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The World - Dubai



Dubai in 2009

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Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is the world’s third largest indoor ski resort with one of the world’s longest indoor ski slopes and the biggest covered snow park. Also attached to the biggest shopping mall outside North America, the truly unique five star deluxe hotel is set to be a destination in itself offering a complete leisure experience with state-of-the-art health club, Ayurveda wellness centre, swimming pool and tennis court.

Rooms: 393. Hotel Chain: Kempinski.

General Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Terrace, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Soundproofed Rooms, Design Hotel, Luggage Storage, Ski Storage.

Activities : Tennis Court, Sauna, Fitness Centre, Golf Course (within 3 km), Skiing, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Ski School, Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Services Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Barber/Beauty Shop, VIP Room Facilities, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Shoe Shine, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Fax/Photocopying.

Location City Centre, Shopping Centre.

Internet Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in the entire hotel and costs AED 25.00 per hour.

Guest ParkingFree Private parking is possible on site.

Hotel information

Beach facilities and water sports are available at our sister property, Kempinski Hotel Ajman at an additional cost. Alternatively Jumeirah Beach is only a few minutes from the hotel. Transportation can be arranged upon request.
Food & beverage24 Seven: Casual all day dining restaurant, offering international cuisine with a hint of Mediterranean flavour of Provencal and Tuscany flairs with Asian fusion. Located on the second floor with windows open to the pool deck, the restaurant offers a choice of Buffet or a la Carte for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Aspen Café: The interactive and casual spirit of this lobby café ads up to the freshness of the place, which serve special Kempinski deli offerings among other menu items. For either eat-in or take away, in addition to a wide array of beverages and coffee and tea delicacies.

1897 Bar: The elegant wood and dim light complement the rich atmosphere at this clubby lounge which offers a wide variety of drinks, cocktails, liquors and light meals, combined with live entertainment.

Mosaic Bar: Located on the pool deck, partially in the overflowing swimming pool with views over Jumeirah skyline and the Arabian Gulf, offering a variety of freshly squeezed fruit cocktails, smoothies, selective alcoholic beverages and light snacks.

Vitamins Bar: Located next to the Health and Fitness Centre, it is the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing drink or guilt free snack to boost your energy after rigorous exercise.

Sezzam Dining: The true showstopper with a unique restaurant concept; located at the pulsing interconnection between the shopping mall, Ski Dubai and the Hotel. The 935 seat restaurant features three cooking methods as opposed to ethnic cuisines.

Evory Lounge: Trendy bar, functioning as a quiet escape during the afternoon and early evening; gradually transforming into a comfortable bar with live entertainment.

In Room Dining: Not so conventional room service concept offers the facility of organizing in-room parties, events, private gatherings, small scale bashes and much more.
Room informationAll the 393 rooms and suites are exquisitely appointed with a contemporary decor exuding a warm and residential feel. The guestrooms are the largest in the city and showcase stunning views of the city or the indoor ski slope.


Area informationAt the forefront of Mall of the Emirates mega complex, Kempinski Hotel takes pride of its prime location on Sheikh Zayed Road, 4th Interchange, Al Barsha, at the heart of newly developed modern Dubai, a few minutes from Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and the Jumeirah beach stretch, and just 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport and downtown.


Important informationWi-Fi internet access is free of charge in all suites.

The Deluxe Rooms (35 sqm) do not interconnect and cannot accommodate extra beds.

The Grand Deluxe Rooms (60 sqm) feature connecting doors upon request as well as a sofa bed in the living area.

Pets are not allowed with the exception of seeing-eye dogs.

The hotel features four handicapped rooms, which are available upon request. Most public areas feature ramps and are accessible by wheelchair.

A security deposit or pre-authorization on the guest credit card is taken upon arrival. Full payment of the stay is required upon departure or during the stay. Late check-out fees apply after 12:00 noon.
Hotel PoliciesThese are general hotel policies. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room description.
Check-In15:00 hours

Check-Out07:00 - 12:00 hours

CancellationIf cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.

