Al Rigga Rd., 26b Street, 28; Al Muraqqabat; Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | (888) 551-4925
Central location in Deira, close to metro stop
Renovated in 2012, for shiny, new look
Beauty and spa treatments at the Serenity Spa
Small outdoor pool with hot tub
24-hour room service
Free shuttle to beach
Asian-Mediterranean fusion cuisine at Monsoon restaurant
Parking available on-site
Free Wi-Fi
Upscale meeting, presentation, and banquet rooms
No alcohol available at hotel restaurant
Fee for breakfast
Not much natural light in some rooms
Both tourists and business travelers looking to stay in the
heart of Deira would do well at the four-pearl Flora Grand Hotel. Just a few metro stops from
the airport and from the new upscale center of Dubai, the hotel is a notch above other hotels in the Deira vicinity thanks to a recent renovation. Rooms are modern and clean, with hardwood floors and views of the city, and facilities include a spa, outdoor pool, fitness center, state-of-the-art meeting and presentation rooms, and a restaurant and cafe. It's worth noting, though, that the restaurant does not
serve alcohol (but several other restaurants are within easy walking distance) and the pool area might prove to be a bit small and lacking in loungers for families with young children.
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Scene
Renovated hotel with understated, modern style that's surprising for the neighborhood
Following a 2012 renovation, the Flora Grand is possibly the
most elegant hotel in the Deira neighborhood. Its lobby is spacious, bright, and modern, the bulk of it occupied by the Al Nakheel Coffee Shop, with several clusters
of sofas, cushioned chairs, and coffee tables, surrounded by neat rows of fresh
plants and palm trees. The center of the building is open to the glass ceiling, a sort of interior courtyard, with a glass elevator running up the inside, giving views of the overhanging plants and greenery on each floor. All of the common areas have dark wood and gold metal accents. The meeting and presentation spaces are
elegant and spacious, and include an enormous banquet room with formally dressed
white tables and chairs. The rooftop pool area is small and has a limited number of loungers, but does have panoramic views of the city. The
Monsoon restaurant is elegant and bright, with the same muted tones found throughout the hotel and large tables with comfortably padded chairs.
Location
In heart of Deira, close to restaurants and the metro, 10 minutes from the airport
Situated in the quiet Deira neighborhood, the Flora Grand Hotel is surrounded by other hotels, residential buildings, and business offices. The busy Al Rigga Road, with its many affordable restaurants
and a metro station, is just down the road, within a five-minute walk of the
hotel. Deira is part of the old town of Dubai, and Al Rigga Road is busy, noisy, and congested, but the Flora Grand is a quiet oasis. From the Al
Rigga metro station, the airport is about 10 minutes away (or an eight-minute drive),
and the newer, more glamorous parts of Dubai -- the World Trade Centre and the Emirates
and Dubai Malls -- are easily accessed by metro in 30 minutes or less. The Al
Ghurair Mall and Dubai Clock Tower are a 10-minute walk from the hotel; Creek
Park Golf & Yacht Club, Dubai Museum, and Heritage Village are all less than 10
minutes away by metro or car. The hotel not only offers free parking and airport transfers upon request, but also has a free shuttle for guests to the beach.
Rooms
Modern and spacious, with hardwood floors and muted tones, but some are a little dark
The 200 rooms and suites at the Flora Grand Hotel run the gamut in size and are designed to accommodate families and groups, with many connecting and extra bed options. All rooms have been recently refurbished and feel new, modern, and clean, with hardwood floors, dark wood shelving and tables, an elegant desk and chair, art prints on the walls, and fresh flowers. All have a flat-screen TV, free bottled water, non-alcoholic minibar, safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are large, if less modern in aesthetic, with brown tiles, granite vanities, and shower/tub combinations. Note that some rooms don't get much natural light.
Features
Small rooftop pool, spa and salon, gym, beach shuttle, restaurant, and coffee bar
The Flora Grand Hotel has a range of facilities, though none stand out as being spectacular. In addition to strong Wi-Fi available for free throughout the hotel, there is parking available on-site, a large
breakfast buffet with hot and cold dishes (for a fee), and a restaurant serving an assortment of international dishes for lunch and dinner, but no alcohol. Room service is available around the clock. In the lobby courtyard, there's a coffee lounge and a souvenir shop selling local trinkets. There
is a small rooftop pool with a hot tub, and a gym with high-end equipment, as well as a spa and salon. There are spacious
meeting and presentation rooms and a large banquet hall accommodating up to 225
guests. The hotel offers a free beach shuttle in addition to laundry, dry cleaning, currency exchange, and
car rental services.
