Step into the enchanting world of Old Arabia when you arrive at Madinat Jumeirah Resort. The property is designed to produce thoughts of an ancient Arabian citadel with all the most modern amenities. The resort brings ornate luxury and Arabic tradition to two large, exotic hotels.

The name means “City of Jumeirah” and is quite apt, as this magnificent resort offers unmatched variety and luxury, located in the heart of cosmopolitan Jumeirah. The resort property encompasses two hotels, breath-taking summer houses, the Talise Spa, recreational facilities, the Quay Healthclub, and more.

Madinat Jumeirah Resort lies along the world-renowned Jumeirah beach strip, near some of the finest residences in Dubai. The resort is close to Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, and The Palm Jumeirah as well as all leisure and commercial attractions of the city. The resort was designed as a tribute to the heritage of Dubai and resembles a magnificent ancient Arabian citadel. Waterways meander throughout the property, transporting guests to all parts of the resort aboard traditional the Arabian dhow, a wooden sailing vessel that has become a symbol of the city of Dubai.

Two boutique hotels make up the resort property. Mina A’Salam, The Harbor of Peace offers a glimpse at the sea-faring traditions of the area. Al Qasr means “The Palace” and has been designed to resemble a Sheikh’s summer palace.

The resort offers 45 restaurants and bars across dozens of traditions offering everything from casual dining in a noodle house or Italian restaurant to signature dining at some of the finest tables in the area—even a cake boutique. Local music plays nightly at the many bars and entertainment venues and guests can wake up the next day and start all over again with a brunch that elevates dining to fine art.

The resort offers a wide array of activities to keep guests active and engaged. The Quay Healthclub offers a wide variety of opportunities for guests to improve their well being, including a temperature-controlled indoor lap pool, two aerobics studios, two squash courts, a weight training zone, a functional training zone, fitness classes and more.

The Quay Skillz Youth Facility is the first fitness facility dedicated strictly to youth from 7 to 16 years of age in the United Arab Emirates. The healthclub also offers a High Altitude Suite—the first of its kind—which allows athletes to exert twice the effort in half the time to achieve double the results Bandoeng. The facility even includes a state-of-the-art rock climbing wall which simulates a diverse range of features and is well equipped for trainers as young as 4 years old.

The resort is also home to Souk Madinat, a traditional Arabian souk with wind towers, lantern-lit hallways, narrow waterways and nearly 100 different retail shops as well as dining and entertainment. From here, take an exclusive Abra tour though the resort and discover its exotic beauty.

Whether guests visit the Madinat Jumeirah Resort for business or pleasure, the amenities are extensive and the experiences will last a lifetime.