Habtoor Grand Resort

Published on: 18 March 2020

Habtoor Grand Resort

The Habtoor Grand Resort, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is an award-winning luxury resort in a perfect Dubai location. With access to the beach and city attractions as well as a well-designed children's program, the Habtoor Grand is an excellent luxury family hotel.

The Look

Opened 2005, the Habtoor Grand Resort welcomes guests with opulent materials and Arabic design details such as,

• The lobby is a light-filled space decorated in creams and gold hues, with modern art and objects referencing classic Arabic design.
• Marble is used extensively throughout the property, as well as stone, silks, and plush carpeting.
• The resort occupies two imposing towers that overlook Jumeirah beach. Leisure facilities surround the main structure and out to the waterside.
• Guest accommodations have beautiful touches of local craftsmanship, modern lighting, pastel colours, and are filled with natural sunlight from large windows to the Persian Gulf.

Accommodations

This property offers many excellent accommodations for families, with specifically designed family suites and rooms, including,

• Tower Family Rooms, with a generous master bedroom, bathroom with mosaic as well as separate bath and shower, personal bar, lounge and desk space, and views across Jumeirah Beach.
• Habtoor Grand's Family Suites feature ocean and city views, a spacious master bedroom, living room with lounge and workspace, private bar, bathroom with mosaic decoration as well as separate bathtub and shower.
• Another great family accommodation is the Ambassador Suite, providing exclusive Club access, a large master bedroom, bathroom with double vanity, bathtub, shower, and mosaic decoration. This suite also offers a private balcony, dining for 4, a spacious living room with lounge and workspace, and floor to ceiling views of the Arabian Gulf from every room.

Dining

With more than 15 dining venues on-site, the Habtoor Grand Resort has something to suit every taste, such as,

• The smart-casual Mediterranean Olival (airy dining amongst Olive trees and an oyster bar), the rustic Luciano's (authentic Italian classics), and Al Basha (Middle Eastern favourites).
• There are many poolside dining and beverage options such as the Pool Bar (with swim-up area), Salamar (tropical garden lounge), Al Manara (beachside snacks), Andreea's Beach Club (beachfront parties), and Horizon Lounge (cocktails and shisha).
• Al Dhiyafa is a perfect buffet restaurant for families, The Grand Grill is an award-winning South African steakhouse, and Acacia lounge is the lobby destination for light all-day dining.
• This resort also features excellent bars such as the Polo Bar (Colonial style haven), and The Underground Pub (quirky British sports bar).
• 4Two is a unique offering of an exclusive 2 person dining experience in the gardens for a romantic and unforgettable experience.

Wellness & Activities

The Habtoor Grand Resort is ideally located for many choices of outdoor recreation and indoor pampering including,

• Elixir Spa for treatments and therapies, separate women's and men's lounges, steam room, sauna, and fitness guidance.
• The on-site fitness centre free weights and Life Fitness cardio equipment and optional personal training.
• This resort takes advantage of its position on the beach and its incredible pools by offering a large main pool, and an adult Horizon pool (with accompanying whirlpool). The private beach offers boating, volleyball, jet skiing, scuba diving, water-skiing, sailing, snorkelling, and surfing.
• There are outdoor tennis courts, indoor squash courts, and associated professionals to assist in sports.

Young Guests

With a club program and a well-designed range of children's activities, young guests are well catered at the Habtoor Grand Resort with,

• The Junior Jungle Club for all-day fun and activities, shell collecting and arts & crafts sessions, tennis clinic for kids, and organised football games
•  Habtoor Grand Resort's children's pool is a highlight, with its large collection of water fun and slides.
• Young guests will also love the large garden space, and parents will appreciate their babysitting service.

Insider Tips

• The value and services of the Club Lounge cannot be understated, with this resort winning the 'World's Best Club Lounge' for two consecutive years.
• There are fun family-inclusive fitness group sessions such as Zumba by the Pool.
• The Habtoor Grand Resort generously provides cakes and surprise sweets for special occasions to enjoy in-room.