Stayed for 8 nights in April 2008, we stayed in a Grand Delux Room , the room was fantastic, with a lounge and a massive bedroom and fantastic bathroom. The Shower was amazing. The view we had was fantastic of the Burj Al Arab and Jumeriah Beach Hotel The Hotel was also fantasticaly clean. We had breakfast in the hotel each morning , the staff where very attentive and there was a vast array of foods ( i was partial to the chocolate doughnuts).
The hotel is next to the Mall Of the Emirates which is convenient for the shopping , food courts and the Hop On Hop Off Bus goes from the Mall.
The pool was small but we could always get a lounger at all times of the day,.

We tended to eat at the Souk Madinat ( a 5 minute taxi journey away) which had lots of restaurants on the waterfront where you could sit outside with the backdrop of the Burj Al Arab.

We had Afternoon Tea in the sky view bar at the Burj, which was expensive but well worth it, the plates of food where filled as many times as required.

There is a new metro being built that runs straight past the hotel.

We really enjoyed our trip.

After the journey and bad road system it looks big , but inside the great lobby you begin to realize its a front for the ski slope and shops.

They are the stars. Odd taxi drop off & pick up. If your room is at the ends of the block its a long walk. Some defective lamps and shower head fitting.Thin but large bath towels. Smart room and quiet. Lacks personality. I would stay else where, with a garden or beach, (if I were ever tempted to return, which I doubt) and visit the Mall to watch the ski slope,see the great shops, and eat the better food. "Almaz by Momo", next Harvey Nichs. Avoid Armani coffee bar and Pauls. Lots of food choices, but not all are serving alcohol. Was charged for mini bar items we had not used but this was eventually corrected.

I stayed for business in Dubai, and brought my wife for this week. We decided for the Kempinski because of the reviews here, the location and we have a good company rate here. I was suprised by the high standard of the room we got. Huge bed, sofa arrangtement and a large flatscreen in the middle of the room. The bathroom was also huge. The poolarea was small, but exclusive. The service was in evey places excellent. At the pool, in the restaurant, reception and especiall the doormen did a great job. Even that this is an exclusive hotel, we never felt uncomfertable there. One of the best hotels I have ever visited on business trips.

My husband and I stayed at the Kempinski in Nov 07, as we drove up to the hotel it was very impressive. The service is extremely good on arrival and the checkin was very quick and professional. We were both extremely impressed with our suite, It was spacious, clean and very modern, the bathroom boasted a separate toilet and shower room. The Pool area is positioned on the roof, at times the noise pollution from the near by motorways was a little annoying but the idyllic surroundings more than made up for it. The views of the Burj al Arab are decent, it is a good taxi ride away. The great thing about this hotel is that it is attached to the Mall of the Emirates, and Ski Dubai, two of the main attractions of this forward thinking city. The front of the hotel is a busy hub of taxis coming and going which is great if you want to get out and about and explore. The bars and restaurants are very good except the 24hr restaurant, the service in there is quite disappointing, a bit like the food. Overall this very elegant Hotel left a lasting impression on us both and hopefully in the not to distant future we shall be returning.