Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Resort {ARE}
Sep 2, 2013, 1:23 pm
#196
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 35
Has anyone stayed here recently? The website still mentions the building work taking place on The Walk and that it can be see/heard from some rooms. Any advice on what part of the hotel to avoid would be appreciated.
Also, what is success rate for Gold being upgraded? Previously we stayed at the Dubai Creek and on both occasions were upgraded and given full breakfast in the restaurant, although I was Diamond at the time. That was 8 years ago and as we now have a 5 year old we felt the Jumeriah was a better choice than the Creek.
Having visited the Jumeriah when staying at the Creek we were aware that there was a kids club but there is no mention of this on the hotels webpage.
Also, what is success rate for Gold being upgraded? Previously we stayed at the Dubai Creek and on both occasions were upgraded and given full breakfast in the restaurant, although I was Diamond at the time. That was 8 years ago and as we now have a 5 year old we felt the Jumeriah was a better choice than the Creek.
Having visited the Jumeriah when staying at the Creek we were aware that there was a kids club but there is no mention of this on the hotels webpage.
Hi, just returned today after a 4 days stay. It is the 7th time we visit this hotel during past years. Currently constructions are 2, one on the right side of the hotel (the beach) and one on the left (a mall). This one is the biggest one, already arrived at 4th floor. We got the room with view on this side and really no truble. They work day and night but really no much noise even during late night (and we have a baby). Plus a New island is under construction front left, in front of the Sheraton....amazing!
We are Diamond and got upgraded to a very beautiful Suite. In the past, as Diamond, we always got Lounge access even if not on Executive floor.
When booking we were offered an early check-in option (before 2) at 100 Dhs. Very reasonable and got the room at 10.30 am! Recommended.
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Nov 22, 2013, 8:12 pm
#198
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Washington DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Diamond, SW AList, Delta Platinum
Posts: 150
Pool to be closed in January?!?
All - I was randomly looking on the Hilton website and saw that there's an alert on the page that says the pool will be closed from January 7-31, 2014. Umm, when I booked my 5 night stay months ago there was no mention of the pool being closed. Seeing as this is one of the big features of the hotel (and our 3 year old would have been looking forward to it), will they offer us the use of another pool at a different hotel? Kind of feel deceived since it was not included in any confirmation or booking and just randomly stumbled across it.
Dec 11, 2013, 7:31 am
#200
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: HAM-MXP-DXB
Programs: EK Gold, IHG Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 595
I am planning a 2-nights visit to Dubai.
Which HH property is better to visit the city? Both old and new part (Palm, Burj, Malls and so on).
All of them have swimming pool or beach access? (at the moment I do not have access to HH website)
Which HH property is better to visit the city? Both old and new part (Palm, Burj, Malls and so on).
All of them have swimming pool or beach access? (at the moment I do not have access to HH website)
Dec 17, 2013, 8:53 am
#201
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: SoCal, USA
Programs: WN A+/CP, HH Diamond, Enterprise Gold
Posts: 63
Stayed here in September for a week as a gold. We were upgraded to a suite on the 10th? floor. Great service, great beach access. Construction was no problem, but the traffic could be brutal getting in from the highway at times. We found it was best to walk to the train, although it was quite warm under the September sun.
Only complaint at all with the property was the lack of any kind of late checkout. I think they wanted 400-600 AED to get a 4 or 6 pm checkout and wouldn't offer anything past the normal time. We checked out and did a day rate at the Hilton Dubai creek for less money.
Also, don't leave the safe unlocked with anything in it. Housekeeping will lock it and you'll have to call security to have it opened. I think I left my passport sitting in there when we went to breakfast one morning. Glad they are concerned, but not sure why they have to check it four times a day.
They somehow figured out it was my wife's birthday when we were there and we returned to a note, spa voucher and cake, complete with candles!
We will definitely return here for business and pleasure in the future.
Only complaint at all with the property was the lack of any kind of late checkout. I think they wanted 400-600 AED to get a 4 or 6 pm checkout and wouldn't offer anything past the normal time. We checked out and did a day rate at the Hilton Dubai creek for less money.
Also, don't leave the safe unlocked with anything in it. Housekeeping will lock it and you'll have to call security to have it opened. I think I left my passport sitting in there when we went to breakfast one morning. Glad they are concerned, but not sure why they have to check it four times a day.
They somehow figured out it was my wife's birthday when we were there and we returned to a note, spa voucher and cake, complete with candles!
We will definitely return here for business and pleasure in the future.
Mar 25, 2014, 12:02 pm
#202
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 75
I am going to dubai for 10 days on vacation in july (yesss july 
). Via AMEX i got an okay rate at the fairmont the palm, but the hilton jumeirah is appr. half of the price. The fairmont is newer and on the stem of the palm. It rates better on tripadvisor. The hilton is way cheaper and i am HH Gold. Any considerations?
When I look at the pics, the Hilton seems to show age. Also the pool and beach area looks less nice. The fact that hilton residence occupants can use the private beach seems like a danger for overcrowding..
I am tending towards the fairmont for the "beach part" of the vacation, yet the huge price difference makes me uneasy. Anyone stayed at both locations to give an oppinion? Anyone stayed at either / or the recent weeks - noticed any construction site/outages etc?
Much appreciated.
