Location. Almanar Hotel Apartments is located in central Dubai, three kilometres from the seafront and five kilometres from the Mall of the Emirates. Hotel Features. This four-storey aparthotel features modern architecture and has a rooftop outdoor swimming pool, fitness equipment, a sauna, and a steam room. The services of a floor butler are available and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange, concierge services, tour assistance, and the use of a safe-deposit box. The air-conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access and there is 24-hour room service. Complimentary valet parking is available.

The Bombay Express Restaurant serves Indian specialities and international dishes in a contemporary setting. The Coffee Shop serves international meals and snacks and there is also a snack bar by the pool.

Apartments. The 85 apartments have light contemporary decor, modern furnishings, kitchens, and balconies. All are equipped with satellite television with premium channels, climate control, and wireless Internet access. Other standard amenities include safes, refrigerators, and desks. Designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers are all provided.

Room Types:

Two Bedroom Apartment:   One double, one king, and two twin beds. Separate seating area, and fully-equipped kitchen. Balcony. Modern decor in warm colours, with sleek, dark wooden furniture. Satellite television with premium channels. Wireless Internet. Designer toiletries. Slippers. Two bathrooms.

One Bedroom Apartment:   One king or two twin beds. Separate seating area, and fully-equipped kitchen. Balcony. Modern decor in warm colours, with sleek, dark wooden furniture. Satellite television with premium channels. Wireless Internet. Designer toiletries. Slippers. Two bathrooms.

Studio:   One king or two twin beds. Separate seating area, and fully-equipped kitchen. Balcony. Modern decor in warm colours, with sleek, dark wooden furniture. Satellite television with premium channels. Wireless Internet. Designer toiletries. Slippers. Two bathrooms.

Driving Directions: From Dubai Airport (DXB): Distance to Almanar Hotel Apartments is 10 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Pre-paid taxis can be found at Terminal 1's Arrivals hall, and the fare to the hotel is approximately 50-55 AED. Limousines can be hired in the Arrivals hall. Buses run to the city centre every 10 minutes from 6 AM to 10 AM. Bus stations are located opposite Terminals 1 and 2. Buses 44, 33, 15, 11, and 4 run to the city centre from Terminal 1, passing near to most major hotels. Bus number 2 runs to the city centre from Terminal 2, also passing near to most major hotels. Buses depart approximately every 20- 30 minutes, and a single ticket costs 2 AED. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Public buses offer a reasonable service between 6 AM and 11 PM. Buses travel from Bur Dubai station, on Al-Ghubaiba Road, and Deira bus station, near the gold souk. Buses have separate seated sections for women and men, with women typically sitting near the front. Travellers should pay the correct fare to the driver. In older parts of Dubai, small wooden motorboats cross over Dubai Creek between early morning and midnight. Air-conditioned taxis are efficient, cheap and safe, and can be pre-booked by telephone or hailed in the street.