From moment one, you're impressed.
This is a brand new building, as of Apr '15.
Centrally located in Dubai, but do bring a map for precise directions.
And fairly quiet.
Good:
Staff are fresh and keen to help.
Housekeeping is world-class, 5 star, and open to personalization.
Wifi is avg speed (8mbit during peak, 22mb off-peak) but quite reliable (ask for long term access code).
Decent meeting room onsite. Projector available on request (!).
Gym is small but well appointed.
Two pools outside, they look nice!
Mustafa is a fantastic Duty Manager who can help with any customization needed. Anything you're looking for to make your visit extra special, he is at the ready with "I Know Someone..."
Bad:
Only one power outlet for Toaster&Microwave&Kettle, so that means cord juggalo every morning. A simple power-board/adapter would help that. (or maybe an architect who thought to put more than one plug in a kitchen at build?)
Valet is still learning as it's a new build.
Ugly:
Appliances were un-used/tested, so we had a first-time oven that filled the apt with thick smoke. Yay.
Improvements:
4.5 to 5 Star... but no modern alarm/phone dock in a 2015 new build?
No (even v basic) entertainment hookup for laptop/ipad video connect?
Please hotel designers of the world... more than just ONE solitary empty power socket in the entire room. BYO power boards are no fun.