The hotel's fantastic beachfront location makes it an ideal family choice for combining an active beach holiday with city sightseeing and shopping. Enjoy a host of watersports such as sailing, kayaking and windsurfing. Children are well catered for at the Kids club with organised activities for younger guests. The resort has five outdoor pools including a magnificient infinity pool and a children's pool.

The hotel has an excellent choice of fine restaurants and bars serving world-wide cuisine, with two show kitchens and live entertainment. The Spice Emporium is the hotel's popular fusion restaurant featuring flavours from both Europe and the Far East. The beachside location of the Mediterranean Bussola is the perfect choice for fantastic food with a view over the Arabian Gulf.

Dubai's attractions are close at hand - the Wild Wadi Water Park is a great day out for all the family. A visit to Bastakia is to step back in time, it is  one of Dubai's most picturesque heritage sites which is being turned into a pedestrianised conservation area. This area is part of a walking tour which also takes in  the textile souk and the waterfront. Alternatively take a trip to the Mall of the Emirates the biggest shoppng centre in the Middle East.