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Al Bustan Rotana
This 'Leading Hotels of the World' member, under the leadership of Imad Elias, is one of Dubai's most established 5-star luxury business hotels. It is very conveniently located within easy reach of both the airport and the city centre. The 300 guest rooms are split between standard rooms, the 'Club Rotana' executive floor (with its own business centre and secretarial support) and a range of luxurious suites. The first floor rooms offer direct access to the outdoor pool and the four tennis courts. The largest conference space is the Grand Rashidiya Ballroom, which can seat up to 1,500 delegates. Leisure facilities include a private beach club at Jumeirah and the Bodylines Health Club at the hotel.
Casablanca Road, Al Garhoud, PO Box 30880
Tel: (04) 282 0000.
Website: www.rotana.com
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Voted 'Best Business Hotel in the Middle East' in 2005 by Business Traveller, these two ultra-modern skyscrapers are among the tallest buildings in the Middle East. Part office, part hotel, the towers are very conveniently located for doing business in Dubai, right at the heart of the Central Business District. Each state-of-the-art room is geared towards business guests - there is access to the Internet via high-speed modem points and the in-room TVs as well as individual fax/printer/copy machines, each with their own fax number. The deluxe rooms even have their own chaises longues. The conference centre has 17 meeting rooms and the hotel also has 14 offices for guests to use.
Sheikh Zayed Road, PO Box 72127
Tel: (04) 330 0000.
Website: www.jumeirahemiratestowers.com
Grand Hyatt
Opened in 2003, this offering from the Hyatt group quickly established itself as one of Dubai's finest hotels. The 674-room hotel pitches itself at the business crowd, with its great location on Dubai Creek and a conference and convention centre capable of holding up to 2,000 delegates. The hotel, which has 15 hectares (37 acres) of grounds, boasts no fewer than 14 venues in which to eat and drink. All of the standard leisure facilities are backed up by the Grand Spa, which has a range of massage treatments and, for those travelling with families, dedicated swimming pools for both children and toddlers. One unusual feature is a 650m (2,132ft) jogging track situated in the landscaped grounds.
Al Qutaeyat Road, PO Box 7978
Tel: (04) 317 1234.
Website: www.dubai.grand.hyatt.com
Sheraton Deira Hotel
This central 224-room hotel is justifiably popular with both the domestic and international business communities. The rooms have all mod cons, with three telephone lines, voicemail, Wi-Fi access and large safes. A number of state-of-the-art conference rooms are available to meet the different requirements of its business guests, with the centrepiece, Al Massah Ballroom, catering for up to 1,200 people. Other plusses include complimentary airport transfers, a rooftop pool with views over Dubai's skyline and no fewer than nine eating and drinking venues. For days off there are also free shuttle transfers to the Sheraton at Jumeirah Beach.
Al Mateena Street, PO Box 5772
Tel: (04) 268 8888.
Website: www.starwoodhotels.com
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