Rove Downtown Hotel, Dubai
Expert reviews
“Tailor-made for wallet-watching globetrotters, Rove is a hip launch pad with sassy, contemporary decor and such millennial must-haves as a an outdoor pool for chilling, a 24-hour gym, a industrial-styled cafe plus a hangover-friendly 2pm checkout.”
“This funky budget accommodation by the Emaar group puts you close to the action; it’s right across the street from the Dubai Mall and behind the DIFC, meaning plenty of shopping and dining is within walking distance.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Dubai.
“A feast for design-hungry eyes, this outstanding four-star hotel’s lobby encourages lingering. Guests of all ages congregate around contemporary art displays, co-working spaces, a convenience store and hidden PlayStation hub furnished with beanbags. A boutique cinema, gym and rooftop pool add to the many attractions.”
What guests liked
- Dubai Mall
- Friendly staff
- Burj Khalifa
- Boutique style
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Rove Downtown Dubai is a fantastic spot if you want to be right in the middle of the city’s energy without the stuffiness of a traditional luxury hotel. Since opening in 2016 as the flagship property for the Rove brand, it has carved out a niche for travelers who value smart, modern, and fuss-free stays.
The design is definitely a highlight. Instead of over-the-top opulence, the hotel embraces an “urban chic” style filled with local art. Keep an eye out for the quirky details, like the inflatable toy installations in the luggage room that pay homage to traditional local shops. It’s an incredibly photogenic space that feels both professional and playful.
If you’re a tech fan, you’ll love their unique room options. They even introduced “Gamer Caves,” which come fully equipped with high-end Razer gaming gear, rapid-refresh monitors, and themed lighting that feels straight out of an 80s sci-fi film. It’s a fun, creative touch you won’t find just anywhere.
Location-wise, you couldn’t ask for much better. You’re practically steps away from the iconic Burj Khalifa, the massive Dubai Mall, and the spectacular Dubai Fountain. Whether you’re heading to the Dubai Opera for a show or just wandering around the bustling Downtown district, everything you need is right at your doorstep.
With its rooftop pool offering perfect views of the Burj Khalifa and a super relaxed atmosphere, it’s a brilliant home base for exploring Dubai.
Location
Recent guest reviews
26 May 2026
The location was perfect, easy walk to Dubai mall. The breakfast available provided a great start to the day. Would de
Location, staff and breakfast
Everything was great
25 May 2026
Next Dubai stays 💯 Rove I decided
It’s very clean and good I was I like that guy cleaning boy it’s nice guy he daily coming and daily neat cleaning every Wher 👍🏻🤞
Nice
24 May 2026
Fabulous
The fun activities and it’s location. Near to all.
24 May 2026
A stay to remember ❤️
I was feeling so comfortable and the vibes were cool and cosy and the staff was so helpful and friendly I will definitely love to return back
24 May 2026
Exceptional
The staff were friendly and helpful especially Patrica The place is clean and the restaurant was amazing 🤩
23 May 2026
GREAT STAY
Staff very help full and friendly
N/A
23 May 2026
Exceptional
Location
23 May 2026
Fabulous
I was in Dubai for 3-day business trip, booked Rove Downtown on booking. The reception staff were really nice, the cleaning staff were saying hello to me, feeling really welcome. The view is amazing, the whole area is surrounded by EMAAR-developed buildings, Dubai Mall was near at hand. Love the breakfast they offering, highly recommended booking with breakfast. Never been to other Rove before, this one is more European style, with luggage weight&storage area, working area, socializing area, M Floor has swimming pool and 3 silent pods good for meetings (sadly I didn’t figure out how to use it). Btw, love the coffee and coffee milk in the room. Tips: slippers are offered on demand/request
1. Maybe attach a use manual on the meeting pods, I failed to open it 2. The laundry fee is too high for those who stay less than 1 week but still need to wash the clothes
22 May 2026
Overall rating 5 stars 🌟 🤩
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended! A truly beautiful hotel with fantastic service. The atmosphere is so relaxing, and the staff are incredibly attentive and friendly. Everything about our visit was smooth and enjoyable. 5 stars all the way—can't wait for our next visit! 🤍
We had a lovely time, but I wanted to pass along a minor observation. One of the lifeguards on duty was quite talkative and came across as a bit overbearing toward the other staff in front of guests. It created a slight distraction for us, so we just wanted to share this gently so the team can keep things smooth and professional going forward.
22 May 2026
Exceptional
Exceptional stay . Nadia was very friendly. Everything you need for the shoot stay is there. Location is perfect opposite of Dubai Mall. Staff is helpful and friendly. Room and bathroom clean .
22 May 2026
Great Hotel
Loved this hotel. Great vibe, excellent facilities. There is a small supermarket in the lobby with a good selection of items and great coffee and snacks.
Nothing
22 May 2026
Perfect
Every was perfect literally I can’t think of anything I didn’t like , the design, the view, the pool and all other services ..amazing
Nothing
21 May 2026
Enjoyed
Enjoyed and staff were very friendly
All good
21 May 2026
Excellent hotel service
Excellent hotel service
19 May 2026
Exceptional
Absolutely amazing experience at Rove Downtown Dubai! From the moment we arrived, everything was perfect — the atmosphere, the cleanliness, the location, and especially the staff. Huge thanks to Nicolas at the reception desk for making our check-in so smooth and welcoming. Professional, friendly, and genuinely caring — he made us feel like VIP guests from the first minute. The hotel itself is modern, stylish, and incredibly comfortable. The view, the vibe, and the service were all top-tier. One of the best stays we’ve had in Dubai for sure. Highly recommend Rove Downtown to anyone visiting Dubai — and if you’re lucky enough to be checked in by Nicolas, you’re in great hands!
