JA Lake View review: inside Dubai’s most sustainable five-star resort - Hotel Insider


Hayley Skirka
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Dubai is getting a new beach club as Soulbeach opens at JA The Resort in Jebel Ali on Friday.

Spread across 3,000 square metres of beachfront, the new lifestyle venue is an adults-only haven where sunseekers can enjoy an infinity pool dotted with sunbeds, including a 26-metre-long lounger.

Colourful parasols line the beach and it has a host of indoor and outdoor lounges, bars and restaurants.

It's the latest transformation for Dubai's largest experience resort, a destination that is also home to one of the city's oldest hotels, the JA Beach Hotel, which dates back to 1981.

Ahead of Soulbeach's launch on Friday The National paid a visit to JA The Resort to find out what else is on the cards for guests checking in to JA Lake View Hotel, the most recent hotel to open at in the city's most sustainable five-star resort.

The welcome

The lobby at JA Lake View Hotel.
The lobby at JA Lake View Hotel.

JA Lake View Hotel is set back a little from the beachfront at the rear of what is Dubai's biggest resort, and has its own turn off from the main road for arrivals.

First impressions of this design-centric hotel are positive. The lobby and all its fixtures and fittings feel new, probably because the hotel launched in 2019 but closed shortly after, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. A violinist sets a serene ambience, performing live music in the centre of the lobby, and there are some beautiful artistic sculptures decorating the bright, airy space.

Check-in is not the fastest we've seen, but the staff are friendly and provide plenty of information on amenities within the resort, dining options, activities and more before directing us to our fifth-floor room.

The neighbourhood

The hotel's Jebel Ali address has both pros and cons. It’s a bit far from the city for those looking to easily explore Dubai’s myriad shops, restaurants and bars. But there are frequent free shuttle buses to several of the emirate's malls.

The fact it is set away from the bustle of Dubai, though, means you really get the sense that you’re on a mini-holiday. It’s also only a 50-minute drive from Abu Dhabi, and 20 minutes door-to-door to Expo 2020 Dubai, which will suit some travellers.

The safety measures

Spacious restaurants, corridors and a wide open lobby make social distancing easy at JA Lake View.
Spacious restaurants, corridors and a wide open lobby make social distancing easy at JA Lake View.

JA Resorts & Hotels received the #DubaiAssured stamp after a health and safety verification process in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing.

At JA Lake View Hotel, there are plenty of sanitising stations dotted around the public areas, and staff wear face masks and remind guests to do the same. Wide hallways mean there's plenty of room to pass others at a distance, while spacious restaurants make social distancing easy, even during busy times.

There were no hygiene packs in our room, though – something that has become almost standard during the pandemic. Perhaps this is because sanitiser bottles and face masks are typically made of plastic, which goes against the resort’s sustainability ethos.

The room

Golf course views at JA Lake View Hotel.
Golf course views at JA Lake View Hotel.

We’re staying in a Resort Course View King room on the fifth floor of the six-storey hotel. It's spacious with a modern vibe, a muted, beachy colour palette with sandy-coloured carpets and fittings set against a deep blue feature wall. A large balcony overlooks the pool, golf course, and onwards to the sea.

There’s plenty of storage thanks to built-in wardrobes, drawers and dressers, and a handy vanity unit with a mirror that unfolds out of the desk – just remember not to forget your hair straighteners inside this drawer when you check out, a lesson we learnt first-hand.

The bathrooms have a gorgeous curved bathtub and a separate shower, sink and toilet. They are slightly on the smaller side with the toilet tucked right behind the door and you may need to exercise some patience when it comes to waiting on hot water in the shower.

Bathrooms in the Junior Suites are spacious, and bigger than those in the Resort Course View King rooms. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Bathrooms in the Junior Suites are spacious, and bigger than those in the Resort Course View King rooms. Chris Whiteoak / The National

All the rooms at the hotel are smart, so expect Bluetooth buttons for the easy connection of devices, USB plugs inside the lamps and touch control panels for lights, air-conditioning and do not disturb signs.

JA Lake View Hotel was also the first in the region to introduce voice-activated Alexa devices in each room, allowing guests to request services. All you need to do is say “Alexa, ask the hotel to send me new towels" and it's done – although we imagine this could get confusing if any of your guests are actually called Alexa.

The attendant who delivers our luggage tells us that we should be able to press a button in our bathroom to turn the frosted glass wall separating it from our bedroom transparent, allowing us to see through to the room and the view. It doesn't seem to work in our suite, but it’s no great loss – we prefer the privacy.

The service

Service is predominantly friendly and efficient at JA Lake View Hotel.
Service is predominantly friendly and efficient at JA Lake View Hotel.

Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. We meet reception manager Diana as we wait to check-in and she gives us a run-through of everything going on at the resort and some tips on the best places to dine.

There's a lovely turndown service provided by housekeeping, although this takes place a little bit too early for our liking. We returned to the room at about 5.30pm when the sun was still up and the staff were busy closing our curtains.

We have dinner at Kinara by Vikas Khanna. The restaurant staff are welcoming and well-informed about each dish they bring us.

Reception staff on the front desk are a little slow by comparison. Upon check-out, three are clustered around one desk but we still have to wait about 10 minutes for the process to be completed. The hold-up also seems to mostly stem from the printing of a paper copy of the bill, something we were a little surprised to be offered, given the hotel's sustainable policies.

The scene

JA Lake View hotel has plenty of on-site activities. Chris Whiteoak / The National
JA Lake View hotel has plenty of on-site activities. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Given that it’s part of Dubai’s largest experience resort, there are a lot of on-site amenities.

At JA Lake View, there are three swimming pools including one reserved for adults only. There's also a fitness suite and several restaurants and bars.

Guests have access to all of the resort’s amenities and frequent electric-powered golf buggies make it easy to move between the hotels.

Golfers can enjoy the nine-hole course at JA Lake View Hotel. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Golfers can enjoy the nine-hole course at JA Lake View Hotel. Chris Whiteoak / The National

In total, there’s seven temperature-controlled pools, and there's an 800-metre private beach.

Guests can enjoy a marina, tennis courts, padel courts, an equestrian centre, children's play area, a nine-hole golf course, driving range and one million square metres of nature where peacocks, deer and other animals roam free.

Calm Spa at JA Beach Hotel is a little haven of relaxation. Skilled therapists offer a wide variety of treatments – we try the personalised massage that our therapist, Leni, tailors to relax tight shoulders and hips.

The wet section of the spa is currently closed owing to Coivd-19 restrictions, but post-massage, you can stretch out in the relaxation zone with a cup of herbal tea, fruit and a heated shoulder pillow, with views over the pool and beach.

There’s daily complimentary activities for the whole family, with aqua fit, Zumba, kayaking, volleyball and billiards on the schedule. The resort is also home to Watercooled UAE, one of Dubai's most popular watersports centres.

Children are well-looked after at the Pirates & Mermaids Kids Club, which is free for those aged 4 to 12. There's a daily schedule of activities for them, including yoga, cinema screenings, arts and crafts and stable visits. Younger children can also be entertained at the hotel creche, but this service is chargeable, as is babysitting.

JA Lake View's sustainable policies stand out among other hotels in the region.
JA Lake View's sustainable policies stand out among other hotels in the region.

Being named Dubai’s most sustainable five-star resort by Dubai Tourism means bathrooms have no disposable toiletries. Instead, there are refillable bottles and dental kits that come with bamboo toothbrushes in soy packaging. In-room water is served in glass bottles from the hotel’s water filtration unit and all drinks are served with eco straws that manage to not go soggy.

The hotel also uses solar panels and has implemented a food waste programme across all its dining outlets.

One place where there is room for improvement is with the restaurants, where the hotel’s filtered water is not offered and guests are instead served imported, purchased water.

The food

Tandoori prawns at Kinara by Vikas Khanna at JA Lake View Hotel.
Tandoori prawns at Kinara by Vikas Khanna at JA Lake View Hotel.

There are 25 restaurants and bars, so guests are spoilt for choice.

Breakfast at JA Lake View is served at 81, which is named after the year JA Hotels & Resorts opened in Jebel Ali. It consists of a good buffet spread of pastries, hot and cold food, fruit, cheeses and more.

The interiors at Kinara by Vikas Khanna.
The interiors at Kinara by Vikas Khanna.

For dinner, we opt to dine at Michelin-acclaimed chef Vikas Khanna's Kinara, which serves contemporary Indian fare. Sitting on the huge terrace area alongside an impressive display of flaming torches, the food is equally as grand.

Standouts include tandoori lemon prawns (Dh112) which were beautifully soft with just the right amount of blackening from the grill and accompanied by avocado puree and a beautifully stencilled dusting of spices and pomegranates. The lamb shank curry (Dh120) served up tender meat in a deliciously rich sauce. If you have room for dessert, try the saffron rose pudding (Dh40) for classic Indian flavours.

Highs and lows

The resort is beautiful to walk around, especially during winter.
The resort is beautiful to walk around, especially during winter.

The best thing about our stay was the high-tech room and the hotel's commitment to sustainability. The sheer volume of things to do throughout the resort was also impressive.

