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Rove Downtown Hotel, Dubai

312 Happiness Street, Zabeel 2, 119444 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Fodors review:

“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.

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 13th in Dubai


This an aggregated guest review rating of Rove Downtown Hotel, Dubai. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

90.47 %

Ranked 2nd in Dubai


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


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

4.0
Faisal

26 May 2026

Good

Location

Nothing

4.5
Danelle

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

5.0
Afsal

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

4.5
Vicar

24 May 2026

Fabulous

The fun activities and it’s location. Near to all.

5.0
Dina

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

5.0
Alyaqadhan

24 May 2026

Exceptional

The staff were friendly and helpful especially Patrica The place is clean and the restaurant was amazing 🤩

5.0
Eric

23 May 2026

GREAT STAY

Staff very help full and friendly

N/A

5.0
Hiba

23 May 2026

Exceptional

Location

4.5
Zihang

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

5.0
Khaingthuzar

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.

5.0
Yanina

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 .

5.0
Michael

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

5.0
Wasan

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

5.0
Nawal

21 May 2026

Enjoyed

Enjoyed and staff were very friendly

All good

4.5
Abdulla

21 May 2026

Excellent hotel service

Excellent hotel service

5.0
Rahimov

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!

5.0
Salma

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

4.0
Maribel

17 May 2026

Very good

Nice experience.. highly recommended..

4.5
Damir

15 May 2026

Fabulous

location top, hospitality top

5.0
Francois

14 May 2026

Exceptional

Friendly staff Lovely food Great Facility Excellent location

Nothing

5.0
F

14 May 2026

Exceptional

Everything was perfect as pics

5.0
Katherine

14 May 2026

Exceptional

The location and facilities is amazing!

5.0
Al

14 May 2026

Thank you

Everything is perfect also the staff

Nothing

5.0
Abdulla

13 May 2026

Excellent hotel service

Good atmosphere and friendly staff.

4.5
Rafeek

12 May 2026

Fabulous

All staff it's good.na

5.0
Sarah

12 May 2026

Exceptional

5.0
Maricar

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

5.0
Muhammad

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!💫

5.0
Zuhrizainal

8 May 2026

Exceptional

View and distance to Dubai Mall

Breakfast quite disappointed when there is alcohol serve in the morning of breakfast

5.0
Gabriela

6 May 2026

Exceptional

The most comfortable hotel I stayed in the world

5.0
Abdullah

5 May 2026

Amazing, will come again

Very nice ambiance

It was perfect

5.0
Dalia

4 May 2026

Exceptional

Perfect hotel

4.5
Salem

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

4.0
Danelle

2 May 2026

Comfortable stay, helpful staff. So close to Dubai mall

Convenient location.

Everything was good.

5.0
Noha

28 April 2026

Exceptional

V good

4.5
Parisa

26 April 2026

Absolutely perfect

The location was excellent.

Very nice atmosphere and lovely staff

4.0
Goku23

26 April 2026

Very good

Location is perfect. About 5min walk to dubai mall.

Nothing

5.0
Maryam

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.

4.5
Hassan

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

5.0
Dina

23 April 2026

Pleasant

Everything about the place is just right Perfect location , Nice staff , Exquisite facilities

Nothing

4.5
Jabir

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

4.5
Ziad

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

4.0
Kp

19 April 2026

The lady receptionist Ms. Nadhila was very kind and helpful.

Everything

Nothing

5.0
Ziad

18 April 2026

Exceptional

Perfect location

5.0
Usana

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

5.0
Dawood

17 April 2026

Great to be here again

Excellent money value

None

5.0
Stefan

15 April 2026

Awesome

Great Location, lovely staff, good facilities and clean

Only 2 pillows for 2 persons

5.0
Sulthana

14 April 2026

It was good

Location.

1103 it was bad smell . 1104 , 1108 was small .

4.5
Craig

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

5.0
Abdulrahman

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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