Metropolitan Palace Hotel Dubai travel guide

Location. The Metropolitan Palace Dubai (United Arab Emirates) rises majestically above Al Maktoum Street, and is positioned 100 metres from Dubai's shopping and business district. This property is located one kilometre from dhows that float down a scenic Dubai creek, and six kilometres from the Exhibition and Trade Centre.

Hotel Features. A Polynesian-style restaurant, Tahiti, prepares international dishes amid bamboo walkways and potted palms. Traditional Lebanese fare is served at Al Diwan, where selections of flavored shishas and Middle Eastern specialties have acquired fame. Authentic Arabic dishes tempt palates at Al Shindagah, a 24-hour buffet that serves afternoon teas. The hotel boasts wireless Internet access, a business center and meeting rooms with VCRS and telecom facilities. Rooftop terraces surround a pool and offer panoramic city views. The hotel's health and fitness centre incorporates a well-equipped modern gym with hardwood floors, massage room, sauna, steam room and spa tub. During leisure moments, an on-site shopping arcade that houses a gift shop and hair salon appeal. The hotel currently operates a daily complimentary shuttle bus service to their partner property, The Metropolitan Resort & Beach Club, for an additional fee.

Guestrooms. This hotel features 212 guestrooms, some with private bathrooms that have separate tubs, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Rooms are decorated in Far Eastern, Arabic or European motifs where each design influence is represented on separate floors. Additional amenities include satellite television, minibars, bathroom telephones and bidets. Butler service is available on the Executive floor and wireless Internet access is available in all accommodations.

Expert Tip. The hotel's Tahiti restaurant features Tahitian dance performances during evening hours.