More cushy seating by the oasis
The entrance of the hotel
leading to the hotel restaurant and cafes
The hotel central stairwell
the restaurant seating areas
It's an international buffet spread!
View of the Madinat Jumeirah Resort
Open air seating areas facing the sea
Scenic views from the balcony
allowing small river taxi cruises to serve guests
A small river runs from the hotel into the souk areas
The hotel from the river
adding to the resort feel
no palace is complete without large flight of steps!
The river taxi boarding point
The boat takes you over few crossings along the river![The "greenery" by the river](../../../_data/i/upload/2010/10/03/20101003192435-0de9028e-me.jpg "The "greenery" by the river (3117 visits)")
The "greenery" by the river
Overview of the palace front facade
No man is an island :P
As well a fountains you can fall right into
the palace hotel blocks
Though modern, the palace is largely themed to traditional Arabian
But first, the Burj Al Arab up close!
The Medinat Jumeriah
Also, with a man-made river
The view is shaun approved!
Time to check out the market!
spunky river!
complete with it's own giant sail!
but it's not oridinary giant sail... :3
2 sides of a reflections by the bay
The palace in the distant background
The Medina Jumeirah main promenade
The Mina a Salam and accessory boat :3
Quick hide the Shisha Hookah stash!
never a bridge too far!
Close up of a Dhow boat by the lake
manmade rocks by the bay, like real!
Cafes by the river
What bridge?
This spot is a popular place for markets
If only I have my skates for a grind now.
Views from the top
Tourists not included!
yo dude!
That's all for the souk!
Time for an attraction of a different kind
Taxis constantly honk for your attention when walking roadside
The Wadi wadi waterpark, we will be visiting soon
complete with all 7 stars of luxury!