Hotel facilities include open air pool, tennis and squash courts, sauna, steam cabins, dance studio and gym. Water sports and scuba diving are available at the private beach. The world's largest Arabian Dhow, recognised by Guinness World Records, is berthed in dry dock on the seafront of the hotel.Guests can tour the ship and view the adjacent museum with an emphasis on Arabic Dhows. In the ship is the Grand Ball Room which can accommodate 1000 people. RD05/08.

This modern, low-rise, building is surrounded by palm trees.

Bedrooms are medium sized with tasteful furnishings. Bathrooms are decorated in marble and are in excellent condition. All afford 24 hour room service, private mini bar, internet hookup, in-room safe and satellite television.

Guests may sample a wide range of gourmet international cuisine available exclusively at the hotel's restaurants. From spicy Szechuan to traditional Peking fare, the Chinese restaurant has earned its reputation as the finest in Kuwait. There is a steak and seafood restaurant located aboard a traditional dhow, a bistretto coffee shop which offers all day dining, a cafe and gourmet shop and, of course, room service which is available to all guests 24 hours a day.

The medium sized lobby is attractively decorated in modern style. There is a cafe, gift shop and of course the hotel's guest relations desk.

The hotel is located right on the beach front, only 10 minutes from the airport and 12 minutes from the city centre.

Area Details

• 15 kms to city centre
• 15 kms to the nearest airport (kuwait)