If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Children and extra bedsAll children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.

All older children or adults are charged AED 180.00 per night and person for extra beds.

Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.

Extra beds and baby cots are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel.

PetsPets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cardsAmerican Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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Having expanded along both banks of the Creek, Dubai is divided into two parts - Deira on the northern side and Bur Dubai to the south. Each has its share of fine mosques and busy souks, of public buildings, shopping malls, hotels, office towers, banks, hospitals, schools, apartments and villas. Dubai is blessed with golden sunshine and silvery beaches, world-class golf facilities and an upcoming Sports City.

From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors.

Below listed are a few of the attractions:

Aerogulf Services
Al Boom Tourist Village
Archaeological Sites
Bait Al Wakeel
Bastakiya
Bedouin Village
Burj Nahar
Deira Covered Souk (District)
Dubai Creek
Dubai Museum
Dubai World Trade Centre
Gold Souk
Grand Mosque
Hatta
Hatta Mountains
Heritage and Diving Village
Jumeirah Mosque
Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House (Museum)
Shindagha
Spice Souk

Aerogulf Services is located at Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates and in as November 2003 Aerogulf moved into our new purpose built helicopter operations and maintenance facility located on Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Contact: Aerogulf Services - Tel: 2200331

Al Boom Tourist Village
Adjacent to Creekside Park, the village consists of a 2,000 seat banquet hall, a coffee shop, restaurant, amusement park, ornamental lake and a marina with five cruise boats. Its traditional architecture forms a stately city landmark. Located next to Wonderland Family Fun Park. It is open 7 days. Timings: 9am-1am. Entertainment includes evening boat cruises with dinner served.

Contact: Al Boom Tourist Village - Tel: 3243000

Archaeological Sites
There are three main archaeological sites in Dubai. They are located in Al Ghusals, Al Sufooh and Jumeirah. Al Ghusals and Al Sufooh have over 2000 years old graveyards. You can visit the excavation sites at Al Ghusais, Al Sufooh and Jumeirah where you will find artifacts from the 7th to 15th century.

Contact: Off Road Adventures - Tel: 04 3432288

Bait Al Wakeel
Built in 1934 by the late Sheikh Rashid, Bait Al Wakeel was Dubai's first office building. At the edge of the Creek near the abra landing, the building has been completely restored and now houses a museum devoted to Dubai's fishing and maritime traditions.


Bastakiya
The old Bastakiya district with its narrow lanes and tall wind-towers gives a tantalizing glimpse of old Dubai. Immediately to the east of Al Fahidi Fort is the largest concentration of traditional courtyard houses with windtowers.

In the past, the city was famous for a mass of windtowers which lined the Creek on either side. These were not merely decorative; they were the only means of cooling houses in the days before electricity.


Bedouin Village
For those who are adventurous by nature, trip to Bedouin Village would be quite exciting! Experience the traditional way of living in a desert! Enjoy the camel riding lessons from the inhabitants of Bedouin Village. Looking for more excitement? Then plan for accommodation at Al Maha! It is one of the most popular and unique luxury resorts and is spread over 3,300 acres of sun kissed dunes. Staying here would enable you to experience the thrill of desert safari.


Burj Nahar
Year 1870 marked the foundation of Burj Nahar. Three watchtowers are guarding this beautiful city. Burj Nahar is one of the three-watch towers, positioned in Deira. Picturesque gardens and exotic locales provide the perfect backdrop for photographers and tourists. People from all over the world come to visit this magnificent and beautiful tower.


Deira Covered Souk (District)
The Deira Covered Souq has more of an Indian feel than an Arabic one, with folks hawking textiles, spices, kitchen wares, clothes and henna. It?s a perfect place for a housewife to feel home! The aromas, the sights and the flavours of this place is quite intoxicating!!!


