| set in a modern building, this upscale hotel is a 5-minute walk the nearest metro station, 7 km from the dubai gold souk market and 8 km from the dubai world trade centre. the chic rooms featuring mahogany furniture and marble bathrooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. amenities consist of a refined bar/lounge and 6 dining options, including japanese cuisine, along with a hip nightclub and a karaoke bar, plus a luxe spa, a gym, and an outdoor pool with a bar. upgraded rooms and suites add separate living areas
Dubai International Airport 13 min
Aziz saffron (15 min)
Visitors can meander through this lively assortment of vendors selling spices, souvenirs & gifts. Jumeirah Beach (18 min)
Bustling, public urban beach backed by high-rise hotels, with a children's playground & BBQ areas. Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo (14 min)
Underwater tunnel under a huge shark- & ray-filled tank, plus a creepy crawly zone with snakes. Jumeirah Mosque (17 min)
Landmark mosque with guided tours offered to non-Muslims to promote cultural understanding. Dubai Frame (11 min)
Unique, 150-m-tall building resembling a picture frame, with historic displays & panoramic views. Grand Bur Dubai Masjid (12 min)
This mosque accommodates 1200 worshippers & allows non-Muslim visitors in the minaret only. House of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum (18 min)
Grand, 19th-century home of a former ruler of Dubai, now a museum displaying historic memorabilia. Wild Wadi Waterpark (24 min)
Aquatic roller coasters & surfing wave machine in outdoor water park with pools, slides & tunnels. Deira Clocktower (5 min)
On a major route coming into the city, this modernist clock tower predates Dubai's rapid expansion. Al Fahidi Historical District - حي الفهيدي التاريخي (11 min)
Area of traditional-style buildings in typical materials housing arts & cultural exhibits & museums. Burj Khalifa (15 min)
Spired 828-meter skyscraper with a viewing deck, restaurant, hotel and offices and 11-hectare park. Dubai Gold Souk (15 min)
Marked by a wooden arch, this bustling bazaar features many stores selling dazzling gold jewellery. The Dubai Fountain (18 min)
Massive fountain with 30-minute displays of water jets reaching 140 m, set to a music & light show. Dubai Dolphinarium - Dolphin & Seal Show (11 min)
Sizable indoor destination with dolphin & seal shows, interactive experiences & an Asian restaurant. The Dubai Mall (14 min)
Huge shopping and leisure centre, with department stores, plus an ice rink, aquarium and a cinema. | 
