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
Located at 312 Happiness Street Financial Centre Road, this luxury hotel offers the best accommodation to visitors in the beautiful city of Dubai. The hotel is located in Downtown Dubai where it is surrounded by some of the best and most famous restaurants in the world. Rove Downtown Hotel offers guests a view of the city from its room where can guests can easily see the splendor of Dubai.
The hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Dubai and is located adjacent to the world-famous Burj Khalifa. The Dubai Mall, one of the biggest and busiest malls in the city, is located adjacent to the hotel. The closest airport to the hotel is The Dubai International Airport which is only a 20-minute drive away from the hotel. The popular Burj Khalifa Metro Station is just a 4-minute drive away from the hotel premises.
Guests are assured of a comfortable stay in the luxury rooms that are elegantly decorated with the best of modern decors available. The rooms are also fitted with modern hospitality amenities that have been added to suit all the desires of guests staying in the hotel.
Amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning and a minibar. The hotel rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with all the necessary conveniences.
The hotel has an outdoor pool where guests can enjoy a good swim under the sun. The hotel provides other services and facilities such as a 24-hour gym and a sundeck.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
7 February 2026
Nice and good
To close from dubai mall
Need valet and more employees for luggage service
6 February 2026
Rove Downtown completely exceeded expectations with its location, comfort, thoughtful details, and g
I stayed at Rove Downtown for 7 nights, and I feel it’s only fair to share my experience after seeing that it’s listed as a three star hotel. Honestly, I kept asking myself why. The location is excellent. Walking distance to Dubai Mall, easy to get around, and just very well placed overall. The hotel itself is a great space. Bright, modern, and genuinely pleasant to be in. The rooms have proper windows, which already puts it above many places, and everything felt clean and fresh. No old smells, no overpowering perfumes, no heavy chemical or aerosol scents. Just a really comfortable environment. The lobby is lovely and works perfectly if you need to get some work done. You can also work from the pool area, which is a big plus. The hotel is not very tall, so you never end up waiting forever for elevators, which makes daily movement much smoother. I only had breakfast there, but it was decent and enjoyable. The restaurant has a massive screen showing football and other sports, which adds to the relaxed atmosphere. It felt social without being noisy or chaotic. Another big plus is the checkout time. Checkout is at 2pm, which is amazing and makes such a difference, especially if you have a late flight. On top of that, they have lockers downstairs for luggage, so even if you need to leave the room earlier or spend more time out before heading to the airport, you can safely lock your suitcase and enjoy the rest of your day without stress. What really stood out, though, were the people. The staff were genuinely kind, helpful, and welcoming. A special thank you to Ramadan & Mohammad at Rove Downtown, who was incredibly helpful and made the experience even better. I also want to mention the chef who kindly prepared a special salad for me without vinegar this morning. That level of care really matters and does not go unnoticed. I originally stayed on a deal, but that is beside the point. I wanted to extend my stay and sadly couldn’t, as prices went up sig
I don't think there was anything, but the gym was too small, and some of the equipment I couldn't even use (leg extension) due to being unable to adjust the seat, as it was one size for all. Wifi could be better in my room, but it was working :)
5 February 2026
Very nice hotel, decent price and great location
Nice location, easy walk all around downtown
They had some construction and the front door is not very noticeable – use a friendly
5 February 2026
i feel it worked and budget wise it was good dubai overall you need to be aware
The location once you discovered how it works it a great location with easy access to the dubai mall and the metro is around the corner for budget travel it’s a winner There is a TGI fridays on site the barmen henry was great
3 February 2026
Fantastic
Everything
2 February 2026
Fabulous
Location. Friendliness of staff. Good value
No complaints
2 February 2026
Lovely hotel in a great location for business and pleasure.
Good location for DIFC and Dubai Mall. Room is spacious and clean. Breakfasts is great and the little attached convenience store is well stocked and prices are fair.
Not much to complain about as I got the room at a great price.
2 February 2026
Exceptional
Perfect location for accessing Dubai mall and Burj Kalifa
2 February 2026
Ok
The hotel lobby was cool
The room was a bit basic
1 February 2026
Very good
the location
no valet parking
1 February 2026
Lovely
Lovely Staff was excellent, always ready to help with a smile. Excellent location with all the ementeis including a 24h convince store
31 January 2026
Brilliant stay with amazing Burj Khalifa view
We had a fantastic stay at Rove Downtown Dubai. The staff were genuinely friendly and helpful, especially Kamila, who was wonderful. We arrived very early after an overnight flight and the team went above and beyond to get us a room as soon as possible. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable, we slept well every night. Our room faced the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall and the view was magnificent day and night, I would really recommend requesting this side. Great facilities too, including the gym and swimming pool, and the lobby has a unique, welcoming feel. The location is excellent for exploring Dubai, with easy access to the station.