18 May 2026
Exceptional
Everything is perfect the location is near by khalifa tower and the pool is clean and nice The team are so kind and helpful
17 May 2026
Very good
Nice experience.. highly recommended..
15 May 2026
Fabulous
location top, hospitality top
14 May 2026
Exceptional
Friendly staff Lovely food Great Facility Excellent location
Nothing
14 May 2026
Exceptional
Everything was perfect as pics
14 May 2026
Exceptional
The location and facilities is amazing!
14 May 2026
Thank you
Everything is perfect also the staff
Nothing
13 May 2026
Excellent hotel service
Good atmosphere and friendly staff.
12 May 2026
Fabulous
All staff it's good.na
12 May 2026
Exceptional
10 May 2026
My family enjoyed and definitely we will come back
Staff is very accommodating specially navil thank u so much
Everything is amazing
8 May 2026
Exceptional
Our stay was truly exceptional from the moment we arrived until the time of checkout. We were warmly welcomed by the reception team, and the check-in process was personally handled by the Front Office Manager, Mr. Nabil, whose professionalism, generosity, and gracious hospitality made an immediate impression on us. We were delighted to receive an upgrade to a stunning Burj Khalifa view room, a thoughtful gesture that made our experience even more memorable. Seeing a manager so actively present on the floor and genuinely caring about guests reflects true leadership and dedication to hospitality excellence. 👏 A special mention also goes to John, the Kenyan receptionist, who was simply outstanding throughout our stay. His constant willingness to assist, combined with his warm smile and positive attitude, made us feel genuinely valued and cared for at all times. He is truly a great asset to the reception team. The property itself is magnificent — from the elegant ambience and beautifully maintained facilities to the impeccable attention to detail in every aspect of the guest experience. We were especially impressed by the hotel’s commitment to sustainability practices, which added even more value to our stay. Everything was absolutely top-notch and exceeded our expectations.🥰 We highly recommend this wonderful property to anyone looking for a luxurious and memorable stay. We are already looking forward to returning again very soon!💫
8 May 2026
Exceptional
View and distance to Dubai Mall
Breakfast quite disappointed when there is alcohol serve in the morning of breakfast
6 May 2026
Exceptional
The most comfortable hotel I stayed in the world
5 May 2026
Amazing, will come again
Very nice ambiance
It was perfect
4 May 2026
Exceptional
Perfect hotel
3 May 2026
If you need your stay to easy choose this hotel
Very nice and easy hotel I like the hotel style it self In the lobby there is big supermarket, coffee shop, restaurant
2 May 2026
Comfortable stay, helpful staff. So close to Dubai mall
Convenient location.
Everything was good.
28 April 2026
Exceptional
V good
26 April 2026
Absolutely perfect
The location was excellent.
Very nice atmosphere and lovely staff
26 April 2026
Very good
Location is perfect. About 5min walk to dubai mall.
Nothing
25 April 2026
A comfortable and enjoyable stay with a great location in the heart of Dubai.
I really liked the location—it’s close to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, which made everything easy to access. The hotel was clean, modern, and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The pool area was also very جميل and relaxing.
There was nothing I didn’t like. Everything was great.
25 April 2026
Excellent location and hotel
Amazing Hotel, good spacious rooms great customer service, perfect location to explore downtown Burj khalifa dubai mall and other locations Team was very accommodating for all requests we have been family with kids interconnecting family room with Burj khalifa view was a plus amazing views at night free drinking Water , coffee station with kettle was available Enjoyed Pool area its 120m deep and 50m long, was clean well managed with even safety vest available for kids to swim easily locker inside your room is also plus i will highly recommend rove downtown hotel for family with kids if you wanna go to dubai mall use back parking door and follow walk pathway and enter parking area where you can take elevator to go up in the mall, this will save you alot of time and shortest distance to enter dubai mall
Breakfast was expensive in terms of availability of items in menu only tried on day 1 rest ordered online and was delivered at room door step
23 April 2026
Pleasant
Everything about the place is just right Perfect location , Nice staff , Exquisite facilities
Nothing
22 April 2026
Worth the money, great location and good staff
Location was lovely, with Burj Khaleefa view and walking distance to Dubai mall
Breakfast could have been better
19 April 2026
It was AMAZING
I loved the view from my room
Rooms could be a bit bigger and a buffet would have been nice
19 April 2026
The lady receptionist Ms. Nadhila was very kind and helpful.
Everything
Nothing
18 April 2026
Exceptional
Perfect location
18 April 2026
Got a free upgrade when we stayed, got to extend because we check in late. And had a good time with the person I love
This stay was a big surprise, the staff were good, the place was good, not to mention the lobby was great. They even have a convenience store inside the hotel which is super sweet
Hmmmm nothing, hope I can stay more
17 April 2026
Great to be here again
Excellent money value
None
15 April 2026
Awesome
Great Location, lovely staff, good facilities and clean
Only 2 pillows for 2 persons
14 April 2026
It was good
Location.
1103 it was bad smell . 1104 , 1108 was small .
13 April 2026
Fabulous
This place is a perfect co- working environment and a hidden gem . Very well thought out and run very efficiently. You can waste money on protentious venues 500m away if you are foolish enough. I am currently working from home but with the cleanliness of this hotel , laundry and gym you could easily stay here for a month and I recommend it for a monthly stay with competitive rates offered. Too many people to thank but the Nadhiya and the team at reception go that extra mile to really make your stay feel special. Try it you won't be disappointed.
N/A
13 April 2026
Exceptional
Cleaning is the best as I did my inspection as housekeeping supervisor
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Games room
- - Table tennis
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Salt-water pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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26 May 2026
Good