Originally Posted by
jasondetar
I was just there, stayed at FS Jumeirah beach & Armani, there isn't noticeable construction noise at FS but would recommend staying in town at the Armani over it. The beach is eh.. not what Dubai is for

You'd be surprised how many people value a quality beach in Dubai. While FS has a natural beach, they extended it a year after opening by 10 meters and also secured the waters to make it a safe experience. They also built a platform for Yoga and special offers, depending on the season, which is quite popular. All this while you're minutes away from Downtown.
If you opt for Armani, ask them well in advance if they are having any groups as on every occasion I visited the last few times, this was the case and it was not a pretty sight!
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