On Jumeirah Beach next to Dubai's new marina, this hotel is housed in twin towers overlooking the sea. It offers 13 different bars and food outlets including a fine-dining restaurant, sushi bar, Italian restaurant and English pub.

• Opened: 19 April
• Owner: Khalef Al Habtoor
• General manager: Rahim Abu Omar
• Head chef: Paul Hage
• Bedrooms: 446
• Facilities: Conference and banqueting facilities cater for up to 500 people, while health and fitness amenities offer a number of swimming pools, water sports facilities and a tennis court, as well as a spa offering a range of treatments.
• Prices: from Dh2,520 (£243)
• Address: PO Box 24454, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Telephone: 00 971 4 399 5000
• Website: www.grandjumeirah.habtoorhotels.com/