Location: Jumeirah Beach Resort
Date: 1993-97
Architects: Atkins
JUMEIRAH BEACH RESORT
In October 1993 WS Atkins began working on the Jumeirah Beach Resort project in Dubai. The scheme includes one of the world’s leading resort hotels, a landmark tower hotel and a state of the art themed water park, all on one 65 acre site on the shores of the Arabian Gulf in Dubai.
The design is intrinsic to the success of the resort, it is different, stylish, unique and makes a strong statement about where Dubai is going and what it aims to be, modern and vibrant.
WS Atkins have offices in over 25 countries and are involved in projects in over 60 countries throughout the world. With International business accounting for 13 % of turnover at £54.4m, and 13% of operating profit at £3.1m.
The group has worked internationally for the past 30 years. Nearly half of our overseas business is in the Asian economies, and a quarter in the Middle East.
For the whole of the development, WS Atkins was the lead consultant providing, design, architecture, engineering and construction management.WS Atkins established a completely self-sufficient and fully resourced design and construction management office on the construction site, 140 strong at its peak.
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the first stage of the development, was opened in November 1997. Designed in the shape of a breaking wave, the hotel has won:
“The best International Hotel of the Year Award 1999”
“No. 1 International Leisure attraction of the Year Award 1999”
“Best New Business Hotel of the Year Award 1999”
In its first year it had 80% occupancy, and now has near 100% occupancy even through the ‘off peak’ season, previously unheard of in Dubai.
Jumeirah Beach Resort was a phased development in three distinct parts:-
Phase 1 : Jumeirah Beach Hotel
(winner of the 1999 Conde Naste "Best Resort Hotel in the World") has all sea-view 600 No. guestrooms and suites with a five star luxury rating. A dynamic shaped 26 storey curved plan and elevation structure, 93m high and 275m long was designed to represent "a breaking ocean wave". In addition to its 9 No. Themed Bars and Restaurants it is surrounded by luxuriant landscaping with the following additional hotel facilities.
a) A three storey Conference Centre offering 2500m² of function space with state of the art exhibition and banqueting facilities.
b) 19 No. richly decorated Arabian Villas with a "six star" luxury rating, sited in Arabic landscaped gardens, each villa having its own private pool.
c) A Two storey Sports Centre / Health Suite with many varied facilities.
d) A 53 hectare Marina enclosed by two No. breakwaters accommodating 50 No. small craft and facilities for 30m - 60m big berth mooring crafts.
e) A circular Marina Seafood Restaurant for 200 No. patrons located on the furthest breakwater, with a rooftop bar for an additional 150 people.
f) A Themed Beach Restaurant for 210 No. patrons for candle-lit sunset dining in a simple timber and barrasti structure amongst the modern architecture.
g) A supervised "Kid's Club" ship play structure, 3 No. swimming pools, seven competition sized tennis courts and an adventure play area.
Date: 1993-97
Architects: Atkins
JUMEIRAH BEACH RESORT
In October 1993 WS Atkins began working on the Jumeirah Beach Resort project in Dubai. The scheme includes one of the world’s leading resort hotels, a landmark tower hotel and a state of the art themed water park, all on one 65 acre site on the shores of the Arabian Gulf in Dubai.
The design is intrinsic to the success of the resort, it is different, stylish, unique and makes a strong statement about where Dubai is going and what it aims to be, modern and vibrant.
WS Atkins have offices in over 25 countries and are involved in projects in over 60 countries throughout the world. With International business accounting for 13 % of turnover at £54.4m, and 13% of operating profit at £3.1m.
The group has worked internationally for the past 30 years. Nearly half of our overseas business is in the Asian economies, and a quarter in the Middle East.
For the whole of the development, WS Atkins was the lead consultant providing, design, architecture, engineering and construction management.WS Atkins established a completely self-sufficient and fully resourced design and construction management office on the construction site, 140 strong at its peak.
The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the first stage of the development, was opened in November 1997. Designed in the shape of a breaking wave, the hotel has won:
“The best International Hotel of the Year Award 1999”
“No. 1 International Leisure attraction of the Year Award 1999”
“Best New Business Hotel of the Year Award 1999”
In its first year it had 80% occupancy, and now has near 100% occupancy even through the ‘off peak’ season, previously unheard of in Dubai.
Jumeirah Beach Resort was a phased development in three distinct parts:-
Phase 1 : Jumeirah Beach Hotel
(winner of the 1999 Conde Naste "Best Resort Hotel in the World") has all sea-view 600 No. guestrooms and suites with a five star luxury rating. A dynamic shaped 26 storey curved plan and elevation structure, 93m high and 275m long was designed to represent "a breaking ocean wave". In addition to its 9 No. Themed Bars and Restaurants it is surrounded by luxuriant landscaping with the following additional hotel facilities.
a) A three storey Conference Centre offering 2500m² of function space with state of the art exhibition and banqueting facilities.
b) 19 No. richly decorated Arabian Villas with a "six star" luxury rating, sited in Arabic landscaped gardens, each villa having its own private pool.
c) A Two storey Sports Centre / Health Suite with many varied facilities.
d) A 53 hectare Marina enclosed by two No. breakwaters accommodating 50 No. small craft and facilities for 30m - 60m big berth mooring crafts.
e) A circular Marina Seafood Restaurant for 200 No. patrons located on the furthest breakwater, with a rooftop bar for an additional 150 people.
f) A Themed Beach Restaurant for 210 No. patrons for candle-lit sunset dining in a simple timber and barrasti structure amongst the modern architecture.
g) A supervised "Kid's Club" ship play structure, 3 No. swimming pools, seven competition sized tennis courts and an adventure play area.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel is located within easy access to Dubai International Airport and main business and shopping areas and close to the biggest Water Park and Burj Al Arab.
The hotel has 377 luxurious air-conditioned rooms and suites that have private safe deposit box, mini bar and television with satelite channels.
Restaurants and bars
Al Khayal - regional cuisine and specialities from Lebanon
The Apartment - Contemporary European cuisine with bar and music room
Beachcombers - situated on the beach, offering a Far Eastern inspired menu
The Colonnade - a global culinary feast
Carnevale - authentic Italian cuisine
Dhow and Anchor - a traditional British pub
Go West - journey across America
Marina Seafood Market - your choice of seafood and wonderful sea views
Palm Court - a bright and spacious rendezvous
La Parrilla - the heart of Argentina
Uptown - exotic cocktails and amazing views from the 24th floor
The Waterfront - light meals and snacks by the sea
La Veranda - Alfresco pizzeria by the beach and marina
Ocean Blue - Alfresco beach dining overlooking the beach and Burj Al Arab
Pool Bar - Alfresco dining by the pool offering light refreshments
Villa Beach restaurant - Mediterranean cuisine with a breathtaking view of the Arabian Gulf
Sports & Leisure
9 hole par 36 Golf course
Badminton, Billiards room
Catamarans & deep sea fishing
4 swimming pools including a sea water pool and children's pool
Gymnasium
Shooting Club with pistol and clay shooting ranges
Squash, Tennis and table tennis
Horse riding
Jacuzzi, sauna and wind surfing
Sinbad's Kids Club
Shopping arcade
The hotel also has 7 meeting spacious rooms, equipped with overhead projectors, slide projectors, TV, VCR, cassette player, simultaneous interpretation system, microphone and podium.
Jumeirah beach Hotel provides you perfect services and it's own beach
