Location. Emerald Hotel Apartments is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, one kilometre from the Dolphinarium, and three kilometres from Creek and Golf Yacht Club. Hotel Features. This hotel has an air- conditioned lobby, where there is a front desk that opens around the clock. Complimentary secure garage parking is provided.

Business services are provided by the hotel.

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, and also has a sauna and fitness equipment.

Guestrooms. The 58 contemporary apartment- style guestrooms all open out onto balconies, and have kitchens with microwaves and refrigerators. Satellite television, DVD players, direct-dial phones, safes, wireless Internet access, and hair dryers.

Room Types:

Superior one bedroom:   One queen bed. Balcony. Separate sitting area. Kitchen with refrigerator and microwave. Satellite television. Direct-dial phone. Wireless Internet access. DVD player. Safe. Hair dryer.

Superior two bed room:   One queen and two twin beds. Balcony. Second bedroom. Second bathroom. Separate sitting area. Kitchen with refrigerator and microwave. Satellite television. Direct-dial phone. Wireless Internet access. DVD player. Safe. Hair dryer.

Driving Directions: From Dubai Airport (DXB): Distance to Emerald Hotel Apartments is 5 kilometres, approximately 10 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 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, 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.