Nothing, everything was great.
31 January 2026
Premium/ 5 Star Feel
We had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. We would happily stay here again.
31 January 2026
Great hotel.
Everything about the hotel is good.
During the period i stayed in was Pricey
30 January 2026
Excellent hotel, staff and vibe
Everything
Nothing
30 January 2026
Exceptional
We loved the hotel overall. Location, cleanliness, staff, facilities, everything was perfect. It is located downtown and about a 10 minute walk to Dubai Mall. We were upgraded to a room with a Burj view, which was amazing. Staff was helpful and always accommodating. Would highly recommend.
Can't say we didn't like something.
30 January 2026
Perfect location and great service.
We chose this Rove Hotel because of its location. We live close to the beach, so we were not interested in staying near one. The location is absolutely perfect — only a 7-minute walk to Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. We went there every evening to have dinner and watch the fountain shows. The hotel is very clean, and the bed is comfortable, which is always very important for me. The room had a nice view, and every day they provided coffee, water, and tea. There is also a swimming pool (we didn’t use it, but it’s there), conference rooms, and cute cabins where you can have Zoom calls or important online meetings. Another big plus is the lockers where you can leave your luggage after check-out, as well as luggage scales so you can weigh your bags. It was my boyfriend’s birthday, and the hotel prepared an amazing surprise for him in the room — a very sweet gesture with some treats. We loved this place and highly recommend it!
28 January 2026
Breakfast was poor and restaurant staff just so so
Staff very kindly
Nothing
28 January 2026
Hospitality from the staff were awesome. Great facilities. Clean rooms and great atmosphere at the pool and lounges
Great hotel. Awesome staff Great facilities Great proximity to dubai mall and Burj Khalifa
Nothing
28 January 2026
Exceptional
It’s really close to the Dubai mall and metro station. It’s a good starting point to different touristic areas
It’s very fresh and photogenic
26 January 2026
Great location + great service from the staff, highly recommended.
Rove Downtown was the perfect hotel for us, when we tried to look for a place that ticked a lot of boxes. First, just stepping out the back door, you already get a really good view of the Burj Khalifa, which was our plan. We wanted to watch the Burj Khalifa fireworks without having to join the crowd that has to line up and sit in their spot for hours. It’s not a direct front view and you don’t get to see the fountain show, but with 3 kids with us, saving a spot in the crowd would’ve been a difficult situation. Second, this was a short walk away from Dubai Mall. You step out the back door, walk a 100 meters, enter the side entrance, and you end up at Zabeel, which is part of Dubai Mall, connects to the main mall by a crosswalk over the highway. The staff was also very helpful and friendly, always smiling and willing to help in any way. I think that’s one of the big plusses of this hotel, great service and you will feel at home. Dubai Mall of course has a lot of options for shopping and dining, pretty much all you will need will be there. The Zabeel part has Lulu grocery where you can buy all the supplies that you need. There is also section in the grocery where you can buy really inexpensive hot meals from different countries such as the Philippines, Thai, Korean, Chinese as well as the usual meals you will find in the UAE. Dining options at Rove Downtown, you have Friday’s at the ground floor, which also has a buffet breakfast in the morning which has a lot of options. We ate there twice during our 8 night stay. We chose not to have breakfast included because there were days we had to leave really early and the buffet option wasn’t a sound idea. Good thing that there is also a 24-hour convenience store which has a lof of breakfast options as well as lunch and dinner sandwiches and all the snacks, fruits, and drinks that you need. You can eat them at the lobby or bring them up to your room. Our room was spacious, had a lot storage, and had a good view outside.
Price was expensive, but I’m assuming it was because we stayed during the New Year’s eve peak time.
25 January 2026
Fabulous
The bad was very, very comfortable. I slept very well. The view to the Burj was great. The shuttle bus is very handy. Helo from the staff is quick and kind.
The room was small and not much shelves to place the clothes.
24 January 2026
Very good
The location is great, it is close to dubai mall and trade center. The staff are friendly as well.
I don’t recommend the breakfast because the restaurant there was Fridays. The room was small for two people.
24 January 2026
Good location and had everything we needed
Comfortable and well located for the Mall and Burj Khalifa. Friendly and helpful staff.
Breakfast options were a bit limited
24 January 2026
Exceptional
Walking distance to Dubai mall, can do shopping/catching a train easily. Room is comfortable and staff is friendly and helpful. Has a nice view of Burj Khalifa from the balcony. Overall experience is satisfactory.
