Location. The Harbour Hotel & Residence is located in Dubai Marina, within one kilometre of Palm Island, the world's largest man-made island. Dubai Media City, the business district, is less than one kilometre away. Hotel Features. Surrounded by soaring contemporary architecture, the Harbour Hotel & Residence is an impressive building with several dining options. The Observatory is a fine dining restaurant serving international fusion food. Azur serves healthy a la carte dishes. There is also a spa restaurant offering pre- and post-treatment menus, a 24-hour deli café with a patisserie and coffee bar and a grocery offering hot meals, cooked meats and cheeses. There is a cocktail bar and a poolside bar.

The business centre includes a boardroom seating up to 14 and a meeting room for six. Computers have high-speed Internet and there are telecommunication facilities available on request.

There is an outdoor pool with decking and a bar area. The spa has treatments for men and women, in addition to a sauna, steam room and jetted tub. There is also a gymnasium and access to a beach nearby.

Guestrooms. The 261 apartments all feature fully-equipped kitchens or kitchenettes with modern appliances, bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and bathrobes, guest toilets and reception areas and 42" LCD TVs and DVD players. iPod docking points are provided and there are high-speed Internet connections.

Room Types:

3 Bedroom Suite Marina View:   One king bed, one queen bed and two twin beds. Sleek, contemporary decor. Approx. 220 square metres. Balcony with marina views. Three bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Living area and open plan dining area. Kitchen with crockery, microwave, refrigerator, washer/drier and dishwasher. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television with DVD player, CD player, Internet connection, trouser press, safe, minibar and desk.

3 Bedroom Suite Sea View:   One king bed, one queen bed and two twin beds. Sleek, contemporary decor. Approx. 220 square metres. Balcony with views of Palm Island and The Gulf. Two bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Living area and open plan dining area. Kitchen with crockery, microwave, refrigerator, washer/drier and dishwasher. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television with DVD player, CD player, Internet connection, trouser press, safe, minibar and desk.

3 Bedroom Suite Classic:   One king bed, one queen bed and two twin beds. Sleek, contemporary decor. Approx. 220 square metres. Balcony. Three bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Living area and open plan dining area. Kitchen with crockery, microwave, refrigerator, washer/drier and dishwasher. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television with DVD player, CD player, Internet connection, trouser press, safe, minibar and desk.

Studio:   One double bed. 40 square metres. Sleek, contemporary decor. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Living and dining area. Kitchenette. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television with DVD player, CD player, Internet connection, safe, minibar and desk. Access from the car park.

2 Bedroom Suite Sea View:   One king bed and two twin beds. Sleek, contemporary decor. Approx. 160 square metres. Balcony with views of Palm Island and The Gulf. Two bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Living area and open plan dining area. Kitchen with crockery, microwave, refrigerator, washer/drier and dishwasher. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television with DVD player, CD player, Internet connection, trouser press, safe, minibar and desk.

2 Bedroom Suite Classic:   One king bed and two twin beds. Sleek, contemporary decor. Approx. 160 square metres. Balcony. Two bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Living area and open plan dining area. Kitchen with crockery, microwave, refrigerator, washer/drier and dishwasher. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television with DVD player, CD player, Internet connection, trouser press, safe, minibar and desk.

1 Bedroom Suite Classic:   One double bed. 120 square metres. Sleek, contemporary decor. Bathroom with bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Living and dining area. Kitchen. Air conditioning, 24-inch LCD satellite television with DVD player, CD player, Internet connection, safe, minibar and desk.

2 Bedroom Suite Marina View:   One king bed and two twin beds. Sleek, contemporary decor. Approx. 160 square metres. Balcony with marina views. Two bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Living area and open plan dining area. Kitchen with crockery, microwave, refrigerator, washer/drier and dishwasher. Air conditioning, LCD satellite television with DVD player, CD player, Internet connection, trouser press, safe, minibar and desk.

Penthouse Suite:   Master bedroom with one king bed. Seond bedroom with two twin beds. Third bedroom with queen bed. Living room. Dining room. 400 square metres. Views of Dubai Marina and Palm Island. Personalised butler service upon request. Fully equipped kitchen with washer/dryer and dishwasher. Tea and coffee facilities. DVD Player. Stereo. Flatscreen television. High speed Internet access. Minibar. Safe.

Driving Directions: From Dubai Airport (DXB): Distance to the Emirates Marina Hotel & Spa is 25 kilometres, approximately 20 minutes' drive.

Getting there. 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, 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.