Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

A collection of traditionalist Arabian summerhouses set along canals, with 9 restaurants and spa access.

Too buttoned up to have fun. Guests get free access to nearby Wild Wadi Waterpark Dubai, where 17 unforgettable waterslides await.

Nobody comes to Dubai to feel like they’re in Des Moines. At Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, you’re practically guaranteed to be wowed Arabian-style. Architectural details were inspired by the region’s traditional summer houses, and feature ornately carved wood arches and doorways, thick piled rugs, and jewel-toned silken pillows that feel like something out of a Bedouin tent on the sand dunes. The “starter” room here, Arabian Summerhouse Deluxe, is nothing less than enormous: 645 square feet, with its own terrace and majli (sitting room). If you’re bringing your entire brood or a horde of friends, go for the Malakiya Two Bedroom Villa—it includes an al fresco mosaic-lined plunge pool in your leafy courtyard, gazebo, kitchen, and insider access to a private beach reserved exclusively for guests in the uppermost room categories.

You’ll have gratis tickets to nearby Wild Wadi Waterpark Dubai, and you haven’t squealed while flying down a water shoot slide for far too long.

Guests of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf are treated to comped sundowners every day…which means you may never check out. Is there anything more relaxing than sipping a restorative cocktail seaside, in the gauzy, pink light of dusk?

French Riviera - From St-Tropez to Monte-Carlo, be transported to the culinary glamour of the South of France and discover Dubai’s newest dining address

Arboretum - Exquisite dining amidst lofty ceilings, foliage-inspired décor and an expansive terrace

Al Fayrooz Lounge - A perfect spot for an afternoon tea amid arabesque pillars overlooking the waterways

The Hide - Temporarily Closed. Inspired by North America’s steakhouses, this smart yet laidback restaurant offers a fresh take on the modern meatery

Pierchic - A multi-award-winning Italian restaurant in a serene setting on the hotel’s private pier

Pai Thai - Surrounded by the lush greenery of our gardens, this award-winning Thai restaurant serves aromatic traditional dishes