kinugawa Adult Pool, and the indoor pool at Talise. Private beach access. Spa* and fitness centre. Kids club with daily themed activities (for kids aged 3-10 years).

Handy Stuff

24-hour reception and concierge services.

Additional Information

* Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating

4.8/5

380 reviews

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“Amazing Hotel”

Mar 09, 2026Joanna M

We were extremely lucky to experience this amazing Hotel in Dubai before all the recent troubles. This is one of the best Hotels and holidays we have ever had. The location was perfect. The room and the view was unreal. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Our butler, Arbaz was outstanding and always on hand to help us with anything we needed from booking restaurants and excursions and advice on the local area. The food in the restaurants was amazing. We cannot wait to return.

“Took them exactly 6 months to return security deposit!”

Mar 08, 2026Cihan K

Took them exactly 6 months to return security deposit! On arrival of my trip i was charged a total of £2061.04 on 19th August as a room security deposit. Quite a high amount but all was fine as i’m usually not the type to have problems with deposits. And at the end of my trip i was charged a further £402.75 for room upgrade + mini bar charges. From the 19th August 2025 till the 26th February 2026 it has taken me countless amounts of emails, whatsapp messages, phone calls etc to ask for the ETA of this security deposit. During this time all i have received was empty apologies followed on by total ignorance from the hotel staff. This ended up as becoming a ongoing cycle of apologies to then ending back at square one. Thankfully at the end this case was picked up by one of the hotel seniors and problem was solved after 6 months of total chaos. The property is in a great location with great views and restaurants. But i have never experienced such bad service from the management of a hotel before.

“Shame on this hotel !”

Mar 08, 2026nnylontravel

I was staying at the hotel when the March26 war started and the entire country received emergency alerts. Unfortunately, the way the hotel managed this crisis was extremely disappointing. During the alerts, there was little guidance from the hotel regarding shelters or safety procedures. Later, when flights began to be cancelled and many guests were unable to leave the country, the hotel was equally unhelpful in assisting stranded guests. We were originally scheduled to check out on Sunday, March 1st. However, after receiving confirmation that our flight back to Beirut had been cancelled, we began extending our stay one day at a time. At that point, it was widely reported in the news that the government had requested hotels to support stranded guests by extending stays or offering special rates. When we raised this with the hotel management, they claimed to be unaware of such guidance and told us we would need to justify that we were unable to afford the rate before they could “see what they could do.” This response was both inappropriate and unrealistic. Guests staying at a hotel of this category should not be asked to prove financial hardship in order to receive assistance during a crisis. My husband proposed a reasonable budget for three additional nights because we wanted to avoid the stress of packing and relocating while the situation was uncertain. The following day, the hotel returned with what they described as a “special rate”—a 5% discount on a $1,800 nightly rate. This was neither helpful nor reflective of the circumstances. When we declined the offer, we requested a late checkout to allow us time to organize our departure and find another hotel. One receptionist told us we could check out around 4–5 PM. However, shortly afterward, another staff member repeatedly called our room and pressured us to leave immediately, stating that even staying an additional 30 minutes would result in being charged for another night. The lack of coordination, empathy, and professionalism shown during what was a stressful situation for many guests was extremely disappointing. This is a hotel that positions itself as a luxury property, yet the service we experienced during a crisis was far from what one would expect at that level. Based on this experience, I would not return to this hotel and cannot recommend it to others. The handling of this situation was simply unacceptable, indelicate. Shame on such a service !

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