The Marco Polo hotel is a modern property designed with a striking glass exterior, located two kilometres from the city centre and 10 kilometres from Dubai’s sandy beaches. The 128 guestrooms are decorated in assorted colours with complementary fabrics and contemporary furnishings. Amenities include satellite television, air conditioning, minibars, safes, daily complimentary newspapers, and marble bathrooms with hairdryers.
The hotel houses five restaurants, each with a different theme and cuisine, one of which also operates as a nightclub: El Rancho serves Mexican specialties and margaritas; Fox & Hounds is themed as an English pub and serves typical pub fare; African Star is an African themed nightclub offering Ethiopian dishes; Bombay Brasserie serves traditional Indian specialities alongside live entertainment; The Explorer is open round the clock, serving international dishes and desserts. Those wishing to relax can spend the day in and by the outdoor swimming pool, and enjoy refreshments from one of many restaurants and bars. The hotel houses a ballroom which can be used for conferences, weddings and cocktail parties, and partitioned for smaller business use. There is also a convention centre offering extensive business and secretarial services, while any visitors can use the onsite pay parking. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can assist with any sightseeing queries. Dubai International Airport is 6 kilometres from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.