Evaluation: Delta Jumeirah Seashore, Dubai

Kicking off my journey to the Center East and the Caucasus, I briefly stopped in Dubai, spending one evening on the Delta Jumeirah Seashore.

As a disclaimer, I’ll point out immediately that the suite I used to be assigned to shouldn’t be usually accessible for complimentary upgrades. Nevertheless, I think about that its design and facilities are consultant of the opposite visitor rooms.

Delta Jumeirah Seashore, Dubai – Reserving

Initially, I wasn’t planning on staying on the Delta Jumeirah Seashore. Not sure of easy methods to sort out Dubai as a first-time customer for one jet-lagged day, I booked just a few refundable choices at related costs, the Delta amongst them.

All I wanted was a spot to crash and recuperate for a full expertise at Al Maha the subsequent day. I figured if I have been up for any actions, it could be the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, a few straightforward check-boxes to tick and hold me awake.

As I used to be arriving at 4am after a full, wide-awake night on the beautiful Al Safwa First Class Lounge in Doha, I shortly realized that having a mattress prepared was paramount. Ideally, I’d have stayed on the 4 Factors Sheikh Zayed Street, near the aforementioned points of interest.

Nevertheless, upon relentlessly chatting with the entrance desks on the motels I’d booked, I dedicated to the Delta Jumeirah Seashore as a substitute. It was the one property that would have a room prepared for an early morning check-in, and in a ok location to poke round whereas nonetheless being moderately accessible to the points of interest on my record.

Moreover, the one room accessible early sufficient for me was a two-bedroom suite that normally isn’t supplied for elite upgrades, however the workers have been joyful to oblige. Whereas it was more room than I wanted, the assure of a room prepared at my early arrival time was a simple excuse to take extra actual property than I wanted.

All stated and accomplished, I paid AED 367, posting as US$100 on my Amex US Marriott Bonvoy Sensible Card. In comparison with a redemption fee of 30,000–40,000 Bonvoy factors per evening, paying this money fee was considerably preferable.

(For anybody trying to guide the two-bedroom suite, I’m seeing it for $300–600 (CAD) on weeknights relying on season.)

Delta Jumeirah Seashore, Dubai – Location

The Delta Jumeirah Seashore is positioned in Dubai Marina. The neighbourhood jogged my memory of Vancouver’s Yaletown, with its city design, towering glass structure, and unmistakable opulence.

There are numerous different chain motels close by, together with a number of different Marriott-, Hilton-, and IHG-affiliated manufacturers, plus a Sofitel and different worldwide manufacturers.

The realm is surprisingly walkable for such a sprawling metropolis. Nevertheless, within the oppressive summer season warmth, I’d say the one walkable actions are Marina Seashore two blocks away, the seawall at daybreak, and no matter enjoyable and video games you discover on the plaza within the shade of the skyscrapers.

You’re solely a brief drive away from many different points of interest together with the Ain Dubai Remark Wheel and Skydive Dubai, and the Palm Jumeirah which is a separate resort district in its personal proper.

I reached the resort by metro from the airport, about an hour’s trip, together with the stroll from the station to the resort. Getting round by taxi or Uber, it’ll price about AED$75 (CA$25) and take 20 minutes to get to different key points of interest close to the Burj Khalifa, or half-hour plus strolling through metro.

Delta Jumeirah Seashore, Dubai – Examine-in

Arriving by automotive or from public transit, you’ll strategy the resort from the south, through a driveway constructed into the coated parkade.

Regardless of the slick attraction of Dubai’s fashionable buildings, it additionally has its fair proportion of indistinguishable uninspired towers, of which the Delta is one.

Inside, there’s a shiny however easy area with the entrance desk and a few seating.

I didn’t wait lengthy to be checked in. Having chatted extensively with the pleasant workers previous to my arrival, check-in was fast and painless. My room was prepared upon my arrival at 7am; all we needed to do was course of fee.

