Raffles Dubai

This luxury hotel is located next to the Wafi centre, Dubai's ultra-exclusive lifestyle complex. It is also just 10 minutes away from the Dubai International Airport.The hotel stands out as a stunning 19-storey pyramid, rising up in the heart of Dubai, a new landmark for the 21st century. It promises the exceptional standards of service inherent to its name and which are enhanced by the traditional values of Arabian hospitality. The air-conditioned hotel features a lobby, bar, several restaurants and comprehensive conference facilities.Each of the hotel’s 248 guestrooms is equipped with an en suite bathroom with hot tub and hairdryer, 24-hour satellite TV, WLAN Internet access, a private balcony, direct dial telephone, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set and a safety deposit box.The hotel features a swimming pool where guests can relax. Nearby there is the possibility to play golf, tennis or basketball, or take part in parasailing, bird watching, horse riding and other available entertainment. The hotel also offers yoga classes/instruction and spa treatments.There are several restaurants and a cocktail bar in the hotel. One of the restaurants serves American grill specialities, seafood and steaks with live music and a terrace overlooking the gardens. While another features an international buffet menu with Pan-Arabic and Asian dishes.MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.Prepaid taxis to the city centre are available 24 hours a day in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall. Limousine hire can be arranged in the arrivals hall. A bus service runs to the city centre approximately every 10 minutes between 6 am and 10 pm. There are bus stations opposite both Terminals 1 and 2. Bus numbers 4, 11, 15, 33 and 44 run from Terminal 1 to the city centre, passing close to most of the major hotels. Bus 2 runs from Terminal 2 to the city centre, passing close to most of the major hotels. Buses run every 20-30 minutes.