Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Dubai

Mixing the glitz and glam of Dubai with the sandy beach of Jumeirah Beach the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira offers the best of both worlds. The sumptuous and spacious rooms and suites feature modern guest-centric technology and everyone is catered for from couples and families to those visiting on business.

With shopping, water parks and beachside dining you can go and explore or relax on the beach, by the pool or in the large, spacious spa. The spa has nine treatments rooms including three couple's rooms and a VIP suite, after your treatment relax on the spa terrace. For those looking to keep up their fitness regime the hotel offers a state-of-the-art fitness studio with fitness classes, including beach based classes and personal trainer options.

Kids are well catered for in the Little Nomads Kids' Club as well as a dedicated kids' pool, complimentary dining for those under four, toys and age-appropriate toiletries as well as all the restaurants offering a kids menu.

When it comes to dining you will be spoilt for choice with Portuguese at Tasca, Japanese at Netsu and international, brasserie style cuisine at The Bay. The views from the Portuguese restaurant Tasca, located on the sixth floor, are particularly stunning.

With the hotel located directly on the beach you can either enjoy beach activities, the hotel facilities or go and investigate the local area, there is lots to see and do in Dubai. Ideal for those who love to shop, there is a host of luxury retailers in the Dubai Mall (one of the world's largest shopping centres) as well as other malls or the more traditional souks are offered in Bur Dubai. Alternatively there are water parks, museums, amazing architecture and lots of cultural hotspots to explore.