Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Dubai
Set within the famous Madinat Jumeirah resort, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf is a family-friendly beach hotel comprising luxurious summerhouses sleeping up to eight - a great option for large families or multigenerational holidays. Blending classic styling with contemporary touches and all mod cons and gadgets, each is surrounded by landscaped gardens and waterways and some have private plunge pools.
With a private sandy beach, Madinat Jumeirah resort as a whole is a re-creation of ancient Arabia with a variety of accommodation, including villas and hotels, a vast selection of restaurants and bars, a spa, a complimentary kids' club and an entertainment arena. If you do find the time to break out, you're just a short hop from major Dubai attractions including Wild Wadi Waterpark - for which all Madinat Jumeirah guests get complimentary access.
Location
The Madinat Jumeirah resort is about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport.
What to expect
Childcare
Sinbad's Kids' Club (ages 2-12; daily 8am- 7pm; trained staff; pre-book or book on arrival; free of charge).
Babysitting (with advance notice; extra charge).
View of the resort from the sea
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One of many resort restaurants
Accommodation
29 two-storey summerhouses, some with private plunge pools.
Arabian Summer House Deluxe, Gulf Summer House Arabian Deluxe, Gulf Summer House Ocean Deluxe and Arabian Summer House Arabian Suite all sleep 2 adults + 2 children under 12.
Gulf Summer House Arabian Suite and Gulf Summer House Ocean Suite sleep 2 adults + 2 children under 16.
Malakiya Two-Bedroom Villa and Royal Malakiya Villa sleep 4 adults + 2 children under 12, with kitchens.
Malakiya Three-Bedroom Villa sleeps 6 adults + 2 children under 16, with kitchen.
Offer of the week
Sands Resort provides everything you need so that you can have a relaxing family break, with prices starting at just £354 for a 3-night break.
Summer houses
Facilities
Childcare (see above).
Private beach.
Pools (including kids' and family pools).
Swim school (all ages and abilities).
More than 40 restaurants and bars.
Rock-climbing wall.
Tennis (lessons available for ages 4-17).
Spa; yoga; gym.
Watersports.
Souk and shopping area.
Complimentary access to nearby Wild Wadi Waterpark.
Complimentary metro station and shopping mall shuttles.
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Arabian Summer House Arabian suite
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