The entrance desk workers have been comprehensively informative with regard to the hours and areas of assorted amenities, together with the restaurant and every meal’s service instances, the Membership Lounge and its varied phases all through the day, and the gymnasium and spa.

As a Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite member, I used to be additionally supplied a welcome amenity selection. I used to be given the choice of 1,000 factors, or a meals and a drink.

I chosen some snacks: a fruit plate (with cheese or nuts additionally accessible) and a beer (with wine or orange juice additionally accessible). They have been delivered to my room shortly after I arrived.

I additionally obtained a second plate with all three meals facilities just a few hours later, a pleasant shock.

I nibbled a bit, however looking back I ought to’ve simply taken the factors, as I used to be able to crash after a protracted journey odyssey.

Delta Jumeirah Seashore, Dubai – Two-Bed room Suite with Partial Sea View

My suite was Room 1113, tucked away in a extra personal nook of the resort, behind the principle elevators.

Getting into the suite, it’s instantly obvious that that is extra an house than a resort room.

The principle room is an open-concept, with a definite eating area.

To the left, there’s a lounge with family-style seating across the TV. The gray leather-based furnishings wasn’t remarkably snug, although.

Within the far nook, there’s a desk by the west-facing window, with views of the encircling towers, streetscapes, and swimming swimming pools.

There’s lots of unused shelving and cupboard space, the kind that may be crammed in a vibrant dwelling however is difficult to make your personal as a transient resident.

Behind the eating desk, there’s a small balcony with a few chairs. Friends should ask resort workers to unlock it, as a security function for babies.

To the fitting of the doorway, there’s a kitchen with a galley window. The area is totally loaded with home equipment – a full-size fridge and freezer, an induction range, a dishwasher, and a toaster.

There was additionally a small quantity of flatware, glassware, and silverware; I’m positive you might request extra to entertain a crowd. Instantaneous espresso and a choice of teas have been supplied, together with a water kettle.

In the back of the kitchen, there’s a hallway to a locked service door, with a washer/dryer combo machine.

Returning to the principle room, the hallway to the bedrooms and loos extends forwards from the doorway.

Let’s begin on the finish, with the master suite and ensuite.

The master suite encompasses a king mattress (which I discovered too agency for my liking), giant closets, a desk with a replica of the Qur’an, and north-facing views of the waterfront.

The vista contains the Remark Wheel, though it was considerably occluded the day I checked in as a consequence of a mud storm.

Connected, there’s a spacious lavatory. The shower-tub was a bit poor, with the glass wall barely protecting half of the splash zone, and sizzling water taking 5 minutes to reach.

The second bed room incorporates two twin beds, ultimate in the event you’re travelling as a household with youngsters.

Throughout the corridor is the second lavatory, a public area semi-dedicated to the second bed room.

Lastly, closest to the doorway is the powder room, and not using a bathe.

Delta Jumeirah Seashore, Dubai – Breakfast

A breakfast buffet is served in the principle restaurant every day from 6:30am to 11:00am. Platinum Elite members and above are entitled to free breakfast.

I used to be impressed with the range supplied, drawing on a mixture of cuisines which have touched the cultural crossroads of the Persian Gulf.

First, there’s a complete set of acquainted Western breakfast choices that you simply’ll discover at any resort, together with cereal, yogurt, contemporary fruit, scrambled eggs, an omelette bar, meat and cheese, pancakes and waffles, and English breakfast staples. Basic meats like bacon and sausage are ready with halal substitutes.

There’s additionally an enormous choice of pastries, principally acquainted, however with just a few distinctive standouts like doughnuts and zaatar croissants.

By the salad bar and yogurt, there’s a variety of hummus and nuts match for the Center East.

In addition they supplied a rotation of South Asian delicacies, that includes chapati bread with conventional sauces, sambar, idli, and aloo mutter.

Different East Asian dishes have been accessible, together with congee on the porridge station, and stir-fried noodles on the salad bar.

I additionally tried pelmeni, a Siberian beef dumpling catering to the Gulf’s Russian vacationer cohort.

