The comprehensive guide to Madinat Jumeirah
Madinat Jumeirah is one of the most prestigious developments in Dubai. This vibrant, mixed purpose facility has everything you can dream of. From opulent five-star hotels to some of the finest cafés and restaurants in the city, Madinat Jumeirah is the perfect place to spend relaxed weekends and holidays in Dubai. The development is also adding to its residential portfolio with the ambitious Madinat Jumeirah Living project, which was famously launched with an advert featuring Suits star Gabriel Macht. Take a look at this complete Madinat Jumeirah guide to make the most of a visit to this spectacular destination.
MADINAT JUMEIRAH HOTELS
Let’s start with the world-class hotels and resorts in Madinat Jumeirah. The destination has one of the best private beaches in Dubai and various opulent resorts and hotels that boast upscale facilities and amenities.
JUMEIRAH AL QASR
Relive the Arabian Nights at the majestic Jumeirah Al Qasr. This luxury hotel offers guests a chance to experience the best of Arabian hospitability and live like royalty at one of the 294 rooms and luxury suites.
Enjoy a delicious Friday brunch at The Hide, Al Hambra and Arboretum. Some other outstanding fine dining eateries at the hotel include Khaymat Al Bahar, Pai Thai and Pierchic, one of the most romantic restaurants in Dubai.
- Location: Madinat Jumeirah King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Umm Suqeim St, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-366-8888
JUMEIRAH MINA A’SALAM
One of the most prestigious five-star hotels in Dubai Jumeirah Mina A’Salam offers the ultimate Madinat Jumeirah beach retreat for the entire family. The sprawling beachside resort has 292 rooms with bespoke furnishings and stunning views.
That’s not all; the hotel is home to some of the best restaurants in Madinat Jumeirah operated by top chefs. Guests and visitors can dine at award-winning dining outlets such as Trattoria Toscana, Hanaaya, Torguta, Zheng He’s and Shimmers.
Moreover, there’s the Mina A’Salam Pool Bar, Al Samar Lounge and Bahri Bar for those looking to relax in the city’s swanky watering holes. Head to the Talise Spa to rejuvenate and unwind with relaxing massages, hammam treatments and a range of treatments that will help you relax.
- Location: Jumeirah Road، Umm Suqeim, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-366-8888
JUMEIRAH AL NASEEM
Perched on a swathe of a spectacular private beach with unparalleled views of the Arabian Gulf, Jumeirah Al Naseem is an amazing beachside resort in Dubai. Al Naseem translates to “the breeze”, making for the perfect summer retreat in the city. The luxury hotel and resort features 420 rooms and suites with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities.
Visitors can enjoy a wide-ranging culinary experience at the different cafés and restaurants at Jumeirah Al Naseem. The Palmery, Al Mandhar, Kayto, Rockfish, Summersalt and Sugarmash are some of the top restaurants in the city.
- Location: Jumeirah Road, Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-366-8888
PRIVATE VILLAS AT JUMEIRAH DAR AL MASYAF
If you fancy more privacy and the best in luxury, the summerhouses at Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf in Dubai are a perfect choice. Gulf Summerhouse Arabian Suite, Arabian Summerhouse Deluxe, Arabian Summerhouse Lagoon Deluxe and Gulf Summerhouse Ocean suite are some of the options guests can opt for at Dar Al Masyaf.
Other opulent and private options include Malakiya two-bedroom villa with a private pool, the bigger Malakiya three-bedroom villa with a private plunge pool and the Royal Malakiya Villa.
Regardless of which hotel guests choose to stay at, they are entitled to these rewards and benefits at the hotels.
- 30% discount for UAE residents
- Complimentary breakfast and a choice to choose between lunch and dinner
- Unlimited access to Wild Wadi Water Park
- Exclusive access to private beaches at each of the resorts
CAFÉS, PUBS AND RESTAURANTS AT MADINAT JUMEIRAH
The next section on our guide to Madinat Jumeirah includes the top restaurants and cafés for an unforgettable gastronomical journey.
ANAR
Taste the flavours of Persia at Anar, a popular Iranian restaurant in Madinat Jumeirah. The restaurant has a full bar with a fine selection of wines, champagnes and other beverages. Some of the dishes well worth trying here are lamb chops, saffron rice, joojeh kabab and delectable desserts.
