Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf

Dubai Beach, Dubai

Virgin rating

The hotel

Part of the magnificent resort of Madinat Jumeirah, Dar Al Masyaf translates as ‘summerhouses’ with accommodation arranged in the style of exquisite Arabian courtyard houses. At the centre of each villa is a shared traditional Arabic courtyard and guests enjoy privileged access to a private pool when staying in Arabian Summer Houses, situated away from the main pool. Other highlights include over 2 km of private sandy beach and complimentary access to the Wild Wadi Waterpark™. Guests can travel by water taxi (Abra) to Al Qasr, Mina A’Salam, Al Naseem, the award-winning Talise Spa, the bustling Souk Madinat Jumeirah and one of the many restaurants.

Amenities

  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service

Where is it

Situated in the Jumeirah area conveniently located for access to Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, the Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. Madinat Jumeirah is adjacent to the Burj Al Arab Jumeriah, Wild Wadi Waterpark™ and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and is 10 minutes by car to the nearest shopping mall with complimentary shuttle bus service. At the heart of the resort is the Souk Madinat Jumeirah – a traditional Arabic retail and dining experience. Transfer time from Dubai International Airport: 35 minutes.

Hotel information

29 summerhouses and 283 rooms. All with air-conditioning, private furnished balcony or terrace, satellite TV with video and music channels, telephone, high-speed Internet access*, tea/coffee maker, mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. There are 2 types of house to choose from – Gulf and Arabian, Gulf houses offer superb access to the beach. Each house offers between 8-11 luxurious self-contained guest rooms, each with a personalised butler service and complimentary sunset happy hour (6:00pm-8:00pm) including soft and alcoholic drinks. All rooms have 1 king-size bed or twin beds (subject to availability) plus an existing sofa bed (120cm x 180cm), sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years). Arabian Summerhouse Deluxe rooms are situated within the resorts gardens.


Half Board option: includes buffet breakfast at your property, plus a choice of lunch or dinner which is available on a dine-around basis at a selection of over 40 restaurants within the Jumeirah resorts: Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Transport is not included. 

Please note: some restaurants require a supplement fee.

Gulf Summerhouse Arabian Deluxe and Gulf Summerhouse Ocean Deluxe rooms are accessible through a secluded garden courtyard and offer access to the private beach.

Arabian Summerhouse Arabian Suite has a separate lounge, dining area and lush garden and waterways views.

Gulf Summerhouse Arabian Suites and Gulf Summerhouse Ocean Suites are also available.

Complimentary access to Wild Wadi Waterpark™. 

There are over 30 world-class restaurants, bars and lounges located within the Jumeirah resorts, all for you to enjoy. 

Madinat Theatre*. 

Award-winning Talise Spa* with 26 treatment rooms, gym, sauna, steam rooms and outdoor private swimming pool. Talise Fitness centre* with 2 indoor swimming pools, fully equipped techno gym, high altitude suite as well as rock climbing facilities and group exercise offers. Water sports* include windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, kneeboard, wakeboard and kayaks. 5 tennis courts*, 2 squash courts*. Kids’ Club* (children up to 12 years of age, children under 4 years to be accompanied by parent/guardian). Golf* can be arranged nearby. Souk Madinat Jumeirah. 

Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Concierge desk. 24-hour room service*. Babysitting* (on request). 

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

7 nights between 27 Dec-1 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dar Al Masyaf: Our Go-To Getaway

Jul 22, 2024 Rol_16 London, United Kingdom

This was our 8th time staying at Dar Al Masyaf, and once again, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The service was excellent as usual, maintaining the high standards we've come to expect from this stunning resort.One of the highlights of our stay was the e-butler WhatsApp service. It is absolutely brilliant and incredibly efficient,… Read more
This was our 8th time staying at Dar Al Masyaf, and once again, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The service was excellent as usual, maintaining the high standards we've come to expect from this stunning resort.One of the highlights of our stay was the e-butler WhatsApp service. It is absolutely brilliant and incredibly efficient, making every request seamless and promptly attended to. This innovative service truly enhances the guest experience, providing convenience and a personal touch.A special thank you goes out to our wonderful butlers, Ashish and Kum. Their dedication, professionalism, and warmth made our stay even more memorable. They went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and satisfaction, and we are deeply grateful for their outstanding service.Dar Al Masyaf continues to be our favorite getaway, and we look forward to many more stays in the future. Highly recommended! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect holiday

Jul 19, 2024 r0880 bolton uk

From arriving at the resort to leaving nothing was too much trouble for the resort staff on arrival we had a warm welcome from our butler and we were shown to our room - all amenities of the room were shown to us. the morning after we met Lucia our butler who was on her day off upon our arrival - nothing was an issue when ever we met Lucia we… Read more
From arriving at the resort to leaving nothing was too much trouble for the resort staff on arrival we had a warm welcome from our butler and we were shown to our room - all amenities of the room were shown to us. the morning after we met Lucia our butler who was on her day off upon our arrival - nothing was an issue when ever we met Lucia we were always met with a large smile - dinner reservations / buggies for transfers never an issue - also we met Brian - Lucia's manager - again always met us with a big smile and could not do any more for us - from arranging our airport collection with emirates and collection of our baggage upon us checking out. fantastic service and we will return in the future. The hotel and staff were also fantastic and as a world traveller this stay was one of the best we have done - the service and welcome we received made us feel at home. Thankyou to all of the Dar Al Masyaf team and a special thankyou to Lucia & Brain. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful stay

Jul 17, 2024 Compass27156024353 United Kingdom

We stayed in the Arabian villas, enjoyed the private pool for quieter days. loved the boats to travel around the resort. Enjoyed the drinks service in the courtyard, luxury experience and would definitely return. Great to have use of so many restaurants across the hotel group. Wild wadi was great fun too! Staff we encountered where brilliant.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Still our favourite resort

Jul 15, 2024 Raj B London, United Kingdom

We have been staying at the summer houses since the resort opened and were delighted to experience the newly refurbished Arabian Superior rooms. in Villa 21. Love the new decor and touches similar to the gulf summerhouses like a dresser area, large bathroom and shower. Practically everything has been thought about. The happy hour we personally… Read more
We have been staying at the summer houses since the resort opened and were delighted to experience the newly refurbished Arabian Superior rooms. in Villa 21. Love the new decor and touches similar to the gulf summerhouses like a dresser area, large bathroom and shower. Practically everything has been thought about. The happy hour we personally preferred 6-8 timing and over the years selections have been less but I think it would be good to have more variety and more themes for the happy hour. Exceptional service from our Butlers, AJ, Santiago, Anise and was great seeing supervisor Rem being handson. Any issues were dealt with swiftly and professionally. Wouldn’t expect anything less! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Villa 13, Room 1305 big thank you!

Jul 14, 2024 Leanna H London, United Kingdom

Had a great experience. Our first time staying in this hotel. Sharif from villa 13 was incredible. He went above and beyond for not only us but all guests. Could tell how passionate he was about his job. We had lovely conversations with him in the evenings. We can’t wait to come back. Valeria and Nabina from the villa were also fantastic. Valeria… Read more
Had a great experience. Our first time staying in this hotel. Sharif from villa 13 was incredible. He went above and beyond for not only us but all guests. Could tell how passionate he was about his job. We had lovely conversations with him in the evenings. We can’t wait to come back. Valeria and Nabina from the villa were also fantastic. Valeria gave us a very warm welcome and made us feel at home on our arrival. Nabina was always available and went above and beyond for us! Thank you, Leanna and CJ (Room 1305, checked out 13.7.24) Read less