Next to Al Ghubaiba Metro Station exit no 4 Heritage village Bur Dubai, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
#14 of 111 B&Bs and Inns in Dubai
Guests' ChoiceBased on 99 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.7
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 September 2024
Neil
AustraliaAttention to detail re cleaning the shower is an imperative !
Great location - the real Dubai not the glass and concrete glitz. Room was spacious.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Sydney
United StatesThe pillows are very uncomfortable and have a bad smell.
I love the location and the charm.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Ren
New ZealandSpacious functional room. Excellent location for metro and bus.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Siti
Saudi ArabiaSafety less for travel women
Nice
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Deb
AustraliaThere were 2 things. Parking is not on property but a short walk which was fine but being new to Dubai was a bit confusing about what to do. The other was the pillow. It was very rectangle and not comfortable at all. Other than that was great.
The position was great and the room was really cute and authentic
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Alena
SlovakiaWhat I consider a shortcoming: the hotel has its own restaurant, why doesn't it serve breakfast? Breakfast does not have to be buffet style, but at least a continental breakfast (bread, butter, jam, fried food, coffee) would be good. I really liked the atrium in the hotel. We often sat there in the evening, but something bit us badly, I suppose mosquitoes. It's not the hotel's fault, but it would have been great if there were insect nets on the windows as we could have left the wooden shutters open. The rooms would have better air and more light. What I missed were night lamps. When I turned off the light in the evening and wanted to get to bed, the room was completely dark, and by the time I got to bed, I kept bumping into something and bruising myself.
Every time I go to Dubai, I spend half of my stay in this type of accommodation in the old part of Dubai. I like the environment, the proximity to the metro and the family atmosphere of the hotel. I consider the biggest bonus to be the hotel staff, who fulfilled everything I asked them to do, the man from Bangladesh even took our suitcases to the taxi rank - many thanks.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Tony
AustraliaTrying to find the way in, all shuttered up and sign taken in even though they were advised of our arrival time
It's location and rustic charm
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Corinne
AustraliaRepair work involving irratic loud banging metal until 2am. Odd acrid smell entering bedroom but quickly got used to it. No insect screens or shutters on windows, just wood shutters so I couldnt open to let natural light in nor fresh air particulary because of the smoky/musty smell and because the air con didnt work). Unable to store luggage between successive even though I gave both sets of dates that I wanted, yet I was sent email from property at the time of booking that said they would store my bag. The staff on site tried to help me as much as they could.
Great location at water front, sights, little park, resturants and metro stop is super really convenient. Rooms had grreat Arabic character and the doors ti rooms surrounded a lovely courtyard with tables, chairs, potted trees and deorations. Caring, friendly and honest staff, comfy bed and good linen, excellent bathroom with gorgeous ontap hot water. I would like to bring a group of friends to stay here.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Per
SwedenUnfortunately the roof area was closed to the public. The door lock was not optimal. The safety box was not working.
Traditional style of room and building. Excellent location close by the creek Nice inner patio. Walking area with no cars.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
John
United KingdomNo breakfast. No hot water sometimes. Safe was not working.
Big room. Comfortable bed. Great location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 14 January 2024
Julia
Austria- mattresses were very hard for me - taxi cannot reach the property easily, there was a hassle - even through interior design is well done and kept as authentic, I really did not understand why the owners decided to put large pictures of Marilyn Monroe on the walls in the room?!? They do not fit to the style at all! There could have been very nice pictures of desert, camels, etc… smth Arabic to support the authentic style of this accommodation. So my message to the owner - PLEASE REMOVE THE PICTURES OF MARILYN MONROE from the room 104 🙏🏻
Authentic style is very nice
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Dorothy
SpainIt was hard to find!
Authentic property, clean
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Sudarshan
IndiaWater drainage in the bath area. It is too slow.
Customer friendly staff at the reception. The breeze from the creek through out the day. The courtyard for meeting friends and business partners. Tasty kadak chai next door.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Smcasn
New ZealandMaybe sheets on the duvet.
Great space inside the room and staff were friendly and helpful!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Angela
United Arab EmiratesAdding room ventilation would be good. There are windows but they are covered with glass.
I like the traditional feel of the place, its location and the staff. I would definitely recommend this to my friends!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Michael
United KingdomNoisy air conditioning
Good location. Authentic decor. Helpful staff.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Michael
United KingdomAir conditioning unit was a bit noisy. No vehicle access for taxi drop off and pick up but staff helped with cases to nearby taxi rank.
The property looked authentic but had modern facilities including air conditioning and a very nice bathroom. Staff were polite and helpful. Location was good near the Metro Station.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Martin
New ZealandThere were ants in the room but they were swiftly dealt with by staff; there are ants everywhere in Dubai so nothing exceptional and problem was solved.
Excellent location including very close to metro station. Very helpful staff. I would stay here again
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Gregor
Sloveniaall good
retro style. simplicity. cleanliness
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Nobuko
Japannothing
amazing stuff, beautiful sea, antique room
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 18 May 2023
Kirsty
AustraliaStaff were friendly but unfortunately limited English( not a criticism as such as I have NO Arabic) made communication tricky. This may have caused me to miss information given, and requests made not have been understood so not acted on.
Room was very spacious and cool, staff very friendly. The location was very pleasant and quiet, in old part of Dubai. Delightful sitting outside in evening next to Dubai Creek.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Naziha
SingaporeHuge comfy rooms, accessible to amenities. Friendly and helpful staffs especially Waris Ali and the others at reception. I had a great stay. Thank you so much.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 May 2023
Kevin
CanadaNothing
Great location, 2min walk to Al Ghubaiba metro station, 5min walk to old Dubai (best part of Dubai IMO) where you have lots of very reasonably priced restaurants and shops. It is quiet, it's is heritage like with door padlocks, and the air conditioning is excellent. Comfortable bed (my safe didn’t work though). Also lots of palm trees and benches outside so nice to sit after long day of site seeing. Great value for money.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Yousouf
MauritiusIt's an awesome place to stay, well located and all facilties nearby. The staff Sameer and Wasir are just awesome! A great thanks to them for them welcome. Will definitely go back. Insha Allah.
Stayed in May 2023
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