Dubai Marina
Dubai Marina is a man-made marina lying between Al Sufouh and Jebel Ali. With over 200 high-rise towers, including 40 towers of the Jumeirah Beach Residence, it is the world’s largest man-made marina.
Hotels
There are a number of 5 star hotels on the beachfront here; the Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, the Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, the Oasis Beach Hotel & Tower, the Ritz Carlton, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa, and the Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa. A little further back the Grosvenor House overlooks the Dubai Marina itself.
The Dubai Marina Mall Hotel and Serviced Residences is scheduled for completion in 2008.
Four of the towers at the Jumeirah Beach Residence will also be hotels.
Real Estate
Properties at the Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence are predominantly expensive tower apartments. The apartments have been popular with property speculators. The first phase, Dubai Marina Towers, comprising 6 towers (Murjan, Al Mass, Fairooz, Mesk, Yass, and Anbar) of 1 – 4 bedroom apartments sold out before the buildings were even complete.
Many of the apartments at Dubai Marina are now available for short term rent, providing a relatively inexpensive alternative to hotels.
Shopping
The main retail development here is The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence. The Ibn Battuta Mall is just a couple of miles away.
Restaurants
There are a number of fine hotel restaurants here. Grosvenor House has a couple run under the guidance of internationally renowned chefs. Mezzanine, a spacious restaurant offers a modern British menu created by celebrity chef Gary Rhodes, while Indego boasts Vineet Bhatia, the first Indian chef to win a Michelin star, as its consultant.
Over at the beachfront the Habtoor Grand Resort offers Maya, a steakhouse with a pleasant outdoor terrace, while Maya at Le Royal Meridien offers modern Mexican cuisine.
Families with children are not forgotten here. Johnny Rockets at the Marina Walk is a 50’s style burger joint with a lively atmosphere.
Attractions & Entertainment
The Grand Megaplex at the Ibn Battuta Mall is a 21-screen cinema with an IMAX screen (the first in Dubai). There are also two golf courses nearby, the Montgomerie and Emirates Golf Club, both on the Emirates Hills development.
Schools
There is a good choice of schools nearby in Emirates Hills and Al Sufouh.
Map of Dubai Marina
Interactive map of the Dubai Marina. Click on the symbols for details.
Image Gallery
Pictures of Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence. Mouseover to change main photograph and for more information.
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