The Pool at Park Hyatt Dubai

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"Facilities include a large pool and the superb Amara spa, plus the innovative Thai Kitchen restaurant (see p"

"An excellent spa, one of the emirate's most beautiful hotel pools, and a quiet terrace next to a small luxury yacht marina add to the appeal"

"Everything here is top-notch, from the spa to the pool area to the restaurants and the services"

"The serene swimming pool surrounded by shady palms and superb Amara Spa are bonuses"

"Recreational options include the 25-m pool shaded by palm trees (and recently updated since last inspection), the gym and the beauty spa with eight treatment rooms"

"Rooms are very spacious and all have views either over Dubai Creek, the sprawling pool, or palm-lined golf greens"