XVA Art Hotel, Dubai

It’s atmospheric and arty. It’s a gorgeous and different side of Dubai. Close to souks. Relaxed and so peaceful. Friendly and helpful staff. It’s a bit of magic.

Nothing! This is a mini paradise slower taste of “old Arabia” in a fast paced Dubai world!

The arty feel

I just love the quaintness of the place and how you can just sit back and get lost in your thoughts. And still have all the amenities one feels they need. :)

Authentic art hotel with a distinctive traditional Arabian courtyard feel. Quiet, peaceful with rooms centred on a relaxing, cool inner courtyard centred on a big tree. Spotlessly clean and in the heart of the heritage district of Bur Dubai. Nice breakfast too

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The ambience of the courtyard and friendliness of the staff. Excellent breakfast. Room was very well designed. Quiet and peaceful location- a super haven in an otherwise busy area of old town Dubai. Would definitely return and recommend.

There are small gaps in the original wooden door of the room and some of the window shutters so privacy is not always guaranteed! Perhaps a curtain to draw across the entrance to the room from the inside would remedy this.

Loved every aspect of this hidden gem. Located in the old area of Dubai, it keeps the traditional characteristics of arab houses and it is so quirky! Next door to some amazing restaurants as well! Staff was very welcoming :)

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The way the whole place is set up is really charming.

The pickup area for taxi is out of reach of WiFi and can be a source of stress for some.

Breakfast has just a few selection but it was still good.

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The XVA is a very tranquil location away from high rise Dubai. Very peaceful. Good food & friendly helpful staff.

Our room was a bit noisy as it was next to the kitchen and adjacent to the main dining room. Last time we stayed upstairs which we preferred.

Beautiful location and an in-house art gallery was such a bonus. It was so quiet at night I thought no one else was staying there but I was wrong when I saw so many at breakfast. A truly relaxing stay

I wish I could have stayed longer. Initially the cost seemed quite high but i think that was the nature of staying in Dubai

Beautiful place, super friendly staff and great location!

We loved everything about this hotel. We have never stayed at a more amazing, comfortable and welcoming place. The people made it feel like home and we spent a lot of time taking in the ambiance and the delicious food! We had the exquisite moon room and it really spoke to us. The art work and the decor took our breath away. We just couldn’t praise this place enough! Do yourself a favour and make this part of your journey, you won’t regret it!

Breakfast was great! Located in a quiet, beautiful area, close to art galleries and eateries.

XVA is super charming and lovely. Clean and easily accessible.

The faucets were a bit difficult.

Beautiful hotel. Excellent service. Great location. I have enjoyed my stay and would highly recommend it.

Excellent service. Beautiful hotel. Great location. I would highly recommend it.

Very nice old building, full of secret places to relax, staff helpful, good food and fantastic location in the old Dubai.

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We both really liked our stay here! We were doing a day stopover in Dubai and it's the perfect place to stay if anyone is doing anything similar. It's located in the historic part of Dubai, and I loved the architecture and decor – the upstairs roof terraces are real highlights! The breakfast is great too.

It's quite close to the airport so you might be bothered by planes if you're a light sleeper.

The ambience and authenticity of the hotel. The courteous service and excellent food quality are worth noting too.

Leaving!

Coziness of the place

No parking provided for the car

tranquility, quiet excellence of service, location, wonderful building

there’s absolutely nothing to not like

The place is beautiful and retains more traditional architecture and art. Staff was wonderful. Loved the location (short walk with luggage from the main road) within Old Dubai. I much prefer this accommodation to large skyscrapers that could be anywhere in the world. This maintains local character.

WiFi didn’t connect in the room. I used hot spot from my cellular data or worked in the cafe area. Room was bit dark if the windows are closed and at night.

A very charming hotel, in a historical district of Dubai with amazing architecture. Persian merchants definitely had a sense of beauty and comfort.

Love the beauty and creativity of this place. Staff are lovely.

Food nice, but I think it could be better. Veg-fish diet fine, but not exceptional.

This is the most amazing hotel I have found in Dubai. It is more than beautiful, skilfully furnished by the owner and managed in such a friendly, courteous and professional way that it is the most delightful place to stay in the middle of Dubai in the Bur district, the Al Fahidi neighbourhood, close to the ferry, a metro station, taxis and busses. The hotel is exquisite, elegant, unusual with its different rooms, artwork, inner courthouse and terraces. But that is not all, the manager Chandra handles all your questions, his favourite saying is "I will help you", the staff in the kitchen, at the bar, in the shop is polite, forthcoming with ideas, guidance, help. Whatever you want, you will find it or get it from them. Breakfast is excellent, food is available all day until 6pm. The rooms have everything and more than you need: ironing board, hair dryer, robe, extra towels, travellers' plugs, etc. The neighbourhood is to be discovered: historical Dubai, old city. It is very quiet, super well managed, just outstanding! And I forgot the white piano.....you can play it! Thank you Mona Hauser, thank you team, I will come again. Mariana Amar

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