On behalf of Emirates Hotels & Resorts we are delighted to announce that the Emirates Marina Hotel & Residence has officially changed its name today to "The Harbour Hotel & Residence".

This 261 all suite hotel which opened in November 2007 has recently opened its second restaurant "AZUR" located on the spa floor level of the hotel offering a combination of Mediterranean and healthy dining options for dinner only at this time.

The Timeless Spa, gym and pool area are also now fully operational along with all guest rooms being complete. This in conjunction with our complimentary private beach access at Le Royal Meridien ensures that we offer guests full leisure facilities.

For a place to catch up on business or catch up with friends. For mornings spent in cafés, reading emails, watching the world go by. For lunchtimes spent pool-side sampling Mediterranean cuisine, hosting clients, enjoying family. For afternoon work-outs, post-conference call, pre-sunset swim. For evenings when it's dinner at home, with friends or just you.

Opened on 01 Nov 2007! The Harbour Hotel & Serviced Apartments & Spa, in the heart of Dubai's new business and leisure centre is the Emirates Group's newest addition. The Marina's azure waters are a constant reminder of the country's seafaring heritage and its rich history of unparallel hospitality will be reflected in all of the property's 259 spacious and elegant apartments

The Harbour Hotel and Residence - formerly Emirates Marina Hotel and Residence is a new 5 Star Deluxe hotel from Emirates Hotels and Resorts the premium hospitality division of Emirates airline. Located in the prestigious Dubai Marina development The Harbour Hotel and Residence offers staggering views of the world-famous Palm Island and across the blue waters of the Gulf. Almost an entire floor will be dedicated to Emirates own Timeless Spa services complete with massage and beauty treatment rooms sauna Jacuzzi a well-appointed gymnasium and an outdoor temperature controlled swimming pool. Access to nearby private beach facilities is available.

The Harbour Hotel and Residence offers guests on business the convenience of a fully-equipped business centre, open 18 hours daily. The centre features a six-person meeting room, glass-enclosed PC stations with full internet access, printing facilities and a private telephone exchange (PABX). Our executive boardroom which comfortably seats 14 people comes complete with teleconferencing facilities, wi-fi, projectors and the latest in audio-visual equipment. If you have faxing, typing or translating requirements, we also provide a secretarial service on request. All rooms also come equipped with high-speed internet access.

Modern high rise building in keeping with the many towers around the Marina.The Harbour's leisure facilities are second to none, notably including the exclusive spa brand, Timless Spa which offers a range of treatments for men and women using natural and indigenous ingredients. Complimentary beach access is offered at the nearby Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa and guests will be shuttled by hotel on a complimentary basis. Guests also have access to the Gymnasium and outdoor swimming pool. There is a business centre, meeting room and secretarial and PA services on request.

Lobby

Comfortable lobby with the main reception on the right hand side as you enter. A small seating is located near to the reception around the corner.

Room and Accommodation

The Harbour Studio offers all of the facilities of a a five star hotel in a spacious, open suite which feels just like home. It covers more than 40 square metres and comes equipped with a convenient and fully-equipped state-of-the-art kitchenette, which includes crockery, cutlery, and cooking untensils, washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, kettle, coffee maker, iron and ironing board. All rooms have a master bed, bath with shower, 42 inch LCD TV, DVD player with surround sound, balcony, international sattelite tv channels, high speed internet access and an ipod docking station.

Studio Apartment: Ideal for people travelling alone, a Studio offers all of the facilities of a five star hotel in a spacious, open suite which feels just like home. It covers more than 40 square metres and comes equipped with a convenient and fully-equipped state-of-the-art kitchenette.

• 40 square metre studio
  
• State-of-the-art kitchen fully supplied with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils, scullery, washer/drier, dishwasher, refrigerator, kettle, coffee maker, iron and ironing board
  
• Master Bedroom with king-size bed
  
• Living room and dining room
  
• Balcony access
  
• Daily housekeeping service, with evening turn-down service
  
• Bathroom with bath/shower
  
• 42" LCD TV, DVD player and sound system
  
• International satellite TV channels
  
• High speed internet access
  
• iPod docking station
  
• Same day laundry/dry cleaning service
  
• 24-hour room service / in-room dining
  
• Mini-bar
  
• In-room safe
  
• Luggage storage room
  
• Guest cloak room
  
• Reception area
  
• Access to hotel guest amenities
  

2 Bedroom Suite: The Classic two-bedroom suite provides the perfect base from which to discover Dubai or the surrounding desert. Ideal for families, our contemporary two bedroom suites cover 160 square metres, with fully-equipped state-of-the-art kitchen, spacious living and dining areas, balcony access, main bedroom with king size bed and second bedroom with twin beds. Both bedrooms come with en suite bathrooms.

