Was staying at the Fairmont while on business but had a bit of spare time. It is a very nice hotel, very clean and great facilities.

As I was on my own I used room service quite a lot, they were excellent and the food was good.

The room itself was very nice, spacious and the bathroom had a seperates shower unit which is always a plus.

The spa area is very nice, I managed to get a few hours in the evening sun by the pool and the guys were great for getting you the odd beer... Good sauna & steam facilities in the locker rooms.

I dont usually use 5 star hotels so my report could be a little out of place as I am not used to many luxuries. But reports about Fairmont being 3 star are not accurate, I would not wish to their authors to stay in proper Dubai 3star... .
But anyway - you will meet great staff in Fairmont, helpful in most ways. Pool areas are nice and pleasant as are the pools themselves. You will get an excellent views to Emirate Towers and distant view to Burj Al Arab if this makes a difference in your minds. Food is of a great quality and location perfect for World trade centre and surroundings. Neighbourhood looks as is usual in Dubai: Construction sites in all directions. Major con is a location on the main street, Nobody respects speed limits in Emirates and street noise at night is high unless you put the aircon on. But still - very good hotel for Dubai.

Surprised by some of the other reviews as this hotel seemed very good to me and I've stayed in a lot.

Staff truely excellent and exceedingly helpful. The hotel was clean and modern and so was the Gold Lounge where service was brilliant and very attentive.

It didn't look tired or dated to me that some have accused it of although the styling wasn't the most current maybe if you had to be critical.

The hotel isn't a beach front location but there are two good pools one facing the morning sun and the other the afternoon sun. The main Dubai road runs past the front of the hotel so the Sunrise pool can be a little noisey.

Overall for a city hotel close to many facilities in Dubai by car it was excellent. Its not a hotel for Children though unlike the other beach hotels where they have more ability to roam around and special facilities for children.

Superb place to stay Excellent place to relax and
unwind and enjoy. Highly recommended - Breautiful views and lots of lovely memories taken home of Christmas 2007 Will return.