We have just come back off from our honeymoon after staying at this hotel for two weeks, We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the staff were very helpful and friendly, The hotel was very clean, we had booked fully inclusive which we would highly recomend as food and especially alcohol is very expensive. The only bad thing/experience that we can say that we had was visiting two of the restaurants there which were called ''Tang'' and ''Blue Orange'' , these restaurants were not for us and would not recomend. Overall, location, facilties we would go back.

stayed at the hotel 3 nights was made welcome on arrival , facilities and room excellent,had a lovely sea view overlooking the marina. enjoyed the gym on a morning, friendly staff and chat with the bar staff at the pool bar. nights out at barasti bar were quite interesting and busy. Food was very good and am returning in August for a 6 day break to celebrate m daughters 21st so hope we have another good time.

We stayed at 'The Mina' for a week between the 28th of July and the 4th of August 2008. We booked a land view family room that could accomodate two adults and two kids, and we certainly weren't disappointed with either the size of the room or the ameneties within.

Plenty of space, cupboards, drawers, hangers etc and comfortable beds made the room itself very desirable. The bathrom itself, although not particularly big, was ample.

The Mina offers everything that you would expect from a five star hotel, however, where it stands out is the level of service from staff (and I mean ALL staff) as well as the well manicured gardens, spotless beach and excellent range and choice of food at the hotel.

I found the staff to be particularly helpful and special mentions must go to Alim (Concierge) for his willingness to help, Myrna (Sp) at the Info Centre for the same reasons, as well as Ronny at the Waves Restaurant who sorted out an error with a bill whilst we were checking out on out last day, with the minimum amount of fuss.

I've mentioned some names above, however, I could probably go on. The only very small complaint I have is the poor service at the swim-up bar that I had on the one occasion I used it. It was slow (and when your gagging for a cold drink and its 40+ degrees) its no joke. I will say that the service at th much smaller bar near the beach which I used frequently was excellent throughout.

For those with kids, the Penguin Kids Club is excellent, with the staff there very friendly and helpfull.

We did most things within the space of a week including Dune Bashing with evening entertainment and barbeque meal (recommended) Ski Dubai (not all that great) and Wild Wadi Waterpark (an absolute MUST!!).

Instead of going on one of the organised tours of the city, we booked a vehicle and driver from Avis through the hotel Info Centre. It cost 300 dirhams for three hours which was real value. The driver was very professional, taking us everywhere WE wanted to go and stopping for photos etc - well recommended.

Dubai itself, is an eye-opener due to the development and where its still heading. Combine this with cracking weather, first class hotels (The Mina most definately being one of the best), superb beaches, lots to see and do and tons of quality restaurants and it makes for a very good holiday!!

This hotel is absoultely amazing!!! All the staff are fantastic, and extremely helpful!!!! The rooms are beautiful, comfortable and clean, with welcoming cosy interiors. The hotel's beach front is also stunning, and has lots of water sports to offer!!! There is also a huge range of resturants to pick from within the hotel, and along it's beach promenade. Internet connection is also available for all you computer-buffs!!! The breakfast buffet was one of my favourite things about this hotel!!! There is just so much to choose from, and everything tastes great!!! If you like swimming, there is a huge pool outside the hotel, and you can also swim in the sea because the hotel has it's own beach stretch. Since Dubai is a very developing and urban country there is a lot of construction going on so you will rely on taxis to get to attractions, as walking to them is near impossible!!! You will not find this to be a problem however as cabs are plentiful, efficient and cheap, and the wonderful valet outside the hotel are ALWAYS outside to call you a cab when you need one!!! Overall, this hotel was wonderful, with the best staff you could hope for, homely rooms and plentiful lesuire and facilities!!!!!!!