The Mina Effect

Ramadan Do’s and Don’ts: The local authorities become especially sensitive to social faux pas throughout Ramadan. Below are a few guidelines to keep you from offending anyone:

1. Don’t eat or drink in public before sunset. This includes consuming anything in your car / taxi and eating chewing gum.
2. Don’t smoke in public.
3. Don’t wear revealing clothes throughout Ramadan.
4. Don’t buy alcohol for a Muslim. While this rule applies all year round, penalties for breaking this rule are higher during Ramadan.
5. When at “iftar” (breaking the fast after sunset), don’t begin eating before anyone else. The communal prayer will signify the beginning of “iftar”.
6. Don’t try to coerce a Muslim into breaking his or her fast.
7. Don’t show public displays of affection.
8. Don’t raise the volume on your stereo or TV during prayer times.
9. Don’t swear in public.
10. Don’t stare or point at Emirati women. This is a general rule, but again,locals are especially sensitive to prying eyes during Ramadan.

Posted by Mina Effect Team at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Here's what's happening at the Mina on the 14th of February!

Valentines on the Dhow

Enjoy a 5 course meal with a bottle of Rose Champagne and the trademark ambience of the Dhow for AED 1500 per couple. Romantic music for the perfect evening, courtesy the Footprints Band. Only a special Valentine’s set menu will be available and tables are reserved for couples only (no children under the age of 21 allowed). For reservations call: +971 4 3181374

The Dhow Pontoon Romantic Dinner

Enjoy dinner under the stars on the Dhow pontoon in a romantic setting for 2 only.  A spectacular 7 course set menu with a bottle of KRUG , a limo to collect you from your doorstep (Dubai only), a boat ride to the dhow, dinner and a nights stay in a Royal Club room at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi. Also included is a Spa Treatment for 2. All this for only AED 10,000. (No discounts valid with this promotion, guests over 21yrs only. Valid for one couple and based on availability so please book well in advance). For reservations call +971 4 3181374

Continue reading "Dubai Valentines Day Dining Specials at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi" »

Posted by Mina Effect Team at 05:48 PM | Permalink

A great new video we've created that uses the new Le Meridien feel and music to give a stylish look at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina... enjoy the journey! You can also watch the video here

Posted by Mina Effect Team at 04:43 PM | Permalink

A quick reference guide to the timings of various outlets at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai during the holy month of Ramadan. 

• Horizon: 09:00 -­ 21:00 (Alcohol available after 19:00)
• Tang: 19:00 ­- 01:00 (Alcohol available)
• Barasti: 11:00 -­ 02:00 (Alcohol available after 19:00) Food available from 11:00 until 01:00
• Waves: Open 24 Hours (Alcohol available after 20:00), Breakfast - Dhs 85 (0:700 - 11:00), Lunch Buffet - Dhs.95 (12:00 - 15:00), Iftar Buffet from Sunset until 19:30 - Dhs.99, Theme Nights Buffet - Dhs.145 (19:30 - 22:30), Friday Brunch - Chd.140 (12:15 - 15:30)
• Lobby Lounge: 19:00 - 02:00
• The Dhow: 19:00 - 00:00 (Alcohol available), Dinner: 19:00 - 23:00
• Ciros: 19:00 - 01:30 (Alcohol available)
• Room Service: Available 24 hours, Iftar (Dhs. 120 pp), Sohour from 03:00 ­(Dhs. 90 pp)
• Ramadan Tent: Clubhouse and Marina Grounds, Every night from 20:00 - 03:00 (No alcohol available)
• Club Mina Pools & Water Sports: Rock Pool: 09:00 ­- 20:00, Horizon Pool: 08:00 ­- 21:00, Lap Pool: Closed, Beach: 09:00 -­ Sunset, Water Sports: 09:00 - 18:00 (Last booking at 17:00)
• Sole Senses Spa by Clarins: 09:00 ­ 21:00 (Last booking at 19:45)
• Club Mina Gymnasium: 07:00 ­- 23:00
• Penguin Club: 09:00 - 19:00

Posted by Mina Effect Team at 12:22 PM | Permalink

The popular SoleSenses Spa at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina (Jumeirah Beach Dubai) has won the VIVA Beauty Awards for best Spa in Dubai in Facial Treatment Category. A quick Q&A with  VIVA Magazine revealed the following:

Continue reading "Solesenses Spa at the Le Meridien Mina Seyahi wins VIVA Beauty Awards for best Spa in Dubai in Facial Treatment Category" »

Posted by Mina Effect Team at 02:37 PM | Permalink