The Dubai Marine Beach and Spa is a modern hotel complex made up of 33 low-rise villas built in a contemporary Arabic-style and set in landscaped grounds adjoining the beach; six kilometres from Deira Old Town. The 195 guestrooms, over two floors, feature light, pastel tones and contemporary furnishings. All include satellite television, dial-up Internet connections, desks, direct- dial phones with voicemail and free local calls, climate control, minibars and safes. Bathrooms have bathrobes, slippers, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. The half-board room rate incorporates buffet breakfast and dinner each day. The hotel has a number of dining options including: a Lebanese restaurant serving Middle Eastern cuisine in a traditional Arabic setting with live entertainment, a cafe offering an authentic taste of Arabia, a Cuban restaurant, an Italian restaurant with a terrace for outdoor dining, a fresh seafood restaurant, and French, Tex-Mex, Japanese and Thai cuisine. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer tour assistance, and the hotel has a full-service health spa with facilities including reflexology, aromatherapy and beauty treatments. There are two outdoor swimming pools, as well as a children's pool, and guests have exclusive access to a private sandy beach. A swimwear shop, cigar shop and jewellery shop are all on site, while practical amenities include computer rental, wireless Internet connections (surcharge), and conference rooms with audio-visual equipment. The hotel is in an excellent area for exploring nearby attractions; Dubai Zoo is two kilometres away, and the World Trade Centre is four kilometres distance. Dubai International Airport is 14 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.

Christmas and New Year package From the 26th of December 2008 to the 8th of January 2009 either lunch or dinner each day will be included. In addition the hotel will host a gala dinner on the 31st of December 2008. All guests are charged for the dinners whether or not they attend. Fees for the dinners are already included in the room rate.

Room Types:

Executive Suite:   One king bed or two twin beds, and two sleeper sofas. Duplex with separate sitting room. Light, pastel tones and contemporary furnishings. Satellite television, dial-up Internet connection, desk, direct-dial phone with voicemail and free local calls, climate control, minibar, coffee/tea maker, fax machine, trouser press, and safe. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

Family Room:   One king bed or two twin beds, and two sleeper sofas. Separate sitting room. Light, pastel tones and contemporary furnishings. Satellite television, dial-up Internet connection, desk, direct-dial phone with voicemail and free local calls, climate control, minibar, coffee/tea maker and safe. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

Standard Twin/ Double:   One double, one queen or two twin beds. Light, pastel tones and contemporary furnishings. Satellite television, dial-up Internet connection, desk, direct-dial phone with voicemail and free local calls, climate control, minibar and safe. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

Driving Directions: Taxis are available at the airport, and the cost to the hotel is around 40 DHS. The hotel can also arrange transfers for a fee. The best way to see the surrounding countryside is to hire a car. Local buses run from the Deira bus station, near the Gold Souq, and the Bur Dubai station on Al-Ghubaiba Rd. The older parts of Dubai Abras (small motorboats) cross Dubai Creek from early morning until around midnight.