Long day, I almost forgot to post.
This particular hotel made a cameo appearance in the movie Body of Lies for any movie buffs out there.
This particular hotel made a cameo appearance in the movie Body of Lies for any movie buffs out there.
The Jumeirah family of hotels has made a name in opulence, think the Burj al-Arab (the one that looks like a sail, rooms go for $1,000 nightly, you can't go in without a reservation, and is a self-declared seven star hotel). The Jumeirah Emirates Towers isn't as decadent as the Burj al-Arab (turns out if you make a reservation for tea, they will actually let you in the hotel-for a minute). But, the Burj also isn't a fair benchmark for a hotel. The Emirates Towers has a decadence much more aligned with my personal taste.
It's a business hotel for the most part, but one of the highest caliber. The staff are impeccable, accommodating without being over-attentive to the point that you feel someone is always standing over you. The rooms are exceptionally comfortable and comparatively large. All of the right amenities are in place, Molton Brown personal care products, great robes, tastey minibar, and the on-site food is nothing to complain about. An all around solid value. If Dubai is on your list of stops, and the Burj seems a little over the top (as many things in Dubai can be), give the Emirates Towers a try. It was a truly pleasant experience.
