The Shangri-La is located right on ocean side of Sheikh Zayed Road - nearer to the malls and Jumeirah, but still a cab ride away. Pool is quite small, but nice enough.

Though I don't think Le Meridien Airport is what you are after this time, do consider that the Art + Tech Rooms have been completely refurbished, so quite different from what you would have previously experienced, and always a good bargain.