Dubai Creek
The Dubai Creek is considered to be one of the most significant and safe harbor for all the ships. It has a very beautiful, calm and serene atmosphere. Abras are serving as water-taxis for crossing from Deira side to Bur Side.


Dubai Museum
Year 1799 marked the building of Al Fahidi Fort. It was built against foreign invasion. This splendid fort is now Dubai Museum. Thus, allowing the visitors to peep into the rich culture and heritage of Dubai. Entrance of Dubai Museum is marked with a great collection of old maps exhibiting urban expansion of Dubai in the year 1960 to 1980.

Dubai Museum offers a unique trip to desert life, traditional Arabian homes, mosques, fishing, pearl diving and trade. Major highlights of Dubai Museum are artefacts from excavated graves, musical instruments. Deadly weapons also form the major part of Dubai Museum, such as swords, spears, bows, arrows, shields, pistols and axes.

So, what are you waiting for? Get ready for an exciting trip to Dubai Museum and make your Dubai tour a remarkable experience!


Dubai World Trade Centre
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) was established to stimulate trade and commerce in the United Arab Emirates in 1979. Over the past two decades, the DWTC has become a symbol of economic growth and prosperity in the Middle East. It undertakes three core activities: organizing exhibitions, providing hospitality services and property leasing.

From humble beginning in 1979 to being a state-of-the-art complex today, the DWTC has recorded remarkable growth in all areas of its core activities. The Complex includes a 39-storey office tower, 492 serviced residential apartments with a sports club, seven international standard interconnected and purpose built exhibition halls, a 200-seat theatre, a congress center and a private member's business club.

Contact: Tel: 04 3321000

Gold Souk
Dubai boasts one of the largest retail gold markets in the world, selling everything from ingots to intricately worked jewellery at bargain prices. The street-front stores hide alleys of smaller shops with glittering show windows.


Grand Mosque
Situated on the Bur Dubai side of the Creek near the Ruler's Court, Grand Mosque was re-built in 1998 and now has, at 70 metres, the city's tallest minaret. It has 45 small domes in addition to nine large ones boasting stained glass panels, making it a distinguished landmark and important place of worship.

Address: Al Mussalla Road (near Ruler's Court)

Hatta
In the foothills of the majestic Hajjar mountains, Hatta is a comfortable resort, ideal for a weekend getaway. The historic Hatta fort overlooks the town. The area is a much frequented picnic spot, and is about one hour drive from Dubai.

Contact: Alpha Tours Tel: 04 2949888

Hatta Mountains
From Jurassic Park to Hatta in one swoop. Larger than life: The 30 metre long Dinosaur dwarfed by the Hatta Mountains. Stairs under its tail will lead to a room built in its stomach where replics of the stone Age will be kept.

A white prancing horse adorns a hill on top at the farm. Visitors to the farm are greeted by a cannon. The driveway, internal roads and walkways are made of stone with pictures created from different coloured stones.


Heritage and Diving Village
A traditional heritage village, located in the Shindagah area has been created where potters and weavers display their crafts. The Diving village forms part of an ambitious plan to turn the entire area into a cultural microcosm, recreating life in Dubai as it was in days gone by. Located near the mouth of the creek, this area is also popular in the evenings as a venue for its open-air cafeterias and live entertainment. Several shops also sell handicrafts. No entrance fees.

Contact: Tel: 04 3937151

Jumeirah Mosque
Located on Al Jumeira Road this mosque, one of the most beautiful of all, and a fine example of modern Islamic architecture. The beauty of the mosque, the city's largest, is seen at its very best particularly when floodlit after sundown, when the subtle lighting throws its artistry into relief. The mosque is one of the most visited and photographed sights. Tours are at 10am every Sunday and Thursday mornings. For tour information, contact the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, which is open 8am - 3pm, Sat-Wed.

