JA The Resort - JA Beach Hotel

Dubai Beach, Dubai

Virgin rating

Sea View Room
Resort View Room
Deluxe Sea View Room
Deluxe Sea View Room, JA Beach Hotel, Dubai, Middle East
Resort View Junior Suite
One Bedroom Family Suite
One Bedroom Family Suite
Captain's Bar
One Bedroom Family Suite
Two Sea View Connecting Rooms
Two Sea View Connecting Rooms
Palmito Pool
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Ibn Majed
Vasco Da Gama
Sette
Taperia
Sea View Room
Resort View Room
Deluxe Sea View Room
Deluxe Sea View Room, JA Beach Hotel, Dubai, Middle East
Resort View Junior Suite
One Bedroom Family Suite
One Bedroom Family Suite
Captain's Bar
One Bedroom Family Suite
Two Sea View Connecting Rooms
Two Sea View Connecting Rooms
Palmito Pool
Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Ibn Majed
Vasco Da Gama
Sette
Taperia

The hotel

Situated within the award-winning JA The Resort, JA Beach Hotel offers friendly service with value for money beachfront accommodation. The hotel rooms and suites are spread across five levels, with balconies and terraces overlooking the golf course, gardens, marina, beach and Arabian Gulf. A private beach, eight temperature-controlled swimming pools, 25 restaurants and bars plus a vast selection of leisure and sport facilities make this hotel a great Dubai beach holiday destination.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Horse Riding
  • Sailing
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing
  • Creche
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On a beautiful palm-lined 800-metre private beach. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 45 minutes.

Hotel information

235 rooms and suites 5 floors. All with small balcony, air-conditioning, TV, complimentary WiFi access, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, bathrobes and hairdryer. Resort View Rooms are located across the first 4 floors and overlook the resort’s lush gardens, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 child (under 6 years).

Board Basis options:

Half Board option: includes breakfast and a choice of lunch or dinner in one of the following outlets: 81, Republik (dinner is not available on Fridays), IBN Majed, Taperia (closed Sundays), Sette (closed Tuesdays), La Fontana, Captain's (dinner is not available on Thursdays), Anchor, Smokin Gun and Sport's Cafe.

One meal includes 1 x starter, 1 x main course and, 1 x dessert per person in the a la carte restaurants.

Tamr Pool Bar and Tamr Terrace, exclusively for Palm Tree Court guests only.

All beverages are chargeable as per consumption.

Half Board guests are eligible for a dining credit of AED 150 per adult, per day at White Orchid Restaurant, Kinara and Soul Beach (applicable for dinner only).

The redemption of this credit for dinner forms part of the Half Board package, if lunch is also consumed on the day of redemption this is chargeable.

All Inclusive Plus option: includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner on full dine-around in the following outlets: 81, Republik, IBN Majed, Taperia, Sette, La Fontana Brasserie, Captain's, Anchor restaurant, Smokin' Gun, Sports Cafe, Vasco de Gama (21+ years only), Anchor Pool Bar, Palmito Pool Bar, La Fontana Pool Bar, BIBE rooftop bar, Signature Lounge (exclusive for suite guests and premium lounge guests), Sette Lounge, Oasis Lodge, Lakeside Cafe, The Vibe pool bar, Tamr pool bar (exclusive for Palm Tree Court guests), Tamr Terrace (exclusive for Palm Tree Court guests), White Orchid restaurant (included for Palm Tree Court guests only), and White Orchid lounge (included for Palm Tree Court guests only).

These meals include 1 x starter, 1 x main course, and 1 x dessert per person in the a la carte restaurants.

The package also includes snacks like ice lollies, crisps and nuts, and a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol service as part of All-Inclusive Plus is from 11:00am until 12:00 midnight.

Beverages indicated with sun mark at package included restaurants are part of the All Inclusive Package.

Items on the food menu indicated with a Chef’s Hat are our Chef’s Specials and are not part of the package.

Room service and mini-bar are not part of the package and are chargeable upon consumption.

Any F&B event or special promotions are not included in the package.

All-Inclusive Plus guests are eligible for AED 150 dining credit per adult per day, AED 125 per child per day (from 12 to 17.9 years old) at Kinara (applicable for dinner only). Anything above this amount will be chargeable.

All-Inclusive Plus guests staying at JA Lake View Hotel and JA Beach Hotel are eligible for AED 150 dining credit per adult per day, AED 125 per child per day (from 12 to 17.9 years old) at Tamr Terrace (lunch only), La Fontana Brasserie (dinner) and White Orchid (dinner only) Anything above this amount will be chargeable. Tamr Pool access is not included.

Sunset Lounge and Sunrise Lounge are not part of any package but guests are entitled to 50% discount. Food is not part of the package for Sandbar, but guests are entitled to 50% discount.

