The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina

The Westin Dubai is not simply a hotel – together with its sister properties, the family-friendly Le Meridien Mina Seyahi, the trendy W Dubai and the popular on-site Jungle Bay Waterpark – it’s a destination in itself. This chic and spacious hotel, with 292 rooms sits on its own private stretch of beach, part of the famous Jumeirah Beach – one of the longest beaches in Dubai. Once through its grand, palm-lined entrance, you’ll find just about anything you could want from a resort – pools (including a winding pool for chilled out swims and, next door at Le Meridien, the ‘Jungle Bay’ waterpark which is popular with families), spa and a fitness centre. There are 10 restaurants and bars, offering everything from formal dining with a spectacular evening show, to a Greek-style beach taverna. This is a place where everything you need is on hand, but there’s plenty of exploring to be had outside the resort too. Dubai Marina, with its luxury shopping, outdoor restaurants and watersports, is a short tram ride away, as is the exciting retail and leisure district known as The Walk.