Contact: Tel: 04 3447755

Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House (Museum)
Port Rashid, Dubai
Shaikh Saeed was the grandfather of the present ruler and his house has been restored as a museum. Dating from the late 1800s, Sheikh Saeed's House was built in a commanding position near the sea so the Ruler could observe shipping activity from its balconies. With its windtowers and layers of rooms built around a central courtyard, it is a fine example of regional architecture. An ambitious restoration project has returned the house to its former glory and makes it a showcase for the history and development of Dubai.

Sheikh Saeed's house can be visited as part of the Big Bus Company's tour of Dubai. The ticket price of Dhs 75 includes the entrance to Sheikh Saeed's House and Dubai museum as well.

Contact: Tel: 04 3937139

Shindagha
At the mouth of the Creek, Shindagha is the original site from which Dubai grew. Sheikh Saeed's house, the former home of the ruling Maktoum family, has been carefully restored here. Open daily from 8:30am - 8:30pm, except Fridays: 3pm - 8:30pm.

Timings: Open daily from 8:30am - 8:30pm, except Fridays: 3pm - 8:30pm

Spice Souk
The narrow lanes of the spice souk are redolent with cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, incense, dried fruit and nuts. Imported from all over the Middle East, they are sold straight out of open sacks that surround the shop keepers.

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Hotel Facilities General Parking (fee required), Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Safety Deposit Box, Valet Parking, Luggage Storage.

Activities Sauna, Fitness Centre, Massage, Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Services Room Service, Airport Shuttle, Business Centre, Laundry, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Car Rental, Tour Desk, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

Location Near Airport.

Hotel information Formerly known as Gulf Inn Hotel, this three star property is in operation for the past ten years.
Food & BeverageCasablanca Cafe: Celebrates the culinary influences of Arabic and Moroccan traditional specialties at the lobby level with full view of Rigga Road. Be it a business lunch or you just want to while away your time, sitting and enjoying your hubbly bubbly, you are sure to enjoy your time in here.

Raqs, the Arabic night club with live entertainment, has a whole lot of excitement.

Ghungroo, our authentic Indian restaurant: For those who want to enjoy the Indian food over the dinner complimented with Indian Music and live entertainment.

Saxophone Bar: A perfect place to unwind your day over a drink. It's the coolest pub in town.

Hina's cafe: 24 hrs coffee shop at the lobby level.

Mermaid pool bar: Our roof top pool side bar for you to enjoy a drink while taking a plunge in the pool.


Area information We are conveniently located in the heart of Deira, a few paces from the Dubai creek, and just a few minutes from the Dubai International Airport. Traditional and modern business and shopping spots are just a stones throw away and so are some of the popular fun places in Dubai. From K Porte Inn you'll never be far from the interesting hot spots in Dubai.
Travel informationWe offer an airport shuttle to the hotel, available 24/7. This service is free of charge. The shuttle has to be reserved at least 48 hours before arrival. You can do this by means of the booking confirmation.

By public transport:
The nearest bus stop/station is at Al Rigga Road, at 5 minutes walking distance from the hotel.

Our hotel is located opposite the Pizza Hut on Al-Rigga Road.

We have our own parking facilities, free of charge for inhouse guests. It is an underground parking, which is 24 hrs manned and CCTV monitored. It needs to be reserved at least 48 hours before arrival.
Important informationWe require payment at check-in time. Personal cheques are not accepted.

An extra bed can be added to the Double Rooms, on request.
It costs AED 100 per night, without breakfast, including taxes.

Our hotel offers internet access in the main lobby. We have a wired and a wireless connection available. The costs are AED 20 per hour. The guest needs a laptop to connect to the internet.

Our whole hotel is accesible for wheelchairs; the hotel entrance has a ramp. We have special rooms for the disabled, with an adequate bathroom or/and bed, on request. Two people can stay in the room.

