The JW Marriott Hotel Dubai typifies the impressive modern architecture of the area, with its gleaming glass façade leading into the marble atrium lobby. Located in downtown Dubai, the hotel is three kilometers from the waterfront. The Dubai Museum is six kilometers from the hotel and Ski Dubai, and an indoor dry ski slope is 24 kilometers away. Dubai International Airport is four kilometers from the hotel, an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.

The hotel has a health club with sauna, jetted tub, and fitness equipment, whilst beauty and massage treatments are also available. The building is topped off with an outdoor rooftop swimming pool with terrace. Air-conditioned public areas have high-speed wireless Internet access and complimentary newspapers are found in the lobby area. The hotel also has a concierge desk with multilingual staff, and complimentary valet parking is available. The hotel features 11 restaurants and bars serving a wide variety of cuisines including international, Middle Eastern and German.

The 351 guestrooms spread over six floors have typical mahogany and teak furnishings blended with modern decor with Arabic touches. All come equipped with satellite television featuring premium channels, direct-dial telephones with voicemail, and high-speed Internet connections (surcharge). Other amenities include climate control and minibars. Bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and bathroom telephones.