Rove La Mer Beach

★★★La Mer, DubaiLa Mer South, Jumeira 1 PO Box 119444, Dubai, 119444Specialist pick

Overview

Rove La Mer Beach is the budget arm of Emaar's Rove chain, sitting right on the beach at what used to be called La Mer and is now known as J1 Beach, in Jumeirah. It's a 366-room hotel built for people who want sand and sea without paying five-star money, and it suits young couples, groups of friends and families who don't need frills.

The pull here is genuinely being on the beach: guests get direct access down to the sand, plus an outdoor saltwater pool with a sunset sea view and its own bar. The Daily does all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner with a kids' menu, and there's a beach bar for something colder. Rooms are compact and functional rather than plush, and the whole place has a laid-back, slightly industrial-chic feel rather than a polished resort one.

Book this for a cheap-and-cheerful weekend rather than a proper family holiday — rooms are a modest 26 square metres, so a family of four will want the interconnecting option rather than squeezing onto one sofa bed. La Mer/J1 Beach has been under redevelopment, so don't be surprised by some construction activity nearby. Winter is the better call for using the beach properly; summer means the pool and air-conditioned lobby do most of the work.

direct private beach access
outdoor saltwater pool
sea-view pool with bar
366 rooms
interconnecting rooms available
24-hour gym
self-service laundromat
co-working spaces with iMacs
beach volleyball and table tennis
free area shuttle

Rooms

Good to know

Meal plans: Room only · Bed & breakfast
Paid at the hotel: The tourism dirham fee and any security deposit
Cancelling: Each room shows its own terms; cancel online from My trips while they allow

Eating and drinking

The Daily — The hotel's main restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with an international menu plus vegan and vegetarian options. There's a children's menu, so it works for family meals, and the buffet breakfast covers pastries, fruit and cereals alongside cooked dishes.
Beach Bar — A bar right on the beach serving cocktails and mocktails with sea views, open daily. It's the spot for sundowners after a beach day rather than a sit-down dinner venue, and works fine with children around during the day.
Pool Bar — A licensed bar attached to the sunset-facing pool and sundeck, serving drinks poolside. Casual and relaxed, it suits an afternoon by the water rather than an evening out.

Getting there

It's a straightforward drive from most of Dubai — around 20 to 30 minutes from Dubai Marina or Downtown depending on traffic, and about 10 to 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Self-parking is available on-site, and a free area shuttle covers nearby spots, so a private transfer isn't essential unless you're arriving with a lot of luggage.

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