Guests can relax by the open air pool, or under the cooling shade of swaying palms or parasols at the hotel's private stretch of the Jumeria Beach. Sports facilities include two floodlit tennis courts and a well-equipped gym. Spa offerings include a jetted tub, sauna or an aromatherapy massage. Children are well-catered for with their own swimming pool and beach activities program. Guests have an array of dining options, from Italian risottos and pastas on the poolside terrace; a la carte specialties in the more formal Orangery; club sandwiches by the beach, and freshly baked Lebanese breads and flavored shishas overlooking the sea. Facilities for business guests include conference and meeting rooms, Internet access and translation and secretarial services. The hotel offers round the clock room service, free parking onsite, and a free shuttle service to Dubai shopping vicinity, which includes the Gold Souk and Spice Souk, both 35 kilometers away. The hotel also arranges desert safaris, four wheel drive excursions, camel racing and boat trips on Dubai Creek. Dubai marina, a popular restaurant area, is one kilometer from the hotel and the Emirates golf course is at a five kilometer distance. Dubai International airport is 30 kilometers from the hotel. The hotel can arrange airport transfers to and from the hotel, which are approximately $4 per person. Taxis are readily available at the airport and a one way trip to the hotel will cost approximately $25.