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Jumeirah Living Marina Gate
Dubai Marina
Jumeirah Living Marina Gate is a high-end apartment hotel in Dubai Marina, with spacious, well-equipped residences and views towards the water. Guests especially value the Marina Walk setting, breakfast, and the pool and gym facilities for both short visits and extended stays.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
784 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Marina Walk
The hotel sits directly by the Dubai Marina Walk, with restaurants, shops and a supermarket close by.
Breakfast variety
Breakfast is praised for its broad selection, including a notably strong range of gluten-free options.
Well-equipped gym
The gym is described as well equipped, with views towards the Marina from the fitness area.
Marina views
Marina views are available from apartments and can also be enjoyed from the balcony, gym and pool.
Family friendly
Families benefit from apartment kitchens, a kid area and a kid pool, making longer stays easier with children.
Flexible service
Guests reported unusually accommodating service, including early check-in during an unexpected short-notice stay.
Pool facilities
The pool area is well maintained, and reviews mention a heated pool, jacuzzi and poolside dining.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request premium. Ask about a premium room if the Marina outlook matters; one guest said the views were worth it.
Check charging. If you drive an EV, confirm charging arrangements again before arrival rather than relying on an earlier promise.
Expect deposit. Budget for a reported 1000 aed minibar deposit and clarify the hotel’s current policy at check-in.
Check pool heating. Travelling with children? Ask whether the kid pool is heated, as one family found it switched off.
Consider off-season. An off-season stay may offer better value, and one guest found the hotel especially quiet then.
Allow for traffic. If driving yourself, allow extra time around the Marina; traffic was described as busy and noisy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina - Al Khayay St
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Breakfast buffet
The breakfast buffet is mentioned for its variety, gluten-free choices and changing daily options.
Poolside food
Guests mention enjoyable food served beside the pool, alongside skyline or Marina views.
Amara lounge
The lounge is mentioned for its coffee and attentive service.
Common Concerns
Area noise
Traffic, pool activity, common areas and nearby construction can create noise, with one review mentioning overnight work.
City outlook
A city-view room may be less appealing than a Marina-facing room, according to one guest.
EV charging
One guest said an EV-charging request was confirmed before arrival but could not be handled at the hotel.
Minibar deposit
A guest reported being asked for a 1000 aed minibar deposit even though the minibar was empty.
Pool interaction
One guest felt a pool-access conversation involving security and management was handled uncomfortably.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
1000 aed
minibar deposit
“They asked us for 1000 aed deposit for the minibar, but the minibar was empty, we only had complimentary water”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Jumeirah Living Marina Gate is an apartment hotel in Dubai Marina, particularly appealing if you want more room than a standard hotel room and easy access to the Marina Walk. Reviews describe large, clean apartments with practical essentials, and one family found the kitchen especially useful while travelling with a baby. A supermarket and many restaurants are close by.
Breakfast is a standout: guests mention a big variety, gluten-free options and a changing daily selection. Poolside food, the gym and the Marina-facing pool also receive strong mentions, while views can extend from balconies and the fitness area. The property suits both short business trips and extended serviced-apartment stays.
There are a few things to clarify before booking. Premium rooms are recommended when Marina views matter, since one city-view room was considered underwhelming. Traffic, pool activity and nearby construction can make the area noisy, although another guest said the sound insulation was good.
Families should check pool-heating arrangements, and EV drivers should reconfirm charging support. One review also reported a 1000 aed minibar deposit despite an empty minibar, so ask about that policy at check-in.