Omar Bin Al Khattab Road, Near Fish Roundabout, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | (888) 822-7560
City center location close to Dubai International Airport and Dubai Creek
Walking distance to the Union and Salah Al Din metro stations
24-hour dining and room service
On-site spa with heated outdoor pool and gym
Part of a larger complex with shopping mall and additional dining options
Free on-site parking
Alcohol-free
zone
Fee
for Wi-Fi and use of hotel's computers
Noise complaints at the pool
The Swissotel Al Ghurair is a large, modern hotel in Dubai's Deira neighborhood. The hotel is part of a larger two-tower complex that houses the 428 hotel rooms along with the Al Ghurair shopping mall. Throughout the property, there are extensive and luxurious amenities that one would expect from a four-pearl hotel, including a fitness center with heated outdoor swimming pool, a full-range Zen spa, and two fine-dining restaurants. Rooms have modern decor, come with plenty of floor space, and are tastefully decorated in rich, warm tones. Two items worth noting is that the hotel is an alcohol-free zone and does not offer free Wi-Fi. This hotel would be the sensible choice for anyone looking to stay in Old Dubai, while staying close to the airport, Dubai Creek, the public transit system, and New Dubai.
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Scene
Rich, warm colors create a peaceful and luxurious resting place
The streets just outside the hotel are busy and get noise from both pedestrians and traffic, but inside the hotel, the chaos makes way for a quiet, peaceful environment. The overall atmosphere is dictated by the grand open lobby area, which has a high ceiling, beautiful marble-tiled floors with floral accents, and a refreshing mix of contemporary and antique decor. Despite the openness of the hotel’s public areas, they still evoke a sense of intimacy and warmth thanks to the gold and brown color scheme. The hotel attracts both tourists and business travelers.
Location
In Old Dubai, near shops, restaurants, and metro stations
The hotel is located in Old Dubai, a busy part of town with lots of inexpensive shops and eateries that contrasts sharply with the luxurious New Dubai. For business travelers, the hotel is conveniently located between the finance hubs of Dubai Creek, Deira, and Bur Dubai, all of which are reachable via car or metro. The Union (Red Line) and Salah Al Din (Green Line) metro stations are each a 10-minute walk away from the hotel. The Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 is four stops away and the World Trade Centre is three stops away.
New Dubai can also be accessed by crossing Dubai Creek via water taxi. The creek is a 15-minute walk from the hotel and offers a picturesque scene -- local businesses load and unload goods at the start and end of each day, restaurants offer local cuisine with a view, and festive activities take place throughout the year here. The beaches are better accessed by car than by public transportation, and the shores of Jumeirah Public Beach and Kite Beach are approximately a 30-minute drive south of the hotel.
Rooms
Clean and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and comfortable bathrooms with rainfall showers
The 428 rooms and suites at the Swissotel Al Ghurair are clean and elegant, with contemporary decor and modern amenities including large flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi (for a fee). All rooms have leather-quilted headboards and bathrooms with half-glass bathtubs and rainfall showers, and all but the Classic Rooms have work desks. Suites have separate living rooms and huge bathrooms with separate bathtubs and walk-in showers. The Premium and Deluxe Suites also come with dining tables that seat up to eight people. Expect to pay for Wi-Fi in all of the rooms. Views of Dubai are on the bleak side.