The Metropolitan Palace Hotel overlooks the prestigious Al Maktoum Street on the Deira side of the Dubai Creek. This hotel towers above the street and is within walking distance of Dubai's commercial and shopping districts as well as being close to the Dubai Gold market and the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. A complimentary shuttle bus is also available to Dubai's main shopping centre's and guests who fancy a day at the beach can catch the scheduled shuttle to the Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa, where you can enjoy the white sand beach and large swimming pool at this sister property. The Metropolitan Palace Dubai's 212 elegant rooms and suites are a blend of luxury, comfort and convenience, designed to suit the needs of both business and leisure travelers alike. All rooms are air conditioned and benefit from high-speed internet access, a minibar and room safe, satellite television and bathrobes. In your leisure time at the Metropolitan Palace Hotel you can enjoy a dip in the rooftop swimming pool, work-out in the fully equipped gymnasium, or relax in the Jacuzzi, sauna aor steam room. The hotel also has massage services, ladies and gent's hairdressing salon, a jewellery shop and a gift shop. For your dining pleasure the Metropolitan Palace offers a selection of culinary delights from the traditional, Lebanese-style restaurant Al Diwan, featuring an Arabian singer, Lebanese band and belly dancer to the Downtown Bar and Grill where guests enjoy great food as well as friendly and efficient service. For a trendier time out with cocktails and fusion food, Sketch is the ideal hotels contemporary restaurant and bar. Accomodation All have - bathroom/shower – WC - telephone - mini bar - safe - satellite TV - air conditioning – hairdryer – bathrobes - (certain amenities may be payable locally) Eating and Drinking Al Shindagah is an international all day dining restaurant open 24-hours a day serving huge buffet style breakfasts featuring both continental and international favourites, whilst lunch is an impressive buffet that features a large selection of mezzeh and salads, a tempting mixture of grills, Indian fare and local recipes and a wide selection of desserts. Alternatively, a full a la carte menu is also available throughout the day. For a true taste of Arabian and Lebanese hospitality head for Al Diwan and enjoy the generous, friendly service and the menu's rich variety, featuring many traditional dishes as well as a great selection of hot and cold mezzeh. You can also experience a variety of shisha flavours, which are offered along with an exciting daily entertainment programme (Arabic singer, Lebanese band and belly dancer). The new and trendy Sketch restaurant and bar provides deep comfortable sofas, armchairs and designer bar stools for you to relax into as you sip on your favorite drink from the extensive bar list. The chef offers a unique and innovative approach to Mediterranean cuisine for a truly memorable dining experience. If you like good steaks then make sure you visit the Downtown Bar and Grill and last but by no means least, the pool bar has a stunning view of Dubai's skyline as well as a swim-up bar and poolside sun deck area, serving coffees, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks together with a wide selection of light snacks. Swimming Pools The hotel has a rooftop swimming pool.