Having read the reviews and done research we decided to book a sea facing junior suite which, as the building work on the shoreline opposite is taking place, I wouldnt do again. The noise is minimal during the day but was louder at night although you dont' hear too much in your rooms. Don't let this put you off, it is minimal.

Worth though asking for a ground floor room to walk straight out onto your sunbeds.

Our room was immaculate and kept that way all week by the staff.

The hotel, staff, food etc were great. Lots of smiling faces and it was brilliant one night to see the kids in little boats in the pool watching a film on the big screen. Popcorn was served . Fancy going back to school and telling the other kids! When can we have the adults version please.

Fontana was great, lots of variety of foods, friendly and efficient staff. The belly dancing night is certainly worth going to and the Janapease Teppanyaki table was one of the best we have been to. We booked half board and felt this was well worth the price.

We wanted to get out of Dubai centre and not feel the need to rush around shopping etc and for that reason this hotel fits the bill perfectly. We have been to Dubai many times before. Every day go to different areas of the beaches and pools and enjoy the whole experience. Huge chess set is in one of the gardens with table tennis and good water sports centre.

I don't understand how this hotel got the 5 * classification and is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World group.

It's not that bad - please don't get me wrong and if we were offered a cheap 1 week rate we would happily stay there again.

The problem is that compared to other 5 star hotels in Dubai and worldwide, it doesn't add up.

The good things are many - rooms are spacious, large beds, good large bathrooms, lots of closet space.

There is a wonderful big beach with lots of loungers and although plenty of guests - it was deserted and very peaceful.

The hotel is a series of low rise buildings - 3 stories for accomodation. Great balconies and very quiet.

Even the building set back from the sea (the cheaper ones) have good sun and look pleasent enough.

We really enjoyed the feeling of peace and quiet.

One small bit of bad news news is that the Jebel Ali palm is being built just off-shore and it spoils the atmosphere. We stayed at the Palm Tree because we wanted to get away from the noise and it's there as well.

No worries on that score really as we half expected it. The hotel is new very overlooked and that spoils the big beach / quiet feeling.

The other bad news is that the food is very poor, compared to other Dubai hotels. We've stayed at 3 others and this was the worst.

The outside restaurant had unhelpful staff and poor quality food in an unpleasent atmosphere. The buffet had the same. At one buffett we had to keep asking the server for more food as he was only allowing small amounts for each guest. We weren't the only ones unhappy and heard complaints that night.

The maitre-d and other staff were brilliant and I wonder if they have a problem with food supply/quality or are just unwilliing to provide quality food for guests.

The Jasmine lounge is a bit of a joke. Very small. No atmosphere.

To top things off I had a dispute with them over the final bill and it took an hour to sort out.

I'm pretty sad about all of this. I wanted this to be a great hotel and it didn't measure up to others in Dubai.

We were extremely pleased with our week holiday in Dubai and the Palm Tree Court.

We booked with Expedia and got a really good deal flying with Emirates, with transfers and getting upgrade to half board too.
Our room was part sea view, but enough to get that beach feeling, and ground floor but plenty quiet enough (I was 27 wks pregnant at the time and found the resort perfect for me). The bed was massive! And it was nicely decorated with a spacious bathroom and bathrobes/slippers.

The food was really good in ALL the restaurants - and the staff could not do enough to help. We especially liked the White Orchid.

The free shuttle runs into the Jebel Ali side of town and from there it is cheap and easy to get a taxi. Even a taxi back from Jumeirah area in the day is only 70 dirham so around £10.

There is a lot of building in Dubai itself, but it is an amazing place and they are doing so much there - you must go expecting that. The sea is also a bit cool for swimming in January!

We have said that we would definitely go back as there is more to see and do - you could go as youngsters, with a family or as retired as it suits all.
Dont go expecting to gamble though as this is illegal in UAE... also if you want to have a few pre dinner drinks suggest you buy in Duty free as is costly there.

This has to be the best hotel I have stayed at in the world. From the moment of arrival we were greeted with a cool drink and were sat down in the reception area and waited shortly for a member of reception to check us in. We were then driven by golf buggy (these take you all around the resort) to our beautiful rooms. We travelled with our 2 small children who had an interconnecting suite next to ours.

The rooms were spotless and the bathrooms out of this world with Elemis products too !

The kids club at the hotel was the best kids club and the organised activities were great, my children loved the kids club and it was great for them to get some respite from the 38 degree sun. The childrens club even provided evening entertainment, which included pirate beach parties with food and drinks.

Restaurants were all fantastic - we used them all, except the steak restaurant at the football academy, we never ventured that far.

Pool area was always quiet even though it was half term, pool attendants were by you regularly to clean your shades or offer a cooling face spray or cold flannel and you do need them.

The beach was stunning, very well looked after. You could hear noise from the Jebel Ali palm but it was very faint and in the distance.

Staff were the most friendliest and happiest I have ever seen in a hotel.

Its a great location being 20 mins drive from Dubai centre, its not in all the hum drum of the busy building works in Dubai, but still near enough to jump in a cab to go and do your shopping and sightseeing.

Wild Wadi Water park a must as is Lunch at The Burj - must be booked well in advance.

I loved this hotel and I loved Dubai. I have never been so hot in all my life.