Dubai combines the mystery of the Orient with the sophistication
of a modern city. Attractions include the Dubai Museum,
shopping centres, the gold and spice souks, the Emirates
Golf Course, racecourse, the Wild Wadi water sports centre
and the Wonderland theme park. Other activities include
desert safaris, helicopter tours, go-kart racing, scuba-diving,
deep-sea fishing, shooting, archery, jet-skiing, dhow cruises
on the Creek, camel riding, sand-skiing, horse riding, sailing,
windsurfing, city and shopping tours and wadi-bashing.
Sports
and Leisure
Two temperature-controlled swimming pools
Fully equipped gym overlooking the swimming pool and sea
5 swimming pools including 2 shaded children's pools
Football pitch
PADI diving centre
Sauna and steam room
Sailing - catamaran, Hobby Cat, Laser, windsurfing, speedboat,
fishing charters
French bowls or pétanque, five-a-side football, beach
volleyball, diving
Dubai Zoo - 20 km away
Falconry is available through desert safari
Exclusive Clarins treatments
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina has signed
an exclusive agreement with Clarins to operate the "Solesenses"
spa.
Four
newly designed treatment rooms offer a full range of Clarins
treatments including facials, self-tanning and full body
treatments. All treatment rooms have an 'aqua' appeal, as
they overlook the luxury, world-class Marina and the Arabian
Sea.
'Solesenses',
will also be the first Clarins spa in the Gulf offering
dedicated treatments for men. Treatments introduce the new
product line for men and include - hands, face and foot
treatments, relaxing and stress relieving back and scalp
massages and personal blend facials as well as smoothing
muscle-ease body massages.
Clarins'
heritage lies in professional salon treatments, with over
40 years experience in skin care for face and body. A unique
understanding of the primary beauty concerns for men and
women all over the world was cultivated with an emphasis
on aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage. The passion for
discovery and the continuous investment in research have
made Clarins a leader in cosmetics and beauty, excelling
in the area of protecting the skin from harsh, environmental
aggressors and therefore considering sun care a top beauty
priority. 23 products, ranging from self-tanning to tanning
and after-sun treatments, deliver a radiant golden tan while
ensuring that the skin retains maximum moisture and hydration.
Festivals
November - Class 1 offshore powerboat racing
Early November / December - Ramadan. Please note that during
this time no live entertainment is allowed and alcohol can
only be served between 7:00 pm and 2:00 am
Throughout the year - traditional dhow races. Please call
hotel for details
January / February - Dubai Shopping Festival
March - World Cup horse racing
March - Dubai Desert Classic