All Inclusive Limited option: includes breakfast at IBN Majid; lunch at La Fontana, 81, Captain’s or Anchor Restaurant; and dinner at Ibn Majid or 81. Pre and post dinner drinks are included at Vasco Da Gama or Lake View Looby Lounge with day time drinks options at pool bars – Palmito, Anchor Lakeside Café and The Vibe (18 years+)

These meals include 1 x starter, 1 x main course, and 1 x dessert per person in the a la carte restaurants mentioned above.

Any Chefs Specials and / or special events in these outlets are excluded from this package.

Please note: Dining and drinks outlet opening times are subject to change.

Room upgrades:

Sea View Rooms are also located on the first 4 floors with ocean views, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Deluxe Sea View Rooms are located on the ground-1st floor and have a terrace, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 1 infant.

Resort View Junior Suites are much larger and are located on the 5th floor of the hotel. Added features include 2 balconies and separate bathtub and walk in shower and walk in wardrobe. Rooms sleep maximum 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (under 6 years).

Two Sea View Connecting Rooms comprises of two interconnecting rooms for more spacious accommodation, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children (under 6 years) or 3 adults and 1 teen.

One Bedroom Suites and Premium One Bedroom Suites are also available. Club Lounge (available to guests staying in One Bedroom Suites and Premium One Bedroom Suites) inclusions:

- Early check in and late check out (subject to availability)

- Access to the Club Lounge with light refreshments throughout the day and cocktails/canapés in the evening

- Access to dedicated saltwater pool with poolside beverage service.

Choice of 25 restaurants and bars within JA The Resort including: 81 (buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner with rotational menus). IBN Majed (International buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner). RePUBlik (gastropub, open for lunch and dinner), Anchor Restaurant (snacks) and pool bar. Captains Restaurant & Bar (beachfront restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner, wood fired pizza). Kinara (speciality Indian restaurant led by Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna). Sette (rooftop Italian restaurant with 360 degree views of the resort, open for dinner) and lounge. La Fontana Restaurant (International buffet for breakfast and lunch) and pool bar. Taperia (Spanish bar and tapas restaurant, open for dinner). White Orchid Restaurant (South-East Asian cuisine) & Lounge. Vasco Da Gama (main bar serving drinks with live entertainment). Sunset Lounge (tea lounge). Sports Café (traditional sports bar with marina views, serving pub grub). Smokin’ Gun (burgers and shakes). Lakeside Café (poolside snacks). Lobby Lounge. Oasis Lodge (snacks on the golf course). The Vibe Bar (adult poolside bar). Palmito Pool Bar, Signature Lounge (exclusive lounge for Premium Suites and Residence).

Please note: Outlet opening times are subject to change.

8 temperature controlled pools throughout the resort, including the new Tamr Pool (exclusively for Palm Tree Court guests). Spa, salon, Jacuzzi and sauna hammam. Tennis, squash, badminton, table tennis, gymnasium, volleyball, aqua gym. Water sports. Pirates and Mermaids kids' club for children between 4-12 years, offering activities such as dancing, mini chef discovery, eggshell painting, puzzles, face painting, sand art, bracelet creations, board games, origami, mini disco and evening activities. Crèche (4 months-4 years). New 'Just Splash' kids water park and splash pad, near the kids club. All at an additional charge*: 9-hole championship-standard golf course, driving range and academy, mini golf. Crèche for children from 4 months and up to 4 years. Equestrian Centre. JA Shooting Club offering Olympic-standard pistol and clay shooting club as well as archery. Seasonal football and sports academies at the JA Sports Centre. Instruction or lessons (padel tennis, squash, golf etc).

Complimentary shuttle to shopping malls. Complimentary Internet access. Room service*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

3 nights between 27 Dec-2 Jan.

No check out/in permitted on 31 Dec.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: children aged 0-12 years stay free on the same meal plan as their parents in all room types.

Please note: mini-bar items can be purchased and delivered to guests' rooms.

Please note: guests are advised to prebook restaurants especially during busy periods.

Please note: the resort dress code policy is Smart Casual during evening hours at all outlets. Please refrain from wearing flip-flops, see-through dresses, sports wear, beach wear and sports caps. Gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers or tailored shorts, and no sleeveless tops.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Queues and not enough staff on

Oct 24, 2024 cj9090 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Queues for the bar, queues for the restaurant with the pool restaurant closed for a function. The fact there was 1 poor waiter serving 20/30 waiting quests on two pool bars and the restaurant severely understaffed for lunchtime is such a disappointment and really ruined our entire experience.
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Oct 21, 2024 G3740RYoliverw

