Dubai, United Arab EmiratesUmm Suqeim 3
jumeirah mina al salam
Canalside Arabian resort
Umm Suqeim 3 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
JumeirahCanalside Arabian resort
The resort marks the gateway to Madinat Jumeirah, sitting between a private Gulf beach and bustling waterways.
“Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, which translates as ‘harbor of peace’, is great for families.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Traditional hammam rituals and sound therapy accompany a 25-metre indoor lap pool.
Remarkable
Wooden abras navigate two miles of waterways connecting private beaches and swimming lagoons.
Notable
Dedicated beach crews deliver cold drinks directly to loungers along the private shore.
What they say
Also in Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the beachfront hotel boasts a surprisingly boutique feel — even with 292 guest rooms and suites — and family-friendly service.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah sits right beside the hotel, while the quiet residential avenues of Umm Suqeim stretch inland.
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The rooms
Rooms have dark-wood furnishings and wide archways, and their balconies look across the waterways or the Gulf.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor lagoon pool is flanked by loungers and looks straight toward the Burj Al Arab.
The spa and health club
The J Club has dedicated fitness studios and a cold plunge pool, and private treatment rooms host signature facial rituals.
At the table
Shimmers serves Mediterranean dishes directly on the sand, and Bahri pours evening cocktails overlooking the waterways.
cooler and more understated than most of its competitors. It’s contemporary and comfortable, but still has an old, authentically Arabic head on its shoulders.
How it began
Opened in 2003 as Madinat Jumeirah's gateway, the property was modeled on traditional Emirati coastal settlements with authentic wind-tower architecture.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.