Jumeirah Beach Hotel is the sweeping, wave-shaped tower on the Umm Suqeim coast that has been a Jumeirah landmark for decades, and it remains one of the best-organized family resorts in the city. The property page lists 618 rooms and a long run of facilities: three outdoor pools, a children's pool and a waterslide, cabanas and sun loungers, three restaurants, a spa, a gym with yoga and fitness classes, seven outdoor tennis courts, racquetball and squash, a kids' club, a playground and an arcade. Room types are generous, from Deluxe rooms with ocean views and balconies through Club and Family rooms to Family Suites, one- to three-bedroom suites and villas, which makes it unusually flexible for large families and groups. The page lists a five-star luxury class and a guest score of 9.0 from about a thousand reviews.
Where you are matters. The hotel is close to the beach, with Umm Suqeim Beach about a four-minute walk away, Wild Wadi Water Park about nine minutes on foot and the Burj Al Arab about thirteen minutes. Souk Madinat Jumeirah is a fifteen-minute walk, and Kite Beach is a short drive. Many ocean-view rooms look toward the Burj Al Arab, although the tower is closed for restoration, so the view is exterior only. Dubai International Airport is around thirty minutes by road. Free Wi-Fi, valet parking and an electric-car charging station are listed.
Which room to book
Ocean-view Deluxe rooms with balconies are the signature choice and the best for the sea and skyline views, while Family rooms and suites give separate sleeping space for children. Villas and multi-bedroom suites are best for extended families or groups traveling together. Rooms on higher floors offer the best outlooks over the curve of the building and the Gulf. The hotel is large, so ask for a room near the lifts and the beach access if you have small children.
Things to weigh
This is a classic resort with a more traditional feel than newer designer properties, and a busy one at weekends and school holidays. Before you book, check which pools, restaurants and areas are open for your dates. It is also a car- or taxi-based location for anything beyond Jumeirah, with Downtown and the Marina a drive away, so it suits a beach-centered stay rather than a first-timer sightseeing trip.
Why stay here
- ✓Three outdoor pools and a waterslide
- ✓Children pool and kids club
- ✓Spa and gym with classes
- ✓Seven outdoor tennis courts
- ✓Three on-site restaurants
- ✓Rooftop terrace and poolside bar
- ✓Family rooms, suites and villas
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and valet parking
Good questions
Is the beach close to the hotel?+
The property page lists Umm Suqeim Beach about a four-minute walk away, and describes the hotel as near a private beach.
Is Wild Wadi nearby?+
Yes, about a nine-minute walk. Check current access arrangements for guests when you book.
What should I check before booking?+
Look at which pools, restaurants and areas are open for your dates. Ocean-view rooms look toward the Burj Al Arab, which is closed for restoration.
