Originally Posted by
EuropeanPete
I'd either hang around Al Maha, or (particularly if you're a Plat or better) check in at the Le Meridien by the airport which is what I'd actually do (I hate sitting around uncomfortably). Lots of restaurants, bars, free airport drop-off for elites, free club for elites, free upgrade to large, luxury rooms....
I could hang around at Al Maha, but then if they unable to give me late check out then I pretty much stuck there from noon until pick up time.
Le Meridien by the airport is interesting suggestion.
Previously I'm thinking of JW Marriott Marquis or Fairmont Dubai
But JW seems too crowded when I visit there last time.