Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel in Dubai ★★★★★  

Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel is an elegant five-star Arabian-themed city hotel, accessible through its unique 60 metre-high gate, and stands as a tribute to Ibn Battuta, the most famous of Arabic explorers. The hotel offers guests a unique setting in which to enjoy Dubai's world-class entertainment and shopping. The hotel is located next to the landmark Ibn Battuta Mall, in the heart of New Dubai, close to the Metro, Jebel Ali Free Zone, the new Al Maktoum International Airport, and ten minutes from the beaches of The Palm Jumeirah. Guests staying at Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel will be attended to with exceptional hospitality by the renowned Swiss hotel group Movenpick Hotels & Resorts. Stay in the city, nip off to the beach. Until October 2011, guests staying at Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel in 'New Dubai' will enjoy complementary access to the Oceana Beach Club's private beach, infinity pool and shore-side gardens. Oceana Beach Club is located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf on Palm Jumeirah and a complimentary daily shuttle service is provided for hotel guests. Distance approx. 15 minutes. The hotel's Spa offers an extensive range of cures and treatments. As well as six treatment rooms, other facilities include a gym and 30-metre rooftop swimming pool, while beaches and golf courses are just minutes away by car. For younger guests, the Imagineers Club offers a wide range of fun-filled activities, complemented by state-of-the-art technology. SD 10/10. Traditional Style Building with large Arch Way which will is soon to be a Dubai Icon. Grand Lobby Area with plenty of seats, all the main restaurants and bars lead of the lobby and magnificent ceiling lights offer a unique touch the entrance. Guests in any of the hotel's 396 rooms and suites enjoy contemporary decor, together with touches that hark back to the hotel's Arabian heritage and culture. In addition, executive suites are themed to reflect the travels of Ibn Battuta himself, and offer access to the executive lounge. Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel offers an extensive range of both fine and informal dining, in no less than eight different venues, with cuisines taken from across the globe. 1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop, 1 minute walk to the nearest metro station (ibn battuta metro station), 20 kms to the airport (dubai), 85 kms to the airport (abu dhabi).