- Opening hours: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Average cost for two: AED 450
- Location: Shop 147, Ground Level, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-368-6505
TRATTORIA TOSCANA
One of the best restaurants at Madinat Jumeirah is Trattoria Toscana. A fine dining Italian restaurant known for serving quintessential Italian classics, the eatery is also popular for its pasta, bresaola pizza, carpaccio, lasagne, crispy calamari, wines and mocktails.
- Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 12:00 pm – 11:45 pm
- Average cost for two: AED 390
- Location: Ground Level, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
- Contact: +971-800-666-353
PAI THAI
Pai Thai at Jumeirah Al Qasr resort is an award-winning Thai restaurant in Madinat Jumeirah. The restaurant offers an alfresco dining option as well as an exquisite indoor dining area. Some of the dishes worth trying here are pad Thai, chicken satay, spring roll, pad thai, cocktails, Thai green curry, tom yum soup and sundried crispy beef.
- Opening hours: Sunday to Wednesday 06:300 am – 11:30 pm | Thursday to Saturday 12:30 pm -03:30 pm and 06:30 pm – 11:30 pm
- Average cost for two: AED 440
- Location: Al Qasr, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
- Contact: +971-800-666-353 | +971-4-366-6740
HANAAYA
Hanaaya is an Arabic restaurant in Madinat Jumeirah that offers a wide variety of Middle Eastern and Arabian cuisine. The live cooking stations at the restaurant serve piping hot Iranian grilled kebabs and other mouth-watering dishes. Hanaaya is also a popular buffet restaurant in Madinat Jumeirah.
- Opening hours: 06:30 am – 11:30 pm | Friday 06:30 am – 10:30 am and 12:30 pm – 04:00 pm
- Average cost for two: AED 435
- Location: Ground Floor, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-432-3232
SHIMMERS
The next dining outlet on our guide to Madinat Jumeirah, is Shimmers, a top-notch Greek restaurant. The eatery is counted among the top beach restaurants in Dubai. Known in town for its unparalleled views of the Arabian Gulf, this fine dining restaurant is perfect for a relaxing meal on a laid back seating area right on the beach.
- Opening hours: 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm | 04:00 pm – 06:30 pm | 06:30 pm – 11:00 pm
- Average cost for two: AED 350
- Location: Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-526-0604
BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ
The Belgian Beer Café at Madinat Jumeirah is a pub as well as a café. It’s the perfect spot to spend quality time with your friends for a casual evening, sipping on beers or any other hot or cold beverages accompanied by irresistible snacks.
- Opening hours: Saturday to Wednesday 12:00 am – 02:00 pm
- Average cost for two: AED 400
- Location: Shop 16, Level 1, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai
- Contact: +971-4-447-0227
Some of the other cafes and bars at Madinat Jumeirah are:
- Trader’s Vic
- McGettigan’s
- K Lounge
- Al Fayrooz
KID-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Madinat Jumeirah has plenty of interesting activities for kids to keep them busy and entertained. Here’s are some of the best kid-friendly activities at Madinat Jumeirah.
KIDS CLUB
Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr Jumeirah Dar Al Maysaf and Jumeirah Mina A’Salam have their own respective kids clubs. These clubs have interesting activities designed for kids to keep them entertained during their stay at any of the aforementioned hotels in Madinat Jumeirah.
SINDBAD’S KIDS CLUB
Sindbad’s Kids Club at the Jumeirah Al Qasr pool is an aquatic wonderland spread across 1,000 square metres of play area with a specially constructed kids pool. The experienced staff also organises a range of fun activities for the little ones such as arts and crafts, face painting, sports and movie screenings.
- Location: Pool area at Jumeirah Al Qasr
- Opening hours: 08:00 am – 08:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-366-6738
WILD WADI WATER PARK
Wild Wadi Water Park is one of the most popular attractions in the city, that deserves a place on our guide to Madinat Jumeirah. This spectacular water park has adrenaline-pumping rides, slides, plenty of pools and play areas. Both kids and adults can easily spend an entire day on the countless rides.
WILD WADI WATER PARK ENTRY FEES
The general admission fee varies based on the height of the individuals.
