Location. Royal Plaza Hotel Apartments are located in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It lies one kilometre from the Al Ghurair shopping mall and seven kilometres from Al Mamza Beach. Hotel Features. This modern seven-storey hotel has multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk who can offer currency exchange, concierge services, and tour assistance. There is a coffee shop where breakfast is available for a surcharge. The public areas are air- conditioned and complimentary airport transfers to Terminal 1 are available. There is complimentary secure valet parking.

Apartments. The 41 apartments are decorated in warm tones with traditionally styled furnishings and open to balconies. All are equipped with satellite television, air conditioning, and wireless Internet access. Other standard amenities include kitchens, complimentary bottled water, and desks.

Room Types:

Deluxe Suite:   One king and two twin beds, plus one sofabed. Cream walls and wood furnishings. Balcony. Kitchen with microwave and refrigerator. Separate sitting area with armchairs. Air conditioning. Wireless Internet access. Satellite television. Direct-dial phone. Bathroom with shower, bathtub, and complimentary toiletries.

Executive Suite:   One king and two twin beds. Cream walls and wood furnishings. Balcony. Kitchen with microwave and refrigerator. Separate sitting area with armchairs. Air conditioning. Wireless Internet access. Satellite television. Direct-dial phone. Bathroom with shower, bathtub, and complimentary toiletries.

Driving Directions: From Dubai Airport (DXB): Distance to Royal Plaza Hotel Apartments is 7 kilometres, approximately 10 minutes' drive.

Getting there. The hotel provides complimentary airport transfers.

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.