When it opened its doors in 2013, locals lined up around the block to see behind the luxurious walls.

The original resort in Messilah opened in the mid-1970s, but with the Jumeirah brand came a completely revamped design, facilities, amenities and seven restaurants.

Jumeirah Messilah Beach Resort features 316 large rooms and suites, 80 serviced apartments and 12 villas – that come with their own private entrance and walled-off garden area (a stone’s throw from the hotel’s two pools). The property itself is located in the secluded area of Messilah along the shores of the Arabian Gulf.