General Admission Fee for people with 1.1 m height or above:
- AED 299 per person
- Online rate: AED 283.5 per person
General Admission Fee for people below 1.1 m height:
- AED 249 per person
- Online rate: AED 231
- Wild Wadi Waterpark Location: Jumeirah Street, Opp. Burj Al Arab Jumeirah 2
- Opening hours: 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-348-4444
FOOTBALL BILLIARDS
Kids can also be a part of an interesting game called Football Billiards at Madinat Jumeirah. Parents can also get involved in this fun activity. Participants are required to knock football-sized balls onto an oversized billiard table.
- Location: Watersports Centre, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam
TURTLE REHABILITATION SANCTUARY
Kids would also love to explore the Turtle Rehabilitation Sanctuary at Madinat Jumeirah. The centre has been operating since 2004 and successfully rehabilitated over 1,600 turtles and released them back in the wild. The Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP) is dedicated to the conservation of these precious marine creatures.
- Location: Jumeirah Al Naseem Hotel and Resort
SHOPPING AT MADINAT JUMEIRAH
One of the most popular things to do in Dubai is shopping, so it’s essential to include the best places to shop in our guide to Madinat Jumeirah Dubai. The Souk in Madinat Jumeirah is a modern recreation of a traditional Arabian souk in Dubai.
Souk Madinat Jumeirah is home to several shops and stores selling ornate décor pieces, apparel, traditional jewellery, handicrafts, bags, Turkish pottery, Persian Carpets and fragrances. Head to the souk to explore the sights and indulge in some retail therapy. Some of the most popular stores at Souk Madinat Jumeirah include:
- Sindbad Antiques
- Liali Jewellery
- Orient Delight
- Al Jabar Gallery
- The Emperor1688
- Intrend Fur & Fashion
- Boutique Braschi
- I love Dubai
- Tarrab
ABRA TOURS
The next activity on our guide to Madinat Jumeirah is to take an abra tour in the meandering waterways of the stunning development. The entire resort is intricately linked through various waterways, which are best experienced with an abra ride.
The magical abra journey takes visitors through the Souk Madinat Jumeirah, various restaurants in the area and other destinations. The abra departs every 20 minutes.
- Location: Souk Abra Station, near Trattoria Toscana at Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
- Abra Tour Timings: Sunday – Saturday from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm during winter and 11:00 am to 11:00 am to 11:00 pm in summer.
- Tickets:
- Full Abra Tour costs AED 100 per adult and AED 50 per child
- Burj View Abra Tour costs AED 50 per adult and AED 50 per child
- Private Abra Tour costs AED 850
MADINAT THEATRE
Another fun activity at on our guide to Madinat Jumeirah is to experience the acclaimed performances at Madinat Theatre. The expansive Madinat Theatre can easily accommodate up to 440 people. Some of the performances here include Russian Ballet, English Pantomimes, musicals and stand-up comedy shows by leading comedians. Tickets are available at Madinat Theatre official website.
WHAT ARE THE MADINAT JUMEIRAH TIMINGS?
There are no specific Madinat Jumeirah opening hours. However, the Souk Madinat Jumeirah is open from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm whereas the restaurants stay open between 08:00 am and 02:00 am.
WHAT IS THE MADINAT JUMEIRAH LOCATION?
Madinat Jumeirah is located on King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street next to Jumeirah Beach Hotel.
HOW TO GET TO SOUK MADINAT JUMEIRAH?
If you’re wondering how to get to Madinat Jumeirah, you can drive there or take a taxi to this exotic location. Madinat Jumeirah is located adjacent to Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Burj Al Arab and Wild Wadi Water Park on Jumeirah Beach Road, which is approximately a half an hour drive from Dubai International Airport. The best option is to take a taxi or drive there but if you wish to take the M1 metro, the nearest station is Mall of the Emirates Metro Station.
WHAT IS THE MADINAT JUMEIRAH CONTACT NUMBER?
You can reach out the administration for any queries at +971-4-366-8888
That’s all for MyBayut’s guide to Madinat Jumeirah, one of the most popular attractions in Dubai for both locals and tourists. This is the ultimate destination where visitors can find the top luxury hotels, restaurants, pubs and many other fun activities. City Walk Dubai is another such popular attraction in Dubai that offer a variety of recreational facilities and residential options.