Lows include having to take a golf buggy every time you wanted to hit the beach, which is efficient but not quite as convenient as having the beach on your doorstep. While service was friendly and largely efficient, we felt a lack of valuable interaction with any staff members during our stay.

The insider tip

Bibe rooftop lounge is the place to go for sundowners at JA Lake View Hotel.
Bibe rooftop lounge is the place to go for sundowners at JA Lake View Hotel.

Bibe lounge on the rooftop is the place to go at sunset for amazing views over the resort and towards the sea – it's also accompanied by a live saxophonist and complimentary welcome drinks

The verdict

As a family-friendly escape, JA The Resort has long been a stalwart for staycations. Design-centric JA Lake View also brings a sense of modernity to the resort thanks to its sleek interiors, stylish eateries and smart-technology rooms.

The bottom line

Stays at JA Lake View start at Dh891, excluding taxes but including breakfast. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is at noon, although late check-out to 2pm can be requested.

JA Lake View Hotel, JA The Resort, Jebel Ali, Dubai; www.jaresorts.com

This review was conducted at the invitation of the hotel during the global coronavirus pandemic. It reflects hotel standards during this time, services may change in the future.

UAE SQUAD

UAE team
1. Chris Jones-Griffiths 2. Gio Fourie 3. Craig Nutt 4. Daniel Perry 5. Isaac Porter 6. Matt Mills 7. Hamish Anderson 8. Jaen Botes 9. Barry Dwyer 10. Luke Stevenson (captain) 11. Sean Carey 12. Andrew Powell 13. Saki Naisau 14. Thinus Steyn 15. Matt Richards

Replacements
16. Lukas Waddington 17. Murray Reason 18. Ahmed Moosa 19. Stephen Ferguson 20. Sean Stevens 21. Ed Armitage 22. Kini Natuna 23. Majid Al Balooshi

House-hunting

Top 10 locations for inquiries from US house hunters, according to Rightmove

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  7. Highlands, Scotland 
  8. Argyll and Bute, Scotland 
  9. Fife, Scotland 
  10. Tower Hamlets, London 

 

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UAE v Gibraltar

What: International friendly

When: 7pm kick off

Where: Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City

Admission: Free

Online: The match will be broadcast live on Dubai Exiles’ Facebook page

UAE squad: Lucas Waddington (Dubai Exiles), Gio Fourie (Exiles), Craig Nutt (Abu Dhabi Harlequins), Phil Brady (Harlequins), Daniel Perry (Dubai Hurricanes), Esekaia Dranibota (Harlequins), Matt Mills (Exiles), Jaen Botes (Exiles), Kristian Stinson (Exiles), Murray Reason (Abu Dhabi Saracens), Dave Knight (Hurricanes), Ross Samson (Jebel Ali Dragons), DuRandt Gerber (Exiles), Saki Naisau (Dragons), Andrew Powell (Hurricanes), Emosi Vacanau (Harlequins), Niko Volavola (Dragons), Matt Richards (Dragons), Luke Stevenson (Harlequins), Josh Ives (Dubai Sports City Eagles), Sean Stevens (Saracens), Thinus Steyn (Exiles)

ESSENTIALS

The flights

Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.

The hotels

Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.

The tours

A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages. 

How do Sim card scams work?

Sim swap frauds are a form of identity theft.

They involve criminals conning mobile phone operators into issuing them with replacement Sim cards by claiming to be the victim, often pretending their phone has been lost or stolen in order to secure a new Sim.

They use the victim's personal details - obtained through criminal methods - to convince such companies of their identity.

The criminal can then access any online service that requires security codes to be sent to a user's mobile phone, such as banking services.

Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Brief scores:

Barcelona 3

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Rayo Vallecano 1

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The more serious side of specialty coffee

While the taste of beans and freshness of roast is paramount to the specialty coffee scene, so is sustainability and workers’ rights.

The bulk of genuine specialty coffee companies aim to improve on these elements in every stage of production via direct relationships with farmers. For instance, Mokha 1450 on Al Wasl Road strives to work predominantly with women-owned and -operated coffee organisations, including female farmers in the Sabree mountains of Yemen.

Because, as the boutique’s owner, Garfield Kerr, points out: “women represent over 90 per cent of the coffee value chain, but are woefully underrepresented in less than 10 per cent of ownership and management throughout the global coffee industry.”

One of the UAE’s largest suppliers of green (meaning not-yet-roasted) beans, Raw Coffee, is a founding member of the Partnership of Gender Equity, which aims to empower female coffee farmers and harvesters.

Also, globally, many companies have found the perfect way to recycle old coffee grounds: they create the perfect fertile soil in which to grow mushrooms. 

