Location. The Amwaj Rotana - Jumeirah Beach is located by the Dubai Marina, United Arab Emirates, and one kilometre from Jumeira beach. Ibn Batuta Shopping Mall, and the Emirates Mall are both seven kilometres away. Hotel Features. A contemporary, 25-storey beachfront hotel, the Amwaj Rotana features an open-air heated pool complete with a sun terrace and poolside bar. The hotel also offers a private beach. The onsite health club includes a fitness suite, sauna, spa tub, and steam room. A range of treatments are offered in the hair and beauty salon. Further amenities include around-the-clock room service, public wireless Internet, and a shuttle service to the malls and the airport. Complimentary parking is available on site, and a valet service is also available.

The Horizon 24-hour restaurant offers buffet dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, alongside an a la carte menu. Italian dishes are served at the Rosso restaurant and bar, Benihana offers Japanese and American dining, and sake. Light snacks, cocktails, and juices are offered at the Atrium Lobby Lounge.

The Amwaj Rotana features tennis courts and a children's pool. The marina offers facilities for motor boating and sailing. The Montgomorie Golf Club is located ten kilometres from the restort.

Guestrooms. The 301 guestrooms at the Amwaj Rotana open onto balconies with sea views, and feature separate sitting areas. Decor is modern, characterised by natural, sandy tones, rich fabrics, and contemporary wooden furnishings. Amenities include flat- screen satellite television, high-speed Internet ports, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms offer showers, telephones, and bathrobes.

Expert Tip. Dubbed the 'shopping capital of the Middle East', Dubai is renowned for its souk or market districts. Be prepared to haggle]

Room Types:

Classic Room Single:   One king bed. Modern decor in natural hues of sandy fawn and brown, and contemporary furnishings. Sea-view balcony. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television, high-speed Internet connection, tea and coffee facilities, minibar, and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with shower, telephone, hair dryer, bathrobes, and slippers.

Club Rotana Single:   One twin bed. Located on floors 21–25. Modern decor in natural hues of sandy fawn and brown, and contemporary furnishings. Sea-view balcony. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television, high-speed Internet connection, tea and coffee facilities, minibar, and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with shower, telephone, hair dryer, bathrobes, and slippers. Includes complimentary breakfast and access to the Club Rotana Lounge.

Club Rotana Double:   One king bed or two twin beds. Located on floors 21–25. Modern decor in natural hues of sandy fawn and brown, and contemporary furnishings. Sea-view balcony. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television, high-speed Internet connection, tea and coffee facilities, minibar, and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with shower, telephone, hair dryer, bathrobes, and slippers. Includes complimentary breakfast and access to the Club Rotana Lounge.

Classic Room Double:   One king bed or two twin beds. Modern decor in natural hues of sandy fawn and brown, and contemporary furnishings. Sea-view balcony. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television, high-speed Internet connection, tea and coffee facilities, minibar, and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with shower, telephone, hair dryer, bathrobes, and slippers.

Driving Directions: From Dubai Airport (DXB): Distance to Amwaj Rotana Resort is 25 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.

Getting there. An airport shuttle service is available at the hotel (surcharge). Pre-paid taxis can be found at Terminal 1's Arrivals hall, and the fare to the city centre is approximately 40 AED. Limousines can be hired in the Arrivals hall. Buses run to the city centre every 10 minutes from 6 a.m.-10 p.m. 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 a.m. and 11 p.m. Buses travel from Bur Dubai station, on Al-Ghubaiba road, a nd 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.

Driving directions. Depart Dubai Airport. Take the Sheikh Zayed Road in the direction of Jebel- Ali. Exit for Dubai Marina at interchange 5, just past the American University. Turn left at the second set of traffic lights. Continue straight on, driving parallel to the beach. The Amwaj Rotana Resort hotel is on the right-hand side, towards the last quarter of Jumeira beach complex.