Inside Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf’s...

Madinat Jumeirah Regional VP Peter Roth takes Connecting Travel on a tour of Dubai's "luxury oasis"

Quite unlike any hotel in Dubai, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf is a collection of Arabian-style summer houses and villas hidden within the sprawling grounds of Madinat Jumeirah, that Regional Vice President Peter Roth describes as a "luxury oasis”.

Accommodation options range from the Palm House Garden Room, a 60-square-metre space with a 10-square-metre balcony, to the Royal Malakiya Villa, more than 1,000 square metres in size, and stand out by design.

“The Malakiya Villas have different architecture. They're larger, and there’s the option of two- and three-bedroom Malakiyas and the Royal Malakiya. They have their own service entrance and quarters for guests who come with a chef or a bodyguard or a nanny.

“We also have a whole set of butlers that are exclusive to the Malakiya Villas and the privacy here is second to none. Guests have their own plunge pools. It’s ideal for people seeking peace and quiet.”

In addition to private pools, Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf has a selection of shared swimming pools and offers access to the resort’s private beach and fitness facilities at J Club, as well as sibling property Jumeirah Al Qasr's Talise Spa.

For in-room spa vibes, the Royal Malakiya comes with an en-suite Jacuzzi

Within the property's Beach House, all the rooms and suites can be hired individually or collectively, creating one of the city's largest luxury units for hire, with 10 king-sized (or twin) beds.

Palm House Garden Suite

Exclusive buyouts of the entire hotel are also an option, enabling large events, from weddings or corporate team-building gatherings, to be held here.

“The concept of an exclusive buyout is something incredible, but very often around the world, the cost is prohibitive. In our case, because of the nature of how the units are conceived and built, we can offer that to a broader audience, because we have that flexibility.”

Peter points out that although the property is a legacy asset that’s been around a long time by UAE standards, it’s also a brand-new product for the travel trade to get excited about.

“Softly” relaunching in Q4 2024, the property’s comprehensive renovation blends “traditional Arabian style with contemporary elements” giving rooms a “modern Arabian flavour” that’s lighter and fresher than before, explains Peter.

“The bathrooms have been completely changed,” he says. “They're bright, they're beautiful, and everything is new."

Details are what defines luxury experiences and Jumeirah team is more focused on these than ever before.

"We have our own custom linen, and we obviously pay a lot of attention to thread count, as well as to what goes into the mini bar, and the type of amenities we provide, from the coffee maker to the hairdryer," says Peter.

“For the luxury guest, amenities have to be as good or better than what they already have at home. With this in mind, we revisited everything and upgraded what was needed, adding Bluetooth speakers throughout for a really high-end sound experience.”

Beyond the new look, the existing location is one of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf’s greatest assets

Just a 30-minute drive from Dubai International airport, and even nearer to most of the city’s big-ticket attractions, including Wild Wadi water park, to which guests get a free pass, the property feels like it’s in a different time zone with its own slower pace of life.

“Agents need to understand the attributes of the location, nestled along these waterways," says Peter, "and that we have the luxury of space; not just space in the room, but space outside of the room, between the buildings, amid these lush gardens. In the heart of Dubai, this is very, very rare.”

Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf is designed for well-healed families, multi-generational travel, larger groups and demographics seeking peaceful retreats such as empty nesters.

However guests arrive at the decision to stay at Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Peter has one piece of advice for how they should arrive at the property.

“You can get there by buggy or car, of course, but we encourage guests to arrive by abra. An abra is a traditional vessel from this part of the world,” explains Peter, who feels these wooden boats add not only a mode of transport but also an authentic ambience to the resort.

He says: “Seeing abras pass by is part of the backdrop here, along with our local palm trees, from which we collect dates to incorporate into dishes, so holistically it makes for a very authentic Arabian experience and sense of place.”

For more information, visit www.jumeirah.com/en/stay/dubai/jumeirah-dar-al-masyaf

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