Jumeirah Mina Al Salam Dubai

Wind towers, winding canals and gliding abras give Madinat Jumeirah a character all its own. Mina Al Salam sits right in the middle of it. The Souk Madinat Jumeirah lanes are moments away, and the private beach looks straight out to the Burj Al Arab. Wild Wadi Waterpark is close by. Beyond the resort, the Mall of the Emirates is a 10-minute drive, while Dubai Marina and Downtown take closer to 20 minutes.

Inspired by traditional Arabian design, the hotel features intricate arabesque details, sunlit rooms and sea-breeze-cooled terraces, with a graceful, unhurried mood. Families are well looked after too. Every stay includes complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark; children can head to the Jumeirah Circle kids' club, while water sports, tennis and mini-golf keep everyone busy.

Rooms are generous at 50 square metres, decorated in Arabesque style and filled with natural light, each with a balcony or terrace overlooking the gardens or the sea. The Terrace Ocean Suites add vast terraces with skyline views, while the palatial Royal Suite brings marble-clad Arabian bathrooms, a circular spa bath and panoramic views of the Burj Al Arab. Spacious family suites with impressive ocean views make it easy to travel together.

Seven restaurants and bars take you around the world without leaving the resort: Greek and Italian dishes by the sea, Chinese classics, international favourites and a creative Uzbek fusion menu. A pastry boutique tempts with sweet treats, and a lounge offers evening drinks by the water.

Set among tropical gardens beside Madinat's waterways, Talise Spa lets you switch off completely, with private treatment villas, a traditional hammam, and signature massages and facials. Sound healing, LED therapy and guided yoga add a holistic touch, and the spa's own outdoor pool is ideal for unwinding between treatments.