). Via AMEX i got an okay rate at the fairmont the palm, but the hilton jumeirah is appr. half of the price. The fairmont is newer and on the stem of the palm. It rates better on tripadvisor. The hilton is way cheaper and i am HH Gold. Any considerations?When I look at the pics, the Hilton seems to show age. Also the pool and beach area looks less nice. The fact that hilton residence occupants can use the private beach seems like a danger for overcrowding..
I am tending towards the fairmont for the "beach part" of the vacation, yet the huge price difference makes me uneasy. Anyone stayed at both locations to give an oppinion? Anyone stayed at either / or the recent weeks - noticed any construction site/outages etc?
Much appreciated.
Mar 25, 2014, 4:06 pm
#203
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 360
If you need more flexibility, try the Residences.
We were on a 23hour layover last may, and I had 2 rooms booked. We were upgraded to 2 bedroom suites each. Our flights were at 11:30 pm , and they allowed us 8:00 pm checkout at no charge.
At that time there was no access to exec lounge at the Hilton, ( may have changed) but we were allowed to use all the Hilton facilities, pool etc , and we're given the full breakfast buffet in the restaurant. The Residences are just across the street.
They were very helpful and welcoming.
We were on a 23hour layover last may, and I had 2 rooms booked. We were upgraded to 2 bedroom suites each. Our flights were at 11:30 pm , and they allowed us 8:00 pm checkout at no charge.
At that time there was no access to exec lounge at the Hilton, ( may have changed) but we were allowed to use all the Hilton facilities, pool etc , and we're given the full breakfast buffet in the restaurant. The Residences are just across the street.
They were very helpful and welcoming.
Jan 9, 2015, 1:07 pm
#206
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,470
Wanted to know of a recent update of the construction. It's posted on Hilton's site. Just wondering if it really gets in the way.
Also a bit confused as this thread keeps referring to Residences but I don't see that hotel anymore, looks like based on hotels available on Hilton's site and its location the current name is Hilton Dubai the Walk. Just wanted to confirm this to make sure I'm reading about the same hotel I'm thinking of booking.
Also a bit confused as this thread keeps referring to Residences but I don't see that hotel anymore, looks like based on hotels available on Hilton's site and its location the current name is Hilton Dubai the Walk. Just wanted to confirm this to make sure I'm reading about the same hotel I'm thinking of booking.
Jan 9, 2015, 5:02 pm
#207
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 2,379
Wanted to know of a recent update of the construction. It's posted on Hilton's site. Just wondering if it really gets in the way.
Also a bit confused as this thread keeps referring to Residences but I don't see that hotel anymore, looks like based on hotels available on Hilton's site and its location the current name is Hilton Dubai the Walk. Just wanted to confirm this to make sure I'm reading about the same hotel I'm thinking of booking.
Also a bit confused as this thread keeps referring to Residences but I don't see that hotel anymore, looks like based on hotels available on Hilton's site and its location the current name is Hilton Dubai the Walk. Just wanted to confirm this to make sure I'm reading about the same hotel I'm thinking of booking.
Jan 9, 2015, 7:40 pm
#208
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,470
Thanks. I'll be in Dubai for 3 nights next month as part of that EY mistake fare. Since there are 3 of us I was hoping to get a suite with multiple beds without going broke and so far this Hilton Dubai the Walk seems like my best bet so I'll probably end up booking it.
Jan 10, 2015, 5:20 am
#209
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Newcastle, UK
Posts: 2,379
We actually had a look around the Residences as it was called then and it looked very nice. We used the pool there because it was much quieter than the Jumeirah Beach Hilton pool.
We were back in Dubai again last year, but stayed at the Conrad and Waldorf Astoria that time - both highly recommended.
Last edited by cjd; Jan 10, 2015 at 5:26 am
Jan 11, 2015, 1:54 am
#210
Join Date: Dec 2001
Posts: 343
On the other side of the Hilton Jumeirah Beach is a new hotel complex going up (Crystal something by Rixos) but construction is well contained.
I was there over Christmas again this year and they were digging up part of the street in front of the mall to install something and this narrowed the road.
If you're just there to enjoy the Beach and the area it's just a bit of background noise. In the last 15 years, I can't recall a time where construction wasn't part of the background noise.
That said, traffic on that particular stretch of road is bad. It's busy intersection with lots of foot traffic and the mall's underground parking just adds to the congestion. It's a bit like Oxford St in London with traffic moving at a snails pace.
There is also a second set of construction on the Plaza level of buildings along "The Walk". On the non-beach side of the road, most of the towers are connected via walkways and open air plazas with small shops/restaurants. Almost all of these plazas are under construction (I think they're repaving) to the point of being a no-go area. This is the level of the walkway connecting the 2 Hiltons. I think the walkways is open but most of the shops on that level are closed (or were 2 weeks ago). Unless you're there for a while, most people probably don't even know about the Plaza level so I'd bet it's a non-issue.
Top tip: I usually have the hotel empty the mini-bar and then I stock up on water/soda/snacks at the Al Maya (little supermarket) on the Plaza level. I know food is cheap there, but there is something about the hotels markup on these items that bugs me....
If you're in Dubai for the beach - it's a great area to stay. If you want to tour Dubai itself, it's going to be more convenient to stay nearer the City. It's not the distance to the City, but the traffic in/out of the beach area that will take time.
The Conrad is a great suggestion but Dubai's not short of great hotels.