Dubai Marina has so much in and near the neighbourhood, this makes it a hotspot for tourists and residents alike. We have rounded up a list of the best hotels in Dubai Marina.
- Address Dubai Marina
- Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa
- La Verda Suites & Villa
- Grosvenor House
The Address Dubai Marina is a 5-star hotel which is directly linked to Dubai Marina Mall. All suites and rooms come with views of the stunning marina and access to many luxurious amenities such as a spa, fitness centre, infinity pool and more.
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa is another 5-star resort overlooking the marina. The hotel offers temperature-controlled swimming pools and tennis courts as sports amenities for guests. Those looking for dining options can visit the 14 outlets in the hotel itself or take a short walk down to JBR.
La Verda Suites & Villa is a slightly different hotel experience, as it offers larger properties such as villas and duplex penthouses, guests can opt for the 24-hour butler service as well. The hotel also provides professional childcare services and activities specially designed for children.
Grosvenor House is a luxury collection hotel which means that it offers authentic, unique, luxury experiences. Grosvenor House offers 750 guest rooms, a terrace pool and a private beach.
Most residential towers in Dubai Marina have dedicated floors providing parking spaces for tenants and owners. The area also has a few public parking spots, including one near Dubai Marina Walk, for those dropping by for an outing. However, finding a convenient parking spot is not always an easy feat, most people end up using public transport to reach the area.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN DUBAI MARINA
There are two metro stations near Marina: Damac Properties and DMCC. The roads tend to get busy in the evenings, the metro can be a good way to shorten the time it takes for you to get home after work. Getting around the neighbourhood is a lot easier with the Dubai Tram, with its 11 tram stations, stretching from Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) to Al Sufouh. There are a few tram stations in the community as well, such as the Marina Towers Tram Station near Marina Pinnacle and MAG 218 Tower.
SUPERMARKETS IN DUBAI MARINA
The area’s Dubai Marina Mall houses a Waitrose supermarket, where residents can easily get their grocery shopping done. Apart from this, the other supermarkets in Dubai Marina include Spinneys, West Zome Supermarket and Al Maya which cater to the day-to-day needs of tenants and owners living in the neighbourhood. Other convenience stores such as multiple branches of Zoom mini-mart are also dotted around the various buildings.
CHURCHES, TEMPLES AND MOSQUES IN DUBAI MARINA
Like most residential areas in Dubai, there is a mosque in Dubai Marina. Known as Masjid Al Rahim, the mosque can hold up to 2,000 worshippers. It opened in 2014 and is now regarded as one of the most beautiful mosques in the UAE. The call to prayer can be heard five times a day, particularly on lower floors of apartment buildings in the vicinity of a mosque. Nearby buildings to the mosque include Escan Tower, Jannah Place, Manchester Tower, Trident Waterfront and DEC Towers.
There are a group of churches clustered together in the Al Muntazah community in Jebel Ali, 15 minutes away. Here you can find over 10 churches, a few located here include Our Lady of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Dubai Mar Thoma Church and United Christian Church of Dubai. Also located in the same Al Muntazah area, Sikh residents can visit the Guru Nanak Darbar.
The nearest temple is Shiva Temple, 25 minutes away in the Bur Dubai district.
There are many nurseries in Dubai Marina which offer different options for families with younger children. There is a nursery located on the Dubai Marina Walk, which is easily accessible from most towers. For older children, schools are located in nearby areas such as Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim and The Springs. These include Horizon International School, Dubai British School and King’s School Dubai.
Horizon International School is located a 12-minute drive away from Dubai Marina on Street 9A in Umm Al Sheif. Dubai British School in Springs 3 and King’s School Dubai in Umm Suqeim 3 offer the British curriculum. There are also many higher education options in Dubai Knowledge Park. It is 10 minutes from the marina community and is also easily accessible by the tram network.
The neighbourhood also houses medical clinics and centres for family health needs. These include Medcare Medical Centre Marina and Emirates Hospitals Clinic. Pharmacies are also conveniently located at regular intervals around Dubai Marina.
Al Zahra Hospital and Saudi German Hospital are near the Dubai Marina area in Al Barsha for any emergencies.