Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites
Product brand
UnclaimedA high-rise all-suite hotel and residential hospitality property in Dubai Marina, managed by Marriott International.
Last updated August 22, 2026
Overview
Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites is a high-rise hotel and residential hospitality property in Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 59-floor tower rises approximately 256 metres, or 840 feet, and was completed in 2007. Its accommodation model is centered on suites rather than conventional standard hotel rooms, giving the property a positioning associated with extended stays, family travel, and guests seeking substantially larger living spaces in a prominent urban location. The property opened on 1 November 2007 under the name Emirates Marina Hotel & Residence. In January 2008, its name changed to The Harbour Hotel & Residence. The renaming reflected the concentration of buildings using the word “Marina” in Dubai Marina and was intended to reduce confusion for customers while retaining a nautical association through the use of “Harbour.” On 15 September 2009, the property entered a further phase of its commercial history when Marriott International assumed management and it was rebranded Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites. The hotel contains 261 suites distributed across several formats: 24 studio rooms, six one-bedroom suites, 170 two-bedroom suites, 55 three-bedroom suites, and six penthouses. This composition gives the property a distinctly residential character. The large number of two- and three-bedroom units makes it particularly suited to groups and longer stays, while the studios and one-bedroom units provide smaller accommodation options. The penthouses represent the property’s most spacious and exclusive accommodation category. The building’s scale and location are central to its identity. Situated in Dubai Marina, it forms part of one of Dubai’s major high-rise waterfront districts and is recognizable as a tall residential and hotel tower. Its architecture and vertical scale connect it with Dubai’s broader development as a global tourism, business, and real-estate destination, although the available reference material does not provide detailed information about the architectural firm, construction company, amenities, room rates, or food-and-beverage operations. Ownership and management are separate elements of the property’s structure. The hotel is identified as a property of The Emirates Group, while Marriott International became its management company in 2009. The Marriott affiliation supplies the property’s international operating and marketing identity, whereas the underlying ownership remains associated with The Emirates Group. The property’s commercial proposition therefore combines local ownership, a Dubai Marina location, a suite-led accommodation format, and management under a globally recognized hotel company. The available sources do not establish a separate public corporate entity, stock-market listing, founder, or independently reported financial performance for the hotel. Nor do they provide a detailed account of later renovations, leadership appointments, promotional campaigns, controversies, or changes in ownership. Accordingly, the property is best documented as a named Marriott-managed hotel and suite residence rather than as a standalone publicly listed hotel corporation.
History
Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites is a hotel and residential tower in Dubai Marina. The building was completed in 2007 and reaches 59 floors and approximately 256 metres in height. Its physical form reflects the rapid development of Dubai Marina as a dense waterfront district characterized by tall residential, hotel, and mixed-use buildings. The property began operations on 1 November 2007 as Emirates Marina Hotel & Residence. Its initial name connected the hotel with both the Emirates identity and its Dubai Marina setting. In January 2008, the property was renamed The Harbour Hotel & Residence. The change was made because many buildings in Dubai Marina used “Marina” in their names, creating a risk of customer confusion. “The Harbour” maintained a nautical theme while distinguishing the property from similarly named developments. A further transformation occurred on 15 September 2009, when Marriott International took over management and the hotel was renamed Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites. This change brought the property under the Marriott operating and branding platform while preserving its underlying identity as a large suite-based tower. The property is associated with The Emirates Group, which is identified as its owner and also owns other hospitality assets, including Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa. The accommodation inventory consists of 261 suites. These include 24 studios, six one-bedroom suites, 170 two-bedroom suites, 55 three-bedroom suites, and six penthouses. The configuration distinguishes the property from a conventional business hotel dominated by single-room inventory. Its larger suites support a residential-style experience and can accommodate families, groups, or guests requiring additional living and sleeping areas. The available reference material does not document the hotel’s construction financing, architectural authorship, detailed facilities, restaurant portfolio, later renovations, individual general managers, financial results, or marketing campaigns. It also does not identify any scandals, lawsuits, recalls, regulatory actions, or ownership transactions involving the property. The documented history is therefore primarily one of opening, renaming, and transition to Marriott management.
- 2009
Marriott management and rebranding
[1]On 15 September, Marriott International assumed management and the property became Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites.
- 2008
Renamed The Harbour Hotel & Residence
[1]The property changed its name in January to distinguish itself from the many Dubai Marina buildings using “Marina” in their names.
- 2007
Tower completed
[1]The 59-floor, approximately 256-metre hotel and residential tower in Dubai Marina was completed.
- 2007
Hotel opens as Emirates Marina Hotel & Residence
[1]The property began operations on 1 November under the name Emirates Marina Hotel & Residence.
Products and positioning
A Marriott-managed, suite-focused high-rise hospitality property positioned around spacious residential-style accommodation in Dubai Marina, serving leisure, business, family, and extended-stay guests.
Hotel accommodation · 2007
Studio rooms
The property includes 24 studio rooms, providing the most compact accommodation format in its suite-led inventory. They complement the larger one-, two-, and three-bedroom units and offer an option for guests who do not require a multi-bedroom layout.
Hotel accommodation · 2007
One-bedroom suites
Six one-bedroom suites form a small part of the hotel’s residential-style accommodation range. Their separate bedroom format provides more space and privacy than a studio while remaining suitable for individuals or couples.
Hotel accommodation · 2007
Two-bedroom suites
With 170 units, two-bedroom suites are the dominant accommodation category at the property. Their scale supports families, groups, and longer-stay guests seeking multiple bedrooms and a more apartment-like hotel experience.
Hotel accommodation · 2007
Three-bedroom suites
The hotel has 55 three-bedroom suites. These larger units extend the property’s residential positioning and are designed for guests traveling in larger parties or requiring substantial space during a Dubai stay.
Premium hotel accommodation · 2007
Penthouses
Six penthouses represent the top accommodation tier identified in the property’s inventory. They occupy the premium end of the suite range and reinforce the building’s high-rise, residential-luxury character.
Brand decisions
2009
Transition to Marriott managementStrategyBackground
The property had operated under earlier names since opening in 2007 and was associated with The Emirates Group.
Action taken
Marriott International assumed management on 15 September and the hotel was rebranded Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites.
Aftermath
The property adopted its current Marriott-associated identity while continuing as a suite-focused hotel and residential tower in Dubai Marina.
2008
Change from Emirates Marina to The HarbourStrategyBackground
The original name was considered potentially confusing because many properties in Dubai Marina used the word “Marina.”
Action taken
The hotel replaced “Emirates Marina” with “The Harbour,” retaining a nautical association while creating a more distinctive property name.
Aftermath
The property operated as The Harbour Hotel & Residence until its subsequent Marriott rebranding in 2009.
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