Abra boat tours at Madinat Jumeirah. Photo Credit: Madinat Jumeirah
With five-star hotels, unique venues, exotic souks, and beachfront
shops, the versatile facilities of Madinat Jumeirah are drawing MICE
groups to this Arabian mini-enclave in Dubai.
Hotels include the 292-key Jumeirah Al Qasr; the 292-key Jumeirah
Mina A’Salam; the 430-key Jumeirah Al Naseem; a cluster of 29
traditional summerhouses at Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf; and seven grand
homes at Jumeirah Malakiya Villas. The 40-hectare destination also
houses a 5km river system with its own fleet of traditional abra boats for scenic river tours.
Andy Cuthbert, general manager of Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Madinat
Jumeirah Conference & Events and Jumeirah Hospitality, highlighted
the unique appeal of the destination: “Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf offers an
unparalleled boutique villa experience to MICE clients. For smaller
event planners, the option to book one, two, three, or even 20 villas
offers a complete level of flexibility.”
Each summerhouse includes eight to 10 bedrooms, a one-bedroom suite, majlis
(a traditional Arabic space for socialising), and a courtyard. As a
sanctuary of tranquillity, every villa comes with its own pool and
private access via a dedicated abra station.
Both summerhouse and villa guests offer a dedicated butler, free
drinks, refreshments, and small bites served daily at sundown in the
private courtyards of the summerhouses or in their Malakiya villas.
Guests also enjoy the full facilities of the Madinat Jumeirah resort,
including access to more than 50 restaurants and bars, 2-km private
beachfront, Talise Spa, J Club and more.
The resort is positioning its multinational workforce, diverse
culinary offerings together with luxury accommodations, spa experiences,
and expansive conference facilities along Dubai's beachfront to serve
as a pivotal selling point for MICE.
The event possibilities are limitless, ranging from grand Indian
wedding receptions to intimate, high-profile events, at Madinat Jumeirah
Conference & Events Centre, which houses various venues, including
the Madinat Arena which can accommodate up to 4,500 pax.
Madinat Jumeirah has also hosted large-scale events across Asia,
including China, Southeast Asia, and India. Added Cuthbert: “We've
seamlessly hosted diverse gatherings, from accommodate 8,000 guests
across four gala dinners featuring authentic Chinese cuisine served
family-style, to business conferences with dynamic conference setups and
diverse menu selections.
Cuthbert added: “Infused with Arabian architectural touches and
hospitality, Madinat Jumeirah provides delegates with an immersive
Arabic experience, further enriching their stay.”