24 January 2026
Exceptional
We really enjoyed the stay in the rove downtown Hotel!! Everything was perfect thank you Pooja
23 January 2026
Ecellent and comfortable
Location, staff and hygiene
Main dishes of breakfast were mainly spicy
23 January 2026
Fabulous
Late room cleaning
23 January 2026
Exceptional
Location
Everything
22 January 2026
Fabulous
The small bed (sofa) was uncomfortable
22 January 2026
Great place to stay on holiday
Great location. And amazing view from the room
22 January 2026
An excellent 3 star hotel
This hotel advertises as a 3 star and totally overdelivers on this promise. 10 min walk to Dubai Mall, you can even take a shortcut without motorways crossings (much quicker than what navigator offers). Walk through Fridays to outdoors -> turn left on the Parking lot -> use a side door to exit the hotel land -> head to the Downtown Views I skyscraper -> then there is a footpath overground to the Dubai Mall. Thank me later
If you put a "DND" tag on your door for 3 consecutive days they start calling you and leaving letters saying that they need to check up on me, as if I'm hiding a body
22 January 2026
Perfect
Smiling faces beautiful places
21 January 2026
Great stay, will for sure visit again.
It’s the second time we stay at this hotel, the staff were really helpful. Pooja at the front desk was really great. The staff were super helpful. For food and drinks, there is a TGIF on the premises and a Costa cafe, as well as a supermarket.
21 January 2026
Exceptional
Everything was excellent, room,staff,location, service,very easy getting taxi.it was my birthday when we stayed,when we got back to are room,there was a card and chocolates, a board saying happy birthday kim,also written on the mirror, such a nice thing to do.thank you your great.
Nothing
20 January 2026
Had a great time
Everything really!
One small issue is I had hard time making video calls on WiFi from my room, other than that is was just Perfect
20 January 2026
Very good
Location was good as was the swimming pool.
Too expensive per night. And food & drinks at the TGIF were extremely over priced.
20 January 2026
Fabulous
The pillows were a bit hard and found it difficult to sleep
19 January 2026
With the exception of a most uncomfortable bed my stay was fabulous— staff were happy and helpful and the room was cozy.
Convenient location while still being away from the traffic noise
I found my bed particularly uncomfortable — way too hard for me to get a decent sleep.
19 January 2026
Really loved the hotel, perfect base for discovering Dubai.
Wonderful hotel. Every detail well thought through. The view from our window was spectacular.
More obvious access to outside seating area.
18 January 2026
We left hotel completely impressed and full of positive emotions. Without any doubt we will return and choose this hotel
We spent four wonderful days at this hotel celebrating our son’s birthday, and from the moment we made the reservation until the very end of our stay, the entire team made our experience truly magical. The hotel went above and beyond to make our child feel special. He was absolutely delighted by the birthday gift waiting for him in the room, the breathtaking view of the Burj Khalifa, and the warm congratulations he received from the staff throughout the entire day. Every interaction made his birthday even more memorable. The staff deserve special praise for their genuine kindness and attentiveness. They were always happy to help us navigate the city and gave excellent recommendations on where to go and the best time to visit different places. Their care and personal approach made us feel truly welcome. We left the hotel completely impressed and full of positive emotions. Without a doubt, we will return and choose this hotel again. Thank you for creating such unforgettable memories for our family!
Everything just perfect!
18 January 2026
The stay was great. Pooja and Nick were awesome. They both made sure we were well take care of, and answered any questio
The property is close to the dubai mall and Dubai downtown. Taxis are available on property at all time. Everyone is super friendly.
18 January 2026
Good overall. Great staff, very kind.
Walking distance to DIFC Very friendly staff
Only one restaurant The breakfast is expensive for what it is
18 January 2026
Low star but shining like sun
Location
Not breakfast with higher variety of choice
17 January 2026
Excellent hotel
Excellent hotel, excellent on every way
17 January 2026
Excellent location and customer service
We had an amazing time at Rove Downtown. Our room waw very spacious and had a gorgeous view over the city. The location is great right by Dubai Mall. But most of all we were impressed by the amazing customer service and how lovely and accommodating all staff were.
17 January 2026
Close to burj khalifa and dubai mall
Location and services
Non
17 January 2026
Excellent plea e to stay, I will return.
Very central and close to restaurants and Dubai Mall. Staff amazing, I arrived early and the lovely receptionist arranged a room for me, so I did not need to wait. Room clean and good size. Gym seemed nice and clean although did not use it.
17 January 2026
Outstanding
Everything about it location facilities kind staff everything
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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7 February 2026
Perfect location and coo place.