School counsellors on mental well-being

Schools counsellors in Abu Dhabi have put a number of provisions in place to help support pupils returning to the classroom next week.

Many children will resume in-person lessons for the first time in 10 months and parents previously raised concerns about the long-term effects of distance learning.

Schools leaders and counsellors said extra support will be offered to anyone that needs it. Additionally, heads of years will be on hand to offer advice or coping mechanisms to ease any concerns.

“Anxiety this time round has really spiralled, more so than from the first lockdown at the beginning of the pandemic,” said Priya Mitchell, counsellor at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi.

“Some have got used to being at home don’t want to go back, while others are desperate to get back.

“We have seen an increase in depressive symptoms, especially with older pupils, and self-harm is starting younger.

“It is worrying and has taught us how important it is that we prioritise mental well-being.”

Ms Mitchell said she was liaising more with heads of year so they can support and offer advice to pupils if the demand is there.

The school will also carry out mental well-being checks so they can pick up on any behavioural patterns and put interventions in place to help pupils.

At Raha International School, the well-being team has provided parents with assessment surveys to see how they can support students at home to transition back to school.

“They have created a Well-being Resource Bank that parents have access to on information on various domains of mental health for students and families,” a team member said.

“Our pastoral team have been working with students to help ease the transition and reduce anxiety that [pupils] may experience after some have been nearly a year off campus.

"Special secondary tutorial classes have also focused on preparing students for their return; going over new guidelines, expectations and daily schedules.”

A State of Passion

Directors: Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi

Stars: Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah

Rating: 4/5

It Was Just an Accident

Director: Jafar Panahi

Stars: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi, Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr

Rating: 4/5

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The specs

Engine: 3.0-litre flat-six twin-turbocharged

Transmission: eight-speed PDK automatic

Power: 445bhp

Torque: 530Nm

Price: Dh474,600

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  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
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Engine: naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12

Power: 819hp

Torque: 678Nm at 7,250rpm

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The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

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Dubai Bling season three

Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed 

Rating: 1/5

Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
While you're here
Brief scoreline:

Manchester United 2

Rashford 28', Martial 72'

Watford 1

Doucoure 90'

Game Changer

Director: Shankar 

Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram

Rating: 2/5

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A timeline of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language
  • 2018: Formal work begins
  • November 2021: First 17 volumes launched 
  • November 2022: Additional 19 volumes released
  • October 2023: Another 31 volumes released
  • November 2024: All 127 volumes completed
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
The story in numbers

18

This is how many recognised sects Lebanon is home to, along with about four million citizens

450,000

More than this many Palestinian refugees are registered with UNRWA in Lebanon, with about 45 per cent of them living in the country’s 12 refugee camps

1.5 million

There are just under 1 million Syrian refugees registered with the UN, although the government puts the figure upwards of 1.5m

73

The percentage of stateless people in Lebanon, who are not of Palestinian origin, born to a Lebanese mother, according to a 2012-2013 study by human rights organisation Frontiers Ruwad Association

18,000

The number of marriages recorded between Lebanese women and foreigners between the years 1995 and 2008, according to a 2009 study backed by the UN Development Programme

77,400

The number of people believed to be affected by the current nationality law, according to the 2009 UN study

4,926

This is how many Lebanese-Palestinian households there were in Lebanon in 2016, according to a census by the Lebanese-Palestinian dialogue committee

Safety 'top priority' for rival hyperloop company

The chief operating officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Andres de Leon, said his company's hyperloop technology is “ready” and safe.

He said the company prioritised safety throughout its development and, last year, Munich Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, announced it was ready to insure their technology.

“Our levitation, propulsion, and vacuum technology have all been developed [...] over several decades and have been deployed and tested at full scale,” he said in a statement to The National.

“Only once the system has been certified and approved will it move people,” he said.

HyperloopTT has begun designing and engineering processes for its Abu Dhabi projects and hopes to break ground soon. 

With no delivery date yet announced, Mr de Leon said timelines had to be considered carefully, as government approval, permits, and regulations could create necessary delays.

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The years Ramadan fell in May

1987

1954

1921

1888

IF YOU GO
 
The flights: FlyDubai offers direct flights to Catania Airport from Dubai International Terminal 2 daily with return fares starting from Dh1,895.
 
The details: Access to the 2,900-metre elevation point at Mount Etna by cable car and 4x4 transport vehicle cost around €57.50 (Dh248) per adult. Entry into Teatro Greco costs €10 (Dh43). For more go to www.visitsicily.info

 Where to stay: Hilton Giardini Naxos offers beachfront access and accessible to Taormina and Mount Etna. Rooms start from around €130 (Dh561) per night, including taxes.

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Bantamweight 56.4kg
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