Pets are not allowed.
Hotel PoliciesCheck In24/24 hours

Check Out07:00 - 12:00 hours

Cancellation At least 24 hours before date of arrival. Reservations must be cancelled at least 1 day prior to arrival date to avoid a penalty of 1 night stay including tax. Early arrivals or late departures will not be charged.

The cancellation policy may vary per room type; please check the room description as well.

Child policy Children up to six years old can stay free of charge, including breakfast. Between the age of 6-12, children can stay for half the price in the existing bedding. A maximum of 2 children per room is allowed. Our hotel doesn't provide a baby cot or crib.

Accepted credit cards American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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Tiara Residence and Anantara Resort, which was previously entitled 'Jewel of the Palm', is a beachfront community that will be located along the upper-right side (north-eastern side) of the trunk of the man-made Palm Jumeirah island. The AED 2.1 billion (US$ 572 million) development will consist of seven 15-storey low-rise buildings built in a V shape and themed after different gemstones (Emerald, Aquamarine, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amber and Diamond).

Tiara Residence
It will occupy five of the seven buildings and each of the buildings will have 1 promenade level, 1 garden level, 1 deck level, 12 typical floors and a penthouse level. Each typical floor will contain two 1-bedroom, two 2-bedroom and two 3-bedroom apartments. The 1-bedroom apartments will range from 85 to 178 square meters (915 to 1,916 square feet), the 2-bedroom apartments will range from 159 to 229 square meters (1,711 to 2,465 square feet) and the 3-bedroom apartments will range from 212 to 228 square meters (2,282 to 2,454 square feet). Tiara Residence will contain a total of 644 one, two and three bedroom apartments and 14 penthouses.

The Palm Anantara Hotel Resort & Spa
Two of the buildings will be occupied by the Anantara Resort Palm Jumeirah, a 244 room hotel with an additional 132 furnished apartments. The Anantara Spa is the focal point of the resort and will provide a full range of eastern and western treatments and therapies.

Amenities in the development will include CCTV monitored public areas, 24-hour security guards, elevators with panoramic views, underground car parking, health club and recreational facilities, Jasper Club (gymnasium, sauna, steam rooms, outdoor pool, children's pool and play area), 230 meter sandy beach, 2 km running track. Tiara Residence and Anantara Resort will be surrounded on 3 sides by water and its apartments and hotel rooms will either a sea or pool view. Home finance is available through Amlak Finance for up to 90% over a maximum of 25 years (Ijarah Finance).

Expected Completion Date - End 2007
Real Estate Developer - Zabeel Investments
Location - The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Palm Golden Mile will be situtated along the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah as an exclusive residential and retail boulevard. The Golden Mile Retail will be a unique shopping experience, with over 200 of the world's most upscale stores and restaurants from designer boutiques to formal dining and outdoor cafes. The Gold Mile Residences will contain 10 waterfront buildings with approximately 780 freehold apartments from 1 bedroom to penthouses and town homes. It is a joint venture between Al Nakheel and IFA Hotels & Resorts.

Expected Completion Date - Unknown
Real Estate Developer - Al Nakheel Properties
Location - Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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The Palm Trump International Hotel and Tower, also referred to as Trump Tower Dubai, will be the luxury centerpiece building of the Palm Golden Mile, located on the trunk of the Palm Jumeirah. Initially the tower was shaped like an opening golden tulip, but in April 2006 its design was changed to feature a split linked tower with an innovative open core design.

The Palm Trump International Hotel and Tower will be a 48-storey mixed-use condo-hotel and residence with a 300 room five-star hotel and 360 freehold residential apartments. Some of the amentities include exclusive access to a private beach and yacht club with tennis courts, gymnasium and fitness centre, stylized pools and gardens. The AED 2.2 billion (US$ 600 million) development will be the first joint venture between Al Nakheel and The Trump Organization, who's president and chairman is Donald Trump.

Expected Completion Date - In 2009
Real Estate Developer
Al Nakheel Properties [Al Nakheel Projects]
Location - The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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