Delta Jumeirah Seashore, Dubai – Eating

The resort’s fundamental restaurant is Shores, the identical area the place breakfast is served. The lunch and dinner menus function worldwide fare, accessible from 12:30pm to three:30pm and 6:30pm to 10:30pm respectively.

As you enter restaurant, you’ll go via La Sala, a small cafe for gentle bites all through the day.

However the prime eating spot on the Delta Jumeirah Seashore is undoubtedly Fogueira, a Brazilian steakhouse on the thirty fifth flooring. There’s a Latin band performing each evening, and their music performs via the audio system on the rooftop balcony in the event you go for an outside desk.

You’ll be able to benefit from the smorgasbord from 6pm to 1am, plus they serve a Saturday afternoon brunch.

The restaurant patio has a cool sightline on the illuminated Remark Wheel at evening, and is value testing for the view alone.

Lastly, in-room eating is on the market 24 hours a day, a pleasant comfort.

Delta Jumeirah Seashore, Dubai – Bar

Fogueira’s different half is Sama, a symmetrical area with an identical aesthetic and rooftop patio. Seating is a little more lounge-style, and music is a little more digital. You’ll be able to order meals, drinks, and hookah from 5pm to 2am.

Adjoining to the plaza down under, there’s Speakeasy, an American prohibition-style pub open from 12:30pm to 3am.

Delta Jumeirah Seashore, Dubai – Membership Lounge

The Membership Lounge is on the seventeenth flooring. They serve snacks from 3:30pm to five:30pm, and joyful hour drinks from 6:30pm to eight:30pm.

I dropped by earlier than midday for a fast look-around, and there have been some gentle bites accessible.

The area shouldn’t be very huge or fascinating. I think about it could be helpful in the event you want a cushty area to get some work accomplished, however weren’t in a position to safe a room improve.

Delta Jumeirah Seashore, Dubai – Different Amenities

Whereas check-in is on the bottom flooring, the resort’s heartbeat is on the LP stage.

Right here, there’s the principle pedestrian entrance, connecting to a sprawling plaza which spans the neighbourhood and sits atop the parkade. From the plaza, you possibly can conveniently entry the seashore on foot, two blocks away.

On this stage, you’ll discover Shores and Speakeasy. There’s additionally details about the spa, automotive leases, and excursions.

The pool is on the roof of a separate constructing, accessed by strolling exterior throughout the bottom of the plaza. The out of doors pool is exceptionally uncovered to the solar and warmth for a lot of the day. Resort company can use the pool from 7am to 9pm.

The health and wellness amenities are on the first flooring. The gymnasium is open from 6am to 11pm.

(There are additionally visitor rooms on this stage, present process in depth renovations on the time of my go to.)

Lastly, I’ll notice that the resort Wi-Fi would consistently lower out and in as I moved across the suite.

Conclusion

My keep on the Delta Jumeirah Seashore was nice, a self-aware no-frills restoration day. It was enjoyable to take a look at a well-known Canadian resort model which I’ve come to fairly like.

I used to be impressed by the comfortable product, together with the customer support, breakfast, and breadth of foods and drinks choices. Nevertheless, the arduous product, together with the inside and exterior designs, less-than-comfortable furnishings, and rampant building, left one thing to be desired.

I’ll tip my hat particularly to the workers who have been joyful to place me in a non-upgradable suite, even when it was extreme for my wants, as the one method to accommodate my early check-in request. Whereas the suite was sprawling, it lacked soul – not an unreasonable description of my first impression of Dubai.

I believe the Delta Jumeirah Seashore is an affordable selection in the event you can guide a room at worth. The area I stayed in would have been appropriate for a household on an prolonged keep.

Nevertheless, subsequent time I’m in Dubai, I’d somewhat strive a special property. The Delta was a combined bag, and in a metropolis chock stuffed with extra intriguing motels, I wouldn’t be drawn again to the Delta with pleasure.