Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Barsha 1, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | (888) 616-5829
Direct access to the Mall of the Emirates
Sleek and
spacious rooms with impressive bathrooms
Excellent in-room
amenities include large TVs and iPod docks
Rooftop pools on 24th floor with stunning panoramic views
Restaurant and
bar with terraces for al fresco dining
Serene spa with
steam bath, sauna, and private hot tubs for couples
Some rooms
overlook nearby construction
Location prone to traffic
jams
The Sheraton
Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel is a high-end, chain hotel attached
to and with direct access into the shopping center of the same name. Rooms are sleek and spacious, with impressive amenities and well-finished
bathrooms. Dining options are slim, though al fresco terraces are a hit and the
rooftop pool area provides some of the best panoramic vistas in Dubai. While
not quite up to the standards of the nearby Kempinski, rates are a lot
more affordable and the Sheraton still delivers a comfortable and upscale experience.
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Scene
Sleek and chic luxury chain vibe with direct access to one of Dubai's largest malls
When it opened in 2013,
the Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel became the fourteenth Sheraton to launch in Dubai. It is also only one of two hotels that is connected directly to the Dubai Mall of the Emirates (the Kepinski is the other). The mall is one
of the city's biggest, with 560 international retail brands, and it's home to the
iconic Ski Dubai snow dome. The
hotel towers over the northeast corner of mall, with rows of glistening
blue-glass windows and a grand arched portico. While the entrance feels a little
underwhelming, the lofty-ceilinged lobby is a pristine blend of twinkling
hanging light features, light polished stone tiling, and chic contemporary
furnishings, all finished with touch of local design elements. The vibe is upmarket
and stylish, in the manner of a luxury chain-hotel, and a little impersonal. That said, it's ideal for well-heeled shopaholics and attracts business and leisure travelers alike.
Location
Situated on the corner of the Mall of Emirates, a 10-minute drive from area beaches
The hotel sits at
one corner of the Mall of Emirates in the Al Barsha First district in the western part of Dubai. It's right beyond Sheikh Zayed Road, the main highway of Dubai.
The location is a good base for access to the different parts of Dubai; it's under a 10-minute drive to the public beach and the Wild Wadi waterpark and 15 minutes from the tourist area of Jumeirah Beach Residences. Dubai International
Airport is about half and hour away, while the Dubai Mall -- even bigger than the Mall of the Emirates -- is a 20-minute drive away. Note that the area is particularly prone to heavy traffic so sometimes
the metro is a safer bet.
Rooms
Sleek, spacious rooms with luxury bathrooms and city views -- though some of nearby construction
The hotel's 481 spacious
rooms are spread over more than 20 floors, and all are decorated in neutral earthy
tones with smart, simple-designed furnishings, and color-coordinated modern artworks. The chain's
bespoke all-white Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Beds have padded leather headboards, while
large windows provide plenty of natural light and views over the city (though
some overlook construction of another mall). Even Standard Rooms include
40-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi, while the 94 Suites come with 56-inch TVs and plush lounge areas. Modern, luxurious
bathrooms are finished in marble with rainfall showers and/or shower/combos, and bathrobes and slippers are provided.
Features
24th-floor rooftop pools with stunning panoramic views and a snack lounge
The hotel's Sanabel
restaurant serves a breakfast buffet daily (included in some room rates) as well as an a la carte Mediterranean menu for lunch and dinner, with an
outdoor terrace for al fresco dining. The fifth-floor Vantage bar serves
cocktails and has hookahs and also comes with terrace views, but the best panoramas are
from the 24th-floor rooftop pool and lounge, where food is also served. There
are two heated, saltwater pools, one for relaxing and the other large enough
for swimming laps, as well as a few lounge chairs and stunning city views (though there is often noise from the busy Sheikh Zayed Road below). The spa, provides a quieter, peaceful retreat and has a steam room, a sauna, massage treatments, and private
hot tubs for couples.
