"5* iconic towers: Feel the buzz of the city..." Top 5 Page for this destination Emirates Towers Hotel (Sheikh Zayed Road.) Tip by JessH

The Emirates Towers are iconic twin towers on Sheikh Zayed Road and part of the Jumeirah Group.

When I first arrived in Dubai in 1998 they were merely two holes in the ground, under construction; opened in the year 2000 - nowadays they are an integral & unmistakable part of Dubai's modern skyline.
The easily recognizable triangular towers consist of a 350 metres Office tower and a 305 metres Hotel tower with 400 bedrooms. They are connected on the ground floor by a central podium which is home to "the Boulevard", a shopping and leisure destination full of designer brands and stylish restaurants and bars.

This is one of the region's finest business hotels, which has won "Best Business Hotel in the Middle East" for the past 8 years running. Its location is as central as you can be, right in the heart of the city, a mere 12km from Dubai Int'l Airport and situated right next to the city's financial district and trade centre / exhibition halls.

The rooms are very modern (European style decor) with all comforts guests could hope for. All rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows that give you an amazing sense of how high up you actually are! There is also complimentary broadband Internet in all rooms. Another unique feature is a dedicated "women's only" floor (Chopard Ladies Floor, 40th floor) for single female (business) travellers, which is also staffed only by women.

The impressive lobby is constantly buzzing with people; in fact this is a very popular spot for business meetings. The hotel's board rooms cater for groups of various sizes and I've been here many times (on business and also leisure):
quality of service and the facilities are consistently excellent.

The hotel has a large health club and also a great pool area as well as a Spa and a kid's club, but if it's the beach you're after the hotel offers shuttle buses with complimentary entrance to the Madinat Jumeirah Resort's beach (this is their sister hotel, right next to the Burj Al Arab).

Rates range from AED 750.- (off-peak) to AED 1,500.- (peak season) per night.
--> TIP: be aware of the fact that during major exhibitions at the nearby trade centre convention halls room prices can be even higher.

Unique Qualities: Some of my favourites:

> Scarlett's in the Boulevard is a Southern-American styled restaurant and bar that offers some pretty decent food and also regularly shows major international sporting events on the big screen (football, formula one, etc.)

> The Agency is located exactly opposite Scarlett's: this is a sophisticated wine bar and a favourite hang-out for bankers from the nearby financial district... but don't let this put you off though, haha!

> Vu's Bar on the hotel's 51st floor (that's 1024 feet high!) offers great views and is a very sophisticated after-work venue for drinks and canapes.

> Harry Ghattos' on the 1st floor of the Boulevard is a Japanese restaurant with a small and intimate Karaoke Bar at the back... small enough to not feel too embarrassed in front of a large crowd!

More info on The Boulevard can be found here: www.boulevarddubai.com/

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To sum it all up: The Jumeirah Emirates Towers is perfect for business travellers but also a great place to stay for holidaying couples and families.
It's busy and bustling all year round, day and night.
If you're bored by "tranquil" resorts and want to feel the buzz of the city,
this is the place for you!

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--> For transportation, the Emirates Towers are never short of taxis. Also, just a short walk takes you to the Dubai Metro Station (Financial Centre) nearby.

Address: PO Box 72127, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Comparison: more expensive than average
Directions: right next to the Dubai Int'l Financial Centre.
othercontact: Email: JETinfo@jumeirah.com
Phone: 00971-4-330 0000
Price: US$120-180
Theme: Hotel
Website: http://www.jumeirah.com