Which hotel room category should I book in the UAE for sea views and family space, and are complimentary upgrades possible?

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TL;DR

For sea views, book a Signature Deluxe Sea View room, reportedly from around the 8th floor upward. Guests have sometimes received complimentary upgrades on arrival to larger rooms with big balconies and direct sea views; renovated rooms may also be available on lower floors.

What the community said

Signature Deluxe Sea View rooms reportedly start from about the 8th floor. One alternative offered to returning guests was a renovated room on the 2nd floor, still with a good view plus new interiors and smart-room features.

Signature Deluxe Sea View, 8th floor

Guests arriving around 11:00 were checked in immediately and received a complimentary upgrade to a room with a large balcony and direct sea view. It is not guaranteed, but it is worth asking at reception.

Complimentary upgrade, direct sea view

For travellers needing extra space, one guest stayed in a large two-room unit after an upgrade. The room was simple rather than premium, but had the essentials and a very good balcony view.

Large two-room unit