Element Al Mina Dubai

Element Al Mina is Marriott's extended-stay proposition in the Al Mina port district, sharing a campus and reception with the adjacent Aloft. The brand's long-stay DNA shows up in the rooms: studio and one-bedroom apartments with fully fitted kitchens, full-size fridges, sofa beds, large desks and generous wardrobes. Spaces are bright, contemporary and noticeably well maintained - a meaningful advantage for guests staying a week or longer who want to cook, work and unwind without the constraints of a standard hotel room. Common spaces are practical rather than theatrical. Breakfast is hot and cooked-to-order at peak times, with a live egg station and a rotating hot buffet; long-stay guests consistently note the team that runs the morning service by name. A rooftop pool and sundeck handle the leisure side, with evening music on some nights and a compact bar, and the fitness facilities cover the basics for a workout between meetings. Family guests get foosball, snooker and table tennis in the shared amenity space, and underground parking is a genuine asset given the surrounding roadworks. Location-wise, Al Mina sits between Jumeirah and the creek, roughly ten to fifteen minutes by car to Downtown, the Dubai Mall and La Mer. A complimentary shuttle runs to the mall and the beach on a set schedule, which most guests lean on, because the immediate neighbourhood is light on walkable dining and the nearest metro is a short taxi away. The reception team books taxis and airport transfers willingly and the travel desk is a useful on-site resource. A couple of caveats worth knowing. This is not a beach or walking-tour hotel - plan to use Careem, the shuttle or a rental car. Construction in the surrounding plots can create traffic at arrival, and breakfast occasionally runs behind during peak checkouts. For extended business stays or families who want suite-scale space without resort pricing, the value equation is strong.