Inspired by the legendary traveller and explorer, Marco Polo, the Hotel welcomes you to a journey of exotic dimensions where the East meets West and service exceeds expectations. Marco Polo was the first European of his times to have explored the vast regions of Asia and introduced trade links between the two continents. The same spirit of adventure and entrepreneurial acumen permeates every level of the Marco Polo Hotel. Trade and business has gone hand in hand with great times and good cuisine with Marco Polo. And true to tradition, Marco Polo Hotel is geared to serve the modern businessman, while catering to his varied needs of entertainment and good food.

Awaiting the weary traveller are international standard luxury rooms, quick and efficient room service and a team of friendly and responsive staff. This smooth as silk system is further enhanced by an array of speciality restaurants from Tex Mex to Indian to Continental and Filipino, as well as Chinese. The silken touch, whether it be a friendly greeting, or a well appointed room, or simply attention to detail, is visible at all levels, at all times. Marco Polo Hotel will spare no effort to ensure you have a memorable stay in Dubai.

The silk route to great times at the Marco Polo Hotel starts with none other than the famous El Rancho El Rancho is a true South of the border Tex Mex restaurant. The ambience is authentically of a Frontier town and serves the most talked about Margaritas in town. The restaurant boasts a large watering hole and equally spacious dining area. One of the key attractions of El Rancho is the live entertainment by some of the most popular bands in the region. It is one of the better known hot spots in town, where you can dance till the wee hours of the morning. So, if you're up to a jalapeno- style' evening, there isn't a better place to opt for. Situated on the Mezzanine floor, it is open from 7 p.m. to 3 am., everyday.

This is the 24-hour coffee shop that offers a gastronomic journey around the world. Set in an airy and well lit ambience with stained glass windows and quiet and efficient service, The Explorer is a favourite with most guests. Here you will find everything from a choice of pasta to rice and curry, to steaks, sandwiches, pastries, mini meals and symptous desserts. The Explorer is the ideal place to browse through your newspaper or enjoy the picturesque view of swaying palms and green lawns while you relish your breakfast or high-tea. The coffee shop is on the ground floor and is open round the clock.

Marco Polo has 128 well appointed rooms including 12 suites. All rooms have private bath/shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, 26-channel TV, international direct dial telephone, daily valet laundry, daily newspaper, a personalised safe box, mini bar and 24-hour room service.

To assist the travelling businessman, Marco Polo offers a range of business facilities from speedy airport transfers to upgraded amenities in rooms. To support you with an office away from office, there is a fully equipped Business Centre which includes meeting rooms and secretarial assistance. Marco Polo is also ideal for conferences and banquets.

The famous Jaipur Ballroom is the largest in its class with a seating capacity of over 250. It is a much sought after venue for regional conferences, product launches, weddings and cocktail parties. The ballroom can be partitioned to accommodate smaller groups.