The service, cleanliness and food were fantastic, it cannot be faulted at all. There are a few things I think the hotel could do to improve the overall experience, though. Firstly, having some areas included in the all-inclusive package and others not was really frustrating and annoying. This brings me to my next point, getting a drink at the pool… Read more
The service, cleanliness and food were fantastic, it cannot be faulted at all. There are a few things I think the hotel could do to improve the overall experience, though. Firstly, having some areas included in the all-inclusive package and others not was really frustrating and annoying. This brings me to my next point, getting a drink at the pool bars took far too long because of having to sign for the drinks despite being all-inclusive, that let down the experience. It was also disappointing that JA Beach didn't have its adult-only pool/area.... kids are really annoying and dirty and it was hard to relax around them. It was strange that golf wasn't included in a golf resort. All in all, these areas for improvement wouldn't stop me going back, but I would probably go to JA Lake View next time. Read less
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Oct 20, 2024 Bianca R

We stayed from 26th Sep until the 7th October 2024 at the JEBEL ALI Beach Hotel. Thank you very much for a great stay. And special thanks to Mr Dillip and the restaurant and Ms Uchita, for taking good care of my gluten allergy. Also special thanks to the cook Mr Om for excellent meals and for all the efforts. We enjoyed our stay very much and will… Read more
We stayed from 26th Sep until the 7th October 2024 at the JEBEL ALI Beach Hotel. Thank you very much for a great stay. And special thanks to Mr Dillip and the restaurant and Ms Uchita, for taking good care of my gluten allergy. Also special thanks to the cook Mr Om for excellent meals and for all the efforts. We enjoyed our stay very much and will recommend the hotel to our friends! Viola & Thomas from Germany Read less
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Oct 20, 2024 ko4nova Moscow

Second time here (been before renovation, feb 2011 — peacocks were already there). The area of the resort is huge now, featuring a lake, a golf course and good tennis courts. But for me the wide and spacious private beach is definitely the highlight— plenty of spots to relax, plenty of sun loungers to soak up the rays) and enjoy sunset of course… Read more
Second time here (been before renovation, feb 2011 — peacocks were already there). The area of the resort is huge now, featuring a lake, a golf course and good tennis courts. But for me the wide and spacious private beach is definitely the highlight— plenty of spots to relax, plenty of sun loungers to soak up the rays) and enjoy sunset of course (The Anchor bar/reastaurant at the beach area — appreciate your service) I came here water sports— wakesurfing 🏄‍♀️mostly. So check it out if u ride. For wingfoiling and kitesurfing — also quit good conditions here after 2-3 PM often, wind is maybe a bit lite but if u ride u will enjoy. The hotel boasts stunning views, the marina adds a nice touch. Very friendly staff, incredibly welcoming and attentive) Dining was a treat! Especially the seafood at Taperia) Also thanks 2 Vasco da Gama staff. This bar has a spacious terrace that’s the perfect evening spot to unwind with some drinks. I enjoyed my staying that much that didn’t wanna leave) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent hotel with a few tiny niggles

Oct 17, 2024 PL123 Nettlebed, United Kingdom

We normally go to Turkey in September but thought we'd try Dubai again in early October. The flights with Etihad from LHR where excellent. Roughly 1 hour transfer from Abu Dhabi airport (£110 return taxi). The hotel is older but it looks like the rooms and common areas have recently been renovated. Ultra clean, friendly staff. A special mention… Read more
We normally go to Turkey in September but thought we'd try Dubai again in early October. The flights with Etihad from LHR where excellent. Roughly 1 hour transfer from Abu Dhabi airport (£110 return taxi). The hotel is older but it looks like the rooms and common areas have recently been renovated. Ultra clean, friendly staff. A special mention for Indika on reception, he was proactive and helped us with several things. The beach is just outside- lots of sunbeds. The sea was like a warm bath, we needed to cool off in the pools. We went half board- and this allows you to book into the a-la-carte restaurants without restriction, the Thai and Indian just give you a £30 credit pp. This leads to one issue- you can only book in to the restaurants via reception, and they have to call a central booking number, so often you are waiting for an answer. You do not get written confirmation for your booking. We booked into the top floor Sette Italian, and on the evening they had no booking for us. The same happened to another couple who had arrived at the same time. No room available that evening. Indika sorted out a different restaurant for us. Two other issues- this wasn't high season, but the main buffet restaurant struggled with number at peak times. You had to wait for a table. Breakfast and evening times. the wait wasn't too long. Wifi- a small niggle. The signal needs improving around the beach area. Also they need to remove the login on the free guest wifi. My phone struggled to auto reconnect when moving around the property. Just a suggestion for more beer types. They only had 3 average lagers available. Go All Inclusive if you are a big drink and eater. We spent £70per day just on drinks. AI was a £120 upgrade per night when we arrived, not worth it for us. Large water £5 a bottle. Draft beer ~£9 same for cocktails. Golf facilities are excellent. Free putting and chipping area. Full grass range- £8 for 50 balls I think. Twilight tee times are good value. If you're a good player you can blast around on a buggy in 1 hour, but there are lots of slow 4 ball groups. Pretty but short course. I would really like to return to this hotel- but probably when its a little cooler in November or Spring time. Read less