Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa - Dubai, United Arab Emirates     

Myself and my wife stayed here for a week on the final leg of our round the world honeymoon.This hotel was perfect for a relaxing stay. I'll start with the negatives however. For those of you have not been Dubai,it really is a building site and especially around the Habtoor ,at the moment.There is building work right up to the door.Just something to be aware of. It was a bit of a suprise at first but it did not take away from our stay,at all. The hotel lobby is really nice and lots of staff available to help.We had an ocean view in one of the towers and it was a good size.It was stocked with fruit and water daily. We ate in all the restaurants at one stage or another and they were lovely.The food in the 25th(top floor restaurant) was exceptional. We shared our time between the main pool and the infinity pool.The main pool caters for families,lots of lifeguards on duty and they just to spent the majority of their time making sure the kids did'nt come to any harm.It would be reassuring to parents ,I'm sure. there is also an infinity pool which seemed to have the hardcore sunworshippers,so it was alot quieter.But both were again well staffed. There is also a private beach which was excellent also.The water was the warmest sea water that I ever swam in,although not much of a suprise considering temps.were in early 40's. A free shuttle pick up at hotel for most of the major shopping centres. Overall I must comment on the staff,there were so helpful & friendly.One instant is as follows.I lost OUR camera (apologies Suzy) during our stay.We reckon that we lost it in a taxi.Using CCTV footage,the hotel helped us trace the driver,reg plate ,unfortunately the taxi company were not helpful at all.A special thanks to the conceirge,Nehru(I think) who was curteous,friendly,helpful and patient.However we never recovered it but that just meant that we were able to buy a replacement for half the price that we would have had to,at home. We both used the spa which was really professional and relaxing.We both full body massages and it was excellent. We did a city tour which is only a half day and it was a good introduction.We took the option to have buffet lunch in the Burj and it did'nt disappoint.It was more like a dinner,as the selection was huge. Just a quick word on Dubai itself.It will be fabulous when its finished.I will go back but I will probably wait for a few years until the building work subsides. The Habtoor was the nicest hotel that we have ever stayed in and we have been to alot of nice places.The choice of nice hotels in Dubai is excellent but when I come back to Dubai,this will be where I'll be staying.