• 160 square metre suites
  
• State-of-the-art kitchen fully supplied with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils, scullery, washer/drier, dishwasher, refrigerator, kettle, coffee maker, iron and ironing board
  
• Master Bedroom with king-size bed
  
• Living room and dining room
  
• Balcony access
  
• Daily housekeeping service, with evening turn-down service
  
• Bathroom with bath/shower
  
• 42" LCD TV, DVD player and sound system
  
• International satellite TV channels
  
• High speed internet access
  
• iPod docking station
  
• Same day laundry/dry cleaning service
  
• 24-hour room service / in-room dining
  
• Mini-bar
  
• In-room safe
  
• Luggage storage room
  
• Guest cloak room
  
• Reception area
• Access to hotel guest amenities
  

Others Room Facilities

• Total Number of Rooms: 261
  
• Single rooms
  
• Double rooms
  
• Twin rooms
  
• Air conditioning
  
• Television
  
• Satellite television
  
• Radio
  
• Direct dial phone
  
• Mini bar
  
• Hairdryer
  
• Trouser press

Restaurants

Whether it is casual fare you are seeking or haute cuisine, The Harbour Hotel and Residence offers a range of dining options which appeal to any taste in a range of stylish and modern eateries. The Deli Café, with its own Patisserie and Bakery is a place to hang out, catch up and relax with friends any time of the day or night. Open 24-hours a day, any time you get the urge, the Deli is serving up the freshest coffee and light snacks.

But if you prefer eating at home, then the Mediterranean-inspired Grocery has a wide range of mouth-watering items on offer, including fresh farm-produced vegetables, cold meats, cheeses, and a selection of hot dishes from the open kitchen.

The hotels has a signature penthouse restaurant which has panoramic vistas of the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. There is also a mediterranean restaurant, room service and 24 hour coffee shop.

February Opening

A stunning nighttime venue. The Signature Penthouse Restaurant offers first-class international fusion cuisine in a sophisticated and modern setting.

Stop first at the Cocktail Bar for a pre-dinner drink and marvel at the stunning views of the Gulf before you sample the exceptional fusion cuisine on offer here.

The Mediterranean Spa Restaurant, aligned with our exclusive Timeless Spa, is the perfect place to dine after a work-out session or a massage. Sample the delicious, healthy food from the à la carte menu in the informal setting of this chic eatery. Or take a dip in the pool and the friendly staff will bring your meal to you.

Facilities and Services

The Harbour Hotel and Resdence Spa and fitness facilities are second to none. Guests can relax and unwind in our very own spa, Timeless Spa, which uses products designed exclusively for you, using only natural, indigenous ingredients.

Treatment rooms for men and women are available with a wide variety of treatments on offer, drawing on the wisdom of ancient healing practices such as Ayurveda.

Exclusive spa brand, Timeless Spa, gym and pool area are also now fully operational along with all guest rooms being complete. Spa services offered on floor 6.

Guests also have access to a fully-fitted gymnasium, open daily from 0600 to 2100 hours, which offers a wide range of sports equipment and a fitness instructor on duty at all times.

An outdoor pool deck with spacious lounge area is open daily from 0700 to 2100 hours, with lifeguards on duty at all times during opening hours.

Hotel Facilities

• Medium sized lobby
  
• 4 lifts
  
• Porterage 24 hour
  
• Room service 24 hour
  
• 1 outdoor pool (heated)
  
• 59 floors
  
• Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
  
• Gymnasium
  
• Sauna
  
• Shop
  
• Car rental facilities
  
• Baby sitting
  
• Laundry facilities
  
• Business centre
  
• Disabled facilities

Location

The Harbour Hotel and Residence is ideally located between Dubai's premier Marina and the stunning coastline, with unobstructed views of the Gulf, Palm Island, Media city, and local entertainment venues. Located 35 km from Dubai Airport between Dubai’s premier Marina and the stunning coastline, with unobstructed views of the Gulf and the Palm Jumeirah.

Situated only a short walk away from Dubai prime commercial estate, Dubai Media and Internet cities, the hotel will offer guests a home of uncompromising luxury both to its leisure travellers and corporate executives on short or extended visits. Emirates Marina Hotel & Residence is surrounded by Dubai yacht marina and its trendy promenade lined with cafés shops and restaurants.

The Harbour Hotel, owned by the world famous Emirates Group, is located in the prestigous Dubai Marina Development and commands staggering views of the Palm Island and acorss the blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. It is a short walk away from Dubai's prime commercial estate - Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City. It is also conveniently located to access the Jebel Ali Free Zone and only 40 minutes from Dubai International Airport. The Mall of The Emirates and Ibn Battuta Mall Shopping Malls are within 10 minutes of the hotel and the Emirates Golf Club is a mere 5 minutes by car.

• Location: Waterfront/Beach
  
• 1 kms to city centre
  
• 25 kms to the airport (dubai)
  
• 78 kms to the airport (abu dhabi)
  
• 10 km to the nearest fair site (dubai world trade centre)
  
• 2 km to the nearest beach