Dubai The Highland Hotel is located in Dubai, next to the picturesque port and overlooking the Arabian sea. It is in the city's central business district, Bur Dubai, and the Meena Bazaar is one kilometre away. Dubai Airport is seven kilometres away. Hotel Features.Set in a modern, mirrored tower block by the sea, the Highland Hotel has leisure facilities including a pool, gym, sauna and jetted tub. Wireless internet access is also offered, and there is an all-hours room service menu.

The Highland Hotel offers a complimentary buffet breakfast, and two restaurants. Daawat Restaurant and bar is open for dinner with north Indian dishes, cocktails and live entertainment. Samarkand Art restaurant offers East European dishes for lunch and dinner. A poolside bar is open in the summer.

The hotel has a business centre open daily.

There is a pool table at the Highland Hotel, and the Jumeira Beach, 10 kilometres away, offers water sports.

Guestrooms. The 126 air-conditioned rooms have simple decor, wooden furniture and plush fabrics. All include complimentary newspapers and toiletries, wireless Internet access, minibars and refrigerators.

Expert Tip.When shopping in the male- dominated souks women should ensure their legs and shoulders are covered. Jumeira Beach, 10 kilometres away, covers 13 hectares of hills and recreational areas with sports fields and barbeque areas.

Room Types:

Suite:   One king bed. Modern decor and dark wood furnishings. Modern decor and dark wood furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, desk, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, minibar and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries.

Standard room:   One double and one twin bed, or three twin beds. Modern decor and dark wood furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, desk, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, minibar and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries.

Junior suite:   One queen bed. Modern decor and dark wood furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, desk, direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access, minibar and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with telephone, bathrobes, slippers, hair dryer, makeup mirror and complimentary toiletries

Driving Directions: From Dubai Airport (DXB): Distance to Highland Hotel is 7 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Pre-paid taxis can be found at Terminal One Arrivals hall, and the fare to the city centre is approximately 40 AED. Limousines can also be hired. Buses run to the city centre every 10 minutes from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bus stations are located opposite Terminals One and Two. Buses 2, 44, 33, 15, 11, and 4 run to the city centre, pass 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.